Runa Laila launches official YouTube channel on her birthday

Legendary singer Runa Laila has marked her 72th birthday today (November 17) by launching her official YouTube channel, "The Runa Laila," offering fans access to her extensive music collection. 

In a video shared on her Facebook page on Sunday, the artiste thanked her fans for their continuous support over the years and gifted them her YouTube presence.

The channel debuted with the iconic track "Shilpi Ami Tomaderi Gaan Shonabo," originally aired on BTV, and followed by "Hello Hi," from her 1982 album "Superuna", which achieved over a million copies sold.

A celebrated artiste with over 10,000 songs in 18 languages, Runa Laila's channel offers a mix of Bollywood hits, Bengali folk, and patriotic songs, cementing her legacy in the global music scene. She expressed gratitude for the love and support that has been pivotal in her career spanning over 60 years.

Runa Laila, born on November 17, 1952, in Sylhet, has set numerous records, including a Guinness World Record, and earned multiple National Film Awards, continuing to inspire music lovers across generations.