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5 things you need to know about Virat Kohli's duet partner

Fahmida Nabi is the daughter of late singer, Mahmud Un Nabi and the elder sister of singer Samina Chowdhury.

Dhaka: After playing an intense 51-ball 49 runs knock scripting Mahendra Singh Dhoni-led Team India’s dominating win against arch-nemesis Pakistan in the Asia Cup, Virat Kohli let out on another hidden talent to woo his fans and audiences.

When #TeamIndia members Virat Kohli Suresh Raina and Sanjay Bangar turned into singers at the High Commission of India in Bangladesh

Posted by Indian Cricket Team on Sunday, February 28, 2016

The Indian Cricket Team were invited by the Indian High Commissioner, here on Sunday. Kohli, along with teammate Suresh Raina and batting coach Sanjay Bangar regaled the select gathering with their musical delights.

India’s Test skipper Kohli picked up the microphone and sang his favourite ‘Jo Wada Kiya Wo Nibhana Padega’ from movie ‘Tajmahal’ along side Bangladesh singer Fahmida Nabi.

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Here are five things you need to know about Fahmida Nabi:

Fahmida Nabi is the daughter of late singer, Mahmud Un Nabi and the elder sister of singer Samina Chowdhury.

Nabi, who sings primarily classical and modern Bengali songs, started her career in 1979. She also sings Rabindra Sangeet and Nazrul Sangeet. Her first album is ‘Tumi Tulonahina’.

Her first duet album entitled ‘Ek Mutho Gaan-1’ was recorded with Bappa Mazumder. Nabi and Majumder's second studio album ‘Ek Mutho Gaan-2 was released on the Valentine's Day in 2010.

Nabi is one of the judges of CloseUp1, a reality TV show in NTV (Bangladesh) since 2005 to 2013. She also runs a voice modulation institution named Karigori since 2007 and works as voice grooming facilitator for that institution.

Nabi has won the National Film Award as the Best Female Playback Singer in 2007 for her song ‘Lukochuri Lukochuri Golpo’ in Bengali Film ‘AHA’.

( Source : Deccan Chronicle. )
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