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Sitarist & Actress

Shama Rahman joins Noreen to share her eclectic musical flavour with a special live performance.

Multi-talented Shama Rahman

Shama's performing live

Shama performs Deshlai Kati

Singer, songwriter and sitarist Shama's special live performance on Noreen Khan show.

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Noreen Khan with Shama Rahman
Shama Rahman arrives at BBC Birmingham studies
Shama in the green room.

Shama's Full Interview

Shama Rahman

Singer, songwriter and sitarist Shama joins Noreen Khan for a special live performance.

7 Facts about Shama

1. Shama Sarwat Rahman is a British singer-songwriter, sitarist, storyteller, performance artist, filmmaker and actress.

Shama played the lead role of Zara Rahman in a 24-part bilingual BBC Janala

2. Born in the United Arab Emirates to Bangladeshi parents with a medical and classical singing background.

3. Studied Molecular Biology at the University College London, and completed a PhD in joint partnership at Imperial College London.

4. Performed at the Royal Festival Hall, Southbank Centre, Alchemy Festival and London Jazz Festival to name a few.

5. Was the Head of Marketing for Europe's largest internet radio station while at university.

6. Her debut album Fable:Time released in 2013.

7. Played the lead role of Zara Rahman in a 24-part bilingual BBC Janala supernatural drama.

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