Nochiketa Chakraborty | |
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 Nochiketa performing in February 2010 | |
| Background information | |
| Birth name | Nachiketa Chakraborty |
| Also known as | Nochi |
| Born | 1 September 1964 Calcutta, West Bengal, India |
| Genres | Urban Folk, Indian Classical, Nachiketa Music |
| Occupation(s) |
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| Instrument(s) | Vocals, harmonium, guitar |
| Years active | 1990–present |
| Labels | HMV |
| Website | Official website |
Nachiketa Chakraborty, simply known as Nachiketa, is an Indian singer, songwriter, musician, composer and playback singer who is known for his modern Bengali lyrics. He achieved fame in the early 1990s, with the release of his debut album Ei Besh Bhalo Achi.[1]
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Early life
Nachiketa was born in Kolkata at Muktaram Babu Street. His father was Sakha Ranjan Chakravarti.[2] His ancestral roots lie in Chechri Rampur village in Kathalia at Barisal, Bangladesh.[3] His grandfather Lalit Mohan Chakravarti came to India before 1946. He started composing songs and performing live, as a student of Maharaja Manindra Chandra College in North Kolkata's Shyambazar.[4]
Works
Solo albums
- Ei Besh Bhalo Achi (1993) - HMV
- Ke Jay (1994) - Saregama
- Ki Hobe (1995) - Saregama
- Chol Jabo Toke Niye (1996) - Saregama
- Kuasha Jokhon (1997) - Saregama
- Amiee Pari! (1998) - Saregama
- Dalchhut (1999) - Saregama
- Daybhaar (2000) - Saregama
- Ekla Choltey Hoy (2002) - Saregama
- Mukhomukhi (2003) - Saregama
- Ei Agune Haath Rakho (2004) - Saregama
- Ekhon Tokhon (2005)
- Amar Kotha Amar Gaan (2005) - Aahir Music
- Tirjaak (2007) - Sagarika Music
- Ebar Nilanjan (2008)
- Haowa Bodol (2010) - Purple Music
- Sob Kotha Bolte Nei (2012)
- Asomoy (2012)
- Drishtikon (2014) - Dhoom Audio
- Balika (2005) - Soundtek
- Bonolata
- Din Bodoler Gan (2011)
- Ei Pratham, Ei Samay, Ei Gaan, Ei Dujan (1997)
- Fire Dekha
- Hothat Bristi (1998)
- Ishq Bawri (2012)
- Katakoty (2012)
- Shomoyer Danai
- Swapner Shohor
- Aay Deke Jay (2015)
- Benche Thakar Maane (2017)
Playback singer
- Jeevan Yudh (1997)
- Chaka (2000)
- Hothat Brishti (1998)
- Khelaghar (1999)
- Katakuti (2011)
- Shedin Chaitra Mash
- Mumbai Cutting (unreleased) (2009)
- Go for Goals (2009)
- 10:10 (2008)
- Khela (2008)
- The Bong Connection (2007)
- Omkara (2006)
- Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose: The Forgotten Hero (2005)
- Jackpot (2009)
- Challenge
- Josh (2010)
- Target (2010)
- Madly Bangaly (2009)
- Prem Amar (2009)
- Handa & Vonda (2011)
- Zulfiqar (2016)
Music Director
- Hothat Bristi (1998)
- Khelaghar (1999)
- Hum (The Unity) (unreleased) (2009)
- Samudra Sakshi (2004)
- Go for Goals (2009)
- Katakuti
- Tumi Asbe Bole (STAR Jalsha, 2014)
- Mahanayika (2016)
- 61 Garpar Lane (2017)
- Shopno Dekhe Mon (2017) (Bengali Serial)
- Ajker Shortcut (2022)
Actor
- Kuasha Jakhan (1997) (Bengali Serial)
- Khelaghar (1999)
- Thager Ghar (Bengali Telefilm)
- Target (2010)
- Katakuti (2011)
- Mahanayika (2016)
- 61 no Garpar Lane (2017)
- Shopno Dekhe Mon (2017) (Bengali Serial)
- Reunion (2018)
- Ajker Shortcut (2022)
Controversy
In March, 2024, in social media it is alleged that tune of Nachiketa's famous song Rajashri Tomar Jonno has been taken from album Nour El Ain of Egyptian singer Amr Diab.[5] This music was copied without the attribution.[6]
References
- ^ "Call from the East". Pune Newsline. 1 April 2005. Retrieved 4 April 2009.[dead link]
- ^ Magazine clipping aminachiketa.com
- ^ "Shekorer taane ghure gelen Nachiketa". amaderbarisal.com. 18 November 2014. Retrieved 22 September 2019.
- ^ "Digital Music, Carvaan, Yoodlee Films, TV". Saregama. Retrieved 26 August 2017.
- ^ "নচিকেতার 'রাজশ্রী' নাকি 'চুরি করা'! সুরে 'হুবহু মিল' পেল জনৈক, তাও আবার বিদেশি". Hindustantimes Bangla (in Bengali). 10 March 2024. Retrieved 12 March 2024.
- ^ "'কী বলতে চাইছে, আমার সব গান টোকা?' রাজশ্রীর সুর 'চুরি' করা! মুখ খুললেন নচিকেতা". Eisamay (in Bengali). Retrieved 12 March 2024.
External links
Wikimedia Commons has media related to Nachiketa Chakraborty.
- NACHIKETA
- 'Yes, I'm arrogant. So what?' The Times of India, 30 July 2007
This page was last edited on 2 May 2024, at 10:59