Hailing from a family of artistes, Fahmida has won many prestigious awards for her music, including the National Film Award. The singer recently performed in "Amrao Pari", the Padma Bridge theme song, alongside many other noted musicians in the country.

We caught up with the veteran musician to know more about her perceptions on the current scenario in the music industry, and her upcoming projects.

Many seem to think that this is the era of views. What is your uptake about the view culture?

Honestly, I don't usually focus on the number of views I get. Eventually, people will forget you if you fail to deliver songs that can leave an imprint on their mind. Connecting to your listeners' souls is the only way they will remember you and return to you expecting for more.

The view culture is more like a current phase and every phase comes to an end. I only wish to keep delivering original melodies that my fans would rejoice for decades.

Some people are referring to songs as 'content'. What do you think about this practice?

This, indeed, is very sad. Music can never be defined as 'content'. Rather, a musical creation only aims at pleasing its listener by expressing their inner thoughts. Words will fall short if one wishes to express the joy a good song can give to its listener.

Many refer to sons as 'content' these days. I also come across comments on my social media that claim that a song is a 'content'. Such practice is truly disappointing for me.

Many also give this 'content' tag to books and poems which I find very unacceptable.

Do you feel that people, with time, will forget to enjoy music, poems, or reading books?

Never! People will never forget music. If we come up with good tracks, our listeners will always stay by our side.

New themes and genres will emerge with time, and new songs will be made. However, the numbers that once manages to tough our heart will always be

You have been actively working in the music industry for the past 4 decades. Do you ever feel tired or disappointed?

Not one bit! I believe in progress and continuality, and am very optimistic as a person. I always try to think positive and staying busy in work helps me keep up my momentum.

I had just returned from a concert in London and then "Amrao Pari", the Padma Bridge song, was made and released. I always try to stay invested in music and this helps me sideline anxiety, disappointment or any sort of negativity.

How should art be practiced?

Any kind of artform is completely in disagreement with pace. Art demands practice and dedication. Time and truthfulness to one's art are the keys to becoming a true artiste, I believe.

Your father, Mahmudun Nabi's songs are still remembered by the audience.

I always try to perform at least one of my father's songs and one of my sister's, when I take the stage. I always try to keep my family and their successes with me as it makes me feel stronger from the inside.

My father's career would have reached the coveted 80-year milestone if he would have not left us. Both me and my sister Samina Chowdhury have been working in this industry for 40 years now. We have always received much love from our fans.

Speaking of my father, during my recent concert in London, the audience started to sing along when I was performing his song, "Tumi Kokhon Eshe Dariye Acho". Such moments make me emotional.