Simanta Shekhar
Simanta Shekhar (sim) সীমান্ত শেখৰ | |
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 Simanta performing live at Tezpur in 2016 | |
| Background information | |
| Also known as | Sim |
| Born | 18 May 1982 Tihu, Assam, India |
| Genres | Folk fusion, Indian/ Assamese classical, Indian/ Assamese folk, acoustic folk, playback singing, indipop. |
| Occupation(s) | Singer, musician, music producer, composer |
| Instrument(s) | Vocals, acoustic guitar, harmonium. |
| Years active | 2005–present |
| Labels | Times Music |
| Website | www |
Simanta Shekhar (Assamese: সীমান্ত শ্বেখৰ, born 18 May 1982) is an Indian singer, composer and a music producer from Assam.[1][2] He does folk fusion and Indipop. Simanta is popular for his Assamese single album songs. He had five consecutive hit songs in Assam. His first recorded mainstream song was 'Tora Doi' was a hit.
Early life
Simanta was born in Tihu, Nalbari, Assam to Daya Ram Barman and Arati Barman. From his school days he wanted to become a singer. He did his H.S.L.C. from Tihu High school and completed his bachelor of pharmacy from Dibrugarh university. He completed his schooling from Tihu High School. He started singing when he was in class one.
Career
He has featured in the famous track ‘Jhumoor’ in Coke Studio (India) in 2013 Episode 5 along with Papon that has more than 6 lakh views on YouTube.[3] He has contributed in many movies viz. Pokhila and has released many popular songs like Gaanja Liya,[4] Loi Ahisu Camera, Mur Babe, Degar Mari Mori Jam, Beauty Bettera, Jilele Jilele, Deekha hei Khwaab (Fusion with Bihu) Artist managed by Shaun Klet to name a few. Simanta has performed in concerts abroad like the annual two-day event held by the United Assam Association of the United Kingdom (Uaauk)[5] and Sahaj Parab- the Bengali root music festival.[6] He has also supported causes like First Direct Hair Implantation (DHI) clinic in Guwahati.[7] His recent performance of bihu fused with bollywood in the Sa Re Ga Ma Pa Bangla grand finale attracts Bangla fans.
Discography
Album
| Year | Album | Songs | Composer | Co-Artist | Ref. |
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| 2016 | Simantaz Indie | "Jilele Jilele" | Simanta Shekhar | Bornali Kalita | |
| "Degar Mari" |
Film Soundtrack
| Year | Film | Songs | Composer | Co-Artist | Language | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | Purab Ki Awaaz | "Luitporiya" | Ajay Phukan, Hitesh Baruah | Priyanka, Madhuri Gogoi, Ajay, Richi | Hindi |
Personal life
Simanta Shekhar married Preety Kongana, a TV actress and model. They have a son, Kaavyik Shekhar, who is five years old. Simanta resides in Guwahati.
References
- ^ "news". on Times of India. Retrieved 9 December 2014.
- ^ "news". on Orissa Diary. Retrieved 17 June 2015.
- ^ "news". on Mid Day. Retrieved 17 June 2015.
- ^ "news". on India TV News. Retrieved 9 December 2014.
- ^ Goswami, Nina. "Talent and fundraising take centre stage at Assam Day 2013". on Assam Times. Retrieved 30 August 2013.
- ^ "Sahaj Parab — A gala fest of Bengal's root music".
- ^ "news". on The Shillong Times. Retrieved 14 October 2015.
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