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Rupam Islam was born into a family in [[Kolkata]]. His parents, Nurul and Chandita, were both [[Musician|musicians]]. He began performing music in his youth,<ref>{{cite book|last=Chowdhury|first=Sourav|title=The Chronicle of Bengali Music|year=2018|publisher=Kolkata Publishers|page=34}}</ref> appearing in All India Radio ([[All India Radio|Aakashvani]]) and [[Doordarshan]] programs by the age of nine.<ref>{{cite news|title=Rupam’s Early Journey in Music|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/kolkata/rupam-islam-from-child-artist-to-rockstar/articleshow/98187231.cms|access-date=10 September 2024}}</ref> |
Rupam Islam was born into a family in [[Kolkata]]. His parents, Nurul and Chandita, were both [[Musician|musicians]]. He began performing music in his youth,<ref>{{cite book|last=Chowdhury|first=Sourav|title=The Chronicle of Bengali Music|year=2018|publisher=Kolkata Publishers|page=34}}</ref> appearing in All India Radio ([[All India Radio|Aakashvani]]) and [[Doordarshan]] programs by the age of nine.<ref>{{cite news|title=Rupam’s Early Journey in Music|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/kolkata/rupam-islam-from-child-artist-to-rockstar/articleshow/98187231.cms|access-date=10 September 2024}}</ref> |
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He completed a bachelor’s degree in education and taught [[English language|English]] at [[Taki House, Govt Sponsored Multipurpose School for Boys|Taki House]] in [[Rajabazar, Kolkata]], for several years before focusing on music.<ref>{{cite book|title=Bengal Celebrities: Rupam Islam’s Journey|author=Anirban Saha|publisher=Ananda Publishers|year=2019}}</ref> |
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Indian singer and composer (born 1974)
Musical artist
Rupam Islam (born January 25, 1974) is an Indian singer-songwriter, music composer, and writer. He is the lead vocalist of the Bengali rock band Fossils. Outside of his rock music work, Islam also contributes to several Bengali film productions as a playback singer.[1]
In 2010, he won the National Film Award for Best Male Playback Singer for his performance in the Bengali film, Mahanagar@Kolkata.[2] He is also a member of the Bangla Sangeet Academy, an institution under the Government of West Bengal.[3]
Rupam Islam was born into a family in Kolkata. His parents, Nurul and Chandita, were both musicians. He began performing music in his youth,[4] appearing in All India Radio (Aakashvani) and Doordarshan programs by the age of nine.[5]
He completed a bachelor’s degree in education and taught English at Taki House in Rajabazar, Kolkata, for several years before focusing on music.[6]
Rupam Islam started his professional career in 1998 with the band Fossils. Fossils has released six albums and is active in Bengali rock music.[7] As a solo artist, Islam has released several albums and worked as a playback singer, receiving awards for his work in Bengali films.[8]
In 2010, Islam won the National Film Award for Best Male Playback Singer for his performance in Mahanagar@Kolkata (film). He has also composed jingles for commercials and television shows.[9]
Rupam Islam publicly expressed concern over women’s safety in India, particularly following the 2024 R.G. Kar rape and murder case. He joined other musicians in West Bengal in protests addressing issues faced by women in the region.[10][11]
He later released the song “Khoto” (transl. ’Wound’), which reflects on societal issues related to the incident. The song has been described as a response to the crime and perceived governmental inaction.[10][11]
Rupam Islam married Rupsha Dasgupta in 2007, and they have a son named Rup.[12]
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| 1998 | Tor Bhorshatey |
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| 2003 | Neel Rong Chilo Bhishon Priyo (re-release of Tor Bhorshatey) |
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| 2010 | Na-Hanyate |
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| 2011 | Nishkromon |
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| 2015 | Prerona | ||
| 2017 | Notun Niyom |
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| 2020 | Aami |
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| 2021 | Aami vs Tumi |
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| Year | Songs | Audio Label |
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| 2018 | Aami Tomaay Bhalobashi Vol.1 | Bangla Rock |
| Aami Tomaay Bhalobashi Vol.2 | ||
| Runanubandha | ||
| 2019 | Stor | Zee Music Company |
| 2020 | Dogdoge Itihasher Ghaa | Bangla Rock |
| Bibhajon | ||
| Iswar | ||
| 2021 | Phishphash Juge | |
| Na Bola Golpera | ||
| Mukhosh | ||
| 2024 |
Khoto | Justice For RG Kar | Protest Song |
| Year | Albums/Singles | Songs | Co-artist(s) | Audio Label |
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| 2007 | Rupam n Bumpy | Aeroplane
Asukhi Jhor Bhul Dyakho In The Rain Jadi Tomay Boli Jane Mon Monday blues |
Bumpy | UD Series |
| 2013 | Last Counter | Ambition
Sukumar Professor Dutta Tumi Jodi Chand Bhoot Eseche Shomoy Dikshunpur |
Somlata Acharyya Chowdhury
Rajkumar Sengupta Arnab Chowdhury |
INRECO |
| 2017 | Bhule Jai Purono Se Din | Bhule Jai Purono Se Din | Debaditya Chaudhury | Bangla Rock |
| 2018 | Gaaner Jonmo | Gaaner Jonmo | Tanmoy Bose | Bangla Rock |
| Adventure | Adventure | Koushik Chakraborty
Sayan Mitra Tamal Kanti Haldar Ananya Bhattacharjee Tushar Debnath Kabir Chattopadhyay Nilanjan Mandal Suyasha Sengupta |
Bangla Rock | |
| 2019 | Ekdol Bondhu | Ekdol Bondhu | Srijita Mitra
Sulagna Banerjee Argha Sen Soumyadip Chakraborty |
Bangla Rock |
| 2020 | Mi Amaar Pujo | Mi Amaar Pujo | Srjita Mitra
Shibasish Banerjee |
Bangla Rock |
| 2021 | Ekla Pothe | Ekla Pothe | Paroma Banerji
Allan Temjen Ao |
Bangla Rock |
| Bishaal Brishtira | Bishaal Brishtira | Samik Roy Choudhury
Srijita Mitra |
Bangla Rock | |
| 2022 | Drugs Birodhi Gaan | Drugs Birodhi Gaan | Surojit Chatterjee | Bangla Rock |
| 2023 | Elaka Kanpbe – BAND E MIC Concert Title Song | Elaka Kanpbe | Anupam Roy
Siddhartha Ray Anindya Chatterjee Upal Sengupta Gaurab ‘GABOO’ Chatterjee Rajiv Mitra Abhijit ‘POTA’ Barman |
Bangla Rock |
| 2024 | Purono Guitar | Purono Guitar | Biswa Roy
Raja Chanda |
Bangla Rock |
| Abar Aronye | Abar Aronye | Soumya Rit | Pluto Music | |
| ISL – Indian Super League Theme Song | Gorber Notun Porbo | Subhajit ‘KC’ Mukherjee | ||
| Nouka Bilashi | Nouka Bilashi | Shiladitya-Som
Amyt Dutta |
Asha Audio | |
| Durga Tumi Themo Na- a song to celebrate the power within | Durga Tumi Themo Na | Lopamudra Mitra
Upal Sengupta Ujjaini Mukherjee Srijato Bandyopadhyay |
Boroliana_by Boroline |
| Year | Albums | Songs | Audio Label |
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| 2002 | Fossils | Aro Ekbar
Ekla Ghor Nemesis Hasnuhana Dekho Manashi Bisakto Manus Niskramon Millennium |
Asha Audio |
| 2004 | Fossils 2 | Keno Korle Erokom
Manab Boma Chhal Harano Podok Tritya Biswa Acid 29 Se October Bicycle Chor Swasti |
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| 2006 | Mission F | Etawasta
Satotar Bilasita Manob Boma (Unplugged) Friendship Chai Bandhu He Kichhuta Samoy Bisakto Manus (Unplugged) Eka Naow Shono Amra Ki Sobai Hari Na |
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| 2007 | Aupodartho | Aupodartho Jonmo Amar(Video Album) | |
| 2009 | Fossils 3 | Sababhik Khoon
Maa Danober Utthan Guru Phire Cholo Bidroher Pandulipi Mummy Bhoot Aar Tilottama, Pt.1 Dhongsho Romonthon Haspatale Mrityu R Pore Rail line e Mrittu Schizophrenic Bra Bhoot Aar Tilottama, Pt.2 |
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| 2014 | Fossils 4 | Khnoro Aamar Fossil
Bnaador Haajar Bichhana Mohakaash Baari Esho Shoytaan Resolutions Sthaabor Austhaabor Mrityu |
Bangla Rock |
| 2017 | Fossils 5 | Palao
Stobdho Jibon Janla Mrito Manush |
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| 2019 | Fossils 6 | Ghreena
Hridoy Bhangbar Gaan Dewali Pee |
| Year | Writings | Publisher |
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| 2006 | Epitaph | Ahir Publications |
| 2009 | Rupam on the Rocks | Ananda Publishers |
| 2012 | Ei Toh Aami | |
| 2014 | Rockstar | |
| 2017 | Biswarupam | |
| 2022 | Anamika Bole Dakte Pari Ki Tomay? | Deep Prakashan |
| Gaan Samagra 1 | Ananda Publishers | |
| Bramha Thakur Plus 2 | Deep Prakashan | |
| 2024 | Teere Eso Sahosinee | Ananda Publishers |
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| Year | Web Series/Serial | Songs | Composer(s) | Writer(s) | Co-artist(s) | Language | Audio Label |
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| 2011 | Josh | Shaone Ba Bhadore | Indradeep Dasgupta | Prosen | Bengali | ||
| 2020 | Judgement Day | Judgement Day Title Track | Rupam Islam | Archan Chakraborty | Hindi | Zee Music Company | |
| 2020 | Feluda Pherot | Feluda Pherot Title Track | Joy Sarkar | Srijato | Rupankar Bagchi | Bengali | JMR Music Studio |
| 2023 | Nikhoj | Nikhoj Tui
Aashbey Bole |
Rupam Islam | Rupam Islam | Bengali | SVF Music |
