Ranajoy Bhattacharjee [1] is an Indian music composer, singer, music producer and lyricist hailing from Kolkata, India who is associated mainly with the Bengali Film Industry. He is known for his song "Preme Pora Baron" from Sweater, "Mon Kyamoner Jonmodin" from Hridpindo,[2][3] "Geetabitan Er Dibbi" from Kolkata Chalantika,[4] "Nirobotay Chhilo" from Mitthye Premer Gaan and others.

Ranajoy Bhattacharjee
Birth nameRanajoy Bhattacharjee
Born (1986-09-27) 27 September 1986 (age 38)
Kolkata, West Bengal, India
OriginKolkata, India
GenresHindustani classical music, pop, rock
OccupationsSinger, Music Composer, Music producer, Lyricist, Poet
Instrument(s)Harmonium, Piano, Keyboard, Synthesizer , Melodica, Ukulele
Years active2014–present

Early life

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Ranajoy had always been musically inclined.[5] He took a formal training in Indian Classical Vocal Music, Nazrul Geeti and Western Classical Piano. He completed his B.Tech in Computer Science Engineering from University of Calcutta. He was primarily driven to acquire degrees in statistics and computer science and then a job in the IT industry. However, he soon left the job and moved to Mumbai in 2014 to pursue full time music.

Discography

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Films

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Year Film / Album Role Songs
2019 Sweater Composer, Singer, Lyricist Full Album ( Except Wool Bonar Panchali )
2022 Abar Bochhor Koori Pore Composer, Singer, Lyricist Full Album [6]
Mini Composer & Lyricist Ador Obhiman
Hridpindo Composer, Singer, Lyricist Full Album
Aay Khuku Aay Composer, Singer, Lyricist Title Track & Ebhabeo Preme Pora Jay
Kolkata Chalantika Composer, Singer, Lyricist Geetabitan Er Dibbi, Kolkata Chalantika Title Track & Sitar Theme
Kothamrito Composer & Singer Kichu Kotha Baki
Prosenjit weds Rituparna Composer & Singer Durottwo & Nayikar Mon
Subho Bijoya Composer, Singer, Lyricist Keno Dure Jas
2023 Mitthye Premer Gaan Composer, Singer, Lyricist Nirobotay Chhilo & Ochena Karor Buke
Biye Bibhrat Composer Full Album
Ektu Sore Bosun Composer Nispolok
2024 Pariah Composer, Singer Full Album
Bijoyar Pore Composer, Singer, Lyricist Full Album except Keho Karo Mon Bojhe Na
Lukochuri Composer, Singer, Lyricist Full Album
Ajogyo Composer, Lyricist Tui Amar Hobi Na
Tekka Composer, Lyricist Full Album

Web series

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Year Title Language Role Songs
2015 Stories by Rabindranath Tagore Bengali Composer, Singer Song & Background score
2020 Pati Patni Aur Panga Bengali Composer,Singer Song & Background score

Tele Film

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Year Title Language Role Songs
2020 Dadur Kirti Bengali Composer, Singer Song & Background score

Short Film

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Year Title Language Role Songs
2018 Ludo Hindi Composer Background score
2018 No Moon Coming Soon Background score
2020 Bharam Background score
2020 Ekti Tara Bengali Background score
2021 Swad Anusar Hindi Song & Background score

Tv Serials

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Year Title Language Role Songs
2016 Mann Mein Vishwas Hain Hindi Composer, Singer Background score
2017 Bhootu Hindi Composer Title track
2020 Harano Sur Bengali Composer, Singer Title Track & other songs

Documentary

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Year Title Language Role
2017 Jersey no. 6 Hindi Composer & Singer

Advertisement/TVC/Brand

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Year Title Language Role
2017-18 Canara Hsbc Obc Hindi Composer
2020 Sunlight Bengali/Malayalam Composer, Lyricist
Aaina for Double Mint Bengali Composer, Singer, Lyricist
Surer Bagan for Double Mint Composer, Singer, Lyricist
Sunlight Jiboner Rong Composer, Lyricist
2021 Tanishq Composer
2015 Jee lu Hindi Music Composer with Singer - Rick d Performer
2016 Dil hue Baware Hindi Music Composer with Singer - Rick d Performer

Awards

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Award Category Film/Song
Filmfare Awards East Best Music Album Sweater[7]
Best Lyrics "Preme Pora Baron"[7]
Mirchi Music Awards Bangla Film Song of the Year [8]
Film Album of the Year Sweater
Film Music Composer of the Year "Preme Pora Baron"
Film Lyricist of the Year
Upcoming Male Vocalist of the Year
Upcoming Music Composer of the Year
Upcoming Lyricist of the Year
Tele Cine Awards Best Lyrics
Film and Frame Digital Film Awards

References

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  1. ^ "Ranajoy Bhattacharjee: Latest News, Videos and Photos of Ranajoy Bhattacharjee | Times of India". The Times of India.
  2. ^ "Composer Ranajoy Bhattacharjee is winning hearts with the upcoming film Hridpindo's music". www.indulgexpress.com. 9 April 2020.
  3. ^ Sarkar, Roushni. "'Mon Kyamoner Jonmodin' has brought my work recognition, says composer Ranajoy Bhattacharjee". Cinestaan. Retrieved 11 December 2022.
  4. ^ ananda, abp (August 8, 2022). "'গীতবিতান এর দিব্যি' নিয়েই গানের সফর শুরু, প্রকাশ্যে 'কলকাতা চলন্তিকা'র প্রথম গান". bengali.abplive.com.
  5. ^ "Ranajoy Bhattacharjee hasn't forgotten his roots - Times of India". The Times of India. April 2019.
  6. ^ "A walk down memory lane with the making of 'Abar Bochhor Koori Pore's' music album". www.telegraphindia.com.
  7. ^ a b "All about the winners of Joy Filmfare Awards (Bangla) 2021". filmfare.com.
  8. ^ "Mirchi Bangla - #MirchiMusicAwards 2020 Bangla 'Film Upcoming Music Composer of The Year' goes to Ranajoy Bhattacharjee ... | Facebook". www.facebook.com.