Rayhon
| Rayhon Gʻaniyeva | |
|---|---|
 Rayhon Gʻaniyeva in 2012 | |
| Background information | |
| Birth name | Rayhon Gʻaniyeva |
| Born |
16 September 1978 Tashkent, Uzbek SSR, USSR |
| Genres | pop, Uzbek music |
| Occupations | singer, songwriter and film actress |
| Instruments | piano |
| Years active | 1999 – present |
| Associated acts | Abdulaziz Karim, Akbar Atamuhamedov, Alisher Uzoqov, Bojalar, Davron Ergashev, Dervishi, Manzura, Ozodbek Nazarbekov, Sardor Rahimxon, Rashid Holiqov, Shahnoz, Sogdiana Fedorinskaya, Ulugʻbek Rahmatullayev |
| Website | www.rayhon.uz |
Rayhon came to prominence within the Uzbek film industry as the leading actress and screenwriter of the 2007 Uzbek drama film Kechir (Forgive Me). She received positive reviews for her performance in the film both from movie critics and fans.
On November 16, 2012, Rayhon got married to Yigitali Mamajonov, a 22-year-old student of the Tashkent Theatrical Institute.
Life
Rayhon Gʻaniyeva was born on September 16, 1978, in Tashkent. Her mother, Tamara Shokirova, was a highly acclaimed Uzbek actress who received the title Meritorious Artist of the Uzbek SSR.[1][2] Her father, Otabek Gʻaniyev, is also a well-known actor in Uzbekistan and other former Soviet countries.[3] On November 16, 2012, Rayhon got married to Yigitali Mamajonov, a 22-year-old student of the Tashkent Theatrical Institute.[4] Mamajonov has appeared in several of Rayhon's music videos since then.
Music career
Rayhon learned to play the piano at a children's music school in Tashkent. She graduated from the Uzbek State Institute of World Languages in Tashkent with a degree in English philology.
When Rayhon was a third-year student, she organized a duo that was called Xayol (Thought). In 2000, she started her career as a solo singer. Rayhon gained widespread recognition in Uzbekistan with her song "Baxtli boʻlaman" from her album Baxtli boʻlaman which was released in 2002. Later that year the singer gave her first concert to a large audience at the Alisher Navoi Opera and Ballet Theater in Tashkent.
Acting career
Rayhon came to prominence within the Uzbek film industry as the leading actress and screenwriter of the 2007 Uzbek drama film Kechir (Forgive Me). In the movie she portrayed the difficult life of a successful singer. Rayhon also wrote and sang the title song "Kechir" that was included in the soundtrack of the film.
Discography
Studio albums
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"Baxtli boʻlaman"
 Sample of "Baxtli boʻlaman." Rayhon gained widespread recognition in Uzbekistan after the release of this song in 2002.
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Rayhon has released 12 studio albums to date.
| Year | Album |
| 2001 | Sensiz |
| 2002 | Baxtli boʻlaman |
| 2004 | Sevgilim |
| 2005 | Faqat muhabbat |
| 2006 | Yodingdami? |
| 2007 | Sogʻindim |
| 2008 | Doimo |
| 2009 | Orzuinga ishon |
| 2010 | Tabassum qil |
| 2011 | Sevaveraman |
| 2012 | Sevgi bu nima? |
| 2013 | Oyijon |
Music videos
| Year | Song | Director |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | "Hech ayrilma" | |
| "Men nechun yaraldiim" | ||
| "Qaytolmayman" | ||
| 2006 | "Intilib yashayman" | |
| "Xoʻp mayli" | ||
| "Yodingdami?" | ||
| 2007 | "Oʻrtamizda" | |
| "Sen ketding" | ||
| "Sog'indim" | ||
| 2008 | "Doimo" | |
| "Netay" | ||
| 2009 | "Yonimda boʻlsang" | |
| 2010 | "Javob bergin" | |
| "Sen bilan" | ||
| "Men bu — men" (feat. Manzura) | ||
| 2011 | "Baxtli kunlar" | |
| "Ishonmay" | ||
| 2012 | "Прости" | |
| 2013 | "Oyijon/Мама" | |
| "Qani" | ||
| "Qayerdasan?" | ||
| "Soʻnggi nafas" | ||
| "Yuragimdasan" | ||
Filmography
| Year | Title | Role |
| 2007 | Kechir | Samira |
Awards
Rayhon has received several awards throughout her career. She received her first Nihol, an annul award given to successful artists in Uzbekistan, in 2002.[5] That same year Rayhon received a Tarona Award, an accolade given to recognize outstanding achievement in the music industry of Uzbekistan, for Best Female Singer.[6] She won the same award in 2004.[6]
Rayhon's album Baxtli boʻlaman gained positive reviews and won the singer a Tarona award for Best Album of the Year in 2003.[6] In 2005, Rayhon received another Tarona for Best Album for her album Faqat muhabbat.[6]
References
- ↑ "Famous Actress Tamara Shokirova Passes Away". BBC's Uzbek Service (in Uzbek). 23 February 2012. Retrieved 12 October 2012.
- ↑ "Shokirova Tamara Holimovna". Kino-Teatr (in Russian). Retrieved 12 October 2012.
- ↑ "Gʻaniyev Otabek Hatamovich". Kino-Teatr (in Russian). Retrieved 12 October 2012.
- ↑ "Singer Rayhon gets married". News@mail.ru (in Russian). 18 November 2012. Retrieved 24 November 2012.
- ↑ "Rayhon Gʻaniyeva Otabekovna". Kino-Teatr (in Russian). Retrieved 12 October 2012.
- ↑ 6.0 6.1 6.2 6.3 "Recipients of Tarona Awards". Show Business Uz (in Uzbek). Retrieved 12 October 2011.
External links
- Official website (Russian)
- "If I had a chance to start my life anew..." Interview with Rayhon, Vatandosh, July 27, 2012 (Uzbek)