Somlata Acharyya Chowdhury is an Indian
Bengali
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singer. She rose to fame with the release of 'Tumi Asbe Bole' & 'Jagarane Jay Bibhabaree' from the Bengali film
Ranjana Ami Ar Ashbona
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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. Apart from being a singer, she works as a guest lecturer of
Psychology
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in
Asutosh College
Asutosh College (Bengali: আশুতোষ কলেজ) is a college affiliated to the University of Calcutta, situated in Southern Kolkata, close to the Jatin Das Park Metro Station, gate No. 2. It was established in 1916 as the South Subu ...
,
Kolkata
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.
Personal life
On 23 November 2012, she married Akash Roy.
Discography
Solo albums and singles
*Chupkatha (2009)
*Aami Achhi Er Majhe (2014)
*Mor Bhabonare (2016)
*Aabdaar (Single) (2017)
*kaa karoon Sajni (2018)
*Yaad Piya Ki aye (2018)
*Ude jete Chaye (2019)
*Naina Morey (2019)
*Protisruti (2019)
*Khuje Paabe Na Amake (2019)
Filmography
Somlata sang her first playback for the crossover film Perfect Woman in 2007.
Live performances
Somlata performs in live shows with her band ''Somlata and The Aces.'' They have performed in various live concerts all over India, and also in Bangladesh, United States Of America, United Arab Emirates, Hong Kong, Kuwait, etc. 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.
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
*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.
References
External links
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Youtube ChannelSomlata Facebook PageBand Facebook Page
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Bengali-language singers
Bengali singers
Bengali Hindus
Academic staff of the University of Calcutta
1985 births
Living people
Singers from Kolkata