Somlata Acharyya Chowdhury is an Indian Bengali singer. She rose to fame with the release of 'Tumi Asbe Bole' & 'Jagarane Jay Bibhabaree' from the Bengali film Ranjana Ami Ar Ashbona in 2011. She has been a prominent singer in Bengali films since 2007. Besides films, she also worked for several solo albums with her band Somlata & the Aces.[1] Apart from being a singer, she works as a guest lecturer of Psychology in Asutosh College, Kolkata.
Somlata Acharyya Chowdhury | |
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| Birth name | Somlata Acharyya Chowdhury |
| Born | 11 February 1985 Kolkata, West Bengal, India |
| Genres | Rabindra Sangeet, Soft Rock, Semi Classical, Pop Music |
| Occupation | Singer |
| Instrument | Vocals |
| Years active | 2009-present |
| Labels | Independent |
| Website | somlata |
Personal life
editShe did her schooling from 'Bidya Bharati Girls' High School'. On 23 November 2012, she married Akash Roy.
Discography
editSolo albums and singles
edit- Chupkatha (2009)
- Aami Achhi Er Majhe (2014)
- Mor Bhabonare (2016)
- Aabdaar (Single) (2017)
- Kya karoon Sajni (2018)
- Yaad Piya Ki aye (2018)
- Ure Jete Chaye (2019)
- Naina Morey (2019)
- Protisruti (2019)
- Khuje Paabe Na Amake (2019)
- O Je Mane Na Mana (2020)[2]
- Ure Jete Chaye (Reprise) (2020)
- Nishitho Raater (2021)
- Kanamachhi (2021)
- Tomar Ghore Bosot Kore Koyjona (2022)
- Aaj Jemon Kore Gaiche Aakash (2022)
- Diary (2022)
Filmography
editSomlata sang her first playback for the crossover film Perfect Woman in 2007. All the songs are in Bengali language, unless mentioned.
| Year | Film | Songs | Composer(s) | Writer(s) | Co-artist(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | Perfect Woman | ||||
| 2009 | Cross Connection | ||||
| 2010 | U-Turn | ||||
| 2011 | Ranjana Ami Ar Ashbona | Andhokarer Pare
Ekla Anek Dur Brishti Chalo Jai Jagorone Jay Bibhabori Tumi Ashbe Bole |
Neel Dutt | Anjan Dutt | Anjan Dutt |
| Seven Days | |||||
| Bedroom | Mayabono Biharini Horini | Rabindranath Tagore
Rupam Islam & Allan Temjen Ao |
Rabindranath Tagore | ||
| 2012 | Elar Char Adhyay | ||||
| Dutta Vs Dutta | Bhalobeshe Shokhi
Uthogo Bharatalakkhi |
Rabindranath Tagore | Rabindranath Tagore | Rupankar Bagchi | |
| Maach Mishti & More | Tumi Ebar | Neel Dutt | |||
| Bojhena Shey Bojhena | Bhagoban | Arindom Chatterjee | Prasen | ||
| 2013 | Half Serious | Joy Sarkar | |||
| Antaraal | |||||
| Ashbo Ar Ek Din | |||||
| 2014 | Hercules | ||||
| Aamar Aami | Onno Keu Thakbe Kachakachi | Kabir & Shiba | Orko Sinha | Anupam Roy | |
| Chotushkone | Mone Porar Gaan | Anupam Roy | Anupam Roy | ||
| Ek Phali Rod | |||||
| Biye Not Out | |||||
| Khola Hawa | Tomake Firiye Diye
Tomar Khola Haowa |
Neel Dutt | Srijato | ||
| 2015 | Bheetu | ||||
| Bela Seshe | |||||
| Bitnoon | |||||
| Family Album | |||||
| Jomer Raja Dilo Bor | Kichhuta Rahossyo | Anupam Roy | |||
| Chitra | |||||
| Shudhu Tomari Jonyo | Jeno Tomari Kache
Egiye De (Reprise Version) |
Arindom Chatterjee | |||
| Sesh Shangbaad | |||||
| 2017 | Bibaho Diaries | ||||
| Cross Connection 2 | |||||
| Dhaka Attack | Tup Tap | Arindom Chatterjee | Anindya Chatterjee | Arijit Singh | |
| Ghawre & Baire | |||||
| Michael | |||||
| 2018 | Uma | ||||
| Sesher Galpo | |||||
| 2019 | Aaha Re | ||||
| 2020 | Din Ratrir Galpo | ||||
| Brahma Janen Gopon Kommoti | Tui Chol | Anindya Chatterjee | |||
| Cheeni | Amader Kothagulo | Prasen | |||
| 2021 | Shrimati | Shon Shon | Soumya Rit | ||
| 2022 | Mini | Besure | Savvy | Ritam Sen | |
| Lokkhi Chhele | Lokkhi Chhele Promotional Song | ||||
| Ogo Bideshini | Ogo Bideshini | Pratik Kundu | |||
| 2023 | Manobjomin | Shiraye Chhote Traffic | Joy Sarkar | Srijato | |
| 2024 | Pariah | Bhalobashar Naam (Female) | Ranajoy Bhattacharjee | Tathagata Mukherjee | |
Live performances
editSomlata performs in live shows with her band Somlata and The Aces. Besides performing in various live concerts all over India, they have also performed at concerts in Bangladesh, United States of America, United Kingdom, Canada, United Arab Emirates, Hong Kong, Kuwait and many other countries. Their live sound can be described as a platter of Indian Semi Classical, Pop Rock, Modern Film Songs, Folk Fusion and Sufi. The band is particularly popular among the youth and performs at many campus festivals, corporate events, televised shows, public concerts, government events and abroad shows.[3]
The current band lineup is:
Somlata Acharyya Chowdhury: Vocals
Arnab Roy: Guitars
Abhishek Bhattacharya: Bass Guitars
Tushar Banerjee: Drums & Percussions
Somlata And The Aces is managed by BandEdge Talent Agency Pvt. Ltd.
Awards
edit- Best Discovery Award at ETV Dada na Didi: Gaaner Big Fight
- Agami Diner Star at Star Jalsha Entertainment Awards (2010)
- Anandalok Special Jury Award
- Etv Bangla Best playback (female)
- Tele Cine Awards for Best Female Singer
- Mirchi Music Awards Bangla for Best Female Singer 2017
- Radio Mirchi best Film " Bojhena Shey Bojhena "
- Radio Mirchi best Film " Bibaho Diaries "
- Radio Mirchi best female singer
- Times Power Women 2018
- Times Style Icon 2019
- Sangeet Shomman 2019, West Bengal Govt.
