Haimanti Sukla
Haimanti Sukla (Bengali: হৈমন্তী শুক্লা Hoimonti Shukla) (born 2 December 1949) is a Bengali singer.[1] The tradition of Hindustani classical music was in her family[2] and this helped her to become a classically trained singer.[3] She recorded her first song E to kanna noy aamar in 1972.[2]
Haimanti Sukla | |
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Background information | |
Born | Kolkata, West Bengal, India | 2 December 1949
Genres | Hindustani classical music |
Occupation(s) | Singer |
Years active | 1972–present |
Early life
She was born in Kolkata, West Bengal, India to Pandit Harihar Sukla, a noted Hindustani classical vocalist. She received her training from her father.
Career
Her popular song in Bollywood is Kahan Se Aaya Badra from movie "Chasmebadoor". Her first Hindi movie song was "jivan ki kitabon par" from movie "Amavas ka Chand".
One of her most notable songs is Amar Bolar Kichu Chilo Na, which was composed by Manna De and released in 1978. [4]
Filmography
- Amrita (2012)
- Arohon (2010)
- Musolmanir Galpo (2010)
- 1 No. Plum Villa (2009)
- Antarotamo (2008)
- Gandharbi (2002)
- Bhakter Bhagaban (1997)
- Darpachurna (1980)
- Sister (1977)
- Asadharan (1977)
- Ami Se O Sakha (1977)
- Amavas ka chand (1979)
- Chashme Baddor (1981)
Awards
Year | Organization/Award | Film/Song |
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1973 | Pratishruti Parishad | Music Award |
1978 | Bangla Chalachitra Prashar Samiti Best Singer | Film: Balok Sharatchandra |
1982 | Sur Singer Academy Mian Tansen Award | |
1982 | Bangla Chalachitra Prachar Sanshad | Film: Bodhani |
1982 | Bangla Chalachitra Purashkar Samiti | Ram Kahat Hai (Hindi) |
1999 | Bangla Language & Literary Society, Singapore | |
1999 | NABC Worldwide Millennium Celebration | |
2005 | Kalakar Award[5] | Best music album
Bankura University, West Bengal, India awarded her Honorary D. Litt. on 29 October 2018 for her significant contribution to the field of music |
References
- "Singer's biography Gomolo". Retrieved 3 July 2012.
- "Haimanti Sukla website". Archived from the original on 16 December 2012. Retrieved 3 July 2012.
- "Biography at Salilda.com". Retrieved 3 July 2012.
- "Manna Dey's heart and soul lied in music: Haimanti Shukla".
- "Kalakar award winners" (PDF). Kalakar website. Archived from the original (PDF) on 25 April 2012. Retrieved 16 October 2012.