Anima D Costa

Anima D Costa (born 14 August 1975), is a Bangladeshi female Singer. Known for her wide vocal range, voice of magic, high talents and versatility, she is one of the most creative and popular singers of Bangladesh. She has recorded songs for films, Radio- TV commercials and albums in various languages and received many Critics and National Awards.

Influences:
As a very young child, D Costa was introduced to music by her mother, whom she refers as her first "guru". She states that her mother, Agnes D Costa, is her best critic. She considers her father, Milon Abraham D Costa, as her idol and as major influence in her singing.

Music Gurus:
1. Dayal Chandra Mandal
2. Ustad Mangal Chandra Mandal
3. Ustad Akhtar Sadmani

Works:
1. Almost 3000 playback songs for Bangladeshi and Indian films
2. Scored over 5000 jingles for TV and Radio commercials
3. Theme Songs for Solo dance and dance dramas
4. 10 Solo Albums

Awards: Anima achieved the Critics Award for the song
“Deyalay abar pith thaykaychay (দেয়ালে এবার পীঠ ঠেকেছে)” from the film Nacholer Rani (নাচোলের রাণী) .

Some of her other hit songs are:
1. Amar gorur garitay bou sajiyaa Remix
2. O dokhina shon shon
3. My Heart Will Go On (Bangla Cover & Remix)

Albums:
1. Bioscope
2. Chithi Dio
3. Sopner Titanic
4. Folk Masti
5. Love 2012

Alma mater: International University of Business, Agriculture and Technology ( IUBAT)