Runa Laila's album released in London

It was a very special day for the South Asian music diva, Bangladesh's Runa Laila. Her album 'Legends Forever', was released this Wednesday at the British House of Lords. This is the first album where she has composed the music herself.

Renowned Indian singer Anup Jalota was present at the event. Speaking to Prothom Alo yesterday, Runa Laila said this was the first time a music album was ever released at the House of Lords. 'Legends Forever' was Runa's dream project and now the dream has come true.'Legends Forever' was Runa's dream project and now the dream has come true

Runa Laila thanked her friend Paula Manzil Uddin for arranging the event at the parliament. She also thanked City Bank, Prothom Alo and others who supported her in her effort to bring out 'Legends Forever'.

Asha Bhosle, Rahat Fateh Ali Khan, Hariharan, Adnan Sami and Runa Laila have sung in the album. The songs have been penned by Muniruzzaman Munir and Kabir Bakul.

Joining the event at the House of Lords were Bangladesh's high commissioner to the UK Syeda Muna Tasneem, Seema Malhotra MP and others.