Aawaz – Speak Up Against Sexual Violence
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"Aawaz – speak up against sexual violence" is a song written by Jim Ankan Deka, an Assamese musician and documentary film maker.[1] The lyrics are penned together by Jim and singer Ritwika Bhattacharya. Sa Re Ga Ma Pa L'il Champs (2009) finalist Antara Nandy from Kolkata has rendered her vocals along with Ritwika and Queen Hazarika, a singer from Assam.[2]
Background and writing
Jim and Ritwika had originally composed the song for a rally in Bangalore in 2012 following the death of the Delhi gang rape victim. The song is all about asking people to speak up against sexual violence.[3]
Video
The video of the song is directed by Parmita Borah. The video includes three short stories dealing with violence against single as well as married women and child abuse.[4]
Accolades
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| Year | Award | Category | Recipients and nominees | Result |
| 2013 | Mumbai Shorts International Film Festival[5] | Best Music Video | Jim Ankan Deka and Parmita Borah | Won |
| 2014 | Hollywood Shorts Reel-14[6] | Best Music Video | Jim Ankan Deka and Parmita Borah | Won |
| 2014 | Noida International Film Festival[7] | Best Music | Jim Ankan Deka | Won |
| 2014 | Noida International Film Festival[8] | Best Music Video | Jim Ankan Deka and Parmita Borah | Won |
| 2014 | Global Music Awards[9] | Bronze Medal | Jim Ankan Deka | Won |
References
- ^ Song against sex crimes remembers Delhi girl, The Telegraph
- ^ Assamese musician launches album on violence against women, Business Standard
- ^ Aawaz - The Message, Indiearth.com
- ^ Aawaz - calling out Indians to banish violence against women, Merinews.com
- ^ International accolade for Assamese musician, 'Sentinelassam.com'
- ^ Hollywood Shorts Reel-2014, 'Miniboxoffice.com'
- ^ Assamese musician wins Best Music Award at Noida International Film Festival, 'Merinews.com'
- ^ Assamese musician wins Best Music Award at Noida International Film Festival, 'Merinews.com'
- ^ B'lore-based musician wins bronze medal at Global Music Awards, Daijiworld.com