Suzana Ansar | |
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 Suzana Ansar with Khansar on stage | |
| Background information | |
| Born | Leyton, London, England |
| Origin | Woodford Green, London, England |
| Genres | Kheyal, Thumri, Nazrul Geeti, Bengali Folk, Hindi, Qawwali, Sufi, Bhajan, Adhunik, Fusion[1] |
| Occupation(s) | Singer, actress, music teacher |
| Instrument(s) | Vocals, harmonium, tanpura, sitar, piano[1] |
| Years active | 2009–present |
| Labels | G-Series/Agniveena |
| Website | www |
Suzana Ansar (born 14 February) is an English singer and actress of Bangladeshi descent.
Ansar was born Leyton, London, England to Bangladeshi expatriate parents. Her mother, (Jenney) Syeda S Karim, is a community activist, and her father, Mohamed Ansar Uddin, is a chartered accountant and businessman. She is one of two children.
Ansar’s grandparents are originally from Mymensingh, Brahmanbaria, and Chandpur, however they are settled in Dhaka.
Ansar trained in Indian classical music from a young age singing in genres ranging from Kheyal, Nazrul Geeti, Hindi to Bengali Folk and Fusion. She also has her own music school ‘Suzana Ansar Music School,’ which produces television programmes like Suzana n Kids.[1]
In 2006, she was mentioned in a case study, A Tale of Three Generations.[2]
In November 2009, Ansar released her solo debut album “Suzana Ansar with Khansar,” from Bangladeshi record label G-Series/Agniveena featuring her band, which is made up of herself, her brother Syed Shahdin Ansar (Saadi), Tabla player Yamin Chowdhury (Shagor), and Imran Khan.[3]
Ansar has been on television several times, sometimes working as a presenter. The programs are Bangla TV UK (Poboner Boytha, valentines special, Series Rupban), Channel S (Suzana n Kids, Sur Jolsha), NTV UK (Phoney Phone Gaan), NTV (Bangladesh) (Amaro Gaitey Ichhey Holo, Music Jam) ATN Bangla (Boishakhi Special) and Ekushey Television (Ta NA NA NA, Tommy Miah's Recipe).[4]
Ansar has appeared in UK telefilms in the Sylheti and Bengali dialect including Mayar Taney, Friends 1 and 2, Projonmo.
She has also appeared in Bangladesh television serials Fifty Fifty on Banglavision; The Graduate on NTV; Life Partner, Borishaila Mama Bhaigna, Aite Shaal Jaite Shaal, and Colours Of Cambridge on ATN Bangla; and Dead End- 30 days.