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Surojit Chatterjee (Bengali: সুরজিৎ চট্টোপাধ্যায়, the spelling reads Surajit Caţţōpādhyāy.) is an Indian Bengali singer-songwriter, music director, songwriter and the lead singer of Bengali band Bhoomi[1] and owner of his solo band Surojit O Bondhura. He has won the Radio Mirchi Music Award as the Best Male vocalist of the year 2012 and 2013 for his album titled Folkira (Times Music). He has also directed music for the following Bengali movies like Ichhe, Muktodhara, Handa and Bhonda.
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| Born | 7 May 1966 Birbhum, West Bengal, India |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Occupation(s) | Singer, music director, musician, songwriter |
| Years active | 1990–present |
| Organization(s) | Bhoomi and Surojit O Bondhura, Kobita Club |
| Awards | Radio Mirchi Music Awards 2012 (Best Male Vocalist) Best Album of the year 2013 (Folkira) |
| Website | surojitchatterjee.com |
Early life edit
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Surojit Chatterjee born in Rampurhat, started his schooling from Birbhum and after that he was admitted to Julien Day High School, Kolkata. He started playing tabla at the age of seven and graduated from Allahabad University with distinction for consecutive eight years. He has learnt to play guitar from Tuhin Chatterjee and after that went on to further guitar expertise and took guidance and learnt techniques from guitarist Amyt Datta. His first band was Grassroot which he formed during his college days and that went on to win many awards in inter-college competitions.
Bhoomi edit
Surojit Chatterjee formed the Bengali band Bhoomi along with his co–partner Soumitra Ray in the year 1999 which took its first stage on 24 July 1999 at the Gyan Manch Auditorium, Kolkata. Bhoomi has managed to reach the homes of rural as well as urban Bengal, with the simplicity of their lyrics and rhythmic music.[citation needed] It has released 12 popular albums for the past 12 years.
Surojit O Bondhura edit
Surojit Chatterjee formed his first solo band Surojit O Bondhura[2][3] in the year 2012 with the best[neutrality is disputed] musicians from Kolkata. He has won the Radio Mirchi best male vocalist of the year 2012[citation needed] for his first solo album Surojit O Bondhura and Radio Mirchi Best Album of the year 2013[citation needed] for its album Folkira. His second solo album Abhyontoreen.[4] This band has also released Folk Konnection, from Asha Audio and Amaar Poran Jaha Chay from Bhabna records in the year 2016.
Personal life edit
He is married to Kamalinee Chatterjee who has also penned many songs not only for the Surojit O Bondhura Albums, Kon Roopnagare Konnya Tomar Bari, and Abhyaontoreen and has won the Upcoming Lyricist of the year 2012 for the film Muktodhara, for the song ALO.[citation needed] They have a daughter named Annweshaa Chatterjee.
Filmography edit
| Sl No. | Movie Name | Director | Music Director | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kaali Amaar Maa | Shantilal Soni | Surojit Chatterjee | 1994 |
| 2 | Joy Maa Durga | Shantilal Soni | Surojit Chatterjee | 1995 |
| 3 | Handa Bhonda | Subhankar Chattopadhyay | Surojit Chatterjee | 2010 |
| 4 | Sesh Prahar | Rajsekhar Bose | Surojit Chatterjee | 2010 |
| 5 | Icche | Shiboprosad Mukherjee and Nandita Roy | Surojit Chatterjee | 2011 |
| 6 | Muktodhara | Shiboprosad Mukherjee and Nandita Roy | Surojit Chatterjee | 2012 |
| 7 | Holud Pakhir Dana | Kanoj Das | Surojit Chatterjee | 2013 |
| 8 | Gogoler Kirti | Pompy Ghosh Mukherjee | Surojit Chatterjee | 12 September 2014 |
| 9 | Pati Parameshwar | Jayashree Bhattacharya | Surojit Chatterjee | Released |
| 10 | Primetime | Ipsita Seal | Surojit Chatterjee | 2015 |
| 11 | Buddhu Bhutum | Nitish Roy | Surojit Chatterjee | Upcoming |
| 12 | Kusumitar Goppo | Hrisikesh Mondal | Surojit Chatterjee | 2019 |
| 12 | Take Care | Jayashree Mukherjee | Surojit Chatterjee | Upcoming |
| 13 | Basanta Phire Ase | Ritabrata | Surojit Chatterjee | Upcoming |
| 14 | Durga Bari | Deep | Surojit Chatterjee | Upcoming |
Discography (Surojit O Bondhura) edit
| Sl No. | Album Title | Label | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Surojit O Bondhura[5] | Cozmik Harmony | 2012 |
| 2 | Abhyontoreen[6] – Surojit O Bondhura | Cozmik Harmony | 2013 |
| 3 | Folkira – Surojit O Bondhura | Times Music | 2013 |
| 4 | Folk Konnection[7] | Asha Audio | 2015 |
| 5 | Aamar Poran Jaha Chay | Bhabna Records | 2016 |
| 6 | Amader Barandaye Roddur | Times Music | 2016 |
| 7 | Surojit and Mosaique | 2016 |
Discography (Bhoomi) edit
- Jatra Shuru (2000)
- Udaan (2001)
- Isspecial (2002)
- Paal Chhutechhe (2003)
- Lokogeeti Local (2004)
- Dekhtey Dekhtey (2004)
- Bojhai Kora Ganer Gari (2005)
- Gaan Bahan (2007) (includes the song written in English especially for the UN performance "For A Better Day")
- Lokegeetir Deshe (2008)
- Aamra Notun Jouboner Doot (2009) (Rabindrasangeet by Bhoomi)
- Gaan Doriyae (2010) (Released 8 September)
- Desh Judey (2011) (Hindustani folk songs)
References edit
- ^ "Bhoomi Music of Earth – Team".
- ^ "Lead Bangla band singer carves out niche in solo album". Business Standard India. Business Standard. Press Trust of India. 18 October 2012. Retrieved 18 October 2012.
- ^ "Surojit Chatterjee records first solo album".
- ^ "New Album "Obhontorin" set to release on 20th July". banglanext.com. Banglanext. Retrieved 18 July 2013.
- ^ "Bhoomi's Surojit records first solo album". indiablooms.com. Indiablooms. Retrieved 30 July 2012.
- ^ "Bangla band Bhoomi's vocalist, Surojit Chatterjee, launched his second solo album Abhyontoreen in Kolkata". timesofindia.indiatimes.com. Times of India. Retrieved 26 July 2013.
- ^ "Asha Audio launches Surojit Chatterjee's folk album 'Folk Konnection'". indiablooms.com. Indiablooms. Retrieved 23 September 2015.
External links edit
- Official website
- Surojit Chatterjee at reverbnation.com
- Official Facebook Page
- Official Twitter Account