Runa Laila
Runa Laila (
Bangla: রুনা লায়লা) is a popular singer of
Bangladeshi origin. Although in her home country, she is best known for her pop songs, she is a very well-known
Ghazal singer in the rest of
South Asia. She did playback for many movies in
Bangladesh and
India and, before the independence of Bangladesh, in
Pakistan. She is especially know for her song "
Dama Dam Mast Kalandar", which has been covered by numerous artists. In personal life, Runa has married twice, and as of 2006 is married to the Bangladeshi film actor
Alamgir.
* Bangladesh
**
Independence Day Award,
**
National Film Award, Bangladesh (twice)
* India
** Saigal Award, India
* Pakistan
** Nigar Award (twice), Pakistan
** Critics Award
** Graduate Award (twice)
** National council of music gold medal
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Runa Laila Biography*
Runa Laila's Singing in West Pakistan*
Runa Laila Casts a Magic Spell*
Bangla Music: Runa Laila Songs
