Haimanti Shukla is a Bengali singer.[1] The tradition of Hindustani classical music was in her family[2] and this helped her to become a classically trained singer.[3] She recorded her first song "E to kanna noy aamar" in 1972.[2]
Haimanti Sukla হৈমন্তী শুক্লা | |
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 Sukla in November 2019 | |
| Background information | |
| Born | 2 February 1949 Sirajganj, East Bengal, Dominion of Pakistan |
| Genres | Hindustani classical music |
| Occupations | Singer |
| Years active | 1972–present |
Early life
editShe was born in Sirajganj, East Bengal, Dominion of Pakistan (present day Bangladesh) to Harihar Sukla, a noted Hindustani classical vocalist.[4] She received her training from her father.
Career
editHer most popular song in Bollywood is Kahan Se Aaye Badra from the movie Chashme Buddoor. Her first Hindi movie song was "Jeevan ki kitabon par" from movie "Amavas ka Chand". One of her most notable songs is "Amar Bolar Kichu Chilo Na", which was composed by Manna De and released in 1978. [5]
Filmography
edit- Amrita (2012)
- Arohon (2010)
- Musolmanir Galpo (2010)
- 1 No. Plum Villa (2009)
- Antarotamo (2008)
- Gandharbi (2002)
- Bhakter Bhagaban (1997)
- Bhalobasa Bhalobasa (1985)
- Jaiphula (1984) (Odia movie)
- Chashme Buddoor (1981)
- Darpachurna (1980)
- Amavas Ka Chand (1979)
- Sister (1977)
- Asadharan (1977)
- Ami Se O Sakha (1977)
Awards
edit| Year | Organization/Award | Film/Song |
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| 1973 | Pratishruti Parishad | Music Award |
| 1978 | Bangla Chalachitra Prashar Samiti Best Singer | Film: Balok Sharatchandra |
| 1982 | Sur Singer Academy Mian Tansen Award |
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| 1982 | Bangla Chalachitra Prachar Sanshad | Film: Bodhani |
| 1982 | Bangla Chalachitra Purashkar Samiti | Ram Kahat Hai (Hindi) |
| 1999 | Bangla Language & Literary Society, Singapore | |
| 1999 | NABC Worldwide Millennium Celebration | |
| 2005 | Kalakar Award[6] | Best music album
Bankura University, West Bengal, India awarded her Honorary D. Litt. on 29 October 2018 for her significant contribution to the field of music |
References
edit- ^ "Singer's biography Gomolo". Archived from the original on 3 October 2014. Retrieved 3 July 2012.
- ^ a b "Haimanti Sukla website". Archived from the original on 16 December 2012. Retrieved 3 July 2012.
- ^ "Biography at Salilda.com". Retrieved 3 July 2012.
- ^ ভাষা ও সংস্কৃতি [Language and culture]. Sirajganj District (in Bengali).
- ^ "Manna Dey's heart and soul lied in music: Haimanti Shukla". Hindustan Times. 24 October 2013.
- ^ "Kalakar award winners" (PDF). Kalakar website. Archived from the original (PDF) on 25 April 2012. Retrieved 16 October 2012.