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{{Infobox musical artist
| name = Shyamal-Saumil
| image =
| image_size = 250
| caption =
| origin = [[Ahmedabad]], [[Gujarat]], India.
| genre = {{hlist|Classical Indian|pop}}
| years_active = 1980–present
| label = Wonder Waves
| associated_acts = {{hlist|[[Tushar Shukla]]|[[Malove Divatia]]|[[Maati Baani]]|[[Jagjit Singh]]|[[Shankar Mahadevan]]|[[Udit Narayan]]}}
| website = {{URL|shyamalsaumil.com}}
| current_members = *Saumil Munshi
*Shyamal Munshi
*Aarti Munshi
}}

'''Shyamal-Saumil''' is an [[Indian classical music]] duo formed in 1980 in [[Ahmedabad]], [[Gujarat]], India, composed of the Gujarati singers, Shyamal Munshi and Saumil Munshi.

== History ==
Saumil Munshi was born on September 5, 1960, and Shyamal Munshi was born on April 14, 1962, in [[Ahmedabad|Ahmedabad, India]]. Their passion for music and literature started at a young age through their school activities. The two participated in performances and competitions, reciting [[Ghazal|ghazals]] and poems. In 1973, they joined the Jagh Mag Mandal, where they performed a variety of music, from film songs to classical poetry.

In 1980, the duo gave their debut a solo performance, titled "Morpichch", a sold-out show. The shows were repeated in [[Kolkata]] and [[Mumbai]], and over the course of the first 5 years, they gave 20 shows in 3 cities.

Shyamal-Saumil, in late 2000, launched "Swarsetu", a listeners forum, to promote "Sugam Sangeet" and "Kavya Sangeet".

In 2002, Shyamal-Saumil released a 6-album project called "Hastakshar", with each album containing songs by a different illustrious poet and lyricist. These poets were Tushar Shukla, Raman Patel, [[Ramesh Parekh]], [[Suresh Dalal]], and [[Umashankar Joshi]], and for their songs, Shyamal-Saumil brought together 30 artists to create the project. The title song was sung by [[Jagjit Singh]] and other singers, which included [[Kavita Krishnamurthy]], [[Shankar Mahadevan]], [[Udit Narayan]], [[Sadhana Sargam]], Bhupendar Singh, and Shubha Joshi. [[Shreya Ghoshal|Shreya Goshal]] sang her first Gujarati song on the album's track, "Aaj Maaru Mann".

=== 2005–present ===
In 2012, ''Swarsetu News Digest'' was launched by Shyamal-Saumil, a monthly magazine.

Aapnu Amdavad Surilu Amdavad was a 2011 project released to celebrate the heritage of the city of [[Ahmedabad]]. The music video features the then-Mayor of Ahmedabad, [[Asit Vora]], and Indian cricketer, [[Parthiv Patel]]. It featured songs dedicated to the festival of kites, [[International Kite Festival in Gujarat – Uttarayan|Uttarayan]], and to [[Manek Chowk (Ahmedabad)|Manekchowk]], a city square in Ahmedabad.

In 2014, Shyamal-Saumil organized a 3-day music festival called Anushthaan. The event featured musicians and artists from Gujarat. The ''[[The Times of India|Times of India]]'' called the event a "spectacle for music-lovers."<ref>{{Cite news |title=Amdavadis all set for Anushthan - Times of India |url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/gujarati/music/Amdavadis-all-set-for-Anushthan/articleshow/45492438.cms |access-date=2017-06-22 |work=The Times of India}}</ref> In 2015 and 2016, the event was repeated. The events also included dance performances. Anushthaan also included several poets, stand-up comedians, and actors. In 2015, the event featured an LED floor, and in 2016, a cappella performance was presented.

== Filmography ==
* ''Bhale Padharya: Welcome to Gujarat'' (2011)
* ''[[Mission Mummy]]''
* ''[[Hun Hunshi Hunshilal]]''
== Discography ==

=== Studio albums ===
Shyamal-Saumil has produced a total of 21 albums. These albums follow distinct themes, and are thus split into 4 categories.
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In the "Chanchal" category, the albums are typically for adolescents and young adults. Albums under this section include:<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.shyamalsaumil.com/product-category/chanchal/|title=Chanchal {{!}} Shyamal Saumil|last=shyamalsaumil.com|website=www.shyamalsaumil.com|access-date=2017-06-22}}</ref>
* Rangtaal (2005)
* Aapnun Amdavad Surilun Amdavad (2012)
* Aasneh (2014)
The "Sheetal" category of albums comprises ghazals. Albums under this section include:
* Aabshaar (2016)
* Mara Hissa No Suraj (2016)
* Meh Jharmar (2014)
* Swarsaavan (2014)
* Swarkavan (2013)
* Rajuat (2011)
* [[Morpichch]] (2005)
* [[Hastakshar]] (2002)
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In the "Nirmal" category, it consists of devotional songs and songs of worship. Albums under this section include:<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.shyamalsaumil.com/product-category/nirmal/|title=Nirmal|last=shyamalsaumil.com|website=www.shyamalsaumil.com|access-date=2017-06-22}}</ref>
* Shiv Dhoon (2013)
* Shivmahim Stotram (2013)
* Bhavsarita (2006)
* Maha Mantra (2005)
* Dhoon (2002)
* Jin Vandana (2000)
* Jin Mangal (1998)
"Komal" sections are dedicated to children are often sung by children themselves. Albums under this section include:<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.shyamalsaumil.com/product-category/komal/|title=Komal {{!}} Shyamal Saumil|last=shyamalsaumil.com|website=www.shyamalsaumil.com|access-date=2017-06-22}}</ref>
* Tim Tim Taara (2014)
* [[Allak Mallak]] (2005)
* [[Meghdhanoosh]] (1999)
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== Awards and nominations ==
* Gujarat State Gaurav Puraskar (2006–2007)
* Best [[Music director|Music Director]] (2011–2012): ''Bhale Padharya: Welcome to Gujarat''
* Girnar Swarshiromani Puraskar (2012)
* Chaalo Gujarat: Award for Excellence (2012): Saumil Munshi
* JSAF Naari Shakti Award (2013): Aarti Munshi
* Arpan Patra for tour to Sydney (2015)
* Transmedia 11th Annual Gujarati Screen and Stage Awards (2011)
* Nishtha Patra for Anushthaan (2014)
* Trend-setter of the Year (2014) by Gujarati Innovation Society
* Power Hundred Eminent Personalities of Gujarat ([[Divya Bhaskar]])
* Women of Substance: Aarti Munshi by [[Divya Bhaskar]]
== References ==
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[[Category:Sibling musical duos]]
[[Category:Indian classical music]]

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