Moments from Channel i's star-studded music awards
The Channel i Music Awards took place at a private resort in Bogura yesterday. Full of stars, panache and musical jubilation, it looked to celebrate the best of the country's musical heritage and prowess.
A total of 18 awards were presented across various categories. Among the winners, Liza was named Best Modern Song Artiste for “Khub Priyo Amar”, while Angel Noor won in the YouTube-based modern song category for “Jodi Abar”. Bappa Mazumder received Best Composer (Modern) for “Obosheshe”, and lyricists Tarek Ananda and Shahnaz Kazi were recognised for “Premoboti Maa”.
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The band Metrecal won Best Band for “Gonotontrer Ghuri”, with Setu Chowdhury awarded Best Sound Engineer for the same project. Imran Mahmudul and Sinthi Saha won Best Duet for “Prem Bujhi”, while Beauty was named Best Folk Artiste.
In the film category, Atiya Anisha won Best Playback Singer for “Chotto Shona”, with Dilshad Nahar Kona winning the YouTube-based film song category for “Dushtu Kokil”. Shouquat Ali Imon and Rohit Sadhukhan were awarded Best Composer and Best Lyricist respectively in the film category.
Other notable winners included Tanvir Tarek (Best Music Video Director), Shahid Kabir Polash (Best Nazrul Sangeet Artiste), Nashid Kamal (Best Classical Artiste), and emerging artiste Sovvota, who was recognised as Best Newcomer. Bengal Music was named Best Audio Company.
Moreover, actress and filmmaker Afsana Mimi announced veteran singer Kanak Chapa as the recipient of the Lifetime Achievement Award.
The Special Honour Award was presented to folk legend Kangalini Sufia, whose name was announced by acclaimed actor and director Afzal Hossain.
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