Living legend Runa Laila completed 6 decades of her music life as a singer on June 24. She has sung more than ten thousand songs in 18 languages in her musical career.
Channel i celebrated this day by honoring her. Runa Laila came to the event where she dazzled the red carpet.
On the occasion of 60 years of musical life, Runa Laila said, “Your prayers, blessings and love have brought me so far today. May this love, blessings and respect be with me forever.’
Shaikh Siraj, Director and Head of News, Channel Eye, said, “Undoubtedly, it is a day of joy not only for us, but also for all the music lovers of the entire subcontinent. As Bengalis, we feel proud of the way Runa Laila has enriched the music of the subcontinent.”
Alamgir, a famous actor of Bengali films and Runa's life partner, said, "Runa is very serious about work. Surviving 60 years is not possible if you are not serious, if you do not practice like this.”
Runa Laila's brother, daughter and relatives congratulated her in a video message. The stars of the country and abroad also congratulated.
In a congratulatory video message, Bollywood's Sonu Nigam said, “You are such a good artist, you are so beautiful, your manners are so good. I was lucky to meet you. I've been listening to you since I opened my eyes. Best wishes to you. The world loves you, I love you.”
Pakistani actor Imran Abbas congratulated and said, 'You keep singing for the rest of your life, enrich the world. Love from Pakistan.
At the end of the program, Somnur Monir Konal sang the song 'Shilpi Aami tomadere Gaan Shonabo'.
It needs to be said that Runa Laila of Bangladesh focused on film music professionally on June 24, 1964 by singing the song 'Guriya Si Munni Meri Bhaiya Ki Payari' from the movie 'Jugnu' at the age of 12. The song is penned by Tisna Meruti, composed by Manjur. After that, Runa Laila played playback in many more Pakistani movies. Among which are particularly notable are 'Hum Dono', 'Rishta Hai Payar Ka', 'Commander', 'Andalib', 'Naseeb Apna Apna', 'Dil Aur Dunya', 'Umrao Jaan Aadha', 'Anmol', 'Nadan', 'Dilruba' etc.
Before the liberation war, Runa Laila first played back in Bangladesh cinema in the movie 'Swaralipi' directed by Nazrul Islam which was released on May 29, 1970. The song 'Ganerei Khatay Swarlipi Khey' from this movie became very popular. The song was written by Gazi Mazharul Anwar, composed by Subal Das. Actress Babita lip-synced the song. Runa Laila gave a huge response in the first playback.
After that, the appreciation of her voice also increased in Bangladeshi movie songs. Coming to Bangladesh in 1974, she starred in 'Jeevan Sathi', 'Takar Khel', 'Jighangsa', 'Alo Tumi Aleya', 'Love in Shimla', 'Representee', 'Kajal Rekha', 'Rang Berang', 'The Rain'. ', 'Magic Flute', 'Sundari', 'The Father', 'Butcher', 'Devdas', 'Accident', 'Moonlight', 'Swing', 'Doom to Doom', 'Blind Love', 'Dola', He enthralled the audience with his playback in many movies including 'Antare Antare', 'Bikshov', 'Priya Tumi Sukhi Ho', 'Panku Jamai', 'Dui Duari'.
He also has many modern popular songs in Bengali language. In which special mention is made of 'When the noise stops', 'The bird breaks the cage and flies away', 'Bandhu three days your', 'Pan Khaiya lip karilam karilam', ‘Protidin Tomay Dekhi Shurjer Age’, Vashar jonne jara diye Gelo Pran', The last corona game at the beginning' etc.
Runa Laila won the National Film Award for Best Playback Singer for 'The Rain', 'Jadoor Banshi', 'Accident', 'Antare Antare', 'Devdas', 'Priya Tumi Sukhi Ho', 'Tumi Asbey Bole' .
