No one is perfect but I try my best to be sincere and honest. -- Baby Naznin
As a pop and playback singer Baby Naznin needs no introduction to Bangladeshi music fans. This skilled singer has other interesting talents as well. Baby was an avid volleyball player when she was younger and represented her home division (Rajshahi). She has also taken part in many art competitions. Making sculptures is one of her favourite pastimes, she says.
Her first audio cassette featuring 12 'adhunik' songs came out in 1987. She has been a successful playback singer and has recorded for over 100 movies.
Asked about the level of her popularity, Baby says, "I'm overwhelmed by the adulation bestowed on me by my fans. I also appreciate it when the critics compare me to myself. I thank the lord for all the love."
Going on a philosophical note, Baby says, "The world has so much to offer in terms of knowledge and culture. I wish I had more time to delve into life's intricate aspects. If you have the knowledge and honesty everything becomes simpler. That's the best way to earn respect. One has to maintain these good practices, which are rarely found today. No one is perfect but I try my best to be sincere and honest."
Hailing from a small town in Rajshahi, Baby values the struggle behind achievement. "If everything is laid out on a silver platter there is nothing left for you to achieve. I admire it when people achieve things on their own, fighting the odds. There is a sense of fulfilment in that."
Some of Baby's all-time favourite singers are Lata Mangeshkar, Asha Bhosle, Noorjahan, Ghulam Ali Khan and Rashid Khan. The artiste enjoys instrumentals and piano recitals as well.
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