Pritam Chakraborty
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| Pritam Chakraborty | |
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Pritam at the 5th Global Indian Music Academy Awards 2015.
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| Background information | |
| Born | June 14, 1971 Kolkata, West Bengal, India |
| Genres | Pop, rock, hip hop, classical, Sufi, romantic, dance, R&B, fusion, techno, electro, electronic, Jazz, original score and Indian film music |
| Occupation(s) | Singer, Composer, music director, record producer, sound engineer, instrumentalist, programmer |
| Instruments | Guitar, keyboard, electric guitar, synthesizer , Electronic music |
| Years active | 2001– present |
| Labels | Tips Industries Limited, Sony Music, Eros International, T-Series |
| Associated acts | Chandrabindoo, Metro |
Pritam Chakraborty,popularly known as Pritam (born 14 June 1971) is an Indian composer, singer and live performer & sound engineer. His father's name is Prabodh Chakraborty & his mother's name is Anuradha Chakraborty. Pritam is from a musical family; his father, a railway employee, is also a music teacher who runs a music school for children.
Primarily, Pritam works in the Indian film industry. He has provided music for some of the biggest blockbusters of Bollywood in his career and has been part of over 110 films till now.
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Early life[edit]
Pritam was born and brought up in Kolkata. He Studied at St. James’s School in Kolkata; after which he went on to pursue Geology from Presidency College. He formed a band and joined a music school while studying there. In January 1993, Pritam pursued Sound engineering from FTII Pune. He then moved to Mumbai and began composing advertising jingles and TV serial titles.
Pritam got his first break when Sanjay Gadhvi was signed on to direct ″Tere Liye″ and he, in turn, signed on his friends Jeet and Pritam as music composers. The music was well received. However, in 2002, Jeet and Pritam were signed for Yash Raj Films MereYaar Ki Shaadi Hai also directed by Sanjay Gadhvi. The song ‘Sharara’ became very popular. Despite the success, Jeet and Pritam worked on one other film Mudda – The Issue. ‘After some time, Jeet and Pritam went separate way and started composing solo.
Film Career[edit]
After separating from Jeet Ganguly, Pritam started his career as a solo composer with "Fun2shh: Dudes in the 10th Century", "Agnipankh", "Ankahee" etc. While working in advertising he met Raju Hirani, who introduced him to Sanjay Gandhvi. In 2004, Pritam composed the music for Sanjay Gadhvi's film, "Dhoom", which was a runaway success with Dhoom Machale topping the charts. Dhoom Machale also topped the UK Top 40 Chart in 2004 and renewed Pritam’s career. The success of Dhoom was followed by a string of hit songs like- Halka Halka from Chocolate. Other albums like Garam Masala, Gangster, Woh Lamhe and Dhoom 2 also topped the UK Top 40 Chart in 2006. After continued success, Pritam also gave music for Anurag Basu’s film Metro in which he formed a band, which appeared in the film too. Pritam went on to score music for several films after that like 'Singh Is King, Kismat Konnection, Bhool Bhulaiyaa, Awarapan, Dhan Dhana Dhan Goal,Jab We Met, Race, Naqaab, Jannat, Billu, Love Aaj Kal, Golmaal Returns, Tum Mile, Ajab Prem Ki Ghazab Kahani, De Dana Dan, Khatta Meetha, Badmaash Company, Raajneeti, Once Upon a Time in Mumbaai, Crook, Action Replayy, Golmaal 3, Dil Toh Baccha Hai Ji, Dum Maaro Dum, Ready, Mausam, Desi Boyz, Players, Agent Vinod, Jannat 2, Ferrari Ki Sawaari, Murder 3, Cocktail, Barfi!, Race 2, Dhoom 3, Phata Poster Nikhla Hero, R... Rajkumar, Yeh Jawani Hai Deewani, Once Upon a Time in Mumbai Dobaara!, Holiday, Shaadi Ke Side Effects, Phantom and more.
Television[edit]
He has composed music for many television serials like Astitva, Kavyanjali, Yeh Meri Life Hain, Remix, Kashmir, Mili, Dil Kya Kare,Krishna Arjun,Dekho Magar Pyaar Se, Kyun Hota Hai Pyaar. He has also mentored and judged for Zee TV's, Sa Re Ga Ma Pa Challenge 2009. Pritam also judged for Chhote Ustaad. He has also featured in the NDTV Greenathon. Pritam has featured in the program X factor, as a guest judge and has also appeared for Zee Bangla Sa Re Ga Ma Pa 2012-2013 as the guest judge for the Grand Finale. He was also a judge for the MTV show Idea rocks. He has composed the track for Hrithik Roshan's TV debut, Just Dance which is sung by singer KK. Pritam is also slated to feature in the 4th season of MTV’s popular show Coke Studio in 2015.
On screen appearance[edit]
- 'Gangster (Music video for the song Bheegi Bheegi)
- Life in A... Metro (Guest appearance)
- Aashayein (Music video for the song "MeraJeenaa Hai Kya")
Awards and Nominations[edit]
Winner
- 2012 Barfi- Won Asia Pacific Screen Awards for Best Music
Winner
- 2013 - Filmfare Best Music Director Award - Barfi! (2012 film)
- 2013 - Filmfare Award for Best Background Score - Barfi! (2012 film)
Nominations
- 2005 - Filmfare Best Music Director Award — Dhoom (2004)
- 2007 - Filmfare Best Music Director Award — Dhoom:2 (2006)
- 2008 - Filmfare Best Music Director Award — Life in a Metro (2007)
- 2008 - Filmfare Best Music Director Award — Jab We Met (2007)
- 2009 - Filmfare Best Music Director Award — Race (2008)
- 2010 - Filmfare Best Music Director Award — Love Aaj Kal (2009)
- 2010 - Filmfare Best Music Director Award — Ajab Prem Ki Ghazab Kahani (2009)
- 2011 - Filmfare Best Music Director Award — Once Upon a Time in Mumbaai (2010)
- 2013 - Filmfare Best Music Director Award — Cocktail (2012)
- 2014 - Filmfare Best Music Director Award — Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani (2013)
Winner
- 2014 - Zee Cine Award Best Background Music - Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani (2013)
- 2013 - Zee Cine Award for Best Music Director - Cocktail (2012)
- 2005 - Zee Cine Award for Best Track of the Year - Dhoom ( Dhoom Machale )
- 2008 - Zee Cine Award for Best Track of the Year - Jab We Met (Mauja Hi Mauja)
Winner
- 2014 - Star Screen Award for Best Music Director - Barfi!
- 2013 - Star Screen Award for Best Music Director — Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani
- 2011 - Most Popular Music — Once Upon A Time In Mumbaai
International Indian Film Academy Awards
Winner
- 2013 - IIFA Award for Best Music Director - Barfi!
- 2013 - IIFA Award for Best Background Score - Barfi!
- 2013 - IIFA Award for Best Music Director — Cocktail (2012)
Other
- Won RMIM Puruskaar Album of the Year[1]
- Won RMIM Puruskaar for Song of the Year for Phir Le Aayaa Dil
- Won RMIM Puruskaar for Best Sung Songs (Solo) for Phir Le Aayaa Dil
- Won RMIM Puruskaar for Best Sung Songs (Duet) for Aashiyaan
- Got Satish Kalra Sammaan in RMIM Puruskaar
- Nominated Album of the Year in Mirchi Music Awards for Barfi
- Nominated Music Composer of the Year in Mirchi Music Awards for Barfi
- Nominated Technical Background score of the year in Mirchi Music Awards for Barfi
- Nominated for Song of the Year for 'Tum Hi Ho Bandhu' at Mirchi Music Awards for Cocktail
- Nominated Album of the Year at Mirchi Music Awards for Cocktail
- Nominated Music Composer of the Year in Mirchi Music Awards for Cocktail
- Won People's Choice Awards India for Favorite Movie Album of the Year (Cocktail)
- Won U.K. Bollywood Cosmpolitan Award for Best Music Album ( Cocktail )
- Won the Best Music Director's award
- Nominated for Best Music award in 8th Apsara Awards
- Won GIMA Hottest Song of the Year for Daaru Desi
- Won GIMA Hottest Song of the Year for Daaru Desi
- Apsara Producers Guild Award 2010 Won Best Music Director award for Love Aaj Kal
- Radio Mirchi 2009 Won Composer of the Year Award for Ajab Prem Ki Ghazab Kahani
- Big Star Award 2011 Won Best Music Director award for song Pee Loon from Once Upon A Time in Mumbai
- Global Indian Film and Television Honours award 2011 Won Special Music Director award for Once Upon A Time in Mumbai
- Mirchi Music Listeners Choice 2011 Won Album of The Year award for Once Upon A Time in Mumbai
Discography[edit]
| Year | Film Title | Notes |
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| 2016 | Dangal | Upcoming film which is scheduled to release on 23 December 2016. |
| 2016 | Ae Dil Hai Mushkil | Upcoming film with Dharma Production starring Aishwarya Rai, Ranbir Kapoor and Anushka Sharma |
| 2016 | Jagga Jasoos | Upcoming Film |
| 2016 | Azhar | Release on 13 May,2016. |
| 2016 | White Lies | Post-production |
| 2016 | Dishoom | Upcoming Film |
| 2015 | Dilwale | |
| 2015 | Phantom | |
| 2015 | Bajrangi Bhaijaan | Directed by Kabir Khan starring Salman Khan, Kareena Kapoor Khan and Nawazuddin Siddiqui |
| 2015 | I Love New Year | |
| 2014 | Holiday | |
| 2014 | Shaadi Ke Side Effects | |
| 2014 | Yaariyan[1] |
Nominated Screen Award for Best Music Director |
| 2013 | Dhoom 3: Back in Action | |
| 2013 | R... Rajkumar | |
| 2013 | Phata Poster Nikla Hero | |
| 2013 | Once Upon a Time in Mumbaai Dobara | Pritam's 100th film as a Music Director |
| 2013 | Yeh Jawani Hai Deewani | Won Screen Award for Best Music Director Won Star Guild Award for Best Music |
| 2013 | I, Me aur Main | |
| 2013 | Murder 3 | |
| 2013 | Race 2 | |
| 2012 | Rush | |
| 2012 | Barfi! | Won Asia Pacific Screen Awards for Best Music Won Filmfare Award for Best Music Director |
| 2012 | Cocktail | Won People's Choice Awards India for Favorite Movie Album of the Year Won U.K. Bollywood Cosmpolitan Award for Best Music Album |
| 2012 | Ferrari Ki Sawaari | |
| 2012 | Jannat 2 | |
| 2012 | Agent Vinod | |
| 2012 | Players | |
| 2011 | Desi Boyz | |
| 2011 | Tell Me O Khuda | |
| 2011 | Mausam | |
| 2011 | Bodyguard | Composed 'I Love You' song Won BIG Star Most Entertaining Music |
| 2011 | Always Kabhi Kabhi | |
| 2011 | Kucch Luv Jaisaa | |
| 2011 | Ready | Nominated Apsara Award for Best Music Director Nominated BIG Star Most Entertaining Music |
| 2011 | Dum Maaro Dum | Nominated Apsara Award for Best Music Director |
| 2011 | Thank You | |
| 2011 | United Six | |
| 2011 | Dil Toh Baccha Hai Ji | |
| 2010 | Ashayein | Composed two songs
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| 2010 | Chance Pe Dance | |
| 2010 | Dulha Mil Gaya | |
| 2010 | Toh Baat Pakki | |
| 2010 | No Problem | |
| 2010 | Golmaal 3 | Nominated Zee Cine Award for Best Music Director |
| 2010 | Action Replayy | |
| 2010 | Aakrosh | |
| 2010 | Crook: It's Good To Be Bad | Nominated Apsara Award for Best Music Director[3] |
| 2010 | Hello Darling | |
| 2010 | Once Upon A Time in Mumbaai | Won Mirchi Music Listeners Choice Album of the Year[4] Won Big Star Entertainment award for song Pee Loon |
| 2010 | Khatta Meetha | |
| 2010 | Raajneeti | One Song( Bheegi Si Bhaagi Si ) |
| 2010 | Badmaash Company | |
| 2010 | Atithi Tum Kab Jaoge? | One Song(Aaja Aaja) |
| 2009 | Love Khichdi | |
| 2009 | All The Best: Fun Begins | |
| 2009 | De Dana Dan | |
| 2009 | New York | |
| 2009 | Tum Mile | Nominated Star Screen Award for Best Music Director |
| 2009 | Life Partner | |
| 2009 | Dil Bole Hadippa! | |
| 2009 | Love Aaj Kal | Nominated Filmfare Award for Best Music Director Won IIFA Best Music Director Award |
| 2009 | Ajab Prem Ki Ghazab Kahani | Nominated Filmfare Award for Best Music Director Nominated Apsara Award for Best Music |
| 2009 | Ek: The Power of One | |
| 2009 | Billu | |
| 2008 | Golmaal Returns | |
| 2008 | Aa Dekhen Zara | Two Songs |
| 2008 | Kidnap | |
| 2008 | Singh Is King | Nominated Star Screen Award for Best Music Director Nominated Apsara Award for Best Music |
| 2008 | Haal–e–dil | |
| 2008 | Kismat Konnection | |
| 2008 | Jannat | Nominated Star Screen Award for Best Music Director |
| 2008 | Race | Nominated Filmfare Best Music Director Award Nominated IIFA Best Music Director Award |
| 2008 | Mukhbiir | One Song |
| 2008 | My Name is Anthony Gonsalves | |
| 2007 | Dhan Dhana Dhan Goal | |
| 2007 | Jab We Met | Won Apsara Award for Best Music Director Won Zee Cine Award for Best Track of the Year |
| 2007 | Bhool Bhulaiyaa | Nominated IIFA Best Music Director Award |
| 2007 | Naqaab | |
| 2007 | Bhram | |
| 2007 | Raqeeb | |
| 2007 | Awarapan | |
| 2007 | Dhol | |
| 2007 | Life in A... Metro | Nominated Filmfare Best Music Director Award Nominated Star Screen Award for Best Music Director |
| 2007 | Kya Love Story Hai | |
| 2007 | Hattrick | |
| 2007 | Just Married | |
| 2006 | Bhagam Bhag | |
| 2006 | Dhoom 2 | Nominated Filmfare Best Music Director Award Nominated IIFA Best Music Director Award |
| 2006 | Bas Ek Pal | |
| 2006 | Woh Lamhe | |
| 2006 | Apna Sapna Money Money | |
| 2006 | Naksha | |
| 2006 | Pyaar Ke Side Effects | |
| 2006 | Ankahee | |
| 2006 | Gangster | Nominated: Global Indian Film Awards for Best Music[7] Nominated: Zee Cine Award for Best Music Director |
| 2006 | Fight Club – Members Only | Nominated: Global Indian Film Awards for Best Music |
| 2005 | Ek Khiladi Ek Haseena | |
| 2005 | Garam Masala | |
| 2005 | Chocolate: Deep Dark Secrets | |
| 2004 | Agnipankh | |
| 2004 | Dhoom | Nominated Filmfare Best Music Director Award |
| 2003 | Fun2shh... Dudes in the 10th Century | |
| 2003 | Stumped | |
| 2003 | Mudda - The Issue | With Jeet Ganguly |
| 2002 | Mere Yaar Ki Shaadi Hai | With Jeet Ganguly |
| 2001 | Tere Liye | With Jeet Ganguly |
References[edit]
- ^ "No big stars in my movie: Divya Kumar". Hindustan Times. 18 June 2012. Retrieved 2013-01-10.
- ^ "RMIM Puraskaar 2012". Awards.giitaayan.com. Retrieved 2013-11-19.
- ^ a b "Nominations for 6th Apsara Film & Television Producers Guild Awards". Bollywood Hungama. Retrieved 20 May 2011.
- ^ IANS. "I don't care about jury: Pritam". Sify Movies. Retrieved 20 May 2011.
- ^ "Winners of 17th Annual Star Screen Awards 2011". Bollywood Hungama. Retrieved 20 May 2011.
- ^ "RMIM Puraskaar 2009". Awards.giitaayan.com. Retrieved 2013-11-19.
- ^ "Pritam Chakraborty Awards". Bollywood Hungama. Retrieved 20 May 2011.
External links[edit]
- Pritam Chakraborty at the Internet Movie Database
- Pritam Chakraborty on Twitter
- Pritam Chakraborty on Facebook
- Pritam Chakraborty on Instagram
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