Srikanto Acharya
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| Srikanto Acharya | |
|---|---|
| Origin | Kolkata, West Bengal, India |
| Genres | Adhunik Bengali Songs , Rabindra Sangeet |
| Years active | 1996–present |
| Associated acts | Singer, Songwriter |
| Website | http://www.srikantoacharya.com/ |
Srikanto Acharya is a Kolkata-based modern Bengali singer-songwriter and music director.
Early life
Srikanto was born in Kolkata, India and is son of Rohini Nandan Acharya and Kana Acharya. He got formal training in music from Dakshinee. He also got trained in tabla from Ustad Ali Ahmed Khan. He quit his job as a sales professional and then Utpal Chakravarty, proprietor of an old music store convinced him to drop in his cassettes at Sagarika Music. He got a call from them within a week and they offered him a contract to sing for them.[1]He is very famous modern singer in Kolkata as well as WestBengal.
Awards
- Anandalok Award: Best Male Playback Singer for Aamar Bhuvan in 2003
- Bengal Film Journalists' Association - Best Male Playback Award for Titli in 2003
- Outstanding Young Person's Award for his achievements in Music awarded by the North Calcutta Junior Chamber [2]
Discography
Basic Albums
- Ami Noi
- Ghuri (Anandabazar Best Puja Album of the year 2004)
- Jibon Chhobi (Best Rabindrasangeet Music Award 2004)
- Yeh Chahat (Hindi)
- Nodir Chhobi Anki (Anandabazar Best Album of the year 2001)
- Bristi Tomake Dilam (Anandabazar Best Puja Album of the year 2000)
- Nil Dhrubotara
- Kono Ekdin
- Nivrito Praner Debota
- Anubhabe jenechilem
- Kachhei Achhi
- Hridoy Aamar
- Knaach Kaataa Hire
- Roudrochhaya
- Anubhobe Jenechhilem
- Smritir Soroni
- Apon Gaan
- Sanj Sakaler Robi
- Moner Janala
- Uttoron
- Musafirana
Albums (Collaborative)
- Ganbela (with Lopamudra Mitra)
- Shapmochan (with Lopamudra Mitra)
- Pather Saathi (with Rajeeb Chakraborty) (Highest Selling Bengali Album of the year 2003) [3]
As Playback Singer
- Jaatishwar (2014)
- Iti Mrinalini (2011)
- Noukadubi (2011)
- Bangal Ghoti Phataphati (Unreleased) (2009)
- Tomar Jonyo (2008)
- Antarotamo (2008)
- Mon Amour: Shesher Kobita Revisited (2008)
- Chalo Let's Go (2008)
- Khela (2008)
- Titli (2001)
- Antaheen (2007)
As Music Director
- Krishnakanter Will
References
- ↑ Amrita Choudhary (26 October 2002). "Music on his mind". Pune Newsline. Retrieved 20 March 2009.
- ↑ "North American Bengali Conference".
- ↑ Staff reporter (11 September 2003). "Bengali, the flavour of the festive season". The Telegraph. Retrieved 20 March 2009.
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