Ujjaini Mukherjee
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Ujjaini Mukherjee | |
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| Background information | |
| Birth name | Ujjaini Mukherjee |
| Genres | Filmi Pop Soft rock Hindustani classical music Jazz Rabindra Sangeet |
| Occupations | Singer, performer |
| Instruments | Vocals |
| Years active | 2005–present |
Ujjaini Mukherjee is an Indian singer.[1]
Early years
[edit]Her first recording was for the composer Debojyoti Mishra.[citation needed]
At the age of 16 she participated in the Sa Re Ga Ma Pa Challenge in 2005 and finished in the final top 10.
Ujjaini then won Sa Re Ga Ma Pa Ek Main Aur Ek Tu, along with Aishwarya Nigam.
Independent Singles
[edit]Some of Ujjaini's own singles available on YouTube are "Aay Srabon" in 2013,[2] "Saajan Gaye Pardes" in 2014,[3] and "Nishi Raat Baanka Chand" in 2016.[4]
Awards And Nominations
[edit]She was nominated for the Mirchi Music Awards in the 'Upcoming Female singer' Category for the song "Mannu Bhaiyya Ka Karihen" from the film Tanu Weds Manu.[citation needed]
She was also nominated for Filmfare Awards East for "Ami Akash khola" from the film Aborto (2014) and was the winner of the "Kalakar Awards 2015" as the "Best Female Performer".[citation needed]
Nominated for "Best Female Vocalist of the Year – Films" for her song "Dil Rasiya" from Byomkesh Pawrbo in the 2017 edition of Mirchi Music Awards Bangla
Nominated at the Mirchi Music Awards for Upcoming Female Vocalist of The Year in 2011 for her song "Mannu Bhaiyya" from Tanu Weds Manu
Nominated as best female playback singer at the first Filmfare Awards East for Aborto
At the 2018 Mirchi Music Awards Bangla, Ujjaini's 2017 album "Muhurto" (Moments) garnered nominations for Song of the Year, Music Composer of the Year, Lyricist of the Year in the "Adhunik" (Modern) categories. In addition, Ujjaini's film song from Ebong Kiriti earned her a nomination for the best Female Vocalist of the Year.[citation needed]
Achievements
[edit][citation needed][citation needed][citation needed]She was a finalist on Sa Re Ga Ma Pa Challenge 2005 achieving 7th place and within the span of a few months in 2006, she was the grand finale winner of Sa Re Ga Ma Pa Ek Main Aur Ek Tu with Aishwarya.
Ujjaini also participated in some other popular reality shows as well, like Indian Idol (2004), Jo Jeeta Wohi Super Star (2008), Music ka Maha Muqqabla (2010).
Winner of the "Kalakar Awards 2015" as "Best Female Performer" and also, the "Kolkata Ratna" Award, The Bengal Youth Icon award as the best performer
Discography
[edit]Film Songs
[edit]Following are the list of songs that Ujjaini Mukherjee has sung for various Indian Movies
Non-film Songs
[edit]Out of all the songs that Ujjaini has sung, a special mention goes to "Devotee" [58], the track from the album "Maya (A Tribute To Ravi Shankar)" an internationally acclaimed album by the legendary Bickram Ghosh. Another mention goes for the Durga Puja special album "Bondhu... Thakish Pashe" in 2016 which was initiated by Geet Entertainment by bringing together Ujjaini and Rupankar Bagchi, the best names in Bengali music to recreate the magic of the old times in a new age as the songs of the album had a beautiful melodious feel of the old times to them and also, it was another attempt to relive the time without digital piracy and promote original music by releasing it only on physically available CDs. In 2017, Ujjaini collaborated with Ashu Abhishek [59], the new age composer duo for her Durga Puja special album "Muhurto" and it had a fully digital release under the label of Asha Audio. Ujjaini has sung numerous Non Film songs including title tracks for TV serials, a few of them have been assembled below :-
| Year | Song(s) | Album | Co-singer(s)/Lyrics | Composer(s) | Notes |
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| 2022 | Ekar Gohone [60] | Web Series (Rudrabinar Obhishaap Season 2) | Joy Sarkar | ||
| 2022 | Jab Barse Sona [61] | Digital Release | Rupankar Bagchi Manomoy Bhattacharya | ||
| 2021 | Du Chokhe Harai [62] | Web Series (Gangulys Wed Guhas) | Sravan Bhattacharya | ||
| 2021 | It Will Be Fine [63] | Digital Single | Ujjaini Mukherjee (Composition & Lyrics) | Shamik Guha Roy (Music Producer) | |
| 2021 | Moharaja (A Tribute To Satyajit Ray) [64] | Digital Single | Ujjaini Mukherjee (Composition) | Samik Roy Choudhury (Lyrics) Shamik Guha Roy (Music Producer) | |
| 2021 | Premer Holi [65] | Digital Single | Ujjaini Mukherjee (Composition) | Samik Roy Choudhury (Rap & Rap Lyrics) Suman Mickey Chatterjee (Lyrics) Shamik Guha Roy (Music Producer) | |
| 2021 | Bodle Jachche Mukh | Web Series Shei Je Holud Pakhi (Season 2) | Upali Chattopdhyay | ||
| 2020 | Aamar Haat Bandhibi Paa Bandhibhi [66] | Prothoma Kadambini | Upali Chattopdhyay | ||
| 2020 | Aaj E Jhorer Raate [67] | Digital Single | Rabindranath Tagore | John Paul (Arranger) | |
| 2020 | Bissanno Golap [68] | Digital Single | Rupankar Bagchi | ||
| 2020 | Dustu Corona [69] | Digital Single | Mir Afsar Ali | Ashu (Arranger) | |
| 2020 | Durga Chalisa [70] | Digital Single | Rudraneel Choudhary (Arranger) Swagato Banerjee (Guitar) | Ujjaini Mukherjee | |
| 2020 | Japoner Gaan [71] | Digital Single | Debarshi Sarkar (Lyrics) | Nilanjan Ghosh | |
| 2019 | Pakhider Gaan [72] | Digital Single | Meenakshi Mukherjee (Backing Vocals) | Nilanjan Ghosh Rahul Sarkar | |
| 2019 | Jal Mein Kumbha [73] | Digital Single | |||
| 2019 | Montu Pilot [74] | Montu Pilot Hoichoi Originals | Saurav Das | Kuntal De | |
| 2019 | Phowara [75] | Digital Single | Mir Afsar Ali | Ashu Chakraborty | |
| 2019 | Mera Desh [76] | Digital Single | Dipayan Madhuraa | Upali Chattopadhyay | |
| 2019 | Chander Hashi [77] | Hello 2 Hoichoi Originals | Upali Chattopadhyay | ||
| 2019 | Bodhu Kon Aalo [78] | Hello 2 Hoichoi Originals | Upali Chattopadhyay | ||
| 2019 | Sun Bangla Theme Song [79] | Rupankar Bagchi | Debojyoti Mishra | ||
| 2019 | Saanson Ko Jeena Sikhaye [80] | Tagore For Today (YouTube Release) | |||
| 2019 | Amaro Porano Jaha Chay [81] | Tagore For Today (YouTube Release) | |||
| 2019 | BC Jain Jewellers TVC [82] | Ashu | |||
| 2018 | PC Chandra Jewellers Rihi Collection [83] | Ashu | |||
| 2018 | Okaron [84] | Pheromon | Bickram Ghosh | ||
| 2018 | Piya Ogo [85] | Pheromon | Bickram Ghosh | ||
| 2018 | Akibuki [86] | Digital Single | Shayok Banerjee | Shayok Banerjee | |
| 2018 | Bhoomikanya | Bhoomikanya Star Jalsha | Bickram Ghosh | ||
| 2018 | Golpo Aamar Phurolo [87] | Shei Je Holud Pakhi Web Series | Upali Chattopadhyay | Hoichoi | |
| 2018 | Mrityur Por [88] | Shei Je Holud Pakhi Web Series | Upali Chattopadhyay | Hoichoi | |
| 2018 | Shesh Eshe Geche [89] | Shei Je Holud Pakhi Web Series | Upali Chattopadhyay | Hoichoi | |
| 2018 | Holi Aayo Re [90] | Shei Je Holud Pakhi Web Series | Upali Chattopadhyay | Hoichoi | |
| 2018 | Aaj Tobe Khoma Koro [91] | Shei Je Holud Pakhi Web Series | Upali Chattopadhyay | Hoichoi | |
| 2017 | Muhurto Title Track [92] | Muhurto | Ashu Abhishek | YouTube Release | |
| 2017 | Ekoosh [93] | Muhurto | Ashu Abhishek | YouTube Release | |
| 2017 | Phowara [94] | Muhurto | Ashu Abhishek | YouTube Release | |
| 2017 | Aabcha Shohore [95] | Aamra | Soumya Bose | YouTube Release | |
| 2017 | Mono Mor Meghro [96] | Rendezvous With Tagore | Rabindranath Tagore | YouTube Release | |
| 2017 | Guti Malharer Atithi Title Track [97] | Guti Malharer Atithi | Durnibar Saha | Ashu Abhishek | Zee Bangla Cinema Originals |
| 2017 | Du Jon Bache Pashapashi [98] | Love Letter | Timir Biswas | Ashu Abhishek | Zee Bangla Cinema Originals |
| 2017 | Tobu Mone Rekho | Upali Chattopadhyay | Zee Bangla | ||
| 2017 | Bokul Katha [99] | Suvam Maitra | Zee Bangla | ||
| 2016 | Kaalo Raat [100] | Kader Kuler Bou | Ashu Abhishek | Zee Bangla Cinema Originals | |
| 2016 | Nishi Raat Banka Chand [101] | A Tribute To Geeta Dutt | YouTube Release | ||
| 2016 | Laaguk Na Brishtir Chhant | Bandhu Thakish Pashe | Biswaroop Ghosh Dastidar | Digital CD Release | |
| 2016 | Kichu Katha Baaki | Bandhu Thakish Pashe | Rupankar Bagchi | Biswaroop Ghosh Dastidar | Digital CD Release |
| 2016 | Hoyto Ekhono Tumi Shei | Bandhu Thakish Pashe | Biswaroop Ghosh Dastidar | Digital CD Release | |
| 2016 | Chhilo Shei Ojana | Bandhu Thakish Pashe | Biswaroop Ghosh Dastidar | Digital CD Release | |
| 2016 | Takiyo Na Aar | Bandhu Thakish Pashe | Rupankar Bagchi | Biswaroop Ghosh Dastidar | Digital CD Release |
| 2016 | Alash Dupur | Bandhu Thakish Pashe | Biswaroop Ghosh Dastidar | Digital CD Release | |
| 2016 | Aami Shudhu Khunjechi Tomaye [102] | Professional | Zee Bangla Cinema Originals | ||
| 2016 | Tomar Jonyo [103] | Paan Supari | Deb Chowdhury | Zee Bangla Cinema Originals | |
| 2016 | Jodi Tor Daak Shune [104] | Abar Ekla Cholo | Zee Bangla Cinema Originals | ||
| 2016 | Bhalobashi Bhalobashi [105] | Akash Chowa | Zee Bangla Cinema Originals | ||
| 2016 | Bigg Boss [106] | Bigg Boss Bangla Season 2 | Jeet (actor) | Ashu Abhishek | Colors Bangla |
| 2015 | Sagor Eka [107] | Prem | |||
| 2015 | Aaj Aari Kaal Bhab | Aaj Aari Kaal Bhab | Dabbu Ghoshal | Star Jalsha Megaserial | |
| 2014 | Saajan Gaye Pardes [108] | Independent Single | Ujjaini Mukherjee | YouTube Release | |
| 2013 | Aay Srabon [109] | Independent Single | Ujjaini Mukherjee | YouTube Release | |
| 2013 | Tomay Amay Mile [110] | Star Jalsha Series | Arijit Singh | ||
| 2013 | Aaye Sokhi, Aamra Bachi [111] | Sokhi | Upali Chattopadhyay | Upali Chattopadhyay | Star Jalsha Megaserial |
| 2013 | Mouchaak | Mouchaak | Indraadip Dasgupta | Star Jalsha Megaserial | |
| 2007 | Dhara Dey Na [112] | Aay Mon Tui Aay | |||
| 2007 | Title Track [113] | Aay Mon Tui Aay | |||
| 2007 | Dheere Dheere [114] | Aay Mon Tui Aay | |||
| 2007 | Eki Akash [115] | Aay Mon Tui Aay | |||
| 2007 | Title Track [116] | Ek Main Aur Ek Tu (Aishwarya And Ujjaini) | Aishwarya Nigam | ||
| 2007 | Ishq Ho Gaya [117] | Ek Main Aur Ek Tu (Aishwarya And Ujjaini) | Aishwarya Nigam | ||
| 2007 | Jaagu Main Sari Raina [118] | Ek Main Aur Ek Tu (Aishwarya And Ujjaini) | Aishwarya Nigam | ||
| 2007 | Naina Nashile [119] | Ek Main Aur Ek Tu (Aishwarya And Ujjaini) | Aishwarya Nigam |
Television
[edit]Before becoming one of the leading names in playback singing in the film industry, Ujjaini proved her mettle in singing on national television through below mentioned reality shows :-
| Year | Show | Channel | Awards | |
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| 2005 | Sa Re Ga Ma Pa Challenge 2005 | Zee TV | 7th Position | |
| 2006 | Sa Re Ga Ma Pa Ek Main Aur Ek Tu | Zee TV | Winner | |
| 2008 | Jo Jeeta Wohi Super Star | Star Plus | Champion's Team | |
| 2010 | Music ka Maha Muqqabla | Star Plus | Shreya's Superstars | |
| 2016 | Abbulish | Colors Bangla | Episode Winner | |
| 2016 | Happy Parents Day | Zee Bangla | Episode Winner | |
| 2018 | Dadagiri | Zee Bangla | Episode Winner |
She is also a regular celebrity guest performer on TV shows like Didi no 1 and Rannaghar amongst many others.
References
[edit]- ^ Ghosh, Tanmoy (1 July 2009). "Singing a new tune". The Times of India. Retrieved 27 November 2014.
- ^ Aay Srabon | Ujjaini | Originals, retrieved 24 July 2023
- ^ Sajan Gaye Pardes| Originals by Ujjaini | A tribute to Coldplay, retrieved 24 July 2023
- ^ Geeta Dutt| Nishi Raat Banka Chand| Ujjaini(Cover), retrieved 24 July 2023
External links
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