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
Background information
Born (1949-12-02) 2 December 1949
Kolkata, West Bengal, India
GenresHindustani classical music
Occupation(s)Singer
Years active1972–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

YearOrganization/AwardFilm/Song
1973Pratishruti ParishadMusic Award
1978Bangla Chalachitra Prashar Samiti Best SingerFilm: Balok Sharatchandra
1982Sur Singer Academy
Mian Tansen Award
1982Bangla Chalachitra Prachar SanshadFilm: Bodhani
1982Bangla Chalachitra Purashkar SamitiRam Kahat Hai (Hindi)
1999Bangla Language & Literary Society, Singapore
1999NABC Worldwide Millennium Celebration
2005Kalakar 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

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References

  1. "Singer's biography Gomolo". Retrieved 3 July 2012.
  2. "Haimanti Sukla website". Archived from the original on 16 December 2012. Retrieved 3 July 2012.
  3. "Biography at Salilda.com". Retrieved 3 July 2012.
  4. "Manna Dey's heart and soul lied in music: Haimanti Shukla".
  5. "Kalakar award winners" (PDF). Kalakar website. Archived from the original (PDF) on 25 April 2012. Retrieved 16 October 2012.
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