TBT DESK
Popular singer of the current generation, Shapla Paul has lent her voice to a television drama song for the first time. The Chattogram-based singer will feature in the drama ‘Rater Ochena Manush’, directed by Omar Chowdhury.
Titled ‘Bhora Jochhonay’, the song features lyrics and composition by Mohammad Apple Mahmud Emil. The recording wrapped up a few days ago.
Speaking about her debut in drama music, Shapla Paul said, “I had always wanted to sing at least one song for a television drama. Many singers regularly lend their voices to drama soundtracks, and I have been captivated by their performances. That inspired me to wish for one of my songs to feature in a drama. Apple Mahmud Emil has made that wish come true. I am grateful to him.”
She added, “The lyrics and melody are so beautiful that I thoroughly enjoyed singing the song. As a singer, I always try to recognise good music. From that perspective, I can say that ‘Bhora Jochhonay’ is truly a beautiful song. I am very optimistic about it.”
Composer and lyricist Apple Mahmud Emil said, “I chose the singer who best suited the kind of voice this song required. Shapla has sung it very well. I hope listeners and viewers will enjoy the song.”
Shapla said she currently has no plans to release any new original songs. Instead, she remains hopeful about the songs she has already released on YouTube. She believes she will feel fulfilled as a singer if listeners take the time to listen to those tracks.
Alongside her musical career, Shapla has also pursued higher education. She completed her Secondary School Certificate (SSC) from Kusum Kumari City Corporation Girls’ School in 2004 and her Higher Secondary Certificate (HSC) from Hazera-Taju Degree College in 2006.
She later earned a bachelor’s degree with honours in Economics from Chattogram Government Women’s College in 2012. In 2014, she completed her master’s degree in the same subject from the institution.
However, Shapla also had a long-standing ambition to pursue higher education in music. She recently fulfilled that dream by completing her master’s degree in Music, with a specialisation in classical music, from the University of Development Alternative (UODA) in the capital.
