Aawaz – Speak Up Against Sexual Violence

"Aawaz – speak up against sexual violence" is a song written by Jim Ankan Deka, an Indian musician and documentary film maker.[1] The lyrics are penned together by Jim and singer Ritwika Bhattacharya. Sa Re Ga Ma Pa L'il Champs (2009) finalist Antara Nandy has rendered her vocals along with Ritwika and Queen Hazarika.[2]

"Aawaz - speak up against sexual violence"
Single by Jim Ankan Deka
ReleasedJune 2013
Recorded2013
GenreRock, Pop
Length5:20
LabelEastern Fare
Songwriter(s)Jim Ankan Deka, Ritwika Bhattacharya, Parmita Borah
Producer(s)Jim Ankan Deka, Parmita Borah
Jim Ankan Deka singles chronology
"Xobdor Porisoy"
(2012)
"Aawaz - speak up against sexual violence"
(2013)
"Nixobdo Nilim"
(2014)

Background and writing

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Jim and Ritwika had originally composed the song for a rally in Bangalore in 2012 following the death of the Delhi gang rape victim. The song is all about asking people to speak up against sexual violence.[3]

Video

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The video of the song is directed by Parmita Borah. The video includes three short stories dealing with violence against single as well as married women and child abuse.[4]

Accolades

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Awards
Year Award Category Recipients and nominees Result
2013 Mumbai Shorts International Film Festival[5] Best Music Video Jim Ankan Deka and Parmita Borah Won
2014 Hollywood Shorts Reel-14[6] Best Music Video Jim Ankan Deka and Parmita Borah Won
2014 Noida International Film Festival[7] Best Music Jim Ankan Deka Won
2014 Noida International Film Festival[8] Best Music Video Jim Ankan Deka and Parmita Borah Won
2014 Global Music Awards[9] Bronze Medal Jim Ankan Deka Won

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