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Riad Hasan

Riad Hasan's venture into the world of music began at an early age. He grew up listening to a lots of modern Bengali songs and contemporary Bengali Band music. Little Riad used to sing along with those songs pretending that he was the lead vocalist of the band. This year finally that dream came true when he released his first album Jodi Bhabo. With his first album, Riad has already carved a niche for himself in the music scene with the tracks like Jodi bhabo, janishnaki and more. This week the Star talks to the  promising young singer about his childhood dream and inspiration.

Childhood Dream
I wanted to be a candy shop owner so that I could munch chocolates and candies greedily without anyone interrupting me.

First Guru
I received my first guitar lesson from this man I grew up calling Shahed Mama. However, I formally trained in eastern classical music under Surobondu Ashok Chowdhury

Three Most Favourite Singers in Bangladesh
Maqsoodul Haq, Bappa Mazumder and James

Your Recipe of Being a Good Singer
Getting proper training is very important. Also practicing a lot and listening to a wide range of music is needed to be a good singer

Musical Inspiration:
The people around me and their lives

Favourite Hangout Place in Dhaka
Traditional restaurants of Puran Dhaka