Sayani Palit ( bn, সায়নি পালিত; born 5 July 1989) is an Indian classical and semi-classical vocalist, playback singer, music composer and performer from

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, West Bengal. Working as a playback singer in Tollywood for the last 5 years, In 2015, Sayani made her Bollywood debut, singing the song, Ove Janiye Reprise for

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under the direction of Shankar-Ehsaan-Loy. Her biggest break in her musical career took place, when she won the Benadryl Big Golden Voice Season 2 judged by

Shankar Mahadevan Shankar Mahadevan (born 3 March 1967) is an Indian singer and composer who is part of the Shankar–Ehsaan–Loy trio that writes music for Indian films. Personal life and early career Shankar Mahadevan was born in Chembur, Mumbai into a Tami ...

Early life

Sayani Palit started her musical career when she was just 4 years. She continued her musical tutelage for 20 years under Pandit Ajoy Chakraborty and her wife Chandana Chakraborty. Later, when she was a scholar of

ITC Sangeet Research Academy ITC Sangeet Research Academy is a Hindustani classical music academy run by the corporate house, ITC Ltd. It is located in Kolkata, India. Noted musicians associated with the academy include Ulhas Kashalkar, Falguni Mitra, Ajoy Chakrabarty, Ust ...

, she took taleem from Padma Bhushan Girija Devi.A first class first in Bachelor's and master's degree in Classical Music from

Calcutta University The University of Calcutta (informally known as Calcutta University; CU) is a public collegiate state university in India, located in Kolkata, West Bengal, India. Considered one of best state research university all over India every year, C ...

, Sayani is a regular performing artist of

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. Currently she is a Ph.D. research scholar in 'Influence of Thumri in film music'

Professional career

Sayani has worked as playback and background singer for the following tracks:

Discography

Singles

# Ruh Mein Hain-Sur Prabaha(2012) - Self Composed Sufi Song # Naa Jaane Kyun: Ghazal(2015) - Self composed Ghazal # Ishq Ki Inteha: Ghazal(2015) - Self composed Ghazal # Kabhie Kabhie: Indipop(2015) # Raat Ke Saaye feat.

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and Sayani Palit(2016) # Wo Jab Bhi Udaas: Ghazal(2016) - Self Composed Ghazal # Reliving Rahman - Celebrating 50 (2017) -A journey through 50 Rahmanious compositions in approx. 1000 seconds # Garv Se Jiyenge Hum -

feat. Sayani Palit (2017) - This production is in support for Enable India

First album: Khwahishain

Khwahishain is the first full-fledged self-composed Hindi contemporary album of Sayani Palit released in 2014. This album is a melodic saga which depicts hues of romance through songs of different genres like Indipop, Folk, Ghazal, Experimental and others. The album consists of 6 tracks with Unn Bina being the most popular out of them. Unn Bina is an exclusive 11 beat song which got much popularity due to its creative music video. Track List: Track 1 - Ab Jao Na Mohan Mere Track 2 - Unn Bina Track 3 - Rahon Mein Humsafar Track 4 - Khwahishein Dil Mein Jo Thi Track 5 - Khushiyan Yun Chalke Hain Track 6 - Dil Mein Khamoshiyan Track 7 - O Je Mane Na Mana Malini- A Film By Arpan Basak

Other albums

Rendezvous with Tagore - Jokhhon Eshechhile (2016)

Tagore Songs Rabindranath Tagore (; bn, রবীন্দ্রনাথ ঠাকুর; 7 May 1861 – 7 August 1941) was a Bengali polymath who worked as a poet, writer, playwright, composer, philosopher, social reformer and painter. He resha ...

Rabindranath Tagore Rabindranath Tagore (; bn, রবীন্দ্রনাথ ঠাকুর; 7 May 1861 – 7 August 1941) was a Bengali polymath who worked as a poet, writer, playwright, composer, philosopher, social reformer and painter. He resh ...

Notuner Daak - Tumi Kon Bhangonero Pathe (2017)

Awards and recognitions

* Sayani received the State Award for the role model category from the honourable Governor of West Bengal. * National scholarship award for the young artists. 2010/2011 from the ministry of culture Govt of India. * 1st class 1st in bachelor's degree in 2011 & Masters’ in 2013 under CU * Currently pursuing PhD in music from CU * Received Telegraph award for excellence in 2006 * Sayani has been awarded the

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Big Golden Voice of India Season 2 title (judged by

). * Sayani has recently been nominated as the 'Best Budding Playback Singer' at the Mirchi Music Awards Bangla 2014 * Her recent video "Reliving Rahman" has been appreciated by Music Maestro

A. R. Rahman Allah Rakha Rahman (; born A. S. Dileep Kumar; 6 January 1967) is an Indian music composer, record producer, singer and songwriter, popular for his works in Indian cinema; predominantly in Tamil and Hindi films, with occasional forays in int ...

himself

References

'Sayani Palit to make it big in Tollywood'
''Sholoana Bangaliana, Jun 08, 2015''
'Sayani Records for Shankar-Ehsaan-Loy
, ''Ei Samay, Jul 15, 2015''
'Mentioning of Sayani Palit in TOI Review of Katti Batti'
''Times of India, Sep 11, 2015''
'Sayani Palit wins ticket to Bollywood'
''Radio and Music, Sep 18, 2015''
'Review on Big Golden Voice'
'' Jan 15, 2015''
'Music review of Movie Katti Batti'
'' Aug 28, 2015''
'Shankar Mahadevan Plays Mentor To These Lucky People!'
'' Sep 11, 2015''
'A Fitting Tribute to Rahman'
''

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, Dec - 31, 2016''
'Sayani Palit: Learnt a lot by listening to A.R. Rahman's songs'
''

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, Jan - 3, 2017''
'রহমানের জন্মদিনে সায়নির সুরেলা শ্রদ্ধা'
'' এই সময়, Jan - 6, 2017''
'Music Maestro A. R. Rahman appreciates Reliving Rahman on twitter'
'' Jan 11, 2017''

''Colors TV Mar 03, 2017''
'Press release of the performance at Music Mojo Kappa TV'
'' ''
'The music launch of Kaushik Ganguly’s romantic thriller ‘Drishtikone’'
''Times Of India Apr 01, 2018''
'Times Baishakhi 1425 soaks in Bengali New Year spirit'
''Times Of India Apr 17, 2018''
'Latest Bengali Song Yaad Piya Ki Aaye Sung By Sayani Palit'
''Times Of India Feb 1, 2019''
''Seasons Greetings' creates a landmark in Indian cinema'
''Times Of India Mar 15, 2019''
''Nusrat loves the response to her latest song'
''Times Of India Dec 18, 2019''
‘Asur’ song ‘Tor Hoye Jete Chai’ is a treat to musical ears
''Times Of India Dec 20, 2019''
'মা-কে নিয়ে শর্ট ফিল্মে সায়নী পালিতের গান'
''Unish-Kuri Magazine Apr 29, 2020''
'2020 জুড়ে সৃষ্টিমুখে মগ্ন ছিলেন গায়িকা সায়নী'
''Unish-Kuri Magazine Feb 4, 2021''
'Sayani Palit released the cover version of the popular retro song 'Ae Zindagi Gale Laga Le'
''Mayapuri Magazine July 7, 2021''
'বিলেতে কেকে-এর গানকে শ্রদ্ধা জানাবেন সায়নী পালিত'
''Radio Bangla Net Sept 23, 2022''
'Sayani celebrates the essence of life with her new song ‘Zindagi’'
''Times Of India Jan 05, 2023''
'Sayani Palit’s latest release 'Hamari Atariya Pe' is a tribute to Begum Akhtar'
''Times Of India Apr 12, 2023''

External links

Official Website

Facebook Fan Page

Twitter

YouTube Official Channel
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