Born in Bangladesh, Ahmad took a great interest in music from an early age. His parents, AZM Shamsul and Meherunnessa Alam always made sure he had plenty of exposure to the different genres of Bengali songs. Ahmad drew closer to Tagore even though he also sings Nazrul, Lalon and others. Ahmad is also passionate about the art form known as Ghazal so much so that he started writing as well as giving music to it. He also writes, composes and sings English songs.

Even before learning the harmonium, the instrument he plays while singing, Ahmad took lessons on the Tabla. Later on he took Sitar lessons from the distinguished Ustad Abed Hossain Khan in Dhaka, Bangladesh. Ahmad went on to learn several other instruments, including flute (both silver and bamboo), saxophone, violin and piano.

Side by side Ahmad also kept on sketching/drawing and painting.  Initially he was fascinated with portraits but gradually developed a liking for landscapes as well. Poetry took over Ahmad after he went to live in Minnesota, USA, from where he got his masters in software engineering and still lives today. The distinct progression of the seasons and the gorgeous natural surroundings of this Midwestern state gave Ahmad ample inspirations.

After the horrors of September 11th, Ahmad decided to try his hand in writing a novel, which he finished recently and is going though revisions for publication. It depicts the struggle of a Muslim woman after her husband was wrongfully detained.

Recently Ahmad got a grant from Minnesota State Arts board for which he needs to make a recording of English songs addressing the importance of interfaith dialogue.

Running, bodybuilding and marital arts are some of Ahmad’s serious hobbies.
Ahmad would be thrilled in getting feedback and comments from viewers and wouldn’t spare any effort in responding to all questions.