Srikanta Acharya is an Indian singer, lyricist, and music director. He is known for Modern Bengali songs and Rabindra Sangeet in the Bengali music industry. Some of his well-known songs are Brishti Tomake Dilam (2000), Mone Pore (2002), and Ghum Nei Raat (2008).
Wiki/Biography
Srikanta Acharya was born on Friday, 5 July 1963 (age 60 years; as of 2023) in Kolkata, India. His zodiac sign is Cancer.
A childhood photo of Srikanta Acharya
He studied at Jodhpur Park Boys School. He graduated from St. Xavier’s College (Autonomous), Kolkata. He received his musical training from Dakshinee in Rabindra Sangeet. He learned to play the tabla from Ustad Ali Ahmed Khan. He worked as a sales professional before becoming an established singer.
Physical Appearance
Height (approx.): 6′ 1″
Hair Colour: Dark Grey
Eye Colour: Black
Family
Srikanta Acharya belongs to a Bengali Hindu family in West Bengal.
Parents & Siblings
Srikanta Acharya’s father is Rohini Nandan Acharya. He was a philosophy professor. Srikanta’s mother is Kana Acharya. Srikanta has an elder sister.
Srikanta Acharya with his mother and sister
Wife & Children
Srikanta Acharya married Arna Seal. They have a son named Purab Seal and a daughter.
Srikanta Acharya with Arna Seal, son and daughter
Signature/Autograph
A signature of Srikanta Acharya
Musical Career
Rabindra Sangeet Album
Srikanta Acharya started his musical career with the music album Hey Bandhu Hey Priyo (1996) produced by Sagarika Music Company. This song was a modern rendition of the original Rabindra Sangeet.
Srikanta Acharya on the album cover of ‘Hey Bandhu Hey Priyo’
Some of his other popular Rabindra Sangeet albums are Prem Esechilo (2000), Hridoy Aamar (2001), Pather Dhare (2006), Bajao Tumi Kabi (2010), and Anek Diner Gaan (2014).
Bengali Album
Srikanta Acharya’s first Bengali album was Ek Jhank Pakhi (1998) produced by Sagarika Music Company.
Srikanta Acharya on the album cover of ‘Ek Jhank Pakhi’
Some of his other popular Bengali albums are Swapno Dekhao Tumi (1999), Mone Pore (2002), Sonar Meye (2005), Roddur (2006), and Musafirana (2011).
Cover Album
His first cover album was Moner Janala (1996).
Srikanta Acharya on the album cover of ‘Moner Janala’
Some of his other cover albums are Neel Dhrubatara (1997), Kono Ekdin (1998), and Uttaradhikar (2003).
Devotional Album
His first devotional album was Ma Aamar (1999).
Srikanta Acharya on the album cover of ‘Ma Aamar’
Some of his other devotional albums are Sri Sri Ramkrishnayan (2000), Shadhananjali (2001), Amar Prem (1998), and Offering (2001).
Film Song
Srikanta Acharya’s debut song in film was “Megh Piyon” for the film Titli (2002).
A poster of the film ‘Titli’
Some of his other well-known film songs are “Jokhon Porbe Na Mor” for the film Shubhodrishti (2005), “Na Na Na Na Tomake Charte Parbo Na” for the film Priyojon (2008), “Khela Khela Diye Shuru” for the film Khela (2008), “Chirosokha He” for the film Chotushkone (2014), and “Abar Bhorer Por Notun Shokal” for the film Shankar Mudi (2018).
Other Contributions
In 2012, Srikanta Acharya established a production house known as Srikanta Acharya Productions and launched a YouTube Channel known as Srikanta Acharya Official. In 2015, he and his wife Dr. Arna Seal launched a Free web platform known as Musiana for archiving and showcasing music across the globe. In 2018, he founded a music training academy known as Aroho Music Academy. He appeared as a judge on the Zee Bangla show Sa Re Ga Ma Pa in 2019.
Awards
- Outstanding Young Person’s Award for his achievements in Music awarded by the North Calcutta Junior Chamber
2000
- Anandabazar Award – Best Puja Album of the Year for Brishti Tomake Dilam
2001
- Anandabazar Award – Best Puja Album of the Year for Nadir Chabi Anki
- Anandalok Award – Best Male Vocal for Nodir Chhobi Anki
2003
- Anandalok Award – Best Male Playback Singer for “Momo Chitte Niti Nritye” in Amar Bhuvan
- Bengal Film Journalists’ Association – Best Male Playback Award for ” Megh Pion-er Bag-er Bhitor” in Titli
2004
- Anandabazar Award – Best Puja Album of the Year for Ghuri
- Alpha Music Award – Best Rabindrasangeet Album for Jibon Chhobi
2006
- Anandabazar Award – Best Puja Album of the Year for Roddur
2012
- Sangeet Samman Award
2013
- Sangeet Mahasamman Award
2014
- Bangabhusan Award by the Government of West Bengal
2015
- Masud Karim Lifetime Achievement Award
Favourites
- Food: Fish (Hilsa, Papda, Chingri)
- Cuisine: Chinese
- Singer: Kabir Suman
- Music Director: Madan Mohan, R.D. Burman, Laxmikant Shantaram Kudalkar, Pyarelal Ramprasasd Sharma
- Sport: Cricket
Facts/Trivia
- Srikanta likes travelling.
- He follows a non-vegetarian diet. ((YouTube – Zee 24 Ghanta))
