Suzana Ansar
| Suzana Ansar | |
|---|---|
 Suzana Ansar with Khansar on stage | |
| Background information | |
| Born |
February Expression error: Unrecognized punctuation character "{"., 2 Leyton, London, England |
| Origin | Woodford Green, London, England |
| Occupations | Singer, actress, music teacher |
| Instruments | Vocals |
| Years active | 2009–present |
| Labels | G-Series/Agniveena |
| Associated acts |
Syed Ansar, Yamin Chowdhury, Imran Khan |
| Website | www.suzanaansar.com |
Suzana Ansar (born 14 February 1985) is an English singer and actress of Bangladeshi descent.
Background
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.
Career
Music
In 2006 she was mentioned in a case study, A Tale of Three Generations.[1]
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.[2]
Television
Ansar has been on television several times, sometimes working as a presenter. The programs are Poboner Boytha, Valentines Special and Series Rupban on Bangla TV UK; Suzana n Kids and Sur Jolsha on Channel S, Phoney Phone Gaan on NTV UK; Amaro Gaitey Ichhey Holo and Music Jam on NTV (Bangladesh); Boishakhi Special on ATN Bangla; Ta NA NA NA and Tommy Miah's Recipe on Ekushey Television.[3]
Acting
Ansar has appeared in UK television films in the Sylheti and Bengali dialect including Mayar Taney, Friends 1 and 2, and Projonmo.
She has also appeared in Bangladesh television serials including 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.
See also
References
- ↑ "Tales of Three Generations of Bengalis in Britain". Oral History and Socio-Cultural Heritage Project. 2006. Retrieved 29 August 2010.
- ↑ "Suzana Ansar with Khansar". The Daily Ittefaq. 14 December 2009. Retrieved 29 August 2010.
- ↑ "Suzana Ansar with KHANSAR". A Baishakhi Mela in Banglatown, Brick Lane. 23 May 2010. Retrieved 29 August 2010.