Pilu Momtaz
Bornc.1953
Died(2011-05-23)23 May 2011(aged 58)
Dhaka Bangladesh
NationalityBangladeshi
Occupations
  • Singer-songwriter
  • musician
Years active
SpouseLieutenant Colonel Anwaruzzaman
ChildrenHomayra Zaman Mou
Parent
Musical career
Genres
Instrument(s)Vocals
LabelsSargam Records

Pilu Momtaz (c.1953 – 23 May 2011)[1] was a Bangladeshi singer.[2]

Background and career

Momtaz was born in Dhaka. She was the third of seven children born to the Bangladeshi singer Ustad Momtaz Ali.[2] She launched her career in the years immediately following Bangladesh's independence in 1971.[2] Her songs included "Ekdin Tho Choley Jabo", "Chara Gaachh-e Phool Phuitachhey", and "Majhi Nao Chhaira Dey," a song written by Bangladeshi songwriter and poet, Jasimuddin.[2]

Her final public performance took place at the 2010 Citycell-Channel i Music Awards.[2] Momtaz took the stage at the awards show with Fakir Alamgir and Ferdous Wahid to perform the song, "Ek Second-er Nai Bhorosha," as a tribute to the late singer, Firoz Shai.[2]

Personal life and death

Momtaz had a sister named Dipu Momtaz. Out of 7 sisters, Momtaz was the third sister. She was married to Lieutenant Colonel Anwaruzzaman. Together they had a daughter, Homayra Zaman Mou.[2] Momtaz died from a heart attack at Apollo Hospital in Dhaka on 23 May 2011, at the age of 58.[2]

References

  1. "Those who passed on…". The Daily Star. 2012-01-01. Retrieved 2018-08-24.
  2. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 "Pop Sensation of Yesteryears Pilu Momtaz Passes Away". The Daily Star. 2011-05-24. Retrieved 2018-08-24.
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