Krsna Solo (born Amitav Sarkar) is a music composer, singer-songwriter and a music producer from India, who debuted with the popular Hindi film "Tanu Weds Manu" in 2011.[1][2][3][4][5] Among his awards are a Filmfare R.D. Burman Award, Stardust Award for Best New Music Director. His work also includes Jolly LLB, Tanu Weds Manu Returns, Tamanchey,[6] Oonga[7] and more. One of his mentionable international score is for the documentary called India's Daughter by Leslee Udwin.[8][9]
Krsna Solo | |
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 Krsna Solo in 2024 | |
| Born | Amitav Sarkar 15 May Siliguri, West Bengal, India |
| Education | National Institute of Design |
| Occupation(s) | Music composer, music producer, singer, songwriter |
| Years active | 2011–present |
Early life
editKrsna Solo was born in a Bengali family in Siliguri, West Bengal. After finishing school from Kolkata he graduated from National Institute of Design, Ahmedabad in Films Communication. Thereafter he came to Mumbai to pursue his childhood dream to become a musician and started his career as a film director in advertising. After a few years he became an active musician and debuted in Bollywood.
Career
editHe made his debut in Bollywood with Hindi movie Tanu Weds Manu, a 2011 Hindi romantic Comedy film directed by Anand L. Rai, and produced by Shailesh R Singh and stars Kangana Ranaut and R. Madhavan. His work for National Award-winning film "Tanu Weds Manu" and the sequel "Tanu Weds Manu Returns" is also highly appreciated. He is the composer behind popular songs like "Rangrez", "Yun Hi", "Piya Na Rahe Manbasiya", "O Sathi Mere" and more.
Discography
edit| Year | Film | Other Notes |
| 2019 | Why Cheat India | |
| 2018 | Meri Nimmo | |
| Phamous | ||
| 2017 | Mirza Juuliet | |
| 2016 | Cute Kameena | |
| 2015 | Tanu Weds Manu Returns | |
| India's Daughter | ||
| 2014 | Tamanchey | |
| 2013 | Issaq | |
| Jolly LLB | ||
| Oonga | ||
| 2011 | Tanu Weds Manu | Won – Filmfare RD Burman Award for New Music Talent, Stardust Awards for Best New Music Director |
| Year | Song | Artist |
|---|---|---|
Playback singing
editHe made his debut as a playback singer on his own composition "Rangrez" from Tanu Weds Manu.
- "Khamakha" Tamanchey (Hindi) (2014)
- "Rangrez" Tanu Weds Manu (Hindi) (2011)
- "Da di da da" Cute Kameena (Hindi) (2016)
- "Muhabbat Ko Misuse" Mirza Juuliet (Hindi) (2017)
As lyricist
edit| Year | Song Title | Film |
| 2014 | Khamakha | Tamanchey |
Accolades
edit| Year | Award Ceremony | Category | Nominated | Result | Ref.(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 7th Noida International Film Festival’20 | Best Music | SMASH (Chidi Balla) | Winner | [10] |
| 2019 | South Film and Arts Academy Festival (SFAAF) | Best Original Score | SMASH (Chidi Balla) | Winner | [11] |
| 2016 | Producers Guild Film Award for Best Music Director | Best Music Composer | Tanu weds Manu Returns | Nominated | [12][13] |
| 2015 | 63rd Golden Reel Award (MPSE) | Best Music Composer/ Music Editor | India's Daughter | Winner | [14][15][16] |
| 2012 | Stardust Awards | Best Debut Music Composer | Tanu Weds Manu | Winner | [17][18][19] |
| 2012 | 57th Filmfare Awards | Filmfare RD Burman Award for New Music Talent | Tanu Weds Manu | Winner | [20][21][22] |
| 2012 | Screen Awards | Best Music Composer | Tanu Weds Manu | Nominated | [23] |
| 2011 | GiMA Award For Best Music Debut | Best Debut Music | "Rangrez" – Tanu Weds Manu | Winner | [citation needed] |
| 2011 | 4th Mirchi Music Awards | Upcoming Music Composer of The Year | "Jugni" from Tanu Weds Manu | Nominated | [24] |
See also
edit- Tanu Weds Manu
- Tanu Weds Manu Returns
- India's Daughter, A documentary film on gender inequality by Leslee Udwin
- Jolly LLB
References
edit- ^ "FilmFare Awards recognizes Krsna's "Tanu Weds Manu!" – Urban Asian". 1 February 2012.
- ^ "Tanu Weds Manu (Music review), Hindi – Krsna & RDB by Milliblog!". itwofs.com. 2 February 2011.
- ^ "Krsna: The music for 'Tanu Weds Manu Returns' is quite contemporary".
- ^ "Krsna: I've never changed my music to suit market demands – Times of India". The Times of India. 31 October 2014.
- ^ "Review: Tanu Weds Manu Returns music is worth a listen".
- ^ "Music Review: Tamanchey – Times of India". The Times of India. 10 October 2014.
- ^ "Oonga". Archived from the original on 18 December 2014. Retrieved 13 May 2015.
- ^ "Music composer Krsna Solo talks about working on BBC documentary 'India's Daughter'". 24 April 2015.
- ^ "'India's Daughter': The true story behind the banned film". 14 March 2015.
- ^ "7th Noida International Film Awards". miniboxoffice.[dead link]
- ^ "South Film and Arts Academy Festival Award Winner List".
- ^ "Sony Guild Awards Nominations for Best Music Director 2016". Indicine. 22 December 2015.
- ^ "Sony Guild Awards Nominations". Everything Experimental.
- ^ "MPSE Unveils Winners at 63rd Golden Reel Awards". MPSE.
- ^ "Krsna Solo Awards List". IMDB.
- ^ "63rd golden reel awards winners". Mixonline. 29 February 2016.
- ^ "Krsna Solo Bags filmfare max startdust awards for music". Archived from the original on 4 February 2020.
- ^ "Krsna Solo winning stardust awards 2012 for music direction in Tanu weds Manu". Boolywoodmantra.
- ^ "10th Max Stardust Awards 2012 Winners". bindasreview.
- ^ "FilmFare award to Krsna Solo".
- ^ "FilmFare Awards recognizes Krsna's "Tanu Weds Manu!"". February 2012.
- ^ "Times of India: Tanu Weds Manu". The Times of India. Retrieved 26 January 2020.
- ^ "Star Screen Award Nominations 2015". 9 January 2012.
- ^ "Nominations – Mirchi Music Award Hindi 2011". 30 January 2013. Archived from the original on 30 January 2013. Retrieved 24 May 2018.
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