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'''Chandrani Banerjee''' চন্দ্রানী ব্যানার্জি (born in [[Chandannagar]]) is an [[India]]n [[Bengal]]i singer and songwriter. She is the first Bengali female rock singer.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2016-03-07 |title=Woman Who Made A Difference – Chandrani Banerjee |url=https://bongwomendiaries.wordpress.com/about/woman-who-made-a-difference-chandrani-banerjee/ |access-date=2023-02-21 |website=Bong Women Diaries |language=en}}</ref>
'''Chandrani Banerjee''' চন্দ্রানী ব্যানার্জি (born in [[Chandannagar]]) is an [[India]]n [[Bengal]]i singer and songwriter. She is the first Bengali female rock singer.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2016-03-07 |title=Woman Who Made A Difference – Chandrani Banerjee |url=https://bongwomendiaries.wordpress.com/about/woman-who-made-a-difference-chandrani-banerjee/ |access-date=2023-02-21 |website=Bong Women Diaries |language=en}}</ref>
== Life & career ==
== Life & career ==
Banerjee was born in [[Chandannagar]], [[West Bengal|West Bengal, India]]. She received her bachelor's in English language and literature from Gokhale Memorial Girls College. She earned a diploma in English Literature (British and Commonwealth) from HarvardX.
Banerjee was born in [[Chandannagar]], [[West Bengal|West Bengal, India]]. She received her bachelor's in English language and literature from Gokhale Memorial Girls College. She earned a diploma in English Literature (British and Commonwealth) from HarvardX.
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She is trained in [[Rabindra Sangeet]] and has worked in rock and folk music. She is a part of [[Krosswindz]] as the lead vocalist and songwriter. She also has been a part of Bangla band [[Bhoomi (band)|Bhoomi]].<ref>{{Cite news |last=Sen |first=Zinia |title=Here's a rare Bhoomi picture |work=The Times of India |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/bengali/music/heres-a-rare-bhoomi-picture/articleshow/68950075.cms |access-date=2023-02-21 |issn=0971-8257}}</ref>
She is trained in [[Rabindra Sangeet]] and has worked in rock and folk music. She is a part of [[Krosswindz]] as the lead vocalist and songwriter. She also has been a part of Bangla band [[Bhoomi (band)|Bhoomi]].<ref>{{Cite news |last=Sen |first=Zinia |title=Here's a rare Bhoomi picture |work=The Times of India |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/bengali/music/heres-a-rare-bhoomi-picture/articleshow/68950075.cms |access-date=2023-02-21 |issn=0971-8257}}</ref>


In 1999, she sang for the Bengali Band [[Moheener Ghoraguli]] for the song- "Ghare Feraar Gaan" on the album [[Khyapar Gaan|Khyepar Gaan]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=Release “Khyapar Gaan” by Mohiner Ghoraguli - MusicBrainz |url=https://musicbrainz.org/release/bdbfd63a-31df-4ba3-a583-85e0e3161204 |access-date=2023-02-22 |website=musicbrainz.org}}</ref>
In 1999, she sang for the Bengali Band [[Moheener Ghoraguli]] for the song- "Ghare Feraar Gaan" on the album [[Khyapar Gaan|Khyepar Gaan]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=Release "Khyapar Gaan" by Mohiner Ghoraguli - MusicBrainz |url=https://musicbrainz.org/release/bdbfd63a-31df-4ba3-a583-85e0e3161204 |access-date=2023-02-22 |website=musicbrainz.org}}</ref>
She sang for the award-winning film “Way Back Home” which won the BBC Audience Award at the Commonwealth Film Festival UK.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2019-12-21 |title=Way Back Home- A review |url=https://refugeewatchonline.wordpress.com/2019/12/21/way-back-home-a-review/ |access-date=2023-02-23 |website=refugeewatchonline |language=en}}</ref> She has sung for the film Ujaane Poddo Bhashe music directed by Vikramjit Banerjee.<ref>{{Cite news |last=Sen |first=Zinia |title=Krosswindz to venture into film music |work=The Times of India |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/music/news/krosswindz-to-venture-into-film-music/articleshow/10688784.cms |access-date=2023-02-22 |issn=0971-8257}}</ref>
She sang for the award-winning film “Way Back Home” which won the BBC Audience Award at the Commonwealth Film Festival UK.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2019-12-21 |title=Way Back Home- A review |url=https://refugeewatchonline.wordpress.com/2019/12/21/way-back-home-a-review/ |access-date=2023-02-23 |website=refugeewatchonline |language=en}}</ref> She has sung for the film Ujaane Poddo Bhashe music directed by Vikramjit Banerjee.<ref>{{Cite news |last=Sen |first=Zinia |title=Krosswindz to venture into film music |work=The Times of India |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/music/news/krosswindz-to-venture-into-film-music/articleshow/10688784.cms |access-date=2023-02-22 |issn=0971-8257}}</ref>
She sang for the film [[Projapoti Biskut]] directed by Anindya Chatterjee and won the best playback singer award from Filmfare.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Chandrani Banerjee- Best Playback Singer Female 2017 Nominee {{!}} Filmfare Awards |url=https://www.filmfare.com/awards/filmfare-awards-east-2018/nominations/best-playback-singer-female/name-tomake-bujhina-priyo |access-date=2023-02-21 |website=filmfare.com |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |title=Jio Filmfare Awards East 2018 Winners: Bishorjon, Projapoti Biskut win multiple black ladies |work=The Times of India |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/bengali/movies/news/bishorjon-projapoti-biskut-win-multiple-black-ladies/articleshow/62964635.cms |access-date=2023-02-21 |issn=0971-8257}}</ref>
She sang for the film [[Projapoti Biskut]] directed by Anindya Chatterjee and won the best playback singer award from Filmfare.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Chandrani Banerjee- Best Playback Singer Female 2017 Nominee {{!}} Filmfare Awards |url=https://www.filmfare.com/awards/filmfare-awards-east-2018/nominations/best-playback-singer-female/name-tomake-bujhina-priyo |access-date=2023-02-21 |website=filmfare.com |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |title=Jio Filmfare Awards East 2018 Winners: Bishorjon, Projapoti Biskut win multiple black ladies |work=The Times of India |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/bengali/movies/news/bishorjon-projapoti-biskut-win-multiple-black-ladies/articleshow/62964635.cms |access-date=2023-02-21 |issn=0971-8257}}</ref>
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In 2014, she sang for the film [[Chaya Manush]] directed by Arindam Dey under the musical direction of [[Anupam Roy]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=Chaya Manush |url=http://banglasongs.fusionbd.com/downloads/mp3_index.php?dir=kolkata/Chaya_Manush&p=1&sort=0 |access-date=2023-02-21 |website=banglasongs.fusionbd.com}}</ref>
In 2014, she sang for the film [[Chaya Manush]] directed by Arindam Dey under the musical direction of [[Anupam Roy]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=Chaya Manush |url=http://banglasongs.fusionbd.com/downloads/mp3_index.php?dir=kolkata/Chaya_Manush&p=1&sort=0 |access-date=2023-02-21 |website=banglasongs.fusionbd.com}}</ref>
In 2021, notation of her 2 songs, ''Jowar and Jhora Palok'' from [[Krosswindz]] was released by [[Los Angeles]]-based label 'Play the Groove'.<ref>{{Cite web |title=ক্রসউইন্ডজের সুরে মাতবে মার্কিন পড়ুয়ারা |url=https://eisamay.com/west-bengal-news/kolkata-news/krosswindz-notation-is-getting-published-by-usa-based-company-play-the-groove/articleshow/80445749.cms |access-date=2023-02-22 |website=EI Samay |language=bn}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Das |first=Arpita |date=2021-01-26 |title=এবার বাংলা ব্যান্ড 'ক্রস‌উইন্ডস'-এর স্বরলিপি শিখবে মার্কিন পড়ুয়ারা |url=https://www.khaskhobor.com/entertainment/american-students-will-learn-the-notation-of-crosswinds-2/ |access-date=2023-02-22 |website=Khas Khobor {{!}} Bangla News {{!}} Latest Bengali News {{!}} বাংলা সংবাদ, বাংলা খবর {{!}} Breaking News{{!}} Kolkata News {{!}}Political News {{!}} Entertainment News {{!}} Sports News {{!}} Lifestyle News}}</ref>
In 2021, notation of her 2 songs, ''Jowar and Jhora Palok'' from [[Krosswindz]] was released by [[Los Angeles]]-based label 'Play the Groove'.<ref>{{Cite web |title=ক্রসউইন্ডজের সুরে মাতবে মার্কিন পড়ুয়ারা |url=https://eisamay.com/west-bengal-news/kolkata-news/krosswindz-notation-is-getting-published-by-usa-based-company-play-the-groove/articleshow/80445749.cms |access-date=2023-02-22 |website=EI Samay |language=bn}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Das |first=Arpita |date=2021-01-26 |title=এবার বাংলা ব্যান্ড 'ক্রস‌উইন্ডস'-এর স্বরলিপি শিখবে মার্কিন পড়ুয়ারা |url=https://www.khaskhobor.com/entertainment/american-students-will-learn-the-notation-of-crosswinds-2/ |access-date=2023-02-22 |website=Khas Khobor {{!}} Bangla News {{!}} Latest Bengali News {{!}} বাংলা সংবাদ, বাংলা খবর {{!}} Breaking News{{!}} Kolkata News {{!}}Political News {{!}} Entertainment News {{!}} Sports News {{!}} Lifestyle News}}</ref>
== Discography ==
== Discography ==
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== Accolades ==
== Accolades ==
In 2020, she won 2 Grassroot Grammy (JPF)  Awards for her songs with [[Krosswindz]].<ref>{{Cite news |last=Shamayita.Chakraborty |title=Grateful for this recognition on the world stage: Tuki on winning Grassroot Grammy |work=The Times of India |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/bengali/music/grateful-for-this-recognition-on-the-world-stage-tuki-on-winning-grassroot-grammy/articleshow/80101627.cms?fbclid=IwAR06NvdBA-_gOkoaSDDGNAAzKf3SpjsVAwo6W2rJlXC30R_UPCMgIIqX86w |access-date=2023-02-22 |issn=0971-8257}}</ref> <ref>{{Cite web |last=MP |first=Team |date=2021-01-08 |title='Krosswindz' wins big at 'Grassroot Grammys JPF Music Awards 2020' |url=https://www.millenniumpost.in/entertainment/krosswindz-wins-big-at-grassroot-grammys-jpf-music-awards-2020-428696 |access-date=2023-02-21 |website=www.millenniumpost.in |language=en}}</ref> She was nominated for the Grassroot Grammy’s (JPF) held in Nashville for 2 consecutive years for her rendition of a folk song “Tangra Tobu Takon Jaye ” and her composition” Jajabor Pokkhi” respectively.<ref>{{Cite news |title=Kolkata-based band Krosswindz nominated for Grassroot Grammys |work=The Times of India |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/bengali/movies/news/kolkata-based-band-krosswindz-nominated-for-grassroot-grammys/articleshow/59662058.cms |access-date=2023-02-21 |issn=0971-8257}}</ref>
In 2020, she won 2 Grassroot Grammy (JPF)  Awards for her songs with [[Krosswindz]].<ref>{{Cite news |last=Shamayita.Chakraborty |title=Grateful for this recognition on the world stage: Tuki on winning Grassroot Grammy |work=The Times of India |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/bengali/music/grateful-for-this-recognition-on-the-world-stage-tuki-on-winning-grassroot-grammy/articleshow/80101627.cms?fbclid=IwAR06NvdBA-_gOkoaSDDGNAAzKf3SpjsVAwo6W2rJlXC30R_UPCMgIIqX86w |access-date=2023-02-22 |issn=0971-8257}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=MP |first=Team |date=2021-01-08 |title='Krosswindz' wins big at 'Grassroot Grammys JPF Music Awards 2020' |url=https://www.millenniumpost.in/entertainment/krosswindz-wins-big-at-grassroot-grammys-jpf-music-awards-2020-428696 |access-date=2023-02-21 |website=www.millenniumpost.in |language=en}}</ref> She was nominated for the Grassroot Grammy's (JPF) held in Nashville for 2 consecutive years for her rendition of a folk song “Tangra Tobu Takon Jaye ” and her composition” Jajabor Pokkhi” respectively.<ref>{{Cite news |title=Kolkata-based band Krosswindz nominated for Grassroot Grammys |work=The Times of India |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/bengali/movies/news/kolkata-based-band-krosswindz-nominated-for-grassroot-grammys/articleshow/59662058.cms |access-date=2023-02-21 |issn=0971-8257}}</ref>
In 2018, she won [[West Bengal Film Journalists' Association Award for Best Female Playback Singer]] for "Tomake Bujhina Priyo" from ''[[Projapoti Biskut]]''.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Award 2018 - WBFJA: Welcome to the official website of West Bengal Film Journalists' Association |url=https://wbfja.com/award-2018.php#Gallery-10 |access-date=2023-02-22 |website=wbfja.com}}</ref>
In 2018, she won [[West Bengal Film Journalists' Association Award for Best Female Playback Singer]] for "Tomake Bujhina Priyo" from ''[[Projapoti Biskut]]''.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Award 2018 - WBFJA: Welcome to the official website of West Bengal Film Journalists' Association |url=https://wbfja.com/award-2018.php#Gallery-10 |access-date=2023-02-22 |website=wbfja.com}}</ref>
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