Anirban Roy, popularly known as Roddur Roy, is a controversial[weasel words] social media figure. He is a self-proclaimed psychoanalyst and post-moderinst spiritual guru. He is also a poet and novelist. His poems often feature elements of anti-establishment and are erotic and surreal in nature. He is also staunch socio-political critic, widely known for his bluntness and use of sub-altern language.
| Roddur Roy | |
|---|---|
| Personal information | |
| Born | Anirban Roy |
| Origin | Ramnagar, West Bengal, India |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Education | Ramnagar College |
| Occupation | IT |
| YouTube information | |
| Channel | |
| Years active | 2012–present |
| Subscribers | 415K[1] |
| Total views | 46 million[1] |
Early life edit
Roy was born in Ramnagar. He graduated from Ramnagar College and worked for an IT company in Noida but left it to pursue his studies.[2]
YouTube edit
He began his YouTube career back in 2010. Early on, he mostly sang Tagore's songs as it is with unusual instrumentals[ORGANIC FLUTE]. [citation needed] However, his later works evolved into anti-establishment, featuring stark criticism of contemporary socio-political scenario and absurdism.
Books edit
Roy has penned down a few books throughout his career. Namely,
- And Stella Turns a Mom
- MoxaReneissance
- Porom Kaorha Kabyo Grontho
- Moxa Kobita
Controversies edit
RBU Controversy (2020) edit
In 2020, Roy created a parody of Shedin Dujone, a song written by Rabindranath Tagore. The video attracted attention for its use of vulgar language, and a complaint was filed against Roy, after students from Rabindra Bharati University wrote the lyrics on their bodies in the lead up to the Holi festival.[3] Roy was temporarily arrested following the incident.[4]
Abusing CM of West Bengal (2022) edit
In 2022, Roy made several controversial and derogatory comments on the chief minister of West Bengal over her reception of Sahitya Akademi Award for Kabita Bitan.[5] Roy also harshly crticitzed Rupankar Bagchi over provocative comments of KK.[6] AITC's Santanu Sen filed a FIR against Roy on 3 June 2022.[7] The Kolkata Police arrested Roy from South Goa on 7 June 2022.[8] He was granted bail on 21 June 2022.[9]
References edit
- ^ a b "About YouTube channel". YouTube.
- ^ "কে রোদ্দুর রায়? আসল নাম কী? কত দূর পড়াশোনা? কী কী বিতর্কে জড়িয়েছেন? রইল ১০ কথা". Hindustantimes Bangla (in Bengali). 2022-06-07. Retrieved 2022-08-10.
- ^ "Complaint filed against Roddur Roy for Tagore's parody songs". The New Indian Express. 10 March 2020. Retrieved 2022-10-15.
- ^ "Who is Roddur Roy, arrested for 'abusing' Mamata Banerjee?". India Today. 9 June 2022. Retrieved 2023-10-13.
- ^ "'Epang, Opang, Jhapang… Bang!' The portrait of CM Mamata as a prolific artist". The Indian Express. 2022-05-12. Retrieved 2023-11-19.
- ^ "KK passes away: Rupankar Bagchi criticised for his remarks on the late singer made hours before his death". The Times of India. 2022-06-02. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 2023-11-19.
- ^ "Kolkata cops arrest Roddur Roy from Goa for abusive posts". The Times of India. 2022-06-08. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 2023-11-19.
- ^ Dwaipayan Ghosh (8 June 2022). "Kolkata cops arrest Roddur Roy from Goa for abusive posts". Kolkata News. The Times of India. TNN. Retrieved 2022-10-15.
- ^ Tamaghna Banerjee; Dwaipayan Ghosh (28 June 2022). "Kolkata: Roddur Roy granted bail, told to post apology video for insulting Tricolour". Kolkata News. The Times of India. TNN. Retrieved 2022-10-15.