Rajdweep
Rajdweep is an Indian screenwriter, playwright, lyricist and journalist hails from Dhing, Nagaon, Assam.[1][2][3] He has been awarded by Bollywood superstar Aamir Khan for his script 'Ishqlogy' at Cinestaan India's Storyteller's Script Contest in 2018.[1][3][4][5] He is the first lyricist from Assam who writes Assamese songs in Bollywood film.[6] He wrote the songs 'Jiri Jiri' for the film A Death In The Gunj[7][8] and the bihu song for the film Jagga Jasoos. Again, he becomes the first screenwriter from Assam who signed a Bollywood film. He signed the film on 21 October 2019.[9][10]
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 Rajdweep receiving award at Cinestaan India's Biggest Script Contest in 2018 | |
| Born | 20 September 1986 (age 33) Dhing, Nagaon, Assam, India |
| Occupation | Screenwriter, playwright, lyricist, journalist |
| Language | Assamese, Hindi, Bengali |
| Education | MA Economics, MA Journalism |
| Alma mater | Cotton College, Gauhati University |
| Notable awards | Winner at Cinestaan India's Storyteller's Script Contest (2018), Assam State Film Award for Best Lyricist (2017), Best Playwright of the year (2019) |
| Parents | Jiban Dey , Rina Dey |
| Website | |
| www | |
Personal Life and Education
Rajdweep was born on 20 September 1986 in Nagaon, Assam. After doing graduation in Economics from Gauhati University, Rajdweep did Masters in Economics and then completed his Masters in Journalism.
Career
After working in many Assamese films, albums and plays, Rajdweep made his Bollywood debut in the Konkona Sen Sharma directed film A Death in the Gunj (2016) as a lyricist.[11] His song 'Jiri Jiri' was an Assamese song in the film.[12] He has been credited for writing the first full-length Assamese song in any Bollywood film. After that, he again got the opportunity to write a song for Anurag Basu directed film Jagga Jasoos. He wrote the Bihu song 'Lahe Lahe' for this film. Before that, for MTV dewarist show, he penned the widely accepted song called 'Memories' with Papon and Nucleya. His Hindi songs are 'Pakhi Pakhi', 'Aao Kabhi Jo'. As a screenwriter, Rajdweep's first film was Khel-the Game (2015). His other film as screenplay writer Rum Vodka Whisky has been released across Assam. Rajdweep has written songs in many Assamese films and various albums, theatre plays. As the youngest playwright of Assam's unique mobile theatre industry, Rajdweep has written many full-length plays.[13] Apart from these, Rajdweep has a career in professional journalism and he is working as senior sub-editor of a vernacular daily called 'Assamiya Khabar'. He was conferred with the 2018-19 'Best Play of the Year' award for his play, Bondookor Kobita by All Assam Sahitya Sanmilan.[14]
Awards and recognitions
- Awarded Assam State Film Award (Dr. Nirmalprabha Bordoloi Memorial Award) for Best Lyricist for the film Dooronir Nirola Poja (2017).[15][16]
- 4th Award Winner at India's Biggest Script Contest by Cinestaan (2018). Awarded by Bollywood Superster Aamir Khan on 26 November, at Novotel Hotel, Juhu, Mumbai. Aamir Khan, Rajkumar Hirani, Anjum Rajabali, Juhi Chaturvedi were the jury members of this mega contest with around 4000 contestants from different parts of India. Rajdweep's script 'Ishqlogy - Something greater than technology' won the 4th prize.[17][18][19]
- India Today featured him as 'Young Leader'. The leading news magazine of India featured Rajdweep for his journey from unique Mobile theatre in Assam to Bollywood.[20][21]
- Best Playwright Award for his play 'Bandookor Kobita' at Oikyotaan Award by Asom Sahitya Sanmilani Award (2019).[22][23]
Works in Assamese language
As Screenwriter
Films
| Film | Category | Year | Director | Credit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Khel-the Game | Feature Film | 2015 | Ashok Kumar Bishaya | Story-Screenplay-Dialogue Writer |
| Rum Vodka Whisky | Feature Film | 2017 | Prasanta Saikia | Story-Screenplay-Dialogue Writer |
| Grey | Short Film | 2017 | Jiny Mahalia | Screenplay-Dialogue Writer |
| Letters From Deuta | Short Film | 2017 | Arunjit Borah | Dialogue Writer |
| Pratighaat (2019 film) | Feature Film | 2019 | Achinta Sankar | Screenplay-Dialogue Writer |
Music
| Year | Song | Album |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | Akash Subo Khuju | Akash Subo Khuju |
As a Lyricist
Films
| Year | Film | Songs | Composer | Singer(s) | Film Director |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | Rowd | Pokhi Pokhi Mon Mur, Kinu Jadu Aji | Jatin Sharma | Papon, Rupjyoti, Shreya Phukan | Gautam Baruah |
| 2014 | Raag (film) | Akou Ebaar, Tup Tup Xore Endhaar | Avinash Baghel | Anindita Paul, Dikshu | Rajni Basumatary |
| 2014 | Shinyor | Bixakto Suma | Anurag Saikia | Neer Dipankar | Kankan Rajkhowa |
| 2015 | Ahetuk | Nonsense Hridoye | Poran Borkotoky | Kalpana Patowary | Bani Das |
| 2017 | Bahniman | Matal Hol Ei Rati, Kola Kola Endhare, Bahnimaan Title Track | Jatin Sharma | Zubeen Garg, Papon, Kalpana Patowary, Raaj J Konwar | Biswajeet Bora |
| 2017 | Dur | Dhora diya, Likhi likhi, Dhora Diya female version | Siddharth- Rahul | Neer Deepankar, Siddhartha, Ritrisha, Rupjyoti | Kankan Rajkhowa |
| 2017 | Local Kung Fu 2 | Khelimeli Mon | Anisha Sarma | Kenny Basumatary | |
| 2017 | Dooronir Nirola Poja | Khuje Khuje Jibon, Xur Herabo Khuje | Tony-Utkarsh | Papon | Dhruva Bordoloi |
| 2017 | Rum Vodka Whiskey | Morumoy | Tridib Basumatary | Tridib Basumatary | Prasant Saikia |
| 2018 | Nijanor Gaan | Neelate Luka Bhaku, Dure Dure Tumi, Natun Ejaak, Osina Batot | Jatin Sharma | Zubeen Garg, Mahalaxmi Iyer, Nahid Afrin, Rupjyoti Devi, Siddhartha, Afsana | Munna Ahmed |
| 2018 | Raktabeez | Raktabeez Title Track | Palash Surya Gogoi | Joshua Queh | Biswajeet Bora |
| 2018 | Raja Returns | Tumi Mor | Poran Borkotoky | Rohit Sonar | Kishor Das |
| 2018 | Suspended Inspector Boro | The Dustbin Song | Utkarsh | Kenny Basumatary | |
| 2019 | Kokaideu Bindass | Gun Gun | Manas Robin | Neel Akash | Dhruva Bordoloi |
| 2019 | Rowd Hoi Aha Tumi | Rowd Hoi Aha Tumi title, Neelaburot, Mukhaar Aarot | Poran Borkotoky | Papon, Zubeen Garg, Pompi Gogoi | Topon Bordoloi |
| 2019 | Pratighaat (2019 film) | Bechera Ei Mon, Khupi Khupi | Rahul Devnath, Poran Borkotoky | Papon, Ananya Dutta | Achinta Sankar |
Albums
Assamese albums
| Album | Singer | Composer | Songs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Notun Puhor (2017 | Papon | Papon | Notun Puhor, Bohu Baat |
| Maati (2014) | Zublee | Zublee | Maah Karein |
| Mor Lorali (2015) | Dikshu Sarma | Dikshu Sarma | Ojut Tora |
| Maati 2 (2018) | Zublee | Zublee | Sankar Guru Aamare, Ohori Hoiya, Tauling Porota |
| Emuthi Habiyax | Pompi Gogoi | Bibhuti Gogoi | Thakok Diya |
Assamese Tv series
| Serial | Songs | Composer | Singer(s) | TV Channel |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sabda | Title Track | Poran Borkotoky | Rang (TV channel) | |
| Enekoiye Bhagene Xopun | Title Track | Dikshu Sarma | Jonack | |
| Hello Boss | Title Track | Poran Borkotoky | Jonack | |
| Mayabini Ratir Kolat | Title Track | Papon | Jonack | |
| Nixabda | Title Track | Aniruddha Barua | Rang (TV channel) |
As playwright
| Year | Play | Theatre | Remarks |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | Akow Edin | Hengul Theatre | Debut as a playwright |
| 2015 | Boliya Krishna | Hengul Theatre | |
| 2015 | Juj | Hengul Theatre | |
| 2016 | Breaking News | Kohinoor Theatre | |
| 2016 | Bonoriya | Hengul Theatre | |
| 2016 | Bekar Bahubali | Hengul Theatre | |
| 2016 | Betal Police | Bhagyadevi Theatre | |
| 2017 | Best of Luck | Kohinoor Theatre | |
| 2017 | Bindass | Chiranjiv Theatre | |
| 2017 | Boliya Droupadi | Hengul Theatre | |
| 2018 | Bandookor Kobita | Hengul Theatre | |
| 2018 | Bauli Mur Priya | Rajmukut Theatre | |
| 2018 | Beporuwa Prem | Kahinoor Theatre | |
| 2018 | Barnali Barua Premot Porise | Chiranjeev Theatre | |
| 2018 | Bapukon Zindabad | Sankardev Theatre | |
| 2018 | Bonxomorjyada | Sankardev Theatre | |
| 2019 | Bahadur | Hengul Theatre | |
| 2019 | Birangana | Rajmukut Theatre | |
| 2019 | Boroxa Jetiya Name | Kohinoor Theatre | |
| 2019 | Baagh | Rajmukut Theatre | |
| 2019 | Bohag Jodi Naahe | Sankardev Theatre |
Works in Bollywood and Hindi language
As Lyricist
| Year | Film | Songs | Composer | Singer(s) | Film Director |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | A Death in the Gunj | Jiri Jiri Noi | Sagar Desai | Promila Pradhan | Kankana Sen Sharma |
| 2017 | Jagga Jasoos | Bihu Song | Pritam | Neer Deepankar | Anurag Basu |
| 2018 | III Smoking Barrels | Uttorbihin | Papon | Papon | Sanjib Dey |
Works in Bengali language
As Lyricist
Albums
| Songs | Singer | Composer | Album |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bhule Aamay | Dikshu | Palash Surjya Gogoi | Bhule Aamay (2016) |
Books & Literary Works by Rajdweep
Rajdweep had written his book titled 'Guwahati Dot Com' in the year 2010. It was a compilation of his popular column with the same title, which was published in Asomiya Khobor.
Career in Journalism
Rajdweep had started his career in the popular newspaper in Assamese language. He worked there as Senior Sub-Editor.
External links
- Official website
- Rajdweep on IMDb
- Official Facebook Page : Rajdweep
References
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- "Script by Assam's Rajdweep wins heart of Aamir Khan, Rajkumar Hirani". drongoexpress. Retrieved 6 December 2019.
- "Scriptwriter Rajdweep placed fourth in 'Storytellers Contest'". The Assam Tribune. Retrieved 7 December 2019.
- N, Jolly; Sarkar, i. "The mighty pen of a young writer makes Assam proud | Musiana Collective". Retrieved 2020-01-20.
- "For the first time: A full-length Assamese song in a Bollywood film". The News Mill. 2017-07-03. Retrieved 2020-01-17.
- "When Bollywood goes jirijiri to Assam beats". www.telegraphindia.com. Retrieved 2020-01-17.
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