Simanta Shekhar
Simanta Shekhar | |
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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, Indi-pop |
| Occupation(s) | Singer, musician, music producer, composer |
| Instrument(s) | Vocals, acoustic guitar, harmonium |
| Years active | 2005–present |
| Labels | Times Music |
| Website | www |
Simanta Shekhar (born 18 May 1982) is an Indian singer, composer and music producer from Assam. He was appointed by the government of Assam to chair the Assam State Film Finance and Development Corporation.[1] Shekhar's music consists mainly of folk fusion and Indi-pop. He is well-known for his Assamese songs. He had five consecutive hit songs. His first recorded mainstream song, 'Tora Doi', was a hit.[citation needed]
Early life[edit]
Simanta was born in Tihu, Assam to Daya Ram Barman and Arati Barman.[2] From his school days he wanted to become a singer. He completed his H.S.L.C. at Tihu High school and completed his Bachelor of Pharmaceutical Science at Dibrugarh University.
Career[edit]
Shekhar was featured on ‘Jhumoor’, in the fifth episode of Coke Studio in 2013, alongside Papon. He featured in Assamese movies such as Pokhila. Much of Shekhar's songs such as "Gaanja Liya",[3] "Loi Ahisu Camera", "Mur Babe", "Degar Mari Mori Jam", "Beauty Bettera", "Jilele Jilele", and "Deekha hei Khwaab" (fusion with Bihu) were popular.
Simanta performed in concerts around the world, such as the annual two-day event held by the United Assam Association of the United Kingdom (UAAUK)[4] as well as Sahaj Parab- the Bengali root music festival.[5] He supported causes such as the First Direct Hair Implantation (DHI) clinic in Guwahati.[6]
His latest performance in the Sa Re Ga Ma Pa Bangla Grand Finale consisted of a fusion between Bihu and Bollywood that attracted Bangla fans.[citation needed]
Discography[edit]
Album[edit]
| Year | Album | Songs | Composer | Co-Artist | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | Simantaz Indie | "Jilele Jilele" | Simanta Shekhar | Bornali Kalita | |
| "Degar Mari" |
Film soundtrack[edit]
| Year | Film | Songs | Composer | Co-Artist | Language | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | Junbai 3 | "Dikhow Noi" | Manas Robin | Subasana Dutta, Zubeen Garg | Assamese | |
| 2017 | Purab Ki Awaaz | "Luitporiya" | Ajay Phukan, Hitesh Baruah | Priyanka, Madhuri Gogoi, Ajay, Richi | Hindi |
Personal life[edit]
Simanta Shekhar married Preety Kongana. She is a former model and Assamese actress. Their son is Kaavyik Shekhar. Simanta resides in Guwahati.[2]
References[edit]
- ^ "Coke Studio fame Simanta Shekhar's folk fusion of Bappi Lahiri's number a big success". Orissa Diary. Archived from the original on 16 September 2016. Retrieved 17 June 2015.
- ^ a b "Simanta Shekhar: Most Professional Singer". All About Assam. Retrieved 10 January 2021.
- ^ "Simanta Shekhar set to release music album 'Gaanja Liya'". India TV News. 9 December 2014. Retrieved 9 December 2014.
- ^ Goswami, Nina. "Talent and fundraising take centre stage at Assam Day 2013". Assam Times. Retrieved 30 August 2013.
- ^ "Sahaj Parab — A gala fest of Bengal's root music". Times of India. Retrieved 10 January 2021.
- ^ "North East Briefcase". The Shillong Times. 14 October 2015. Retrieved 14 October 2015.
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