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I feel fine getting state honour : Sabina Yasmin


Published : 11 Nov 2019 05:29 PM | Updated : 07 Sep 2020 02:39 AM

Legendary artiste Sabina Yasmin is receiving the Best Singer Award for singing in the film ‘Putro’ in 2018. She is receiving the National Film Award for being the best singer of the year for singing in the cinema. The renowned artiste spoke to Bangladesh Post about the award and other contexts—Written by A Mizan    

You have received the state's highest honours of Shadhinota Padak and Ekushey Padak long ago. You have received the most National Film Awards throughout your career. You are again receiving the National Film Award. How do you feel?

Prior to this, I have been awarded the National Film Award 13 times. This time I am receiving this award for a total of 14 times. Any award is an honour for an artiste. I feel good that the state has honoured me. I am being awarded the Best Singer Award for the song titled ‘Bhule Man Obhiman’. That's why I'm so happy because I am getting this award for singing a beautiful song.

Ankhi Alamgir will also be receiving the National Film Award jointly for Best Singer. Say something about this-

It didn't feel bad to me at all. I am pleased to know that Ankhi is being given this award jointly with me because she has been singing for a long time. As a human being, she is excellent. Many blessings and best wishes for her.

You have recently sang two new songs-

I gave voice to two songs for an album. Zia Khan composed the lyrics and music. Soon the song will be released on YouTube. After a long time I worked in two songs which suit my mind. When it comes to such good songs, I don't mind singing for regular audio.

How busy are you with stage show?

I'm too busy with the stage shows. After a few stage shows in Australia, I recently, returned home. I am going to Singapore today to attend a stage show on Monday (yesterday). If everything goes well, I'll be back home soon after the show.

You haven't been doing any new patriotic songs for a long time. What is the reason?

I think now, no one else can produce quality patriotic songs. There is no quality in lyrics and no life in the tunes which is why such songs are no longer made. However, if you have a quality song, I will definitely sing it. I mean to say, patriotic songs should have that quality like the previous ones which I sang. I always feel comfortable singing patriotic songs if I get a mind-blowing song.