Anupam Roy অনুপম রায় | |
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 Roy in 2018 | |
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| Born | (1982-03-29)29 March 1982 (age 42) Kolkata, West Bengal, India |
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| Instrument(s) | Guitar,musical composition, songwriting, vocals |
| Years active | 2010–present |
| Labels | Anupam Roy Creations |
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Anupam Roy (born 29 March 1982) is an Indian Bengali singer-songwriter, music director, composer, writer, guitarist, playback singer, engineer fromKolkata,India. He made his debut withAmake Amar Moto Thakte Dao &Benche Thakar Gaan, which appeared on thesoundtrack of the 2010 Bengali filmAutograph. Since then, he has gone on to compose, write lyrics and sing for manyBengali films.
In 2015, he made his Bollywood debut, composing the songs and score forPiku. He was nominated for the 61stFilmfare Award for Best Music Director,[1] and won the 61stFilmfare Award for Best Background Score forPiku.[2] Winner of fourFilmfare Awards, he is also a recipient of 64thNational Film Award for Best Lyrics for the songTumi Jaake Bhalobasho.[3]
He is a certified engineer, having completed his B.E. fromJadavpur University (JU). Before establishing his career in music, he worked atTexas Instruments.
Two of his songs featured in the Bengali filmAutograph (2010) bySrijit Mukherji. Roy wrote and composedBenche Thakar Gaan (বেঁচে থাকার গান), sung byRupam Islam & also by himself in another version andAmake Amar Moto Thakte Dao (আমাকে আমার মতো থাকতে দাও), which he sang himself. Roy subsequently debuted as music director for the Bengali movieChalo Paltai (2011). In the same year movies likeBaishe Srabon,Rang Milanti released where he continued his work as music director, lyricist and vocalist. In 2012,Hemlock Society released where he worked as music director/lyricist/vocalist. Songs likeEkhon Anek Raat &Amar Mawte catapulted his success to another level.[4] 2014, marked the release of 4 films where he worked as music director. Songs fromHighway andChotushkone did remarkably well on music charts.Boba Tunnel andBawshonto Eshe Gechhe were amongst other songs by Roy.
He debuted in Bollywood in 2015 as a music director, singer and lyricist,Piku, directed byShoojit Sircar.[5][6] In 2015, he married his long-time girlfriend Piya Chakraborty.[7] The couple divorced in 2023.
Apart from film music, Roy has four solo albums. He releasedDurbine Chokh Rakhbona (দূরবীনে চোখ রাখব না), his debut album in 2012 which contains tracks likeBijli Baati,Tistaan and also the original version ofBenche Thakar Gaan.[8] He followed it up withDwitiyo Purush(দ্বিতীয় পুরুষ) in 2013 with a music video ofAdbhut Mugdhota.[9]His third albumBakyobageesh was released in 2014.[10] 2014 also marked Anupam Roy's first Live Concert in Mumbai at the Sarvajanin Durgotsav hosted by Powai Bengali Welfare Organisation (PBWA).
As an independent artist, he and his band released his first English singleSecond Sex in May 2013.[11] In 2015, he did his firstCoke Studio (India) episode. He successfully recreatedMoner Manush byLalon Fakir with an additional Hindi verse written and composed by him.[12]
In 2016, he composed two songs for the Hindi filmPink.[13] In 2017, he composed for the Hindi filmsRunning Shaadi (one song) andDear Maya.
On 14 February 2017, Anupam released his fourth studio albumEbar Morle Gachh Hawbo. The album consists of songs such asAmar Shohor,Oestrogen,Choitrer Kafon,Rock n Roll andByatha Lage. This was followed by his fifth album titled "Adrishya Nagordolar Trip" which was released in 2023. This album contain eight songs and which was interpreted by ten artists through eight art forms.
On 2 March 2024, he got hitched to singer-songwriterPrashmita, shortly after his ex-wife married Bengali actorParambrata Chatterjee.
Roy's solo albums as a singer-songwriter.
| Year | Title | Language | Role |
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| 2012 | Durbine Chokh Rakhbo Na | Bengali | Singer/writer/composer |
| 2013 | Dwitiyo Purush | Bengali | Singer/writer/composer |
| 2014 | Bakyobageesh | Bengali | Singer/writer/composer |
| 2017 | Ebar Morle Gachh Hawbo | Bengali | Singer/writer/composer |
| 2023 | Adrishyo Nagordolar Trip | Bengali | Singer/writer/composer |
Singles as singer-songwriter.
| Year | Title | Language | Role |
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| 2011 | Amader Swapne MohunBagan | Bengali | Singer/writer/composer |
| Adhunik? | Bengali | Singer/writer/composer | |
| Tomar Priyo Gaan | Bengali | Singer/writer/composer | |
| 2013 | Second Sex | English | Singer/writer/composer |
| 2018 | Girl in a Bookstore | English | Singer/writer/composer |
| Regular Guy | English | Singer/writer/composer | |
| Bangladesher Meye | Bengali | Singer/writer/composer | |
| Kalboishakhi | Bengali | Singer/writer/composer | |
| Mithye Kotha | Bengali | Singer/writer/composer | |
| 2019 | Ish Debashish | Bengali | Singer/writer/composer |
| Agomonir Gaan | Bengali | Singer/writer/composer | |
| Brishti Theme Gele | Bengali | Singer/writer/composer | |
| 2020 | Porichoy[14] | Bengali | Singer/writer/composer |
| Miss Understanding | English | Singer/writer/composer | |
| Bela Boye Jaay (Nirbashoner Gaan) | Bengali | Singer/writer*/composer | |
| Ekla Cholo Re | Bengali | Singer | |
| Aisi Raaton | Hindi | Singer/writer/composer | |
| Bhalo Theko 19 | Bengali | Singer/writer/composer* | |
| Michael Vidyasagar Sangbad | Bengali | Singer*/writer/composer | |
| Scattered Lines | English | Singer/writer/composer | |
| Manzil | Hindi | Singer/writer/composer | |
| 2021 | Ocean Calls My Name | English | Singer/writer/composer |
| Amar Chalaki | Bengali | Singer/writer/composer | |
| Weekend Love | English | Singer/writer/composer | |
| Manush Bhalo Nei | Bengali | Singer/writer/composer* | |
| Bone Jodi Phutlo Kusum | Bengali | Singer | |
| Morning Star | English | Singer/writer/composer | |
| Mrigonabhi | Bengali | Singer/writer/composer | |
| Happy New Year | Bengali | Singer/writer/composer | |
| 2022 | Putul Aami | Bengali | Singer/writer/composer |
| Zindagi Once More | Hindi | Singer/writer/composer | |
| Darun | Bengali | Singer/writer/composer | |
| Ga Chhunye Bolchhi | Singer/writer/composer | ||
| Mehman | Hindi | Singer/writer/composer | |
| Away From Home | English | Singer/writer/composer | |
| 2023 | Moner Password | Bengali | Singer/writer/composer |
| 2024 | Pujo Pujo Gondho | Bengali | Singer/writer/composer |
| Amar Sob Kotha | Singer/writer/composer | ||
| Tu Hi Meri Manzil | Hindi | Singer/writer/composer | |
| 2025 | Bhalobasi Tomake | Bengali | Singer/writer/composer* |
| Denotes films that have not yet been released |
Roy has worked as lyricist, music director & singer for the following films.
| Year | Title | Language | Songs |
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| 2010 | Autograph | Bengali | Amake Amar Moto Thakte Dao andBenche Thakar Gaan |
| 2011 | Chalo Paltai | Bengali | Full album |
| Rang Milanti | Tai Shoi | ||
| Baishe Srabon | Full album | ||
| 2012 | One Liner | Bengali | Stalled |
| Teen Yaari Katha | Teen Yaari Katha (title song) | ||
| Hemlock Society | Full album | ||
| Laptop | Proshner Dawl | ||
| Chorabali | Chorabali title track (Bangladesh) | ||
| 2013 | Shunyo Awnko | Bengali | Bibhotsho Mawja andDhushor Chul |
| 2014 | Chaya Manush | Bengali | Full album |
| Window Connection | Full album | ||
| Highway | Full album | ||
| Chotushkone | Full album | ||
| 2015 | Bela Seshe | Bengali | Obhabe Keno andShesh Belay |
| Piku | Hindi | Full album + background score | |
| Family Album | Bengali | Full album | |
| Jomer Raja Dilo Bor | Full album | ||
| Katmundu | Full album | ||
| 2016 | Praktan | Bengali | Kolkata andTumi Jake Bhalobaso |
| Khawto | Full album | ||
| Shaheb Bibi Golaam | Full album | ||
| Pink | Hindi | Tujhse Hi Hai Roshni andPink Title Track | |
| Zulfiqar | Bengali | Full album | |
| 2017 | Black Coffee | Bengali | Full album + background score |
| Runningshaadi.com | Hindi | Main Faraar Sa | |
| Posto | Bengali | Posto Title Track andKeno Erokom Kichhu Holona | |
| Dear Maya | Hindi | Full album + background score | |
| Arani Takhon | Bengali | Ekbar Phirte Dao | |
| Champ | Tumio Chaamp | ||
| Maacher Jhol | Full album | ||
| Projapoti Biskut | Ahare Mon | ||
| Chawlochitro Circus | Full album | ||
| Chol Kuntal | Chol Kuntal | ||
| 2018 | Pari[15][16] | Hindi | Full album |
| Ghare & Baire | Bengali | Tui Ki Kore Dili,Hridoyer Rong &Tara Khoshe Pore | |
| October | Hindi | Tab Bhi Tu | |
| Aatwaja | Bengali | Full album | |
| Drishtikone | Full album | ||
| Uma | Full album | ||
| Debi | Du Mutho Bikel (Bangladesh) | ||
| Rosogolla | Rosogolla Anthem | ||
| 2019 | Shah Jahan Regency | Bengali | Ghure Takao &Rondhre Rondhre Paap |
| Badla | Hindi | Badla Title Track | |
| Vinci Da | Bengali | Full album | |
| Konttho | Alote Alote Dhaka &Tomar Jonmodine | ||
| Bhootchakra Pvt. Ltd. | Full Album | ||
| Bornoporichoy[17] | Full Album | ||
| Sanjhbati[17] | Full Album | ||
| 2020 | Dwitiyo Purush | Bengali | Full Album |
| 2021 | Prem Tame | Bengali | Jawl Phoring 2.0 |
| Avwanchhit[18] | Marathi | Full Album | |
| Flyover | Bengali | Moner Modhye Bhoy | |
| Bony | Full Album | ||
| Bob Biswas | Hindi | Mujhe Mujhse Kaun Bachayega | |
| Anusandhan | Bengali | Anek Durer Manush | |
| 2022 | Bela Shuru | Bengali | Shohage Aadore, Ki Mayay |
| Biplob Aaj O Kal | Unreleased | ||
| Dhumketu | Unreleased | ||
| Projapoti | Tumi Amar Hero | ||
| 2023 | Nonte Phonte | Bengali | Title Track |
| Ardhangini | Full Album | ||
| Dawshom Awbotaar | Full Album | ||
| Pradhan | Phire Esho | ||
| Shastry Viruddh Shastry | Hindi | Natkhattu, Khushi Ke Bahane | |
| Trial Period | Background Score | ||
| Dhai Aakhar | Full Album + Background Score | ||
| 2024 | Alaap | Bengali | Full Album |
| Ajogyo | Full Album | ||
| Bohurupi | Aj Shara Bela | ||
| 2025 | Killbill Society | Full Album | |
| Bhagyolokkhi | Full Album | ||
| Aamar Boss | Full Album |
| Denotes films that have not yet been released |
Roy worked only as a playback artist in the following films (for other lyricists & composers)
Roy's live performance is backed by The Anupam Roy Band:[21]
Roy's writings have been featured in various online & print magazines & newspapers. He has helped in the running of an online Bengali portal namedBoipara(বইপাড়া) along with visual artist, Samit Roy. Anupam Roy maintains a blog,[Alternative Bangla Print]. Published in print, major little magazines[22]
Roy is the creator of the Bengali graphic novel character Antony. He writes the story and the dialogues for it. Sambuddha Bishee is the illustrator. The first adventure of Antony (Antony o Chandrabindoo) started getting published in Bengali newspaper magazinePratidin (রোববার) from July 2014 on a weekly basis. In 2022 8 years after publishing Antony's first adventure; Roy brings back him in an online magazineDaakbangla named 'Bangalore-e Antony'. This time the illustration is created by Suvo Chakraborty. In 2023 he starts publishing 3rd Antony Adventure 'Cinemay Antony' in Dakbangla. Illustrated by Subham Bhattacharya.
| Year | Book Name | Artist | Publisher |
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| 2014 | Antony O Chandrabindoo | Sambuddha Bishee | Deep Prakashan |
| 2022 | Bangalore-e Antony | Shuvo Chakraborty | Deep Prakashan |
| 2023 | Cinemay Antony | Subham Bhattacharya |
Roy first time recorded his own poems forStorytel in the year 2021. The poems are from his own book Nijer Shawbde Kaaj Koro's 'Raat Series'. With a BGM composed byPrabuddha Banerjee & Sound design-mix byShomi Chatterjee
Anupam Roy performed his first ever single concert in September 2019 named 'Bhalobasa Baki Achhe' at Nazrul Manch. After a long overcome phase of pandemic COVID-19 on 3 November 2024 he again set up for his second concert named 'Tarar Moto Jolbo' at Niccopark.
Roy has written & directed two short films,Tiebreaker (2009) andMind Radio (2010), both produced by TIIMMC. He is a gold medal recipient and is a holder of the Bachelor of Engineering degree in Electronics and Telecommunication Engineering fromJadavpur University. He graduated from Jadavpur University in 2004. He used to work for Texas Instruments India, Bangalore as an analog circuit design engineer from 2004 (July) to 2011 (March).
Roy's career as an actor.
| Year | Title | Language | Role | Remarks | Ref |
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| 2014 | Jaatishwar | Bengali | As himself | ||
| 2014 | Amartya | Bengali | As Amartya | Short film | |
| 2016 | Praktan | Bengali | As himself | [24] | |
| 2021 | Prem Tame | Bengali | As himself |
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