Srikanta Acharya is an Indian singer-songwriter and music director. Acharya primarily sings contemporary Bengali songs and is one of the most prominent exponents of Rabindra Sangeet.[1][2][3][4]
Srikanta Acharya | |
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| Background information | |
| Also known as | Srikanta Da, Acharya Babu |
| Born | Kolkata, West Bengal, India |
| Origin | Kolkata, West Bengal, India |
| Genres | Adhunik Bengali Songs, Rabindra Sangeet |
| Occupation | Singer |
| Instruments | |
| Years active | 1996–present |
| Labels | Sagarika |
Early life
editSrikanta Acharya was born in Kolkata, India and is the son of Rohini Nandan Acharya and Kana Acharya. He received formal training in Rabindrasangeet from Dakshinee. He also received training 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 send his cassettes to Sagarika Music.
Music career
editHe is a qualitative songs-tan of Bengal music.[clarification needed] He made many music albums which contains various types of Bangla songs...'ak jhank pakhi' is one of the popular albums of Srikanta Acharya.
Awards
editDiscography
editBengali albums
editEk Jhank Pakhi (1998, Sagarika)
Swapno Dekhao Tumi (1999, Sagarika)
Brishti Tomake Dilam (2000, Sagarika )
Nadir Chhobi Aanki (2001, Sagarika)
Mone Pore (2002, Sagarika)
Sudhu Valo Theko (2003, Atlantis Music)
Kachhei Achhi (2003, Sagarika)
Ghuri (2004, Sagarika)
Sonar Meye (2005, Prime Music)
Roddur (2006, Sa Re Ga Ma)
Aami Noi (2008, Srikanta Acharya Productions)
Ghum Nei Raat (2008, Saregama, with Kavita Krishnamurty, Rupankar)
Musafirana (2011, Orion Entertainment)
Musafirana 2 (2016, Srikanta Acharya Productions)
Rabindrasangeet albums
editHey Bandhu Hey Priyo (1996, Sagarika)
Anubhabe Jenechhilem (1997, Sagarika)
Nivrito Praner Debota (1998, Sagarika )
Nirabo Nirjane (1999, Sagarika)
Prem Esechhilo (2000, Sagarika)
Hridoy Aamar (2001, Sagarika)
Roudro Chhayay (2002, Sagarika)
Pather Dhare (2006, Bhavna Records)
Chirosakha (2009, Sagarika)
Bajao Tumi Kabi (2010, T-Series)
Anek Diner Gaan (2014, Picasso Entertainment)
Ei Niralai (2014, Bhavna Records)
Rabindrasangeet Duet albums
editValobasi (2001, Sagarika, With Sriradha Bandyopadhyay)
Milechho Mor Prane (2002, Sagarika, With Lopamudra Mitra)
Rabindrasangeet Other albums
editAapon Gaan, Vol – 1 (2000, Bhavana, With Soumitra Chatterjee)
Aapon Gaan, Vol – 2 (Bhavana, With Soumitra Chatterjee)
Chitrangada (2002, Sagarika, Geeti Natya)
Pather Sathi (2003, Sagarika, With Dr. Rajib Chakraborty)
Uttaran (2011, Srikanta Acharya Productions, With Sraboni Sen & Ratna Mitra)
Cover albums
editMoner Janala (1996, Sagarika)
Neel Dhrubatara (1997, Sagarika)
Kono Ekdin (1998, Sagarika)
Uttaradhikar (2003, Sagarika)
Cover Duet albums
editSudhu Dujone (1998, Sagarika, With Sadhana Sargam)
Enkechi Dujone (1999, Sagarika, With Sadhana Sargam)
Devotional albums
editMa Aamar (1999, Sagarika)
Sri Sri Ramkrishnayan (2000, Sagarika)
Sadhananjali (2001, Sagarika)
Amar Prem (1998, Sagarika)
Offering (2001, Rhyme Records)
Films
edit| Title | Year | Film | Director | Notes |
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| Megh Piyon | 2001 | Titli | Rituparno Ghosh | |
| Jokhon Porbe Na Mor | 2005 | Shubhodrishti | Probhat Roy | |
| Jadi Tare Nai Chini Go, Ei Aamar Pitribhumi | 2007 | Pitribhumi | Probhat Roy | |
| Jobono Moroner Simana Chharaye | 2004 | Waarish | Koushik Ganguly | |
| Momo Chittey Niti Nritye | 2002 | Amar Bhuban | Mrinal Sen | |
| Deenguli Mor Sonar Khanchaye | 6 Ballygunje Place | Pinaki Chowdhury | ||
| Na Na Na Na Tomake Charte Parbo Na | 2008 | Priyojon | Dinen Gupta | |
| Jobono Moroner Simana Chharaye | 2004 | Waarish | Koushik Ganguly | |
| Khela Khela Diye Shuru | 2008 | Khela | Rituparno Ghosh | |
| Amaro Porano, Keteche Ekela, Purano Sei, Dure Kothao | 2008 | Mon Amour: Shesher Kobita Revisited | Subhrajit Mitra | |
| Ki Rongo, Pran Tumi, Khriste Aar Krishte, Preme Klanto, Joy Jogendra | 2014 | Jaatishwar | Srijit Mukherjee | |
| Chirosokha He | 2014 | Chotushkone | Srijit Mukherjee | |
| Ami Moner, Shoi Amar, Emon Mohono, Tomra Dyekho Go, Purbo Paschim, Mon Pakhi | 2016 | Maya Mridanga | Raja Sen | |
| Abar Bhorer Por notun shokal | 2018 | Shankar Mudi | Aniket Chattopadhyay |
Awards
edit- Outstanding Young Person's Award for his achievements in Music awarded by the North Calcutta Junior Chamber [5]
2000
edit- Anandabazar Award for Best Puja Album of the Year - Brishti Tomake Dilam
2001
edit- Anandabazar Award for Best Puja Album of the Year - Nodir Chhobi Anki
- Anandalok Award for Best Male Vocal - Nodir Chhobi Anki
2003
edit- Anandalok Award: Best Male Playback Singer - "Momo Chitte Niti Nritye" in Aamar Bhuvan
- Bengal Film Journalists' Association - Best Male Playback Award - "Megh Pion-er Bag-er Bhitor" in Titli
2004
edit- Anandabazar Award for Best Puja Album of the Year - Ghuri
- Alpha Music Award for Best Rabindrasangeet Album - Jibon Chhobi
2006
edit- Anandabazar Award for Best Puja Album of the Year - Roddur
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ "Srikanto Acharya Biography , Filmography & Movie List". BookMyShow. Retrieved 21 February 2021.
- ^ September 02, নিজস্ব প্রতিবেদক; PM, 2013 at 2:30. "বোকারা যেমন দুঃসাহস দেখায় চাকরি ছেড়ে, আমিও তা-ই করলাম - শ্রীকান্ত আচার্য". www.prothomalo.com (in Bengali). Retrieved 21 February 2021.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link) - ^ "Srikanto Acharya on Moviebuff.com". Moviebuff.com. Retrieved 21 February 2021.
- ^ "যে তারা নিভেছে! পুজোয় নতুন গান উপহার শ্রীকান্ত আচার্যের, শুনুন". Ei Samay (in Bengali). Retrieved 21 February 2021.
- ^ "North American Bengali Conference".