Debojit Saha
Debojit Saha is an Indian playback singer and performer mainly active in Hindi, Bengali and Assamese language films. Saha was the winner of Zee TV singing reality show, Sa Re Ga Ma Pa Challenge 2005 and was awarded the 'Voice of India' title.[1] He was an anchor for singing reality show Zee Bangla SaReGaMaPa in the year 2006, 2007 and 2008 and he was also a celebrity contestant on Bigg Boss 2 in 2008 hosted by Shilpa Shetty. Debojit was seen as one of the Grand Juries for Zee TV SaReGaMaPa Lil Champs 2017. The theme song of the "Namami Barak" Festival has been composed and conceptualized by Debojit Saha ( both Hindi and Bengali Version ) held on 17 to 19 November 2017 at Silchar, Assam, India
Biography
Reality shows
Saha was placed in Ismail Darbar's "Yalgaar Ho Gharana" in the Sa Re Ga Ma Pa Challenge 2005. On 24 February 2006, he was announced the winner with the title "Voice of India". The competition was based on popular votes. Various organizations like the All Assam Students Union, the North East Students’ Union, the Srimanta Sankardeva Sangha and the Hindu Chatra Parishad campaigned in the Northeast states of India to vote for Saha.[2]
He was one of the 14 contestants in season 2 of the TV reality show Bigg Boss.
He participated in STAR Plus's reality show Jo Jeeta Wohi Super Star.[3] His talent was highly appreciated by music composer duo Vishal–Shekhar in this show. But he was voted out from the show.
He was also a participant in STAR Plus's show Music Ka Maha Muqqabla on the Team Shaan's Strikers.
Singing career
He has lent his voice in Bollywood movies 88 Antop Hill and Jimmy.
Debojit sang the song O more jaan in the Assamese film, Junda Iman Gunda. Simultaneously, he also performs at live concerts.
Discography
Albums
| Year | Album Name | Composer | Lyricist | Music Label | Language |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | Debojit | Biddu, Ismail Darbar, Annujj Kappoo | SaReGaMa | Hindi | |
| 2006 | Jeena | SaReGaMa | Hindi | ||
| 2007 | Swapno Sajiye | Chiradip Dasgupta | Sumit Samaddar | SaReGaMa | Bengali |
| 2009 | Agnee | Venus Music | Assamese | ||
| 2010 | Ei Jibon Nohoi Xuna Bondhu | Encore Entertainment India | Assamese | ||
| 2011 | Thik Bela Tin Ghotikai | Dhrubo, Debojit | Rana Majumder, Saneep Nath | Asha Audio | Bengali |
| 2011 | Jodi Moi Kawn | Assamese | |||
| 2016 | Tomake Napale | Tarun Tanmoy | Tarun Tanmoy | DS Productions | Assamese |
| 2017 | Tagore for Today Contemporary Interpretations | Rabindranath Tagore | Rabindranath Tagore | Strumm Sound | Bengali |
| 2017 | Tagore for Everyone Contemporary Hindi Interpretations | Rabindranath Tagore | Rabindranath Tagore | Strumm Sound | Hindi |
| 2019 | Shukriya | Debojit Saha | Tripurari | Indie Music Label | Hindi |
Film songs
- 2007 – "O Mure Jaan" from Junda Iman Gunda.
- 2008 – "Marhaba" from Jimmy[3]
- 2010 – "Happy Ending" from Tees Maar Khan with Abhijeet Sawant, Prajakta Shukre and Harshit Saxena
- 2011 – "Chu Chu" from Saheb, Biwi Aur Gangster[4]
- 2012 – Four songs in Borolar Ghor
Television
- Debojit Saha participated as a celebrity contestant in Bigg Boss 2 in 2008, hosted by Shilpa Shetty and he was there in the house for 69 Days.
References
- ^ "Debojit Saha gets 'Voice of India' title". The Hindu. 24 February 2006. Retrieved 22 August 2014.
- ^ "A lifetime of gratitude". The Telegraph. 6 March 2007. Archived from the original on 22 August 2014. Retrieved 22 August 2014.
- ^ a b Roy, Priyanka (17 April 2008). "Sing with a smile". The Telegraph. Archived from the original on 22 August 2014. Retrieved 22 August 2014.
- ^ Dutt, Anjan (6 October 2011). "So Brutally Honest". The Telegraph. Archived from the original on 22 August 2014. Retrieved 22 August 2014.
External links
- Official website
- Debojit Saha at IMDb