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==Early life== | ==Early life== | ||
He was born to sitar player Kartick Kumar, a disciple of [[Ravi Shankar]]. He started learning sitar under his father at the age of four. Kumar gave his first public performance at the age of six at Sri Aurobindo Ashram in [[Pondicherry (city)|Pondicherry]].<ref name="screen1">{{cite web|url=http://www.screenindia.com/news/zitar-power/367847/|title=Zitar Power|last=Vijaykar|first=Rajiv|date=2008-10-03|work=Screen India|publisher=The Indian Express Limited|accessdate=2009-05-03}}</ref> | He was born to sitar player [[Kartick Kumar]], a disciple of [[Ravi Shankar]]. He started learning sitar under his father at the age of four. Kumar gave his first public performance at the age of six at Sri Aurobindo Ashram in [[Pondicherry (city)|Pondicherry]].<ref name="screen1">{{cite web|url=http://www.screenindia.com/news/zitar-power/367847/|title=Zitar Power|last=Vijaykar|first=Rajiv|date=2008-10-03|work=Screen India|publisher=The Indian Express Limited|accessdate=2009-05-03}}</ref> | ||
==Career== | ==Career== | ||
<ref name="screen1" /> He was a part of the Masters of the Percussion tour alongside [[Zakir Hussain (musician)|Zakir Hussain]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.boston.com/news/globe/living/articles/2006/05/24/indian_drummers_find_fascinating_rhythms/|title=Indian drummers find fascinating rhythms|last=Mitter|first=Siddhartha|date=2006-05-24|work=The Boston Globe|publisher=The New York Times Company|accessdate=2009-05-03}}</ref> Kumar has also worked with [[Jonas Hellborg]] and [[V. Selvaganesh]] on their album ''Kali's Son''<ref>{{cite web|url=http://in.rediff.com/movies/2005/mar/02jonas.htm|title=More Indian food than music in the West|date=2005-03-02|work=Rediff.com|accessdate=2009-05-03}}</ref> and with [[John McLaughlin (musician)|John McLaughlin]] on album ''Floating Point''.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://specials.rediff.com/movies/2008/sep/15video4.htm|title=Niladri Kumar takes the sitar to space age|work=Rediff.com|accessdate=2009-05-03}}</ref> Kumar has also worked with various music directors in [[Hindi cinema]], including [[A.R. Rahman]], [[ | <ref name="screen1" /> He was a part of the Masters of the Percussion tour alongside [[Zakir Hussain (musician)|Zakir Hussain]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.boston.com/news/globe/living/articles/2006/05/24/indian_drummers_find_fascinating_rhythms/|title=Indian drummers find fascinating rhythms|last=Mitter|first=Siddhartha|date=2006-05-24|work=The Boston Globe|publisher=The New York Times Company|accessdate=2009-05-03}}</ref> Kumar has also worked with [[Jonas Hellborg]] and [[V. Selvaganesh]] on their album ''Kali's Son''<ref>{{cite web|url=http://in.rediff.com/movies/2005/mar/02jonas.htm|title=More Indian food than music in the West|date=2005-03-02|work=Rediff.com|accessdate=2009-05-03}}</ref> and with [[John McLaughlin (musician)|John McLaughlin]] on album ''Floating Point''.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://specials.rediff.com/movies/2008/sep/15video4.htm|title=Niladri Kumar takes the sitar to space age|work=Rediff.com|accessdate=2009-05-03}}</ref> Kumar has also worked with various music directors in [[Hindi cinema]], including [[A.R. Rahman]], [[Shankar–Ehsaan–Loy]] and [[Pritam]].<ref name="screen1" /> Niladri was conferred the [[Sangeet Natak Akademi]]'s Ustad [[Bismillah Khan]] Yuva Puraskar, awarded to young musicians, in March 2007.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.hindu.com/thehindu/holnus/002200703232073.htm|title=32 artistes get 'Ustad Bismillah Khan Yuva Puraskar'|date=2007-03-23|work=Press Trust of India|publisher=The Hindu|accessdate=2009-05-03}}</ref> Niladri has also won [[MTV Immies]] award for the Best Classical/Fusion Instrumental for his album ''If''.<ref name="screen1" /> | ||
<ref>{{cite news|url=http://cities.expressindia.com/fullstory.php?newsid=161723|title=Mesmerising|date=2005-12-17|work=Pune Newsline|publisher=Indian Express Newspapers Ltd|accessdate=2009-05-03}}</ref> The concept initiated from a traveling sitar, which was modified by Kumar to create rock guitar sound out of it. Kumar reduced the number of [[String instrument|strings]] on the instrument from 20 to five. He also added an [[Pick up (music technology)|electric pickup]] inside the instrument so that it would sound more like a guitar.<ref name="screen1" /> His first full album composed using the instrument, titled ''Zitar'', was released in 2008.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.screenindia.com/news/Saregama-offers-history---and-Priority-too-/353566/|title=Saregama offers history – and Priority too!|date=2008-08-29|work=Screen India|publisher=The Indian Express Limited|accessdate=2009-05-03}}</ref> Kumar wrote the first track for the album ''Priority'' in 2003. Over the next five years he improved the track and subsequent track by gauging audience reaction during live performances. He improvised the tracks adding components from various genres such as [[rock music|rock]], [[electronic music|electronic]] and [[lounge music|lounge]].<ref name="screen1" /> He also won the MN Mathur Award in the 51st Maharana Kumbha Sangeet Samaroh for his contribution to Indian classical music in March, 2013. | <ref>{{cite news|url=http://cities.expressindia.com/fullstory.php?newsid=161723|title=Mesmerising|date=2005-12-17|work=Pune Newsline|publisher=Indian Express Newspapers Ltd|accessdate=2009-05-03}}</ref> The concept initiated from a traveling sitar, which was modified by Kumar to create rock guitar sound out of it. Kumar reduced the number of [[String instrument|strings]] on the instrument from 20 to five. He also added an [[Pick up (music technology)|electric pickup]] inside the instrument so that it would sound more like a guitar.<ref name="screen1" /> His first full album composed using the instrument, titled ''Zitar'', was released in 2008.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.screenindia.com/news/Saregama-offers-history---and-Priority-too-/353566/|title=Saregama offers history – and Priority too!|date=2008-08-29|work=Screen India|publisher=The Indian Express Limited|accessdate=2009-05-03}}</ref> Kumar wrote the first track for the album ''Priority'' in 2003. Over the next five years he improved the track and subsequent track by gauging audience reaction during live performances. He improvised the tracks adding components from various genres such as [[rock music|rock]], [[electronic music|electronic]] and [[lounge music|lounge]].<ref name="screen1" /> He also won the MN Mathur Award in the 51st Maharana Kumbha Sangeet Samaroh for his contribution to Indian classical music in March, 2013. | ||
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*Aashiqui 2 – [[Sunn Raha Hai]] (Sitar) | *Aashiqui 2 – [[Sunn Raha Hai]] (Sitar) | ||
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Revision as of 00:14, 26 April 2022
Niladri Kumar | |
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| Background information | |
| Born | 1973 |
| Origin | Kolkata, West Bengal, India |
| Occupation(s) | Sitar Maestro and Composer |
| Instruments | Sitar |
| Website | www |
Pandit Niladri Kumar is an Indian sitar player and music composer.
Early life
He was born to sitar player Kartick Kumar, a disciple of Ravi Shankar. He started learning sitar under his father at the age of four. Kumar gave his first public performance at the age of six at Sri Aurobindo Ashram in Pondicherry.[1]
Career
[1] He was a part of the Masters of the Percussion tour alongside Zakir Hussain.[2] Kumar has also worked with Jonas Hellborg and V. Selvaganesh on their album Kali's Son[3] and with John McLaughlin on album Floating Point.[4] Kumar has also worked with various music directors in Hindi cinema, including A.R. Rahman, Shankar–Ehsaan–Loy and Pritam.[1] Niladri was conferred the Sangeet Natak Akademi's Ustad Bismillah Khan Yuva Puraskar, awarded to young musicians, in March 2007.[5] Niladri has also won MTV Immies award for the Best Classical/Fusion Instrumental for his album If.[1] [6] The concept initiated from a traveling sitar, which was modified by Kumar to create rock guitar sound out of it. Kumar reduced the number of strings on the instrument from 20 to five. He also added an electric pickup inside the instrument so that it would sound more like a guitar.[1] His first full album composed using the instrument, titled Zitar, was released in 2008.[7] Kumar wrote the first track for the album Priority in 2003. Over the next five years he improved the track and subsequent track by gauging audience reaction during live performances. He improvised the tracks adding components from various genres such as rock, electronic and lounge.[1] He also won the MN Mathur Award in the 51st Maharana Kumbha Sangeet Samaroh for his contribution to Indian classical music in March, 2013.
Discography
Albums
- 2001: Together
- 2002: Revelation
- 2003: Dharohar
- 2003: Saanjh Sur
- 2003: If: Magical Sounds of Sitar
- 2005: Sitar Gaze
- 2005: Yoga Lounge (With Chinmaya Dunster)
- 2006: Forever
- 2006: De-Stress Revive (With Rupak Kulkarni)
- 2007: Chillout Forever
- 2007: Faith
- 2008: Zitar
- 2009: Priority
- 2011: Together (With Talvin Singh)
- 2013: Plucked
- 2014: Sur Yajna
Films
- Bunty Aur Babli - Chup Chup Ke (Sitar)
- Gangster - Na Jaane Koi (Zitar)
- Omkara - Naina thag lenge (Sitar)
- Life in a... Metro - Alvida (Zitar)
- Life in a... Metro - In DIno (Zitar)
- Dhoom 2 - Crazy Kiya Re (Zitar)
- Dabangg 2 - Tore naina bade dagabaaz re (Sitar)
- Maazii - Mora Jiya (Zitar)
- Desi Boyz - Make Some Noise (Zitar)
- Paheli - Dheere Jalna (Sitar)
- 7 Khoon Maaf - Aawara (Sitar)
- My Name Is Khan - Tere Naina (Sitar)
- Kalank- Ghar More Pardesiya (Sitar)
- Baahubali: The Beginning - Manohari (Sitar)
- Aashiqui 2 – Sunn Raha Hai (Sitar)
- Laila Majnu
- Kalank - Ghar more pardesiya
Music direction
- Shorgul (Tere Bina) - Hindi Movie (2016)
- Niruttara - Kannada Movie (2016)
- Laila Majnu - Hindi Movie (2018)
Awards and nominations
| Year | Award | Category | Nominated Work | Result | Ref |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | Mirchi Music Awards | Upcoming Music Composer of The Year | Aahista-Laila Majnu | Won | [8] |
| 2019 | 64th Filmfare Awards | Rd Burman Award For Upcoming Talent In Film Music | Laila Majnu | Won | [9] |
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 Vijaykar, Rajiv (2008-10-03). "Zitar Power". Screen India. The Indian Express Limited. Retrieved 2009-05-03.
- ↑ Mitter, Siddhartha (2006-05-24). "Indian drummers find fascinating rhythms". The Boston Globe. The New York Times Company. Retrieved 2009-05-03.
- ↑ "More Indian food than music in the West". Rediff.com. 2005-03-02. Retrieved 2009-05-03.
- ↑ "Niladri Kumar takes the sitar to space age". Rediff.com. Retrieved 2009-05-03.
- ↑ "32 artistes get 'Ustad Bismillah Khan Yuva Puraskar'". Press Trust of India. The Hindu. 2007-03-23. Retrieved 2009-05-03.
- ↑ "Mesmerising". Pune Newsline. Indian Express Newspapers Ltd. 2005-12-17. Retrieved 2009-05-03.
- ↑ "Saregama offers history – and Priority too!". Screen India. The Indian Express Limited. 2008-08-29. Retrieved 2009-05-03.
- ↑ "Winners at the Mirchi Music Awards 2019!". soundboxindia.com. 2019-02-20. Retrieved 2019-03-30.
- ↑ "Winners of the 64th Vimal Elaichi Filmfare Awards 2019". filmfare.com. Retrieved 2019-03-30.
External links
- "Niladri Kumar". Official Website.
- Niladri Kumar at AllMusic