Zulfiqer Russell

Zulfiqer Russell () (born November 13, 1977) is the editor of Bangla Tribune and a lyricist of Bangladesh. He is a journalist by profession. He earned Citycell-Channel I Music Award in 2008, 2010 and 2013. He has received Mirchi Music Awards (Bangla) award for Best Modern Bengali song. This is the first time a Bangladeshi lyricist has won this awards. He received the award for the song, titled “Shabuj Chilo” which includes vocals by Nachiketa Chakraborty.

 Career 
Zulfiqer Russell used to write for The Daily Ittefaq, The Daily Janakantha and many other publications from an early age. The words of a song by Mohammad Rafiquzzaman, from the movie Shuvoda, made him realise these words were not written by him. After a while, he started writing himself, but gradually realised that writing a song isn't as easy as it sounds.  Moni Zaman from the band Symphony, worked with his song for the very first time that was voiced by Tuhin. Interestingly enough, it was never released. As a lyricist actually began when working with Bappa Mazumder. 

 Field of work 
Zulfiqer Russell is a professional journalist. Presently he is The Editor of popular news online Bangla Tribune.  Previously he worked for Maasranga Television and Bangla newspapers Daily Amader Shomoy, Ajker Kagoj and Banglabazar Patrika. He is also extensively involved and earned reputation and popularity as a lyricist. He is also well known for his lyrics in West Bengal, India.  Russell has written the official welcome song "O Prithibi Ebar Eshe Bangladesh Nao chiney" of ICC world cup cricket 2011 held in Bangladesh, India and Sri Lanka.The Daily Star His movie The Distant Sky (আকাশ কত  দূরে) was selected for national film grants by the Bangladeshi government in 2010. He has written more than 1000 songs since 1996. Many eminent and popular singers have sung songs written by him. Russell is also a poet. His first publication is 'Kofine Ojoggo Purush'.

Albums
ReleasedAlbumArtistTuneMusicProduction CompanySeptember, 2016Amar Ichchhe KothayImran & Palak MuchhalImran MahmudulImran MahmudulSoundtekJuly, 2015Ekta Bondhu ChaiSamina Chowdhury & RaghabRaghab ChatterjeeIndrajit Dey & Tamal ChakrabartyLaser VisionFebruary, 2015Neel Jhinuker KhamFahmida Nabi & Rupankar BagchiRupankar BagchiIndrajit DeyLaser VisionAugust, 2014Benche Thakar JonneRupankar BagchiRupankar BagchiIndrajit DeyGirona Bangladesh July, 2014Aaj Ki Brishti HobeTinaRaghab Chatterjee, Ibrar Tipu & Belal KhanIndrajit Dey & Tamal Chakrabarty Laser VisionBari Ferar TaraRaghab ChatterjeeRaghab ChatterjeeIndrajit Dey & Tamal ChakrabartyAaraleyKanakchapaNaquib Khan, Moinul Islam Khan & Pilu KhanTamal ChakrabartyOctober, 2013Cholo Baanchi, Benche Thakar Moto, Type: Soft MelodySamina ChowdhuryNaquib Khan, Pilu Khan, Rupankar & RaghabIndrajit Dey & Tamal ChakrabartyJuly, 2013Ichchhe HoyFahmida NabiNaquib Khan & Pilu KhanTamal ChakrabartyAugust, 2012Poroshpor-2Samina Chowdhury, Kumar Bishwajit, Sonu Nigam (India) & Javed Ali (India)Joy Sarker, Pilu Khan & RupankarJoy Sarker & Indrajit Dey Agniveena & G SeriesJuly, 2012Akash Debo KaakeyTareen, Tapan Chowdhury, Raghab, Rupankar & Ibrar TipuJoy Sarker, Bappa Mazumder, Rupankar, Ibrar Tipu & Belal KhanJoy Sarker, Indrajit Dey, Bappa Mazumder, Ibrar Tipu & Mushfiq LituAugust, 2010PoroshporSamina Chowdhury, Fahmida Nabi, Bappa Mazumder & RupankarBappa MazumderBappa MazumderFebruary, 2010Ek Mutho GaanBappa Mazumder & Fahmida NabiBappa MazumderBappa MazumderSeptember, 2009PhoringFahmida Nabi, Bappa Mazumder, Mahadi & BishwajitBappa MazumderBappa MazumderSeptember, 2008KheyalBappa, S I Tutul & ArnobApril, 2008Bhango Moner DanaBappa Mazumder, Jewel & Indranil Sen (India)September, 2007Abar Pothe DekhaAnjan Dutt (India), Bappa Mazumder & S I TutulJanuary, 2006AanchorFahmida Nabi, Shakila Zafar, Jewel, Tipu, Bappa Mazumder & S I TutulApril, 2005Ichchhe Korei EkshatheyAnjan Dutt (India) & Bappa MazumderFebruary, 2005SwapnoraniAsif & Kaniz SubornaMay, 2004Du' Poshla BrishtiIndranil Sen (India) & Bappa MazumderFebruary, 2004ChhelemanushiAsif, Agoon & Bappa2003Firti PotheyJewel2002Aaj Brishti NamukBaby Naznin, Fahmida Nabi, Shampa Reza, Jewel, Biplob, Bappa, Asif, Pancham, Amitav KaisarFebruary, 2002Apekhkhay ThekoKumar Bishwajit, Baby Naznin, Samina Chowdhury, Kanakchapa, Shampa Reza, Jewel, Bappa Mazumder, Asif & Kaniz Suborna2001Ekoi ShohoreBappa Mazumder & Jewel

Awards
 Year  Award  Category  Outcome2017  Mirchi Music Awards Bangla  Best Modern Bangla song  2013 Citycell-Channel i Music Awards Best Lyricist 2010  2009  Dhaka Cultural Reporters Unity  2008  Bangladesh Cultural Reporters Association  Citycell-Channel i Music Awards  2005  Fizz-up CJFB Performance Award  

 Family 
His spouse Worda Ahmed is a fashion designer. They have a daughter, Parisa Russell.

Movies
 Akash Koto Durey, 2013, Directed by Samia Zaman

References

Other websites
 http://www.zulfiqerrussell.com
 https://www.facebook.com/zulruss
 https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=zulfiqer+russell&aq=f
 http://www.dhakatribune.com/profiles/2015/jun/25/when-words-spell-magic 
 Bangla Tribune  

Category:Living people
Category:Lyricists
Category:Bangladeshi poets
Category:screenwriters
Category:1977 births