Anupam Roy
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Anupam Roy is an Indian, Bengali lyricist, composer and singer who is best known for his song Amake amar moto thakte dao (আমাকে আমার মত থাকতে দাও ) from Autograph (2010 film)
(Bengali). Anupam has written and composed more than 150 Bengali songs.
, Kolkata. He was the gold medalist of his batch (2004). Since 2004, he has been working for Texas Instruments
India, Bangalore
as an analog circuit design engineer.
, Anupam participated in the First Rock Concert – Remembering Mohiner Ghoraguli at Ambedkar Bhavan, in 2007. Later that year, Ranjon Ghoshal
arranged for a special preview concert at C.F.D. Bangalore, showcasing twelve of Anupam's songs, sung by Anupam and his friends, which included, among others, notable singer Sromona Chakraborty and also Srijit Mukherji
on the harmonica. In the year 2008, the band Nagorik, organised a "Tribute to Kabir Suman" night in Bangalore
, of which Anupam was a part. He participated in numerous shows in Bangalore and opened shows for artists like Fossils (band)
, Anjan Dutta
, Rupankar and Mir Afsar Ali
. His biggest break was having two of his songs featured in the Bengali film, Autograph (2010) by Srijit Mukherji
. Anupam wrote and composed Bneche Thakaar Gaan (বেঁচে থাকার গান), sung by Rupam Islam
and Amake Amar Moto Thakte Dao (আমাকে আমার মত থাকতে দাও ), which he sung himself. This song went on to become one of the biggest hits of recent times and fetched him numerous awards. Anupam, subsequently debuted as music director for the Bengali movie "Chalo Paltai" (2011), delivering smash hits like 'Bariye Dao', 'Classroom' and 'Bhul Korechhi'.
(a) The Bengali magazine, Kaurab
(কৌরব) published his work, Amader Beche Thaka (আমাদের বেঁচে থাকা), in the open prose category of its August, 2010 issue.
(b) Kaurab
(কৌরব) published his work, Paati Lebu (পাতি লেবু), in the open prose category of its August, 2011 issue.
Autograph (2010 film)
Autograph is a 2010 Bengali film directed by debutant director Srijit Mukherji.The movie is a humble tribute to both Satyajit Ray and to Uttam Kumar as it is on the lines of movie Nayak. In fact so much so the central character of the film is called Arun Chatterjee . Such is the influence and...
(Bengali). Anupam has written and composed more than 150 Bengali songs.
Early life
Born and brought up in Calcutta, Anupam completed his schooling from St. Paul's Boarding & Day School, Khidderpore(Class X) and MP Birla Foundation, Behala (Class XII). He did his graduation in Electronics and Telecommunication Engineering from Jadavpur UniversityJadavpur University
Jadavpur University , is a premier educational and research institution in India.It is located in Kolkata, West Bengal and comprises two campuses - the main campus at Jadavpur and the new campus at Salt Lake...
, Kolkata. He was the gold medalist of his batch (2004). Since 2004, he has been working for Texas Instruments
Texas Instruments
Texas Instruments Inc. , widely known as TI, is an American company based in Dallas, Texas, United States, which develops and commercializes semiconductor and computer technology...
India, Bangalore
Bangalore
Bengaluru , formerly called Bengaluru is the capital of the Indian state of Karnataka. Bangalore is nicknamed the Garden City and was once called a pensioner's paradise. Located on the Deccan Plateau in the south-eastern part of Karnataka, Bangalore is India's third most populous city and...
as an analog circuit design engineer.
Music
In BangaloreBangalore
Bengaluru , formerly called Bengaluru is the capital of the Indian state of Karnataka. Bangalore is nicknamed the Garden City and was once called a pensioner's paradise. Located on the Deccan Plateau in the south-eastern part of Karnataka, Bangalore is India's third most populous city and...
, Anupam participated in the First Rock Concert – Remembering Mohiner Ghoraguli at Ambedkar Bhavan, in 2007. Later that year, Ranjon Ghoshal
Ranjon Ghoshal
Ranjon Ghoshal is a founder member of the Bangla band 'Moheener Ghoraguli', and runs an advertising agency, "Mareech Advertising" in Banglore, apart from "Forum Tree", a theatre group....
arranged for a special preview concert at C.F.D. Bangalore, showcasing twelve of Anupam's songs, sung by Anupam and his friends, which included, among others, notable singer Sromona Chakraborty and also Srijit Mukherji
Srijit Mukherji
Srijit Mukherji is an erstwhile economist, actor, director, lyricist, and theatrician from the Indian movie industry of West Bengal, Kolkata.-Early life:...
on the harmonica. In the year 2008, the band Nagorik, organised a "Tribute to Kabir Suman" night in Bangalore
Bangalore
Bengaluru , formerly called Bengaluru is the capital of the Indian state of Karnataka. Bangalore is nicknamed the Garden City and was once called a pensioner's paradise. Located on the Deccan Plateau in the south-eastern part of Karnataka, Bangalore is India's third most populous city and...
, of which Anupam was a part. He participated in numerous shows in Bangalore and opened shows for artists like Fossils (band)
Fossils (band)
Fossils is a Bangla Rock band formed in Kolkata, West Bengal, India in 1998.The group is considered one of the pioneering rock acts in Kolkata's Bangla music scene....
, Anjan Dutta
Anjan Dutta
Anjan Dutta is a popular artist of the 1990s Bengali music scene defined by anyodharar gaan . Anjan Dutta's style of music is different from the others in the sense that it has simple tunes, one that is reminiscent of western folk music. His lyrics are simple and more natural...
, Rupankar and Mir Afsar Ali
Mir Afsar Ali
Mir or Mir Afsar Ali is a popular Indian radio jockey and television anchor. He is the host of Mirakkel, a laughter show on Zee Bangla and Hello Kolkata on Radio Mirchi. Born in a conservative Bengali Muslim family with strict-disciplinarians parents, he would listen to the radio for hours...
. His biggest break was having two of his songs featured in the Bengali film, Autograph (2010) by Srijit Mukherji
Srijit Mukherji
Srijit Mukherji is an erstwhile economist, actor, director, lyricist, and theatrician from the Indian movie industry of West Bengal, Kolkata.-Early life:...
. Anupam wrote and composed Bneche Thakaar Gaan (বেঁচে থাকার গান), sung by Rupam Islam
Rupam Islam
Rupam Islam is a playback singer, song writer, composer and the lead singer of the band Fossils. He is a recipient of National Film Award for Best Male Playback Singer. He won the award in 2010, for his work in the film Mahanagar @ Kolkata...
and Amake Amar Moto Thakte Dao (আমাকে আমার মত থাকতে দাও ), which he sung himself. This song went on to become one of the biggest hits of recent times and fetched him numerous awards. Anupam, subsequently debuted as music director for the Bengali movie "Chalo Paltai" (2011), delivering smash hits like 'Bariye Dao', 'Classroom' and 'Bhul Korechhi'.
Discography
- Autograph (2010 film)Autograph (2010 film)Autograph is a 2010 Bengali film directed by debutant director Srijit Mukherji.The movie is a humble tribute to both Satyajit Ray and to Uttam Kumar as it is on the lines of movie Nayak. In fact so much so the central character of the film is called Arun Chatterjee . Such is the influence and...
- singer/lyricist/music composer (2010) - Chalo Paltai - singer/lyricist/music director (2011)
- Baishe SrabonBaishe SrabonBaishe Srabon is a 2011 Bengali musical thriller directed by director Srijit Mukherji. The cast of the movie consists of Prosenjit Chatterjee, Parambrata Chatterjee, Raima Sen, Abir Chatterjee and reputed actor Gautam Ghosh who made a come back after 29 years...
- singer/lyricist/music director (2011) - Rong Milanti - singer/lyricist/music director (2011)
- Jani Dekha Hobe - singer (released)(2011)
Awards and Recognitions
- Anandalok Special Jury Award for 'The Most Popular Singer, 2010'
- Heritage Samman For Legendary Personalities, (Best upcoming talent, 2010)
- Bangla Sangeet Award (Anandabazar PatrikaAnandabazar PatrikaAnandabazar Patrika is an Indian Bengali language daily newspaper published in Kolkata, New Delhi and Mumbai by the ABP Group. According to the Audit Bureau of Circulations, it has a circulation of 1.28 million copies making it the largest circulation for a single-edition, regional language...
) - Best Lyricist (2010), Best Song (2010) - Amake Amar Moto Thakte Dao (আমাকে আমার মত থাকতে দাও) - Big Bangla Movie Awards 2011 - Best Lyricist - Amake Amar Moto Thakte Dao (আমাকে আমার মত থাকতে দাও)
- Zee Bangla Gourab Award 2011- Best Lyricist - Amake Amar Moto Thakte Dao (আমাকে আমার মত থাকতে দাও)
- Bose Tele Cine Awards (Pulok Bandopadhyay Memorial Award) 2011 - Best Lyricist - Amake Amar Moto Thakte Dao (আমাকে আমার মত থাকতে দাও)
- Star Jalsa Entertainment Award 2011- 'Agami Diner Star'
- Star Ananda Shera Bangali Award 2011 - 'Notun Mukh (Best Newcomer)'
- Star Ananda Rising Star Award 2011 - 'Best Singer (Male)' & 'Role Model'
Writings
Anupam's writings have been featured in various online magazines. He has helped in the running of an online bangla portal named Boipara(বইপাড়া) along with visual artist, Samit Roy, who was highly influential in shaping Anupam's writing style and skills. Anupam maintains his own blog, Alternative Bangla Print. Published in print -(a) The Bengali magazine, Kaurab
Kaurab
Kaurab is a Bengali language literary magazine representing innovative, alternative, non-mainstream and experimental genres of Indian literature with an emphasis on poetry and poetics. In vogue for more than three decades, Kaurab continuously streams alternative genres of literature and has...
(কৌরব) published his work, Amader Beche Thaka (আমাদের বেঁচে থাকা), in the open prose category of its August, 2010 issue.
(b) Kaurab
Kaurab
Kaurab is a Bengali language literary magazine representing innovative, alternative, non-mainstream and experimental genres of Indian literature with an emphasis on poetry and poetics. In vogue for more than three decades, Kaurab continuously streams alternative genres of literature and has...
(কৌরব) published his work, Paati Lebu (পাতি লেবু), in the open prose category of its August, 2011 issue.
Theatre
- Pheluda Pherot(ফেলুদা ফেরৎ), a Bengali play, written and directed by Srijit MukherjiSrijit MukherjiSrijit Mukherji is an erstwhile economist, actor, director, lyricist, and theatrician from the Indian movie industry of West Bengal, Kolkata.-Early life:...
(2008) - Anupam composed music along with Priyam Mukherjee and Saptarshi Mukherjee & performed on stage. - Laathi(লাঠি), a Bengali play, directed by Ranjon Ghoshal in Moitree (2009), the Bengali Theatre Festival organised by Bengali theatre group, Mukhosh. Anupam acted in this play.
- Nariyal Paani, a Hindi play, written and directed by Sandeep Shikhar (2010) - Anupam composed music and played the role of a major character in the play.
- Bikele Bhorer Shorshe Phool (2011) - a Bengali play, written by Bratya Basu, directed by Debesh Chattopadhyay - Anupam was the singer,lyricist & music director