Anupam Roy facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Anupam Roy
Roy in 2018
Background information
Native name	অনুপম রায়
Born	(1982-03-29) 29 March 1982 (age 43) Kolkata, West Bengal, India
Genres	rock pop alternative rock
Occupation(s)	Singer lyricist music composer poet columnist engineer
Instruments	Guitar, musical composition, songwriting, vocals
Years active	2010–present
Labels	Anupam Roy Creations

Anupam Roy (born 29 March 1982) is a talented Indian singer, songwriter, and music director from Kolkata, India. He is also a composer, guitarist, and playback singer. He first became famous in 2010 with his songs Amake Amar Moto Thakte Dao and Benche Thakar Gaan. These songs were part of the movie Autograph.

Since then, Anupam Roy has created music, written lyrics, and sung for many Bengali films. In 2015, he started working in Bollywood (the Hindi film industry). He composed songs and background music for the movie Piku. For his work on Piku, he won the 61st Filmfare Award for Best Background Score. He has won four Filmfare Awards in total. He also received the 64th National Film Award for Best Lyrics for his song Tumi Jaake Bhalobasho.

Before becoming a musician, Anupam Roy studied engineering. He earned his degree from Jadavpur University. He even worked at Texas Instruments before starting his amazing music career.

Anupam Roy's Music Journey

Anupam Roy's journey in music began with the Bengali film Autograph (2010). He wrote and composed two popular songs for it: Benche Thakar Gaan and Amake Amar Moto Thakte Dao. He sang Amake Amar Moto Thakte Dao himself.

He then became a music director for the movie Chalo Paltai (2011). In the same year, he worked on films like Baishe Srabon and Rang Milanti. He continued to be a music director, lyricist, and singer. In 2012, his work on Hemlock Society with songs like Ekhon Anek Raat made him even more successful.

In 2015, Anupam Roy entered Bollywood with the film Piku. He was the music director, singer, and lyricist for this movie.

Solo Albums and Independent Work

Besides film music, Anupam Roy has released five solo albums.

• His first album, Durbine Chokh Rakhbona, came out in 2012. It included songs like Bijli Baati and the original version of Benche Thakar Gaan.
• His second album, Dwitiyo Purush, was released in 2013.
• His third album, Bakyobageesh, came out in 2014.
• In 2017, he released his fourth album, Ebar Morle Gachh Hawbo. This album featured songs like Amar Shohor and Rock n Roll.
• His fifth album, "Adrishya Nagordolar Trip", was released in 2023.

As an independent artist, he released his first English song in May 2013. In 2015, he appeared on Coke Studio (India). He performed a new version of Moner Manush by Lalon Fakir, adding his own Hindi lyrics.

Anupam Roy's Discography

Here are Anupam Roy's solo albums and singles where he was the singer, writer, and composer.

Solo Albums

Singles

Film Work

Anupam Roy has worked on many films as a lyricist, music director, and playback artist.

As Lyricist and Music Director

As Playback Artist

Anupam Roy has also sung songs for films where other people wrote the lyrics and composed the music.

Documentaries and Theatre

• Warrior Prince (2011) – Anupam Roy worked as singer, lyricist, and music director for this documentary.
• Nariyal Paani (2009) and Bikele Bhorer Shorshe Phool (2011) – He was the music director and singer for these theatre plays.

Jingles for Brands

Anupam Roy has also created many jingles (short catchy songs for advertisements) for various brands and events. Some examples include:

• Jibon Gorar Gaan (2012) for George Telegraph S.C.
• Ei Samay Theme Song (2012) for Ei Samay Sangbadpatra
• Nestle Baby & Me (2015) for Nestle India
• Hero Come Home Safe (2016) for Hero MotoCorp
• Release The Pressure (2017) for Mirinda India
• Big Bazaar Pujo Song (2017) for Big Bazaar
• Tumi Kothay – Pujo with Pantaloons (2018) for Pantaloons Fashion & Retail
• Chhoto Chhoto Paye (2020) for WBCPCR
• Brides of India (2021) for Malabar Gold & Diamonds
• Pujo Pujo Gondho Akashe (2022) for Reliance Trends

The Anupam Roy Band

Anupam Roy performs live with his band. Here are the current members:

• Anupam Roy – Singer-Songwriter
• Rishabh Ray – Guitar
• Kaustav Biswas (Rono) – Bass
• Nabarun Bose – Keyboards/Backing vocals/Music Producer
• Sandipan Parial – Drums
• Rana Singharoy – Manager
• Shomi Chatterjee – Sound Engineer

Anupam Roy's Writings

Anupam Roy is also a writer! His articles have appeared in online and print magazines and newspapers. He even helps run an online Bengali portal called Boipara. He also has his own blog, [Alternative Bangla Print].

Published Books

Anupam Roy has written several books, including:

• "Sara Raat Kete Jaay Tor Kawtha Bhebe" (2012) – his first book of Bengali poems.
• "Chhowache Kolom" (2013) – another book of Bengali poems.
• "Shomoyer Baire" (2014) – his first Bengali novel.
• "Anupamkawtha" (2015) – a collection of essays.
• "Antony O Chandrabindoo" (2015) – a graphic novel.
• "Mon o Mejaj" (2016) – his third book of Bengali poems.
• "Amader Benche Thaka" (2018) – a collection of short stories.
• "Nijer Shawbde Kaaj Koro" (2020) – his fourth book of Bengali poems.
• "Mackie" (2022) – a collection of his columns.
• "Bangalore-e Antony" (2023) – another graphic novel.
• "Brisho Boshe Thake" (2023) – his fifth book of Bengali poems.
• "Cinemay Antony" (2024) – a graphic novel.
• "Binoyer Brohmohdorshon" (2024) – a book of Bengali short stories.

Graphic Novels

Anupam Roy created the Bengali graphic novel character Antony. He writes the stories and dialogues for these novels.

Acting Roles

Anupam Roy has also appeared as an actor in some films:

Awards and Recognitions

Anupam Roy has won many awards for his amazing work in music and lyrics. Some of his notable awards include:

• Anandalok Special Jury Award for 'The Most Popular Singer, 2010'
• Bangla Sangeet Award – Best new Lyricist (2010) and Best new Song (2010) for Amake Amar Moto Thakte Dao
• Big Bangla Movie Awards 2011 – Best Lyricist for Amake Amar Moto Thakte Dao
• Zee Bangla Gourab Award 2011 – Best Lyricist for Amake Amar Moto Thakte Dao
• STAR Ananda Shera Bangali Award 2011 – 'Notun Mukh (Best Newcomer)'
• Mirchi Music Awards Bangla 2012 – 6 awards, including Best Lyricist and Best Film Album for Baishey Sraabon
• ABP Ananda Shera Bangali Award 2012 – Music Category
• Filmfare Award for Best Background Score 2016 for Piku
• West Bengal Film Journalists' Association Awards 2017 – Best Music Director for Praktan and Best Lyricist for Tumi Jaake Bhalobasho
• Filmfare Award East 2017 – Best Music Album for Praktan and Best Lyricist for Tumi Jaake Bhalobasho
• 64th National Film Awards 2016 – Best Lyrics for Tumi Jaake Bhalobasho
• Filmfare Awards Bangla 2018 – Best Music Album for Projapoti Biskut
• West Bengal Film Journalists' Association Awards 2019 – Best Music Director for Drishtikone
• Filmfare Awards Bangla 2021 – Best Music Album for the film "Prem-Tame"
• WBFJA AWARD 2021 – Best Lyricist for Jawlphoring 2.0 from the film "Prem-Tame"
• TELE CINE AWARD 2022 – Best Male Playback Singer for Aalote Aalote Dhaka from the film Konttho
• WBFJA AWARD 2024 - Best Male Playback Singer of 2023 - Aami Shei Manushta Aar Nei from the film "Dawshom Awbotaar"
• FILMFARE AWARD BANGLA 2024 - Best Music Album for the film "Dawshom Awbotaar"

Images for kids

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  Anupam Roy in 2018

See also

In Spanish: Anupam Roy para niños