Ujjaini Mukherjee
Ujjaini Mukherjee is an Indian singer.[1] Born on 3 September to a Bengali family in Kolkata to Manas Mukherjee and Sima Mukherjee (née Banerjee), Ujjaini was introduced to music by her parents at the age of two and a half years, eventually progressing to train in Hindustani Classical Music under the guidance of Ajoy Chakrabarty and then Pt. Biresh Roy for many years.
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| Background information | |
| Birth name | Ujjaini Mukherjee |
| Born | 3 September |
| Origin | Kolkata, India |
| Genres | Filmi Pop Soft rock Hindustani classical music Jazz Rabindra Sangeet |
| Occupation(s) | Singer, performer |
| Instruments | Vocals |
| Years active | 2005–present |
| Website | http://www.ujjainimukherjee.com/ |
Early years
At age 10, Ujjaini received her first award from Vijay Kichlu and it was during her early teens that she decided to become a playback singer and performer. Her first recording was for the brilliant composer Debojyoti Mishra.
At the age of 16 she participated in the Sa Re Ga Ma Pa Challenge 2005 and finished in the final top 10.
This piece of success was immediately followed by a bigger one, Sa Re Ga Ma Pa Ek Main Aur Ek Tu, where Ujjaini grabbed the winning trophy along with Aishwarya Nigam. Since then there has been no looking back for her as almost all the film industries in the country approached her and as a result, Ujjaini has sung in many languages like Hindi, Bengali, English, Bhojpuri, Marathi, Kannada, Telugu, Assamese, Odia.
Independent Singles
Some of Ujjaini's own singles available on YouTube are "Aay Srabon" 2013 "Saajan Gaye Pardes" 2014 and "Nishi Raat Baanka Chand" 2016, a huge recent hit which she released to pay her tribute to the legendary singer Geeta Dutt on her 86th birth anniversary. Out of these, "Saajan Gaye Pardes" remains one of the best work by Ujjaini as she herself wrote, composed and sang the song.
Awards And Nominations
She was nominated for the Mirchi Music Awards in the 'Upcoming Female singer' Category for the song "Mannu Bhaiyya Ka Karihen" from the film Tanu Weds Manu.
She was also nominated for Filmfare Awards East for "Ami Akash khola" from the film Aborto (2014) and was the winner of the "Kalakar Awards 2015" as the "Best Female Performer".
Nominated for "Best Female Vocalist of the Year – Films" for her hugely popular song "Dil Rasiya" from Byomkesh Pawrbo in the 2017 edition of Mirchi Music Awards Bangla
Nominated at the Mirchi Music Awards for Upcoming Female Vocalist of The Year in 2011 for her song "Mannu Bhaiyya" from Tanu Weds Manu
Nominated as best female playback singer at the first Filmfare Awards East for Aborto
Ujjaini was nominated for "Best Female Vocalist of the Year – Films" for her hugely popular song "Dil Rasiya" from Byomkesh Pawrbo in the 2017 edition of Mirchi Music Awards Bangla
At the 2018 Mirchi Music Awards Bangla Ujjaini's Durga Puja special album in 2017 "Muhurto" (Moments) garnered nominations for Song of the Year, Music Composer of the Year, Lyricist of the Year in the "Adhunik" (Modern) categories and also, Ujjaini's film song from Ebong Kiriti earned her a nomination for the best Female Vocalist of the Year.
Achievements
She was a finalist on Sa Re Ga Ma Pa Challenge 2005 achieving 7th place and within the span of a few months in 2006, she was the grand finale winner of Sa Re Ga Ma Pa Ek Main Aur Ek Tu with Aishwarya.
Ujjaini also participated in some other popular reality shows as well, like Indian Idol (2004), Jo Jeeta Wohi Super Star (2008), Music ka Maha Muqqabla (2010).
Winner of the "Kalakar Awards 2015" as "Best Female Performer" and also, the "Kolkata Ratna" Award, The Bengal Youth Icon award as the best performer
She has performed in numerous shows in India and around the world.
Ujjaini performed at the prestigious London Wembley Arena with Himesh Reshammiya in the year 2006.
Discography
Film Songs
Following are the list of songs that Ujjaini Mukherjee has sung for various Indian Movies
| Year | Film | Song(s) | Co-singer(s) | Composer(s) | Notes |
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| 2020 | Hullor | O Babaji | Kinjal Chatterjee | Dolaan Mainaak | |
| 2019 | Asur (film) | Mon Janona | Shovan Ganguly | Bickram Ghosh | |
| 2018 | Byomkesh Gotro | Bisher Dhowaye | Bickram Ghosh | ||
| 2018 | Khajoor Pe Atke | Duniya | Divya Kumar | Bickram Ghosh | |
| 2018 | Khajoor Pe Atke | Aao Na Dekha | Timir Biswas | Bickram Ghosh | |
| 2018 | Flat No 609 | Icche Gulo | Anupam Roy | Ratul Shankar | |
| 2018 | Uma | Esho Bondhu | Somlata Acharyya Chowdhury | Anupam Roy | |
| 2018 | Honeymoon | Naina Tore | Savvy Gupta | ||
| 2018 | Boxer | Nesha Nesha | Samidh Mukerjee, Suyasha Sengupta | Samidh Mukerjee | |
| 2018 | Boxer | Rock & Roll | Samidh Mukerjee | Samidh Mukerjee | |
| 2017 | Thammar Boyfriend | Title Track | Kinjal Chattopadhyay | Dolaan Mainaak | |
| 2017 | Kuheli | Aamar Shohor Kolkata | Dolaan Mainaak | ||
| 2017 | Haripada Haribol | Jiya Laage Na | Deep-Loy | ||
| 2017 | Ebong Kiriti | Hoyto Tumi Dekhecho | Pijush Chakraborty | ||
| 2016 | Byomkesh Pawrbo | Dil Rasiya Re | Bickram Ghosh | ||
| 2016 | Eagoler Chokh | Dil Mehfil | Bickram Ghosh | ||
| 2016 | Sesh Sangbad | Haarbo Naa | Amit Sur | ||
| 2016 | Khawto | Kichu To Chaichi Na | Kinjal Chattopadhyay | Anupam Roy | |
| 2016 | Shororipu | Aaj Raate Shob Bhule | Sourav Sarkar | Dev Sen | |
| 2016 | Chorabali | Title Track | Dibyendu Mukherjee | ||
| 2015 | Cross Connection 2 | Lilabali | Neel Dutt | ||
| 2015 | Cross Connection 2 | Mombaati Raat | Rupankar Bagchi | Neel Dutt | |
| 2015 | Chitra | Khunshuti | Timir Biswas, Dodo | Mohul Chakraborty | |
| 2015 | Ebar Shabor | Adho Ghum | Bickram Ghosh | ||
| 2015 | Fakebook | Boka Dil | Dolaan Mainaak | ||
| 2014 | Highway | Khela Shesh | Arijit Singh (Male Version) | Anupam Roy | |
| 2014 | Taan | Nona Paani | Indraadip Dasgupta | ||
| 2014 | Teen Patti | Raat Erokom | Indraadip Dasgupta | ||
| 2013 | Aborto | Ami Akash Khola | Bickram Ghosh | ||
| 2013 | Aborto | Mon Uthlo Dekh | Nirmalya Roy | Bickram Ghosh | |
| 2013 | Ganesh Talkies | Jhaal Legeche | Rupankar Bagchi | Neel Dutt | |
| 2013 | Kidnapper | Hridoyer Kautha | Saptak Bhattacharjee | Raja Narayan Deb | |
| 2013 | Nayika Sangbad | Tor Sorire Rupoli Ronger° | Gabu Gourab Chatterjee | ||
| 2013 | Mistake (film) | Nai Re Nai Re Chinta Kono | Indraadip Dasgupta | ||
| 2012 | Bhalobasa Off Route E | Aai Brishti Jhhepe | Arunava Khasnobis | ||
| 2012 | Bhalobasa Off Route E | Chain Mohe Aaye Na | Rupankar Bagchi | Arunava Khasnobis | |
| 2012 | Bhalobasa Off Route E | Toke Bhalobeshe | Ravi Shukla | Arunava Khasnobis | |
| 2011 | Tanu Weds Manu | Mannu Bhaiyya | Sunidhi Chauhan, Niladri | Krsna Solo | |
| 2011 | Tanu Weds Manu | Yun Hi | Mohit Chauhan | Krsna Solo | |
| 2010 | Right Yaaa Wrong | Kya Ghalat Kya Sahi | Monty Sharma | ||
| 2010 | Josh | Evvariki | Rahul Vaidya | Sandeep Chowta | |
| 2010 | Byomkesh Bakshi | Mayabi Raate | Neel Dutt | ||
| 2009 | Madly Bangalee | Phirey Asche | Neel Dutt | ||
| 2009 | Cross Connection | Mukhosher Opashe | Neel Dutt | ||
| 2008 | Chalo Let's Go | Ei Poth Jodi Na | Anjan Dutta, Srikanto Acharya | Neel Dutt | |
| 2008 | Chalo Let's Go | Chupi Chupi Raat | Rupankar Bagchi | Neel Dutt | |
| 2008 | Chalo Let's Go | Chalo Let's Go | Rupam Islam, Srikanta Acharya | Neel Dutt | |
| 2008 | Bhole Shankar | Jab Jab Aave Yaad Tohar | Manoj Tiwari | Dhananjay Mishra | |
| 2008 | BhoomiPutra | Bina Soche Samjhe | Udit Narayan | Dhananjay Mishra | |
| 2008 | BhoomiPutra | Mann Bhave Sahariya Laiki | Manoj Mishra | Dhananjay Mishra | |
| 2006 | Alag | The Soul Of Alag | Vedala Hemachandra | Aadesh Shrivastava | |
| 2006 | Alag | Saanjh Ki Pighalti | Anand Sharma, Krishna Beura | Aadesh Shrivastava |
Non-film Songs
Out of all the songs that Ujjaini has sung, a special mention goes to "Devotee" , the track from the album "Maya (A Tribute To Ravi Shankar)" an internationally acclaimed album by the legendary Bickram Ghosh. Another mention goes for the Durga Puja special album "Bondhu... Thakish Pashe" in 2016 which was initiated by Geet Entertainment by bringing together Ujjaini and Rupankar Bagchi, the best names in Bengali music to recreate the magic of the old times in a new age as the songs of the album had a beautiful melodious feel of the old times to them and also, it was another attempt to relive the time without digital piracy and promote original music by releasing it only on physically available CDs. In 2017, Ujjaini collaborated with Ashu Abhishek , the new age composer duo for her Durga Puja special album "Muhurto" and it had a fully digital release under the label of Asha Audio. Ujjaini has sung numerous Non Film songs including title tracks for TV serials, a few of them have been assembled below :-
| Year | Song(s) | Album | Co-singer(s) | Composer(s) | Notes |
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| 2019 | Pakhider Gaan | Digital Single | Meenakshi Mukherjee (Backing Vocals) | Nilanjan Ghosh Rahul Sarkar | |
| 2019 | Montu Pilot | Montu Pilot Hoichoi Originals | Saurav Das | Kuntal De | |
| 2019 | Phowara | Digital Single | Mir Afsar Ali | Ashu Chakraborty | |
| 2019 | Mera Desh | Digital Single | Dipayan Madhuraa | Upali Chattopadhyay | |
| 2019 | Chander Hashi | Hello 2 Hoichoi Originals | Upali Chattopadhyay | ||
| 2019 | Bodhu Kon Aalo | Hello 2 Hoichoi Originals | Upali Chattopadhyay | ||
| 2019 | Sun Bangla Theme Song | Rupankar Bagchi | Debojyoti Mishra | ||
| 2019 | Saanson Ko Jeena Sikhaye | Tagore For Today (YouTube Release) | |||
| 2019 | Amaro Porano Jaha Chay | Tagore For Today (YouTube Release) | |||
| 2019 | BC Jain Jewellers TVC | Ashu | |||
| 2018 | PC Chandra Jewellers Rihi Collection | Ashu | |||
| 2018 | Okaron | Pheromon | Bickram Ghosh | ||
| 2018 | Piya Ogo | Pheromon | Bickram Ghosh | ||
| 2018 | Akibuki | Digital Single | Shayok Banerjee | Shayok Banerjee | |
| 2018 | Bhoomikanya | Bhoomikanya Star Jalsha | Bickram Ghosh | ||
| 2018 | Golpo Aamar Phurolo | Shei Je Holud Pakhi Web Series | Upali Chattopadhyay | Hoichoi | |
| 2018 | Mrityur Por | Shei Je Holud Pakhi Web Series | Upali Chattopadhyay | Hoichoi | |
| 2018 | Shesh Eshe Geche | Shei Je Holud Pakhi Web Series | Upali Chattopadhyay | Hoichoi | |
| 2018 | Holi Aayo Re | Shei Je Holud Pakhi Web Series | Upali Chattopadhyay | Hoichoi | |
| 2018 | Aaj Tobe Khoma Koro | Shei Je Holud Pakhi Web Series | Upali Chattopadhyay | Hoichoi | |
| 2017 | Muhurto Title Track | Muhurto | Ashu Abhishek | YouTube Release | |
| 2017 | Ekoosh | Muhurto | Ashu Abhishek | YouTube Release | |
| 2017 | Phowara | Muhurto | Ashu Abhishek | YouTube Release | |
| 2017 | Aabcha Shohore | Aamra | Soumya Bose | YouTube Release | |
| 2017 | Mono Mor Meghro | Rendezvous With Tagore | Rabindranath Tagore | YouTube Release | |
| 2017 | Guti Malharer Atithi Title Track | Guti Malharer Atithi | Durnibar Saha | Ashu Abhishek | Zee Bangla Cinema Originals |
| 2017 | Du Jon Bache Pashapashi | Love Letter | Timir Biswas | Ashu Abhishek | Zee Bangla Cinema Originals |
| 2017 | Tobu Mone Rekho | Upali Chattopadhyay | Zee Bangla | ||
| 2017 | Bokul Katha | Suvam Maitra | Zee Bangla | ||
| 2016 | Kaalo Raat | Kader Kuler Bou | Ashu Abhishek | Zee Bangla Cinema Originals | |
| 2016 | Nishi Raat Banka Chand | A Tribute To Geeta Dutt | YouTube Release | ||
| 2016 | Laaguk Na Brishtir Chhant | Bandhu Thakish Pashe | Biswaroop Ghosh Dastidar | Digital CD Release | |
| 2016 | Kichu Katha Baaki | Bandhu Thakish Pashe | Rupankar Bagchi | Biswaroop Ghosh Dastidar | Digital CD Release |
| 2016 | Hoyto Ekhono Tumi Shei | Bandhu Thakish Pashe | Biswaroop Ghosh Dastidar | Digital CD Release | |
| 2016 | Chhilo Shei Ojana | Bandhu Thakish Pashe | Biswaroop Ghosh Dastidar | Digital CD Release | |
| 2016 | Takiyo Na Aar | Bandhu Thakish Pashe | Rupankar Bagchi | Biswaroop Ghosh Dastidar | Digital CD Release |
| 2016 | Alash Dupur | Bandhu Thakish Pashe | Biswaroop Ghosh Dastidar | Digital CD Release | |
| 2016 | Aami Shudhu Khunjechi Tomaye | Professional | Zee Bangla Cinema Originals | ||
| 2016 | Tomar Jonyo | Paan Supari | Deb Chowdhury | Zee Bangla Cinema Originals | |
| 2016 | Jodi Tor Daak Shune | Abar Ekla Cholo | Zee Bangla Cinema Originals | ||
| 2016 | Bhalobashi Bhalobashi | Akash Chowa | Zee Bangla Cinema Originals | ||
| 2016 | Bigg Boss | Bigg Boss Bangla Season 2 | Jeet (actor) | Ashu Abhishek | Colors Bangla |
| 2015 | Sagor Eka | Prem | |||
| 2015 | Aaj Aari Kaal Bhab | Aaj Aari Kaal Bhab | Dabbu Ghoshal | Star Jalsha Megaserial | |
| 2014 | Saajan Gaye Pardes | Independent Single | Ujjaini Mukherjee | YouTube Release | |
| 2013 | Aay Srabon | Independent Single | Ujjaini Mukherjee | YouTube Release | |
| 2013 | Tomay Amay Mile | Star Jalsha Series | Arijit Singh | ||
| 2013 | Aaye Sokhi, Aamra Bachi | Sokhi | Upali Chattopadhyay | Upali Chattopadhyay | Star Jalsha Megaserial |
| 2013 | Mouchaak | Mouchaak | Indraadip Dasgupta | Star Jalsha Megaserial | |
| 2007 | Dhara Dey Na | Aay Mon Tui Aay | |||
| 2007 | Title Track | Aay Mon Tui Aay | |||
| 2007 | Dheere Dheere | Aay Mon Tui Aay | |||
| 2007 | Eki Akash | Aay Mon Tui Aay | |||
| 2007 | Title Track | Ek Main Aur Ek Tu (Aishwarya And Ujjaini) | Aishwarya Nigam | ||
| 2007 | Ishq Ho Gaya | Ek Main Aur Ek Tu (Aishwarya And Ujjaini) | Aishwarya Nigam | ||
| 2007 | Jaagu Main Sari Raina | Ek Main Aur Ek Tu (Aishwarya And Ujjaini) | Aishwarya Nigam | ||
| 2007 | Naina Nashile | Ek Main Aur Ek Tu (Aishwarya And Ujjaini) | Aishwarya Nigam | ||
Television
Before becoming one of the leading names in playback singing in the film industry, Ujjaini proved her mettle in singing on national television through below mentioned reality shows :-
| Year | Show | Channel | Awards | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | Sa Re Ga Ma Pa Challenge 2005 | Zee TV | 7th Position | |
| 2006 | Sa Re Ga Ma Pa Ek Main Aur Ek Tu | Zee TV | Winner | |
| 2008 | Jo Jeeta Wohi Super Star | Star Plus | Champion's Team | |
| 2010 | Music ka Maha Muqqabla | Star Plus | Shreya's Superstars | |
| 2016 | Abbulish | Colors Bangla | Episode Winner | |
| 2016 | Happy Parents Day | Zee Bangla | Episode Winner | |
| 2018 | Dadagiri | Zee Bangla | Episode Winner | |
She is also a regular celebrity guest performer on TV shows like Didi no 1 and Rannaghar amongst many others.
References
- Ghosh, Tanmoy (1 July 2009). "Singing a new tune". The Times of India. Retrieved 27 November 2014.
