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{{Infobox musical artist 
| name = Sourendro—Soumyojit
| image = File:SoumyojitDas&SourendroMullick.jpg
| caption =
| image_size =
| background = solo_singer
| origin = [[West Bengal]], India
| genre = {{flatlist|
* [[Film score]]
* [[Filmi]]
* [[Jazz fusion|Fusion]]
* [[Contemporary R&B|Contemporary]]
* [[Playback singer|Playback Singing]]
}}
| occupation = [[score composer]], music director
| years_active = 2005 to Present
| instrument = {{flatlist|
* Keyboard
* Piano
* [[Harmonium]]
}}
| website =
}}

'''Sourendro—Soumyojit''' is an Indian pianist-vocalist [[musical duo]] consisting of Sourendro Mullick (pianist) and Soumyojit Das (vocalist).<ref>{{cite web |last1=Chatterjee |first1=Shrabana |title=Kolkata music duo promises a starry night on World Music Day with Amjad Ali Khan, Rekha Bhardwaj, Papon |url=https://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/kolkata/kolkata-music-duo-promises-a-starry-night-on-world-music-day-with-amjad-ali-khan-rekha-bhardwaj-papon/article68307835.ece |website=The Hindu |language=en-IN |date=20 June 2024}}</ref>

They are known for performing and presenting experimental and cross-genre musical endeavors. Their performances frequently integrate classical traditions with modern sensibilities, and they have partnered with a diverse array of performers across multiple musical genres.<ref name="toi">{{cite web |title=Musicians Sourendro-Soumyojit: Being a part of Bollywood music is a dream for any Indian musician |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/music/news/musicians-sourendro-soumyojit-being-a-part-of-bollywood-music-is-a-dream-for-any-indian-musician/articleshow/93730511.cms |website=The Times of India |date=23 August 2022}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title='Abhi Na Jao Chodkar': Biggest names in music unite for Mohammed Rafi tribute |url=https://www.deccanherald.com/entertainment/abhi-na-jao-chodkar-biggest-names-in-music-unite-for-mohammed-rafi-tribute-3331586 |website=Deccan Herald |language=en}}</ref>

==Early life and early career==
Soumyojit Das was born on 21 September 1983 in [[Barrackpore]], West Bengal, India. He attended Modern School, Barrackpore. Later, he moved to [[Kolkata]] and completed his schooling at St. Paul's Mission School, Sealdah, followed by his graduation in English at [[St. Xavier's College, Kolkata]].<ref name="tem">{{cite web |title=Sourendro-Soumyojit breaking new paths in music |url=https://www.thestatesman.com/entertainment/music/sourendro-soumyojit-breaking-new-paths-music-1502970426.html |website=The Statesman |language=en |date=2 June 2021}}</ref>

Das took music lessons at a young age and was called "Little Lata Mangeshkar" in school due to his admiration for the famed Indian Playback singer. He began formal instruction under [[Indian classical music]] legend Pandit [[Ajoy Chakrabarty]] in 1996 and continues to do so. [[Lata Mangeshkar]] inspires his singing style, and he uses many of her techniques.<ref name="tem"/>

Sourendro Mullick was born in [[Kolkata]] on 14 December 1983. He went to the Jewish Boys School and then graduated from [[St. Xavier's College, Kolkata]]. His grandfather, Sri Mrigendro Mullick, taught him how to play the piano. His grandpa was also a famous national-level billiards player. Later, he learned music from V. Balsara, who was a famous musician and music director known for bringing Indian classical music into piano playing. Ustad [[Vilayat Khan]] taught Mullick more about Indian classical music. After meeting for the first time at St. Xavier's College in 2002, the duo began making songs together.<ref>{{cite web |title=Sourendro-Soumyojit gear for the World Music Day concert next week |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/bengali/music/sourendro-soumyojit-gear-for-the-world-music-day-concert-next-week/articleshow/92251355.cms |website=The Times of India |date=16 June 2022}}</ref>

==Musical career==
In 2005, Sourendro and Soumyojit began their professional career as a musical duo with a concert tour in Europe. In the same year, they established their musical brand, You & I, which was officially inaugurated on 17 December 2005 by the then Governor of West Bengal, [[Gopalkrishna Gandhi]].<ref name="IT">{{cite web |title=Soumyojit Das at India Today Conclave East 2022: I do not miss KK because I have his music |url=https://www.indiatoday.in/lifestyle/celebrity/story/soumyojit-das-at-india-today-conclave-east-2022-i-do-not-miss-kk-because-i-have-his-music-1970380-2022-07-05 |website=India Today |language=en |date=5 July 2022}}</ref>

While touring Europe, the pair engaged with Prof. Martin Keubert in [[Cologne]], Germany, from whom Sourendro acquired new Western approaches and performing styles, therefore enhancing the duo's global musical vision.<ref>{{cite web |title=Tuneful ties, across centuries |url=https://www.telegraphindia.com/west-bengal/tuneful-ties-across-centuries/cid/1654051 |website=Telegraphindia.com}}</ref>

They recorded one of their early songs with Asha Bhosle. Their collaboration with Pelé, a football legend, was exceptional.<ref name="t2">{{cite web |title=A deep dive into the harmonious journey of Sourendro and Soumyojit |url=https://t2online.in/music/indian/a-deep-dive-into-the-harmonious-journey-of-sourendro-and-soumyojit/1255582 |website=t2online |language=en}}</ref>

Their Ananda Bazaar Samman-winning series "Tagore & We" was lauded by [[Gulzar]] for its new perspective on [[Rabindra Sangeet]].<ref>{{cite web |title=Sourendro-Soumyojit's new video engages Gulzar in a conversation with Tagore through AI |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/bengali/music/sourendro-soumyojits-new-video-engages-gulzar-in-a-conversation-with-tagore-through-ai/articleshow/109946449.cms |website=The Times of India |date=8 May 2024}}</ref>

They have partnered with renowned Indian and international artists, including [[Sharmila Tagore]],<ref>{{cite web |title=Sourendro-Soumyojit gave us a gift on Sharmila Tagore's birthday |url=https://www.telegraphindia.com/my-kolkata/try-this/listen/sourendro-soumyojit-share-peek-of-world-music-day-annual-programme-where-they-perform-with-sharmila-tagore/cid/1986675 |website=The Telegraph |language=en}}</ref> Aparna Sen,<ref>{{cite web |title='The Japanese Wife' was our inspiration |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/bengali/movies/news/the-japanese-wife-was-our-inspiration/articleshow/7410004.cms |website=The Times of India |date=11 January 2017}}</ref> [[Asha Bhosle]], [[Klaus Voormann]],<ref>{{cite web |title=[PDF] Presseinformation Stefan Stoppok Solo Singer/Songwriter – Free Download PDF |url=https://silo.tips/download/presseinformation-stefan-stoppok-solo-singer-songwriter |website=silo.tips |language=en}}</ref> [[Rekha Bhardwaj]],<ref name="toi"/> [[Runa Laila]], [[Sunidhi Chauhan]],<ref>{{cite web |title=Megh Bolechhe – Sunidhi Chauhan & Soumyojit Das: Song Lyrics, Music Videos & Concerts |url=https://www.shazam.com/song/1019664759/megh-bolechhe?tab=lyrics |website=Shazam |language=en-us}}</ref> and German music producer Stefan Stoppok, who included them in his 2007 album Dein Glück – Indische Version.<ref>{{cite web |title=Tagore & We {{!}} Audio Juke Box {{!}} Sraboni Sen {{!}} Sourendro-Soumyojit {{!}} Stefan Stoppok |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?app=desktop&v=28Co0vTSQf4 |website=Youtube |publisher=Asha Audio |date=22 April 2016}}</ref>

Their partnership with filmmaker [[Rituparno Ghosh]] resulted in multiple live musical theater productions, establishing them as uncommon collaborators in that genre.<ref>{{cite web |title=Soumyojit and Sourendro to celebrate Guru Nanak's 550th birth anniversary |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/bengali/music/soumyojit-and-sourendro-to-celebrate-guru-nanaks-550th-birth-anniversary/articleshow/71067139.cms |website=The Times of India |date=10 September 2019}}</ref>

The "Jaya Hey" project, which was the grand national anthem, brought together over 40 of India's most famous musicians, including [[Shivkumar Sharma|Pt. Shivkumar Sharma]], [[Shankar Mahadevan]], [[Rashid Khan (musician)|Ustad Rashid Khan]], [[Jasraj|Pt. Jasraj]], [[M. Balamuralikrishna|Dr. M. Balamuralikrishna]], [[Hariharan (singer)|Hariharan]], [[Sonu Nigam]], [[Shaan (singer)|Shaan]], and [[Jagjit Singh]] among others.<ref>{{cite web |title=Watch: 75 artistes perform Jaya Hey 2.0 ahead of 75th Independence Day |url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/watch-75-artistes-perform-jaya-hey-2-0-ahead-of-75th-independence-day-101660470871601.html |website=Hindustan Times |language=en-us |date=14 August 2022}}</ref><ref name="IE">{{cite web |last1=Saha |first1=Shrestha |title=The great Indian chorus: Ambuja Neotia Group's 'Jaya Hey 2.0' |url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/magazine/2022/Aug/20/the-great-indian-chorusambuja-neotia-groups-jaya-hey-20-2488929.html |website=The New Indian Express |language=en |date=20 August 2022}}</ref>

The "Dekha Hobe Ei Banglay" project presented Bengal's spirit through the words of 100 famous people from 19 districts.<ref>{{cite web |title='কী স্পষ্ট উচ্চারণ' শুভা মুদগলের গলায় 'স্পষ্ট বাংলা'য় লালনগীতিতে মুগ্ধ নেটপাড়া |url=https://bangla.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/netizens-praised-shubha-mudgal-as-she-sung-lalon-geeti-in-proper-bengali-pronunciation-31736859070782.html |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250206203116/https://bangla.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/netizens-praised-shubha-mudgal-as-she-sung-lalon-geeti-in-proper-bengali-pronunciation-31736859070782.html |url-status=dead |archive-date=6 February 2025 |website=Hindustantimes Bangla |language=bn |date=14 January 2025}}</ref> They have represented Indian music on international platforms, performing at renowned venues and events including the Rudolstadt Festival, Moers Festival, WDR, Deutsche Welle, Nehru Centre (London), and The British Museum.<ref name="t2" />

Their international tours have spanned Europe, the U.S., Germany, Singapore, Australia, and the Middle East, alongside widespread performances across India.<ref name="houst">{{cite web |title=Indo-American Association presents Symphony of Souls Sourendro & Soumyojit – CultureMap Houston |url=https://houston.culturemap.com/eventdetail/indo-american-association-presents-symphony-of-souls-sourendro-soumyojit/ |website=houston.culturemap.com |language=en}}</ref>

The duo have had the honor of performing for both the [[President of India|President]] and [[Prime Minister of India]], and at landmark events including [[Eden Gardens]] during the international cricket test match which was the first test match played with a pink ball also known as the [[Day/night cricket|Pink Ball Test]], the [[International Kolkata Book Fair]], and Gilley's Dallas in the U.S.<ref>{{cite web |title=Sourendro and Soumyojit to perform at Eden Gardens |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/bengali/music/sourendro-and-soumyojit-to-perform-at-eden-gardens/articleshow/72125563.cms |website=The Times of India |date=19 November 2019}}</ref><ref name="houst"/>

In 2023, Sourendro–Soumyojit were entrusted by the [[Ministry of Culture (India)]], [[Government of India]], to compose, conduct, and execute the G20 Orchestra, a cultural initiative held across the country during [[2023 G20 New Delhi summit]].<ref>{{cite web |title=101 musicians from G20 nations dazzles Varanasi audience with 'Sur Vasudha' |url=https://www.business-standard.com/india-news/101-musicians-from-g20-nations-dazzles-varanasi-audience-with-sur-vasudha-123082700693_1.html |website=BusinessStandard}}</ref>

They curate significant cultural concerts, including [[Fête de la Musique|World Music Day]] – Kolkata Chapter, attracting thousands of participants each year.<ref>{{cite web |title=Musicians Sourendro-Soumyajit on World Music Day concert: Humble offering from us |url=https://www.indiatoday.in/music/story/musicians-sourendro-soumyajit-on-world-music-day-concert-it-is-a-humble-offering-from-us-2556181-2024-06-21 |website=India Today |language=en |date=21 June 2024}}</ref>

Their Broadway-style shows, like Mahabharata, Bombay Meri Jaan, and Kohinoor, have pushed the limits of Indian musical theater with their strong themes, innovative staging, and positive reviews.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Soparrkar |first1=Sandip |title=Kohinoor A movie on stage {{!}} Kohinoor A movie on stage |url=https://www.asianage.com/entertainment/music/250918/kohinoor-a-movie-on-stage.html |website=Asianage.com |language=en |date=25 September 2018}}</ref>

In addition to performing, Sourendro and Soumyojit are dedicated teachers and culture ambassadors who give lectures and masterclasses at places like the Samford School of Music in Alabama.<ref>{{cite web |title=An evening of melodies with The Kolkata Symphony Orchestra at Taj Bengal, with t2 |url=https://www.telegraphindia.com/culture/an-evening-of-melodies-with-the-kolkata-symphony-orchestra-at-taj-bengal-with-t2/cid/1508663 |website=The Telegraph}}</ref>

The Sourendro—Soumyojit's Academy of Music Kolkata was set up by them. About 700 kids from all over the world come here to learn the traditional Indian music.<ref>{{cite web |title=Snapshots from the launch of Sourendro-Soumyojit Academy of Music |url=https://t2online.in/music/indian/snapshots-from-the-launch-of-sourendro-soumyojit-academy-of-music/1023504 |website=t2online |language=en}}</ref>

==Other notable performances==
[[File:Mirci Music Awards 2014.jpg|thumb|[[6th Mirchi Music Awards|Mirchi Music Awards 2014]]]]
*Performed at Global Spirituality Mahotsav (2024), attended by President of India Droupadi Murmu<ref>{{cite web |title=Global Spirituality Mahotsav {{!}} Schedule |url=https://globalspiritualitymahotsav.org/schedule |website=globalspiritualitymahotsav.org}}</ref>
*125th Birth Anniversary of [[Subhas Chandra Bose|Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose]] at [[Victoria Memorial, Kolkata]] (2022), attended by the [[Prime Minister of India]], [[Narendra Modi|Sri Narendra Modi]] and [[Chief Minister of West Bengal]], [[Mamata Banerjee]].<ref>{{cite web |title=Culture min's Victoria event invite skips CM, sparks row |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/kolkata/culture-mins-victoria-event-invite-skips-cm-sparks-row/articleshow/91357922.cms |website=The Times of India |date=6 May 2022}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title='Amar Jonmobumi' Performed At Victoria Memorial, Kolkata #NetajiJayanti |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5W7Cpp1TeYE |website=OTV |date=23 January 2021}}</ref>
*ABP Ideas of India (2024)<ref>{{cite web |title=Watch: Sourendro Mullick, Soumyojit Das Perform 'Miley Sur Mera Tumhara' At Ideas Of India 3.0 |url=https://news.abplive.com/lifestyle/ideas-of-india-3-0-sourendro-mullick-and-soumyojit-das-take-audience-to-a-musical-journey-at-ideas-of-india-3-0-sing-popular-hindi-songs-live-tv-1667031 |website=news.abplive.com |language=en |date=24 February 2024}}</ref>
*India Today Conclave (2022)<ref name="IT"/>
*Sahitya Aaj Tak (2022)<ref>{{cite web |title=साहित्य आज तक के मंच पर सुरेंद्र-सौम्यजीत ने सजाई सुरों की महफिल, झूम उठे लोग |url=https://www.aajtak.in/literature/sahitya-aaj-tak/story/sourendro-malik-soumyojit-das-musical-performance-at-sahitya-aaj-tak-2022-tmovb-1578582-2022-11-18 |website=आज तक |language=hi |date=18 November 2022}}</ref>
*Swarnim Vijay Gatha (2021) at Victoria Memorial, commemorating India's victory in the 1971 war and celebrating Indo-Bangladesh friendship, followed by performances on Vijay Diwas in 2022 and 2023<ref>{{cite web |title=Bangladesh@50: Victoria to host Swarnim Vijay Varsh celebrations |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/kolkata/bangladesh50-victoria-to-host-swarnim-vijay-varsh-celebrations/articleshow/88306293.cms |website=The Times of India |date=16 December 2021}}</ref>
*In 2019, They have performed at the [[British Museum]] in England becoming the first Indians to ever perform on the occasion of 150th birthday of [[Mahatma Gandhi]].<ref>{{cite web |title=Sourendro-Soumyojit to perform at the British Museum in London |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/bengali/music/sourendro-soumyojit-to-perform-at-the-british-museum-in-london/articleshow/71182876.cms |website=The Times of India |date=18 September 2019}}</ref>

==Discography==
Sourendro—Soumyojit composed a multitude of distinguished songs for live events, concerts, and films.<ref>{{cite web |title=Sourendro-Soumyojit on Apple Music |url=https://music.apple.com/in/artist/sourendro-soumyojit/1273820066 |website=AppleMusic}}</ref>

*[[Binodiini (film)|Binodiini]] 2025<ref>{{cite web |title=Binodiini – Ekti Natir Upakhyan Movie Review: An ambitious take on a legend |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/bengali/movie-reviews/binodiini/movie-review/117511530.cms |website=The Times of India |language=en}}</ref>
*Tagore Our Way 2020
*Timeless Treasures 2019
*Just 10 2017<ref>{{cite web |title=They're just 10 |url=https://www.telegraphindia.com/entertainment/they-39-re-just-10/cid/1422789 |website=The Telegraph}}</ref>
*Tagore & We 3 2016<ref>{{cite web |title=Tagore and We 3: Album launch |url=https://photogallery.indiatimes.com/events/kolkata/tagore-and-we-3-album-launch/articleshow/51236488.cms |website=Indiatimes.com}}</ref>
*Garden of Life 2015
*[[Parapaar]] Film 2014<ref>{{cite web |title=The bond of music |url=https://www.mid-day.com/lifestyle/culture/article/The-bond-of-music-16623186 |website=Mid-day |language=en |date=21 October 2015}}</ref>
*Dekha Hobe Ei Banglae 2013
*Tagore & We 2 (2013)<ref>{{cite web |title=Sunidhi Chauhan comes out with her first Tagore album |url=https://zeenews.india.com/entertainment/musicindia/sunidhi-chauhan-comes-out-with-her-first-tagore-album_131542.html |website=Zee News |language=en}}</ref>
*Tagore & We 1 (2011)
*Jaya Hey 2011<ref name="IE"/>
*Back to the Future 2009<ref name="t2"/>

== References ==

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[[Category:People from West Bengal]]
[[Category:Indian musical duos]]
[[Category:Singers from Kolkata]]
[[Category:Indian male playback singers]]
[[Category:Indian male film score composers]]
[[Category:Year of birth missing (living people)]]
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