Elita Karim
Dilshad Karim Elita (born 4 September 1982), better known as Elita Karim is a Bangladeshi singer, journalist, performer, anchor and voice artist.[4][5][6]
Elita Karim | |
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এলিটা করিম | |
Born | Dilshad Karim Elita[1] 4 September 1982[2] Dhahran , Saudi Arabia |
Citizenship | Bangladeshi |
Alma mater | North South University[3]
International Indian School, Dammam Bangladesh International School Dammam |
Occupation | singer, journalist, anchor, voice artist. |
Years active | 2009–present |
Spouse(s) | Ashfaque Nipun (m. 2015) |
Relatives | Imrul Karim Emil (brother) |
Early life
Elita Karim was born on 4 September 1982[7] in Dhahran the kingdom of Saudi Arabia, she completed her primary school in Bangladesh International School Dammam and high school from International Indian School, Dammam and first came to Bangladesh in 2001, to pursue her higher studies. Elita completed her graduation in English Literature from North South University.[3]
Career
In 2001 she released her first song in a band mixed album Amar Prithibi (আমার পৃথিবী) [My world]. In 2009 she released a song entitled 'Ontohin' with singer Mahadi. On 24 May 2015 she released her first solo music album which named 'Elita'.[8] Karim made her debut as an actor in a serial "Mukim Brothers" which was broadcast on Channel i based on Mostofa Sarwar Farooki's story, written and directed by Ashfaque Nipun. She is working as a journalist in a Bangladeshi English daily named The Daily Star.
Personal life
She got married on 29 May 2015 with Ashfaque Nipun.[9] Her brother Imrul Karim Emil is also a popular singer in Bangladesh.[10] He is the vocalist of the Bangladeshi pop rock band Shunno.
Album
Original Album
No. | Title | Length |
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1. | "Ure Jete Chai" (I want to fly off) | 4:13 |
2. | "Maya" | 5:25 |
3. | "Godhuli" (dusk) | 4:41 |
4. | "Landphoner Dingulote Prem" (love in the days of landphones) | 2:39 |
5. | "Bolona" (don't say) | 5:26 |
6. | "Bhenge Gelo Jorota" | 4:33 |
7. | "Apekkha" (waiting) | 5:35 |
8. | "Emon Keno Holo" (why this happened?) | 5:35 |
Total length: | 38:12 |
Mixed albums
Album Name | Song Name | Singers | Year |
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Rajotto | Chowa | Elita | 2014 |
Ontohin |
Hridoy (Duet) Nijhum Raat (Duet) Bhorer Shishir (Duet) Harano Akash |
Elita & Mahadi Mahadi & Elita Elita & Mahadi Elita |
2009 |
External links
References
- "Dilshad Karim Elita | JAAGO Foundation". 6 June 2018.
- "Elita set to perform at IGCC". The Daily Star. 22 November 2013.
- "21st Bangladesh Young and Future". The Daily Star. Dhaka. 12 April 2012. Retrieved 23 June 2018.
- "Actress, actor, Model". bdhero.blogspot.com.
- "Khalid Sangeet :: Artist". www.khalidsangeet.com.
- "A creative collab...for life". Dhaka Tribune. 30 May 2015.
- "Elita Karim". BBC Music.
- "অবশেষে এলিটার একক - বিনোদন - The Daily Ittefaq". ittefaq.com.bd.
- "বিয়ে করলেন এলিটা". bdmorning.com.
- "A tête-à-tête with Imrul Karim Emil". Observerbd.