Antara Nandy
Antara Nandy | |
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| File:Antara Nandy Profile.jpg Antara Nandy in 2022 | |
| Background information | |
| Born | 11 December 1999 Sivasagar, Assam, India |
| Genres | Pop, Hindustani Classical, Western Classical, Bollywood, Easy Listening, Regional |
| Occupations | Playback singer, Composer, Performer, Influencer |
| Instruments | Ukulele |
| Years active | 2008–present |
| Associated acts | AR Rahman |
| Website | www |
Antara Nandy is an Indian Playback singer and a social media influencer as well. She is also well known for her balcony concert series with her sister (Ankita Nandy) as "Nandy Sisters", also known for her song "Nisdin[1]" with AR Rahman.[2]
Her debut playback is with the song "Alaikadel[3]" for the mega film PS-1 in Tamil and "Doobi Doobi[4]" in the Hindi version. She has done playback in other languages as well viz Assamese, Telegu & Kannada. She has recorded songs and composed albums in various Indian languages and has established herself as one of the leading upcoming playback singers in India.
Antara started her career after reaching the final rounds and becoming one of the top three girl finalists in the music talent and reality show Sa Re Ga Ma Pa L'il Champs-2009,[5] which was aired on Zee TV.[6]
She is also the voice of "Mission Paani Anthem[7]" by Prasoon Joshi[8] and AR Rahman[9] and the "Apollo Tyre Song" featuring Sachin Tendulkar and many other projects. Antara Nandy has collaborated with or sung alongside renowned singers like Alka Yagnik, Kavita Krishnamurthy, Udit Narayan, AR Rehman,[10] and many more. Today, Antara performs LIVE concerts all over the world.
Life and background[edit]
Antara started her schooling at "Budding Buds School[11]" within the Tinsukia district in Assam and completed her schooling at "Delhi Public School, Ruby Park" in Kolkata, West Bengal. Antara completed her graduation from "The Symbiosis Centre of Media & Communication" in Pune and her "Masters in Music" from Pune University.[12]
Antara started her vocal training in Hindustani serious music under Padma Shree Ustaad Rashid Khan at the age of 5 years. Later, she joined ITC Sangeet Research Academy as a Junior Scholar. In 2013, Antara was also trained at KM Music Conservatory[13] by A. R. Rahman[14] and began her western classical music training.
Antara started her public performance at the age of 5 when she performed a classical bandish at the distinguished Durbar Hall, Kolkata. At the age of 9, Antara gave her first major public performance at the Netaji Indoor Stadium in Kolkata. She was also a scholar at the Centre for Cultural Resources and Training[15]—Govt of India (CCRT[16]) from 2012 onwards.
In 2009, Antara was selected for the 'Sa Re Ga Ma Pa L'il Champs 2009', a music reality and talent show conducted by Zee TV, which proved to be the stepping stone in her life. Thereafter She was the recipient of the 'Star Wars Award 2012' conferred by Dream Catchers, Singapore, and therefore the 'Young Achiever Award' in 2014, bestowed on her by the Integrated Council for Socio-Economic Progress,[17] Kolkata. Antara won the "Best Music – Music Video" category within the "Delhi Shorts International Film Festival-15[18]" for her first original composition and music, "YA DEVI[19]". Antara sang in many jingles, including and later for her song "Ja Ud Ja[20]". The Apollo Tyre Jingle featuring Sachin Tendulkar in 2021 and therefore the Paani Song for Harpic are the notable ones.
Antara’s dream of singing together with her God of music, i.e., AR Rahman,[21] came true when she sang an ingenious "Nis Din[22]" on a show on air with AR Rahman[23] and Jonita Gandhi[24] in 2019 and then with Udit Narayan[25] in 2020 on the show "Jammin[26]".
She was nominated for the 'Ramdhenu Viewers Choice Awards[27]' within the Best Female Singer category in 2013.
Her debut album, Ei Jibon Nohoi Xuna Bondhu (this isn't life, my friend) (an Assamese album), was well received by music critics at the time. Then she released her second album in Bengali, 'Eso Matoh Lakkhi Devi' (a Bengali devotional album) with Bollywood playback singer Raghav Chatterjee. It raced up the charts to succeed in the top 4 positions within 3 weeks of its release in Kolkata.
She has sung on many other collaborative albums. She has also been performing everywhere in the country, including some prestigious events like Alive-India together.
In 2013, Antara sang hits like "Police Babu" and "Najanu" for Hangul Theatre. Najanu won the Ramdhenu Viewers' Choice award in 2013. within the same year, she rendered her voice within the Assamese album "Xarodi Puwa", featuring a critically acclaimed semi-classical composition by Dr. Bikram Borkotoki under the banner of Times Music, Mumbai. She had also recorded a variety of theme and title songs for various Bangla TV series which were aired on Star Ananda, ETV Bangla, and other channels.
Apart from albums and TV series, Antara has also sung for films in a few regional languages. She had performed the opening number for the Assamese film KHEL-the Game. In 2017, she recorded for the Bengali film "Kichuta Somoy" and also the hit Assamese song "Bindas".
In 2012, Antara collaborated with Assamese musician Jim Ankan Deka on a campaign against violence toward women supported by the Delhi gang rape (Nirbhaya incident). The duo, together with Assamese singer Queen Hazarika and playback singer Ritwika Bhattacharya, released a music video titled Aawaz-Speak Up Against Sexual Violence, where Antara raised her voice against child sexual assault. The song was produced by Bangalore-based Eastern Fare Music Foundation, and therefore the video was directed by Parmita Borah. The video won several awards at various music and film festivals.
Filmography[edit]
| Year | Film | Song | Music Director |
| 2022 | Ponniyin Selvan Part 1 (Telegu) | Alanai Neekai | AR Rahman |
| 2022 | Ponniyin Selvan Part 1 (Kannada) | Baradane Chandra | AR Rahman |
| 2022 | Ponniyin Selvan Part 1 (Hindi) | Doobi Doobi | AR Rahman |
| 2022 | Ponniyin Selvan Part 1 (Tamil) | Alaikadal | AR Rahman |
| 2017 | KICHUTA SAMAY (Short Film) | Kichuta Samay | Prajna Dutta |
| 2015 | KHEL THE GAME | Nixati Joto Ronge | Jayanta Pathak |
Discography[edit]
| Album Name | Language | Year |
| Ponniyin Selvan: I - Alaikadal | Tamil | 2022 |
| Purano Shei Diner kotha | Bengali | 2020 |
| We'll Be Okay - The Corona Song | Hindi | 2020 |
| Aayi Re Badraa | Maitheli | 2020 |
| Gouri Elo | Bengali | 2020 |
| Tumi Aaahibaa Buli | Assamese | 2013 |
| Eso Matoh Lakkhi Devi | Bengali | 2011 |
| Ei Jibon Nohoi Xuna Bondhu | Assamese | 2010 |
Singles[edit]
- Aawaz - speak up against sexual violence (2012)[28]
- Police Babu (2013)[29]
- Najanu (2013)[30]
- Aakaxok Subo Khojo (2015)[31]
- Moh Moh Ke Dhaage (Cover) (2015)[32]
Music videos[edit]
- Aawaz - speak up against sexual violence (2012)
- Najanu (2013)
- Aakaxok Subo Khojo (2015)
- Ennodu Nee Irundhaal (Cover) (2015)[33]
- Ya Devi – Celebrating Womanhood[34][35]
- DOHAI – A Fusion[36]
- JA UD JA RE – A modern song, written and composed by Antara[37]
References[edit]
- ↑ Nis Din | A. R. Rahman | Ranjit Barot | Jonita Gandhi | Antara Nandy | Jammin Season 2, retrieved 2022-09-25
- ↑ "A. R. Rahman - YouTube". www.youtube.com. Retrieved 2022-09-25.
- ↑ Alaikadal (From "Ponniyin Selva Parte. 1") A.R. Rahman - Antara Nandy, retrieved 2022-09-25
- ↑ Doobi Doobi | PS-1 Hindi | AR Rahman | Maniratnam | Antara Nandy | PS-1 Hindi Songs, retrieved 2022-09-25
- ↑ "Sa Re Ga Ma Pa Lil Champs 2009 TV Serial - Watch Sa Re Ga Ma Pa Lil Champs 2009 Online All Episodes (1-42) on ZEE5". ZEE5. Retrieved 2022-09-25.
- ↑ "Watch Zee TV HD Live TV Channel Streaming Online in HD on ZEE5". ZEE5. Retrieved 2022-09-25.
- ↑ A R Rahman | The Mission Paani Anthem - Official Song | Prasoon Joshi | Harpic India | News18, retrieved 2022-09-25
- ↑ Twitter https://twitter.com/prasoonjoshi_?lang=en. Retrieved 2022-09-25. Missing or empty
|title=(help) - ↑ "A. R. Rahman - The Official Site". www.arrahman.com. Retrieved 2022-09-25.
- ↑ "A. R. Rahman - The Official Site". www.arrahman.com. Retrieved 2022-09-25.
- ↑ "Budding Buds Senior Secondary School, Tinsukia, Assam | BBSSS | Girls English Medium School , Tinsukia". buddingbuds.com. Retrieved 2022-09-25.
- ↑ "Savitribai Phule Pune University, One of the Premier Universities in India - Official Website". www.unipune.ac.in. Retrieved 2022-09-25.
- ↑ "Home". kmmc. Retrieved 2022-09-25.
- ↑ "A. R. Rahman - The Official Site". www.arrahman.com. Retrieved 2022-09-25.
- ↑ "Centre for Cultural Resources and Training (CCRT)". ccrtindia.gov.in. Retrieved 2022-09-25.
- ↑ "Centre for Cultural Resources and Training (CCRT)". ccrtindia.gov.in. Retrieved 2022-09-25.
- ↑ "Home". Council for Social Development. Retrieved 2022-09-25.
- ↑ "::: Delhi Shorts Int. Film Festival:::". miniboxoffice.com. Retrieved 2022-09-25.
- ↑ YA DEVI - Celebrating Womanhood | Official Music Video | Antara Nandy, retrieved 2022-09-25
- ↑ Ja Ud Ja Re - Official Music Video | Antara Nandy, retrieved 2022-09-25
- ↑ "A. R. Rahman - The Official Site". www.arrahman.com. Retrieved 2022-09-25.
- ↑ Nis Din | A. R. Rahman | Ranjit Barot | Jonita Gandhi | Antara Nandy | Jammin Season 2, retrieved 2022-09-25
- ↑ "A. R. Rahman - The Official Site". www.arrahman.com. Retrieved 2022-09-25.
- ↑ "Jonita Gandhi (@jonitamusic) • Instagram photos and videos". www.instagram.com. Retrieved 2022-09-25.
- ↑ https://www.facebook.com/UditNarayanOfficial/
- ↑ Jammin' - Yaara by A.R. Rahman | Anthem #JamminNow, retrieved 2022-09-25
- ↑ Ki Janu - Tulika Das || Directed by Deepak Dey || Awarded as Assamese Best Music Video Song 2013 HD, retrieved 2022-09-25
- ↑ Aawaz – speak up against sexual violence ,youtube.com
- ↑ Police Babu ,youtube.com
- ↑ Najanu ,youtube.com
- ↑ Aakaxok Subo Khojo ,youtube.com
- ↑ Moh Moh Ke Dhaage ,youtube.com
- ↑ Ennodu Nee Irundhaal (Cover) ,youtube.com
- ↑ Ya Devi – Celebrating Womanhood , YouTube
- ↑ Interview ,
- ↑ Dohai – A Fusion ) ,youtube.com
- ↑ ANTARA NANDY (25 August 2017). "Ja Ud Ja Re – Official Music Video – Antara Nandy" – via YouTube.
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