Runa Laila

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Runa Laila (Bangla: রুনা লায়লা) is a popular singer of Bangladeshi origin. Although in her home country, she is best known for her pop songs, she is a very well-known Ghazal singer in the rest of South Asia. She did playback for many movies in Bangladesh and India and, before the independence of Bangladesh, in Pakistan. She is especially known for her song "Dama Dam Mast Qalandar", which has been covered by numerous artists. In personal life, Runa has married twice, and as of 2006 is married to the Bangladeshi film actor Alamgir. His movies are specially widely popular in the remote area of Bangladesh.

[edit] Awards

• Bangladesh
  • Independence Day Award,
  • National Film Award, Bangladesh (twice)
• India
  • Saigal Award, India
• Pakistan
  • Nigar Award (twice), Pakistan
  • Critics Award
  • Graduate Award (twice)
  • National council of music gold medal

[edit] External links

• Runa Laila Biography
• Runa Laila's Singing in West Pakistan
• Runa Laila Casts a Magic Spell
• Bangla Music: Runa Laila Songs