Somlata Acharyya Chowdhury is an Indian singer who predominantly works in the Bengali music industry. Some of her popular songs are “Tumi Ashbey Bole” and “Jagorane Jay Bibhabori” from the film Ranjana Ami Ar Ashbona (2011), and “Mayabono Biharini” from the film Bedroom (2012).
Wiki/Biography
Somlata Acharyya Chowdhury was born on Monday, 11 February 1985 (age 38 years; as of 2024) in Calcutta (now Kolkata), West Bengal, India. Her zodiac sign is Aquarius.
A childhood photo of Somlata Acharyya Chowdhury
She trained in North Indian Classical music under the guidance of Pandit Biresh Roy at an early age. She completed her degree in Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from Ashutosh College, Kolkata and a Master’s in Applied Psychology from Raja Bazar Science College, Kolkata. She works as a psychology professor at Ashutosh College, Kolkata.
Physical Appearance
Height (approx.): 5′ 5″
Hair Colour: Black
Eye Colour: Black
A photo of Somlata Acharyya Chowdhury
Family & Caste
She belongs to the Muktagachha Zamindar family of Mymensingh in Bangladesh. ((Senco Gold & Diamonds – YouTube))
Parents & Siblings
Somlata’s father is Shyamal Acharyya Chowdhury. Her sister’s name is Tania Bhattacharya.
Somlata’s parents
Somlata’s sister Tania Bhattacharya
Husband & Children
Somlata married Akash Roy in 2012. He is a software engineer by profession.
Somlata with Akash Roy
Relationships/Affairs
She dated Akash Roy for 9 years before getting married in 2012.
Akash Roy with Somlata
Signature/Autograph
An autograph of Somlata
Musical Career
Film
She started her career in the Bengali film industry as a playback singer with the film Perfect Woman (2007). Some of her popular Bengali film songs are “Chalo Jai” in Ranjana Ami Ar Ashbona (2011), “Bhalobeshe Shokhi” in Dutta Vs Dutta (2012), “Tumi Ebar” in Maach Mishti & More (2012), “Jeno Tomari Kache” in Shudhu Tomari Jonyo (2015), and Amader Kothagulo in Cheeni (2020).
A poster of the film ‘Cheeni’
Albums
Somlata’s first solo album was Chupkataha (2009). Some of her other solo albums are Mor Bhabonare (2016), Yaad Piya Ki Aye (2018), Ude Jete Chaye (2019), and Khuje Paabe Na Amake (2019).
A cover of the music album ‘Chupkatha’
Live Performance
Somlata has a band named Somlata and The Aces. The Band performs shows for campus festivals, corporate events, televised shows, public concerts and abroad shows. Some of the countries the band has performed are Bangladesh, the United States of America, Hong Kong, and Kuwait.
Somlata with her music band members
Controversy
Somlata accused a Jalpaiguri school teacher of harassment
According to sources, in 2019, Somlata Acharyya Chowdhury accused a school teacher in Dhupguri, a small town in Jalpaiguri, of instigating the audience to stop her from leaving the programme as he was not satisfied with the sound quality of the performance. ((The Times of India))
Awards
- Best Discovery Awards for ETV Dada na Didi: Gaaner Big Fight
- Star Jalsha Entertainment Agami Diner Star Award (2010)
- Anandalok Special Jury Award
- ETV Bangla Best Female Playback Singer Award
- Tele Cine Best Female Singer Award
- Radio Mirchi Best Film Album Award for Bojhena Shey Bojhena (2012)
- Mirchi Music Bangla Best Female Singer Award (2017)
- Radio Mirchi’s Best Film Album Award for Bibaho Diaries (2017)
- Radio Mirchi Best Female Singer Award
- Times Power Women Award (2018)
- Times Style Icon Award (2019)
Somlata holding the Times Style Icon Award
- Sangeet Shomman from West Bengal Govt. (2019)
Favourites
- Food: Phuchka, Chilli Chicken, Chingri Malaikari (Bengali Prawn Curry)
- Travel Destination: Goa, Thailand
- Sport: Football
Facts/Trivia
- Her nickname is Tutun. ((Senco Gold & Diamonds – YouTube))
- She likes painting and travelling.
Somlata in Chicago
- She is an avid lover of dogs.
Somlata with her dog
- She follows a non-vegetarian diet. ((Siti Cinema – YouTube))
