Ronti Das Honored with Channel i ‘Best Singer’ Award in New York

Mehir Chowdhury

Bangladeshi singer Ronti Das has once again received recognition on the international stage, winning the ‘Best Singer’ award at a special event organized in the United States to celebrate the anniversary of Channel i. The grand celebration was held at a venue in New York on October 18, where the award was presented to her by successful entrepreneur and cultural personality Kona Reza.

The recognition marks a significant achievement in Das’s musical career and further strengthens her presence as a representative of Bangla music on the international stage. For years, Das has been active in various genres of Bangla music, including modern songs, folk music and film playback. Her emotive voice, sensitivity to melody and distinctive performance style have earned her a special place among music lovers.

Das das to prominence in 2006 after participating in the popular televised music competition Closeup One: Tomakei Khujchhe Bangladesh. Her musical journey, which began on the competition stage, gradually expanded to include audio recordings, live performances and playback singing for films. Her experience across diverse musical genres has helped shape her versatility as an artist.

Film playback has been an important part of Das’s career. She has lent her voice to several Bangladeshi films, including Shuvo Bibaho, Khoj: The Search, The Speed and Bostir Chhele Kotipoti.

Some of her popular songs include Dekho Amari Khushite, Hello Brishti, Hridoy Jekhane, Rong, Uraliya, Dakati, Ekela and Abhimani. Her song Dekho Amari Khushite, released in 2014, and her 2017 solo track Dakati received considerable attention from listeners. Through her work in different musical styles, she has established a distinct identity in the Bangla music industry.

Born in Chattogram, Bangladesh, Das developed a passion for music during childhood. Her family encouraged and supported her early musical pursuits. Her father, Subal Kanti Das, was involved in business, while her mother, Lucky Rani Das, worked for a multinational company.

Das demonstrated her musical talent from an early age. She won the children's music competition Notun Kuri in 2002 and, according to her career biography, received six consecutive national awards between 1995 and 2000.

Alongside her performing career, Das has taken an initiative to nurture the next generation of singers. She recently established Ronti’s Music Kitchen, a music school in New York that offers instruction in classical music, Nazrul Sangeet, Rabindra Sangeet, patriotic songs, modern Bangla music and folk music.

The school also offers specialized voice-training courses, with classes available both online and in person. One of its notable initiatives is to provide free music lessons to children with special needs, reflecting Das’s commitment to social responsibility and inclusive music education.

Earlier this year, Das also received recognition at the Dhallywood Awards 2026. The latest honor at Channel i’s anniversary celebration adds another milestone to her musical journey, bringing renewed attention to her achievements as a Bangladeshi singer.

In her personal life, Das is the mother of two children, daughter Arshi and son Shahbaz. Her husband, Saeed Rahman, is a guitarist and vocalist for the popular band Nongor. Das currently lives in New York with her family. Through her performances, musical training initiatives and continued artistic endeavors, she hopes to promote Bangla music and showcase the rich cultural heritage of Bangladesh to audiences around the world.