B&H Star Search kicks off with Chittagong audition

(From Left) Priyanka Das, winner of the Chittagong auditions Bashiruzzaman, and Tanjina Aziz Trisha performing their turns

The Panel of Judges comprising popular band musician Aiyub Bachchu and singer Shakila Zafar selected young singer Bashiruzzaman for the title of the Chittagong regional contest. Bashir's rendition of the famous Lalon song Dekhna mon jhakmari ei duniyadari was truly a passionate presentation. The young singer also sang another track, Shararaat ghum chokhe nei.

Apart from the winner, a few other participants also presented good music. Priyanka Das, started the auditions with a devotional piece Ya Rahmanu Rahim and Kibhabey kori ta barjon. Another contestant Tanjina Aziz Trisha also sang a very good song, Tumi kemon karigor/Tumi kemon jadukar, which depicts the eternal question of human beings regarding the nature of the Almighty. Also among the applauded performers were Shampa Barua, Zaved Noor Bin Asad, and sisters Sharmin Chowdhury and Tanjina Chowdhury.

It was a matter of regret, especially for LRB's Aiyub Bachchu who hails from Chittagong, that only three bands could pass the initial selection for the regional contest. The presentation of only one band named '...and 4' was up to the mark. Both the tracks they performed--Urbashi tomake bhalobashi and Ekti prodip tumi jwele diyo--had good lyrics and tunes. The other two bands--Ogni, and Insaf--did not perform well.

Bachchu expressed his regret regarding this 'poor situation' in the music arena of Chittagong during his presentation in the evening. The famous bandleader sang many of his popular numbers. Earlier Shakila Zafar also took the stage for a brief presentation.

Meanwhile, BnH sources have informed that the regional auditions for Rajshahi, Khulna and Sylhet have been postponed due to the worsening flood situation across the country. These auditions were supposed to be held this month. The dates for these regional contests have not been settled yet.

The Dhaka regional auditions for Star Search 2004 will be held at the Dhaka Billiard Club on July 25.