32 Reasons of Loving An Anupam Roy Song

Birthday it is !!!!!!!!

And as yet another year of experiencing the magic goes by, here is a re-cap of why exactly it is that we all are absolutely crazy about his music....and him of course.....!!!

1. i, for one, have never heard a voice like this ever
2. the first movie that brought Anupam Roy and his music to the people has bagged a record number of awards...and the awards for the best lyric and music direction and song and vocals were bagged by none other than your favourite.....(cannot thank Srijit Sarkar enough for having given us this blessing!)
3. the music is soulful
4. his music is crazy
5. his music can make you cry in a good way

The Song That Changed My Life

About 3 or 4 years ago on a cool and breezy monsoon day here in Mumbai, I was busy searching the internet for some new songs. I was sitting on my balcony, the dark monsoon sea stretching out in the front, and the distant lights of the Mumbai ships and the city forming small glittering dots all around.

Most of the English and Hindi tracks were already known, so I typed in ‘Bengali’ in the keyword for the search.

As I sat there in the quiet and soulful hours much past midnight, I saw a track that I had not yet heard of, but one that came popping up in all my searches.

I tried using a few different words, but the same song was popping up everywhere. Just the fact that it was mentioned everywhere and came up in every search I did was enough reason for me to give it an ear.

Before this, I don’t remember the last Bengali song I had heard, or enjoyed, or learnt enough to sing along. I don’t remember any song actually. Maybe one or two that I had heard sometime when I visited Calcutta as a kid, but even then, there were no Bengali songs that I could say I knew or could sing.

I clicked on the song. The video had a very sepia feel to it. And these frames are of course a pull for me. So I was glued on instantly. As the music began, I could feel a stirring, I could feel a pull. There was something magical happening here, something different.

Aamar Motey by Anupam Roy: Lyrics

 

Here are the lyrics from the song Aamaar Motey by Anupam Roy from the album Dwitiyo Purush

koto baar tor baari giye firey elaam
aamaar motey tor moton keo nei
koto baar tor jaanla diye goley holud khaam
aamaar motey tor moton keo nei

tor baarir pothey shaari shaari shoinno
jotota lukiye kobitaaye
taaro beshi dhora porey jaaye
tor uthon jurey bishaal onko
koshtey baaron chhilo tai

Aaro Sheet by Anupam Roy: Lyrics

Here are the lyrics from the song Aaro Sheet by Anupam Roy from the album Dwitiyo Purush

aaro sheet, chuiye poruk gaachher paataar tolaye
aaro sheet, chooriye jaak tor kotha bolaaye
aaro sheet, baakshobondi kichhu ichhey aachhey
aaro sheet, lep toshok mora aamaar kaachhey

rod bunechhey uler neshaaye, railing paharaye
khoyeri biplob jegey aachhey, pother cheharaye

aami kaanta taarei shukhi,
ei kuyashaatey unki diye
raaji mithya nitey

Rondhre Rondhre Paap by Anupam Roy: Lyrics in English Script

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Here are the lyrics to the song Rondhre Rondhre Paap by Anupam Roy from the album 'Doorbine Chokh Raakhbona.' The song was originally created in the year 2009 October.

Here are the lyrics....

tomaar rondhre rondhre paap
dhuke gechhey bisher moto.
tomaar rondhre rondhre paap
dhuke gechhey shaaper moto.
tomaar aakash bhora dhonya
tumi palabey aar koto?

Catch Anupam Roy At The Mirchi Music Awards on the 09th of March 2014

Channel: Star Jalsha (it's a Bengali regional channel)
Date: 09th March
Time: 06:00pm onwards!

Catch Anupam Roy at the Mirchi Music Awards as he enthralls the audience with his livewire performance... Book up your calendar for a tryst with the man right away.....

- Debolina Raja Gupta

Faanka Frame by Anupam Roy: Lyrics in English Script

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The song Faanka Frame by Anupam Roy from the album Dwitiyo Purush has recently been used in the movie Jaatishwar. It features the Anupam Roy Band in the movie as well.....

Here are the lyrics in English script

faanka frame aar akejo haath ghori
niye ekhon aami ki kori?
antenna-e aar ashwather daaley
jhuley thaaki protek shokaley

shahurey shandhyaye, bandarey,
rumaal nerey aami jahaaj taraai
onek raatey station-e
platform-gulotey bhikhiri shaajaai

3 Years of The Anupam Roy Band - Happy Birthday!!!

From L-R: Rana, Sandipan, Anupam, Bijeet, Me, Nabarun, Ronodeep

(*Roheet you were missed in the pic here....)

The Anupam Roy Band completed 3 years this 26th of Feb. 3 years of giving us amazing music. 3 years of creating those soul stirring melodies that will remain with us forever.

Thank you guys for the wonderful gift you've given us....

Happy Birthday :-)

Lots of wishes for the many more zillions of amazing moments to come....

Love you all...

- Debolina Raja Gupta

Aami Aajkaal Bhaalo Aachhi by Anupam Roy: Lyrics In English Script

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This song, for me, is one of the most soul stirring songs ever...I am quite surprised that this isn't yet as popular as Anupam Roy's Amake Amar Moto Thakte Daao....

Maybe it is in Kolkata, I wouldn't know about that, but I haven't heard about it from many people... It remains a personal favourite...

So here it is...the lyrics from Aami Aajkaal Bhaalo Aachhi by Anupam Roy, from the album Dwitiyo Purush.

aami aajkaal bhaalo aachhi,
tokey chhara raat gulo aalo - hoye aachhey
aami aajkaal bhaalo aachhi.

What Makes A Song An Instant Big Hit

So what makes a song, any song, an instant hit? And when I say song, I mean, a song in its audio version, not with visuals, as in one with a music video or a movie backdrop.

Is it it's popularity in a movie, that makes much use of the visual aspect and connects better to the audience's sentiment?

Is it the number of times it is picked up by a music channel and aired on television?

Is it the number of times it is circulated in a radio channel and spread across homes and places?

When people talk about Anupam Roy the musician, till date, the song that they instantly connect him to is the song 'Amake Amar Moto Thakte Dao' that was used in the movie Autograph. Which is fine.

But what is not fine by me, is the fact that there are so many of his other songs that are equally, if not more, amazing!

Voting For Zee Bangla Gaurav Awards

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With your love and immense appreciation, Anupam Roy has won the awards earlier. And this time too, there is something special you need to do....

The votes for Zee Bangla Gaurav Awards are pouring in, and if you haven't voted yet, here is your chance to vote for Anupam Roy in the Best Playback Singer Male category for the song 'Ekhon Onek Raat' from the movie 'Hemlock Society.'

All you need to do is, CLICK HERE AND VOTE!

I have already voted, have you? Voting is open to anyone, irrespective of where you reside, so go ahead and vote now...

- Debolina Raja Gupta

The Anupam Roy Band Live Performance Jan 2014 Kolkata

If you are anywhere in or around Kolkata, your weekend is off to a great start.

The Anupam Roy Band will perform live tonight at Khardah......ready???

Venue: Khardah Ravindra Bhavan
Date: 25th Jan 2014

For Passes: CALL Subhayu Singharoy at 09804892868

Ready to rock ??? :-)

- Debolina Raja Gupta

Song Kawpaler Bhanje from The Movie ChhayaManush: Muic by Anupam Roy

Music Launch of Chhaya Manush: Anupam Roy As Music Director

Here they are! At the launch of the movie Chhaya Manush, featuring Anupam Roy as Music Director.

The tracks you need to listen out for:

1. Kawpaler Bhanje by singer Kaushiki
2. Janla by singers Rupam and Chandrani
3. Aranyaraat by actor turned singer for this movie Param Brata (of Kahaani fame)

So these were the tracks that are definitely a must-listen! 

Anupam Roy's New Year gift to all you music lovers out there....

Go out and get your copy right away.....

- Debolina Raja Gupta

The Anupam Roy Band Live Performance 19th Dec 2013

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The Anupam Roy Band goes live today!!!! Perfect way to enjoy the winters, innit? :-)

Where: Bagnan College, West Bengal
When: 2 pm on 19th Dec

Be there to experience the madness.....

- Debolina Raja Gupta

Anupam Roy: Making The Audience Go Crazy...Again and Again and Again....

(*all images in this post are copyright of the blog owner and author)
 
Clearly, when it comes to audience madness, audience love and being crazy for your idol, Anupam Roy beats them all......

Love for an idol expressed in different shades through different age groups....

- Debolina Raja Gupta

Anupam Roy On The Durga Puja Countdown: Courtesy Bengali Paper E-Bela

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(*the following appeared as a Bengali article in the paper EBela as part of Anupam Roy's column - Anupam Katha)

(for those readers who do not understand Bengali, yet love Anupam Roy's words, here's an attempted translation with as much as I could understand of the original Bengali version. Any mistakes are apologised for in advance)

The rain-soaked sombre skies shaded with blue smiles. The flowers giving off the holiday scent. The crowds on the streets, the excitement on the loudspeakers and the rolls-pakodas-phuchkas....all beginning the countdown to Durga Puja, in Anupam Roy's words...

Is it time already?

Where did so many people come from? What's happened to Gariahat? Is it already here? What month's this? But I barely saw any

Your Chance To Shoot With Anupam Roy, Proshenjit And More !

So of course you may have dreamed about this in your simplest and even wildest dreams - but never imagined that this could ever come true - right?

Well, here's your chance to not only see your favourite Anupam Roy live in action, but to also be part of the movie he is shooting for! Excited? Here's what you gotta do:

Buy Anupam Roy Music Online: Your Daily Dose of Anupam Roy

Yes, of course you gotta bring his music home...Here's where you can buy Anupam Roy Music online:

A Minute Away.....

This is one of my favourite pictures of Anupam Roy - not because I clicked it, but because I got to click it at a moment when he wasn't aware that he was being clicked, when he was just about to enter the stage and reach out to all those people out there who were calling out his name, and while he was standing there, quiet and calm, eyes reading the moment outside, listening to the chanting, and maybe, listening to something inside his heart as well.

The Beginning of A Story: Anupam Roy On The Novel Path

Okay, so I JUST HEARD this !!! And of course, as all my friends and readers on my other blog already know, am a crazy book lover, so this one is definitely a very exciting news for me!!!!

So what's the news?

Anupam Roy has started working on a novel.....whoa whoa whoa! (And just to let you know, I'm going to flex all my charms and influence and the like to get my hands on the FIRST signed copy! You may happily go for the second, third and so on.....!!!)

 For those of you who can't read the Bengali script, here's what it says, in an English translation as well as I could: (the exact Bengali is also shared at the bottom of the post in the english script)

'Anupam Roy is working on a new novel at home. ''I'm trying to write it by breaking away from the typical Bengali language and the typical novel style. Just started. Let's see how it goes.''

Though the name isn't decided yet, Anupam regrets he isn't able to write it in a serialised manner (or something that can be adapted to a serial?) sorry I couldn't get that translation correct.

'' I'm writing as and when I'm getting the inspiration, else it gets stuck.  Right now it's in that 'stuck' phase. Let's see when it gets over'' says Anupam.

 Wow.....and now, the bengali in english script....

'Upanyashik Anupam!

The Anupam Roy Band: Aka The Chilled Out Band

So over the years I've met a few people who are part of the music industry. Most of them are in the Hindi music industry and are either individual artists or part of a band.
Knowing the guys from The Anupam Roy Band has been a different kind of a revelation though - of course they are the first, and as yet, the only band/artists I know or have interacted with from the 'Bengali' music world.....

Second Sex: An Interview With Anupam Roy

Just watched an interview of Anupam Roy on a bengali news channel. The interview was around his latest offering 'Second Sex' and here's what the talk was all about. 

Once again, since the entire conversation was in Bengali, I've tried to share it here as well as I could understand. So please do forgive if there's some wrong interpretation. 

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1. Why did you create this song in English? Was this a deliberate attempt to let the song reach more audience, who are not comfortable with Bengali?

Anupam Roy Live Performance May 2013 Kolkata

Time to catch the next performance Kolkata people! Where? Here:

Date: 19th May 2013
Venue: Gyan Manch
For the Senco Gold Awards...

Be there....

And if you want any further information, please drop in a line here

- Debolina Raja Gupta

Second Sex by Anupam Roy and The Anupam Roy Band: Lyrics

 
You've been applauding and appreciating this heartfelt and honest coming-of-age song from Anupam Roy. Now's the time to sing along.

The Second Sex by Anupam Roy: Catch It On YouTube

This is the latest offering that's taken the youth of India by storm.

Watch and listen to The Second Sex by Anupam Roy here

Second Sex: 01st English Track of The Anupam Roy Band Releases 4th May 2013

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So what is 'Second Sex' all about?

Here's what Anupam Roy has to say about it...his thoughts, his words.....

Anupam Roy's 'Urey Jaak' from The Album 'Doorbine Chokh Raakhbo Na' Lyrics In English Script

The song is called 'Urey Jaak', roughly meaning 'let it fly away' and was originally written in September 2007. This appeared in Anupam Roy's 2012 album 'Doorbine Chokh Raakhbo Na.'

Though I'm not sure if this is as popular as the other ones, I really quite like the lyrics, they speak to me, they connect to me, I can make my own meaning out of them, while flowing in tune with the song.....

So for those of you who understand the Bengali script, or haven't been able to sing along to this one, here are the lyrics for you in English script to help you understand better.

The Anupam Roy Band Live Performance 1st May 2013

The Anupam Roy Band goes live today, the 1st of May 2013 for DAITM at the following:

Venue: Vidya Mandir, Kolkata
Time: 4pm

For more information, you can log in to their official FaceBook Fan page here

Anupam Roy and Ladies Ga-Ga!

You're one of them...aren't you? Well, if the trend on the man's social networking pages and fan pages are anything to go by, Anupam Roy is surely becoming quite the ladies' man....Umm...actually change that to 'has become quite the ladies' man.' 

With female fans pouring in on his pages from all over Kolkata, West Bengal, Bangladesh, India, US and other parts of the world, and Bong ladies from any and all parts of the world, this sure is one ladies ga-ga phenomenon that's happened quite fast for a Bengali celebrity.

I was made to assume that there are some other Bengali males who enjoy a similar fan following - I'm talking about some actors here. But once I checked out their profiles and spoke to some friends who live in Bengal, I realised that the appreciation, admiration, adulation and love that's pouring over and over-flowing for Anupam Roy is by far stronger, more sensible and real...Hmmm....

Of course there are the usual school and college-going giggly gang of girls too, the puppy loves, the mushy messages, the blossoming imaginary romances and the constant proclamations of love to Anupam 'da', but the fact can't be ignored that Anupam Roy is also quite a bigger rage amongst today's young 'thinking woman.' I've personally come across many such ladies who are from various parts of India and outside, and who are mature, smart, intellectual and perceptive people - and the one thing they all seem to have in common is the love for Anupam Roy.

So what's going on? Is it the lyrics? Is it the eyes? The flashing dimples? The soulful voice? The 'personal' feeling that comes with most of his songs where it seems he's singing only to you? Or is it the smartness, the freshness, the vibrancy, and the being 'real' and down-to-earth nature of this creative genius that is making his lady admirers drop in from near and far? Or is it the lone nature of the man, the pain somewhere-deep-within that calls out to you?

Whatever it is, this phenomenon is here to stay and only grow stronger and bigger by each passing day......

- Debolina Raja Gupta

The Anupam Roy Four Factor

Found this online amongst a collection of stuff from a fan...this came out in some Kolkata daily or mag, sorry I'm not aware where, and I don't have a link to it. So I'm simply sharing here what I read...

Anupam Roy's 'Raat Poshak' Lyrics With You In English Translation

For those of you who don't understand the Bengali script or language, here's a basic translation of the song Raat Poshak from the album Dwitiyo Purush..... Hope this helps you understand and enjoy the song better....

Jodi or shaathey bhaalo thaako (if you're happy with him)
Thaaktey paaro (you can stay that way)
Aamaar dehey bondho hoye (being caught up within me)
Aamaar gaaner chhondo ketona (don't cut into the verses of my song)
Aami eto shob bolei thaaki (I tend to say a lot)
Kichhu mone koro na (don't mind)
Tomaar hridoy harem holey (if your heart is a harem)
Aamaar jonney chhotto ek konaa - rekho..... (keep a small corner for me)

Anupam Roy In Siliguri: The Siliguri Surprise

I told you earlier  that The Anupam Roy Band was scheduled for a performance in Siliguri today, the 31st of March...

Here's what the man updated from the beautiful city in his tweety world as he broke into smiles with Anindya and Sujoy Ghosh......

Having fun for sure!!! We likes...

- Debolina Raja Gupta

Anupam Roy's 'Tistaan 2' Lyrics In English Script

I absolutely love this song....Extremely different from the 'typical' kind of music that's brand Anupam Roy. And the fact that it echoes so many experiences and feelings that seem to have been taken out of a page from my diary.....huh...if only I could've...isn't it?

So here are the lyrics of the song 'Tistaan 2' that was penned by Anupam Roy in April 2005.It's part of Anupam Roy's first album Doorbine Chokh Raakhbo Na that released in 2012.

Birthday Cake And A Wish

In case you forgot to wish Anupam Roy on his birthday, here's what the evening (or night) looked like! With being awarded the People's Choice Award on his birthday, the cake sure may have less sweet than the gift....

So there's the cake, as Anupam Roy cuts it while Rana Singharoy looks on...And as a wish goes up to the stars, I'm sure many many more wishes did reach over to him, from his many fans all over - wishes enough to keep those dimples flaunting and that lovely heart brimming with love and his life filled with lovely people, for the year and many more to follow.....

- Debolina Raja Gupta

The Anupam Roy Band Live Performance March 2013

March gets a musical ending with The Anupam Roy Band performing away into April......Here's what the last 2 days of the month are going to look like, and here's where you should be....

Venue and Date:
30th March 2013 - Nazrul Manch, Kolkata
31st March 2013 - Indoor Stadium, Shiliguri

For more information on the above, please visit here
 
If you're living in Calcutta or West Bengal, I'm sure you're gonna try and catch at least one of these...I've already flown into Kolkata to catch this one!!!!

Enjoy and have a blast along with the mad-hatters......

- Debolina Raja Gupta

31 Reasons of Loving An Anupam Roy Song

And you were wondering why we're all crazy about the Anupam Roy brand that burns bright? Well, I don't know about you, or maybe I do, but I'm sure gonna tell you my 31 reasons for it...here goes....

It's A Birthday It's A Birthday

For all things sweet and happy that end up bringing a smile on your face............have a wonderful one with the special ones you want around you....always!!!!!

Yoohoo....so you already know the date and you know what's special about today and if you're wondering about exactly how many candles are gonna be blown out this year to bring in more wishes and smiles, well, you'll have to ask Anupam himself, coz though he's not bound to that girlie 'oh-I-can't-tell-you-my-age' thing, it's definitely his prerogative...itna to banta hai ;-)

So here's what fans from all over have been telling the man of the hour.....with lots and lots of love and adulation and starry fan-ship added of course!!! :-)

Amit Chakraborty says...Happy Birthday Dada

Diya Bose from Kolkata says Shubho Jonmodin

Pratyay John Chaudhuri from Bardhaman says Subho Jonmodin Dada...Valo Theko...

Debashree Arjun from Kota says..happy birthday :-) choicest of the happiness be always there 2 add a smile on your face

Sanchita Roy says...Gaane, kobitaar chhande, srishti'r aanonde, bhore uthuk tomaar aagaami din gulo. Shaamne dighor path, shonaali bhabishyot, shukhi, shundor ujjwal hok tomaar jeebon. Ei din phire aashuk baare baare. Roilo onek onek bhaalobaasha, shubhechha aar aashish. Shubho Jonmodin...

Anupam Roy Wants To Play Holi With??

So this is being widely circulated today amongst the entire FB fan circle.....A Kolkata paper seems to have done an article on Celebs and their Holi fantasies (I mean who they would like to play the day of colour with), and here's what the music hearth throb of the joyful city had to say about his heart throb....

The article was titled: (I couldn't translate better, so please go with this)
Who's Who's Krishna and Who's Radha?
If the man of your fantasy played real Holi today, who would he play with?

Says Anupam Roy:
I would want to colour my Radhika 'Kareena Kapoor' in the colours of love. But Ayan Ghosh has a problem. Let that be. I guess I'll ask Saif instead, ask him to sacrifice for a day.....

Aah...that's a good one....I don't have a clue who's Ayan Ghosh, so would rather try and help out Saif and make sure he's looked after, while Kareena is out with the man here ;-)

Who said wishful thinking isn't permitted? Bura na maano Holi Hai!!!!

- Debolina Raja Gupta

Yessss....Finally I Can!!!

Can sing the first half of Raat Poshak that is :-) This sure called for a special post...so here goes.......

- Debolina Raja Gupta

Anupam Roy's 'Raat Poshak' Lyrics In English Script

Okay, so last night I was just not able to sleep. I kept looking at the hands on my wrist and they were already chasing 3am!!! The crazy sun-lit morning seemed so close...I was desperately trying to snatch some sleep, so decided to plug in the headphones...Mistake!!!