Nahid Afrin

Nahid Afrin (, ; born 13 December 2001) is an Indian playback singer who made her debut in the 2016 Bollywood film Akira starring Sonakshi Sinha in the lead role. She first gained recognition as a singer as a participant in the 2015 edition of Indian Idol Junior. She was also seen in the reality show Little Champs North-East in 2013 where she was runner up.

Early life Nahid Afrin was born to Fatema Ansari and Anowar Ansari in Biswanath Chariali, Assam. She was born on 13 December 2001 and has a younger brother named Faiz Anower. Nahid started singing when she was just 3 years old. She first learnt music from "Biblee Bhagawati", her first guru. She studied music at Bhatkhande Kala Kendra in Assam. She passed her class 10 board exam from Little Star School, Biswanath Chariali. Nahid comes from a modest background as her father works in DRDA as a Junior Engineer.

Before her television appearances Nahid had performed at a number of venues in the state. She can sing in different languages including Hindi, Assamese, Western, Bengali and in many other local languages.

Music career Afrin was the first runner up in the 2015 edition of Indian Idol Junior. She made her debut as a singer in the 2016 Hindi film Akira.

Awards and honors Honoured with the title SONIT KUWORI ( Princess of Sonit ) " Achiever Award 2015 "- Pratidine Times " NEEDS EXCELLENCE AWARD 2015 " as YOUTH ICON (SINGING) " Prerna Award " As The Promising Best Singer For The Year 2017 " Gana Adhikari promising artist award " In The Year 2017 " Best Female Playback Singer " 2017 for the song DHUNIYA JON - Pride East Award 2017 " 7th Assam State Film Award 2018 " - Best Playback Singer for the song AKULI BIKULI " Prag Cine Awards 2019 " - Best Female Playback Singer for the song SILA

Discography Playback singing Year Film Song Composer Language Co-singer 2016 Akira Rajj Rajj Ke (1st Version)Vishal–ShekharHindiVishal Dadlani 2016 Akira "Rajj Rajj Ke" (Remix Version)Vishal–ShekharHindiVishal Dadlani2017 Chor: The Bicycle "Sila"Anurag SaikiaAssameseSolo Priyar Priyo "Akuli Bikuli" Zubeen GargZubeen Garg Best of luck(Kahinoor Theatre) "Uri Uri" Poran Borkotoky (Jojo)Solo 2018 Nijanoor Gaan Natun Junak Jatin Sharma 2026 Koka Deutar Hati Aru Nati 2 "Dusoku Nilimate Tholu" Pranoy Dutta Prabin Borah

Patriotic songs Year Album Song Release Language Co-singer 2018 The Anthem Song of Assam O Mur Apunar DeshNRC ASSAMAssameseZubeen Garg, Debojit Saha, Tarali Sarma & Pulak Banerjee 2017 Communal Harmony Moromor DekhkhoniXoseton Nagorik Monso, AssamAssameseSolo 2017 Communal Harmony Ieer Bukut Xoseton Nagorik Monso, Assam AssameseSolo

Album songs Year Album Song Composer Language Co-singer 2015 ALBUM SONG Chhoona Hai Aasmaan Sony Liv Hindi Indian Idol Junior-2 Top 10 2016 ALBUM SONG MANN MERA BAWARA Sony Liv Hindi Solo 2016 ALBUM SONG AA DEKHEN ZARA DJ AKS Hindi Ananya, Nithya, Vaishnav, Moti 2016 ALBUM SONG MAA O MAA Rupam Talukdar Assamese Solo 2016 SEWALI-2 Joonak ahi Dibakar Bora Assamese Solo 2018 ALBUM SONG EI XOMOI Rupam Talukdar Assamese Solo 2017 ALBUM SONG DHUNIYA JOON Diganta Bharati Assamese Solo

Singles Year Song Co-singer Lyrics Composer 2016 LAHE LAHEDr.Anjan Jyoti Choudhury Dr. Saurav Kr. Bhuyan Rupam Talukdar O BOHAG Dr. Anjan Jyoti Choudhury Rupam Talukdar Kuwolir Xipare Jimoni Choudhury Tapan Lahkar 2016 Noditu Asil Dhou Solo Monalisha Saikia Mousam Borah 2017 Hridoi Hobone Dr. Anjan Choudhury Dr. Nirmal Prava Bordoloi Rupam Talukdar 2017 KI JE ANUPAM [Tribute to Dr. Bhupen Hazarika] Solo Dr. Namita Deka Mousam Borah 2018 JEEVAN [Tribute to Dr. BIRENDRA NATH DATTA] Dr. Anjan Choudhury Anuradha Das Rupam Talukdar

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