Rupam Islam
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Rupam Islam | |
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 Rupam Islam | |
| Background information | |
| Born | 25 January 1974 Kolkata, West Bengal, India |
| Genres | Bangla Rock |
| Occupation(s) | Singer, songwriter, music composer, writer |
| Instrument(s) | Guitar, Keyboard, Mouth Organ |
| Years active | 1998–present |
| Labels | Saregama HMV, Asha Audio, Times Music, Bangla Rock |
| Spouse |
Rupsa Dasgupta (m. 2007) |
| Website | rupamislam |
Rupam Islam (born 25 January 1974) is an Indian Bengali singer, songwriter, music composer, and writer. He is the lead vocalist of the Bengali rock band Fossils. He is also a playback singer and has contributed to numerous Bengali films. In 2010, he won the National Film Award for Best Male Playback Singer for his work in the Bengali film Mahanagar@Kolkata. He is a member of the Bangla Sangeet Academy (Government of West Bengal).
Early life
[edit]Rupam Islam was born in Kolkata into a family with a musical background. His parents, Nurul and Chhandita Islam, were musicians, and he began his musical journey at an early age.[1] By age nine, he was performing on Aakashvani and Doordarshan.[2]
Islam graduated from Asutosh College, affiliated with the University of Calcutta, with a degree in English literature. He also completed a Bachelor's in Education (B.Ed) and taught English at a Kolkata school for several years before retiring to pursue music full-time.[3]
Musical career
[edit]Rupam Islam started his professional career in 1998 when his band Fossils was formed. Fossils became a prominent figure in Bengali rock music, releasing six albums over the years.[4] As a solo artist, Islam has released several albums and worked as a playback singer, winning several awards for his contributions to Bengali films.[5]
His most notable achievement came in 2010 when he won the National Film Award for Best Male Playback Singer for his performance in Mahanagar@Kolkata. Islam is also involved in television, having composed jingles for commercials and television shows.[6]
Solo Discography
[edit]| Year | Albums | Songs |
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| 1998 | Tor Bhorshatey | Cholo Aj, Dukkha Korben Na |
| 2010 | Na-Hanyate | Joan Of Arc, Kishori |
Personal life
[edit]Rupam Islam married Rupsha Dasgupta in 2007, and they have a son named Rup Aarohan Prometheus.[7]
References
[edit]- ^ Chowdhury, Sourav (2018). The Chronicle of Bengali Music. Kolkata Publishers. p. 34.
- ^ "Rupam's Early Journey in Music". Retrieved 10 September 2024.
- ^ Anirban Saha (2019). Bengal Celebrities: Rupam Islam's Journey. Ananda Publishers.
- ^ "Fossils: Revolutionizing Bengali Rock". 23 February 2020.
- ^ "Rupam Islam Wins National Award". NDTV. 15 March 2010.
- ^ "Rupam Islam's Contribution to Television and Films". Ananda Bazar Patrika. 19 July 2020.
- ^ Sen, Zinia (10 March 2012). "My son is lucky for me, says Rupam". The Times of India. Retrieved 17 February 2015.