Runa Laila

Runa Laila, born on November 17, 1952, in Comilla, Bangladesh, is one of the most iconic and celebrated singers in the history of Bangladesh and Pakistan. She began her career in Pakistan in the 1960s before moving to Bangladesh after independence in 1971. Runa has sung thousands of songs in Bengali, Urdu, and Hindi and is credited with revolutionizing pop and playback music in Bangladesh. She has won numerous awards including the Ekushey Padak, Bangladesh's second-highest civilian honor, and the National Film Award. Known for her versatility and powerful vocal range, Runa has performed across the world and remains a living legend of South Asian music. She was also a judge on popular music reality shows in Bangladesh.