Debanjali Lily: Difference between revisions

'''Debanjali Lily''' AKA Debanjali Chatterjee, born on 15th February 1992, is an Indian playback singer, composer and live stage performer. She is known for her performance and participation in music reality show [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rising_Star_(Indian_TV_series) Rising Star 2], aired on [https://www.colorstv.com/ Colors TV].^{[https://www.telegraphindia.com/west-bengal/bl-block-girl-makes-it-to-national-reality-show/cid/1409801 (1)]}  

<big>'''Early Life and Education'''</big>

Born in Kolkata, West Bengal, India, Debanjali grew up with a deep passion for music. Introduced to devotional songs by her music enthusiast mother, she began her musical journey at age 10, studying Indian classical music under the guidance of [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/All_India_Radio All India Radio Artist] Lt. Smt. Gopa Sanyal. Further refining her skills, Debanjali received guidance from esteemed figures like Lt. Sri Ashish Saha of the Indore Gharana and Sri Krishnendu Bhattacharya. She also achieved academic excellence, earning a first-class Master's degree in economics from the [https://www.caluniv.ac.in/ University of Calcutta]. She worked with reputed global consultancy firm [https://www.frost.com/ Frost and Sullivan] for 5 years and continued her musical endeavours alongside her day job until she decided to pursue her music career full time in 2017.^{[https://www.telegraphindia.com/west-bengal/bl-block-girl-makes-it-to-national-reality-show/cid/1409801 (2)]}

<big>'''Awards'''</big>

<big>'''Playback'''</big>

Debanjali marked her entry into playback singing with the debut track "[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LqQfDDK1aIw Ghum Bhanga Shokal]" for the Bengali film "[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Colkatay_Columbus Colkataye Columbus]," composed by music director [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Neel_Dutt Neel Dutt]. Her journey continued as she lent her melodious voice to other Bengali films. She also contributed her vocals to numerous popular Bengali TV series in India and Bangladesh, including "[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rojgere_Ginni Rojgere Ginni]," "[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tomay_Amay_Mile Tomaye Amaye Mile]," "[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bhoomikanya Bhoomikonya]," "[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Khirer_Putul Khirer Putul]," "[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shaheber_Chithi Shaheber Chithi]," "Maan Obhiman," and more. ^{[https://eisamay.com/entertainment/cinema/debanjali-lily-chatterjees-new-bengali-song-bohe-baayu-evokes-durga-puja-nostalgia/articleshow/78997434.cms (8)]}Notably, Debanjali's voice graced jingles for esteemed brands like [https://pcchandraindia.com/ PC Chandra Jewellers], [https://www.merlinprojects.com/ Merlin Group], [https://sunrise.in/product/shorshe-posto-powder/ Sunrise Posto], Fiza Biscuits, and [https://tufcon.com/ Tufcon]. In 2023, she sung the song "[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dhBcKTulj2E Villa Wala Pyaar]"^{[https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/hindi/ahead-of-splitsvilla-14-finale-uorfi-javed-dances-in-a-saree-to-villa-wala-pyaar/articleshow/97791413.cms (3)]} composed by [https://yourwikis.com/epr-santhanam-srinivasan/ EPR Iyer] and written by [https://wikibio.in/wicked-sunny/ Wicked Sunny] for a music video in the reality show [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/MTV_Splitsvilla_(season_14) MTV Splitzvilla (season 14)] featuring fashion icon [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Urfi_Javed Uorfi Javed].

<big>'''Independent Music'''</big>

Beyond her playback endeavors, Debanjali exhibits a fervent interest in composing original songs and collaborating with esteemed artists to craft unique compositions. Notable among her original creations are "[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ms8Kyw-A3Ns Bohe Baayu]"^{[https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/bengali/music/debanjali-lily-chatterjees-bohe-baayu-evokes-puja-nostalgia/articleshow/78768339.cms (4)]} and "[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yMlkukXUGo0 Agomonir Ahobaan]." Her artistic collaborations extend to distinguished music producers from the Bengal music community, including Shamik Guha Roy, Buti Banerjee, and Abhirup Biswas, resulting in a collection of captivating original works in her signature voice. ^{[https://m.dailyhunt.in/news/india/english/the+indian+voice-epaper-dh507d21361ccf4a758d41ff8db80bde99/debanjali+lily+is+an+allrounder+mir+claims-newsid-dh507d21361ccf4a758d41ff8db80bde99_3b92dfa0282e11ebbe86e6e5e1650435?s=a&uu=0xa0fa2174ab4d1cb6&ss=wsp&sm= (5)]} ^{[https://ibgnews.com/2020/10/06/cactus-fame-musicians-buti-abhirupnoted-singer-debanjali-lily-come-up-with-bangla-pop-in-this-pujas/whatsapp-image-2020-10-06-at-8-31-29-pm/ (6)]} ^{[https://newsfront.co/phirey-aaye-music-released-on-amara-muzik-bengali-platform/ (7)]}

Debanjali's creative endeavors extend to her engaging series titled "[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KKInNpyz5xI&list=PL-X4qHOnKgJaUX1jLTydD0Or75Xf1iAdi Sunday Jam with Debanjali Lily]," showcased on [https://www.youtube.com/@debanjalilily her YouTube channel], earning her affection and admiration. A remarkable milestone in her online presence is her rendition of "[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YHoh8vvVJfg Montare]" from the movie "[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lootera Lootera]," which went viral amassing millions of views and shares across various social media platforms, reflecting her resonance with a global audience.

<big>'''Live Performer'''</big>

Debanjali has enchanted her audience in India and abroad with her live performances. She has performed for several reputed brands including [https://www.ambujaneotia.com/ Ambuja], [https://www.captaintmt.com/ Captain TMT], [https://www.audi.in/in/web/en.html Audi], [https://www.biskfarm.com/ Bisk Farm], [https://www.manyavar.com/ Manyavar] and so on. She performs with her band, Debanjali Lily Live. She also performs as a musical duo in collaboration with guitarist and music producer Abhirup Biswas who is well known for his ex bands [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cactus_(Indian_band) Cactus] and [https://indianbandshub.blogspot.com/2018/10/prachir.html Prachir].

'''<big>Films and Discography</big>'''

| [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LqQfDDK1aIw Ghum Bhanga Shokal] || 2016 || [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Colkatay_Columbus Colkataye Columbus] || [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Neel_Dutt Neel Dutt] || [[Neel Dutt]] || [https://www.imdb.com/name/nm8444119/ Sourav Palodhi]

| [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qS3i_Lf8twk Amar Byasto Ei Shohor] || 2017 || Ei Shohore || Sayan Guha, Pratik Karmakar and Daipayan Sanyal || [https://www.talentrack.in/talent/talentportfolio/uid/3d4aee37ec8bdb260e5f9c544c9a5194 Rik Basu] || Daipayan Sanyal

| [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1DhDeM_-BqI Dakchhe Akash] || 2017 || Ei Shohore || Sayan & Pratik || [https://www.facebook.com/aritra.dasgupta.1466/ Aritra Dasgupta] || Orpheus Mukhoty

| [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y2S6aszlOJg Mayar Kangal (Female Version)] || 2021 || [https://www.imdb.com/title/tt15465610/ Olpo Holeo Sotti] || [https://www.imdb.com/name/nm10933905/ Amit - Ishan] || - || [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Asif_Iqbal_(lyricist) Asif Iqbal]

| [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2QurXNWlHzo Brishti Thamar Sheshe] || 2015 || [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tomay_Amay_Mile Tomaye Amaye Mile] || [https://www.imdb.com/name/nm7723253/ Shamik]-Debabrata || - || [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Star_Jalsha Star Jalsha] || Prabir Ganguly

| Ek Je Achhe Konya || 2017 || [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GWrW4XePKlw Rojgere Ginni (Aparajita)] || [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dabbu Dabbu Ghoshal] || [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Arijit_Singh Arijit Singh] || [https://www.colorsbangla.com/ Colors Bangla] ||  

| E Poth Chola || 2018 || [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bhoomikanya Bhoomikonya] || [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bickram_Ghosh Bickram Ghosh] || - || [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Star_Jalsha Star Jalsha] || [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Arindam_Sil Arindam Sil]

| O Tor Logon Elo Oi || 2018 || [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bhoomikanya Bhoomikonya] || [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bickram_Ghosh Bickram Ghosh] || - || [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Star_Jalsha Star Jalsha] || [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Arindam_Sil Arindam Sil]

| Pala- Shuno Shuno Shorbojon || 2018 || [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bhoomikanya Bhoomikonya] || [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bickram_Ghosh Bickram Ghosh] || - || [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Star_Jalsha Star Jalsha] || [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Arindam_Sil Arindam Sil]

| Dushtumi Ar Noy || 2022 || [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Khirer_Putul Khirer Putul] || [https://www.imdb.com/name/nm7723253/ Shamik Guha Roy] || - || [https://zeebangla.zee5.com/ Zee Bangla] || Babu Banik

| Jokhon Udashi Hawa || 2022 || [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shaheber_Chithi Shaheber Chithi] || Pranjal || Alap Bose || [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Star_Jalsha Star Jalsha] || Babu Banik

| Abar || 2022 || [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shaheber_Chithi Shaheber Chithi] || Pranjal || - || [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Star_Jalsha Star Jalsha] || Babu Banik

| Hoth Bhigoke Nasha || 2019 || [https://www.hoichoi.tv/films/title/salon-de-paris-hindi Astey Ladies] || [https://www.imdb.com/name/nm8737327/ Kuntal De] || - || [https://www.hoichoi.tv/?utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=10520739831&utm_adgroup=103676851643&utm_term=hoichoi&gclid=Cj0KCQjwrfymBhCTARIsADXTabmhpuCHapqHdoEBtGhF2eEgfzhW1i5av9P0BE9kQju-L_3Qm-Kk46waAisTEALw_wcB Hoichoi]

| Hain Muskurana || 2020 || [https://www.zee5.com/web-series/details/judgement-day/0-6-2162 Judgement Day] || Amlaan Chakraborty || [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aditi_Paul Aditi Paul] || [https://www.googleadservices.com/pagead/aclk?sa=L&ai=DChcSEwiQnurKseaAAxXQDIMDHYWFBpEYABAAGgJzZg&gclid=Cj0KCQjwrfymBhCTARIsADXTablsngQct48tSbmoW_N_YhqB4vChaKJk01SnHAgsnHbq4nIYF08vfnUaAjfxEALw_wcB&ohost=www.google.com&cid=CAESaeD2TKYuGHn1p7ck-zf9klGzxtBY6k Zee5]

| Krishnochura || 2021 || [https://www.imdb.com/title/tt14539756/ Shubharambh] || [https://www.imdb.com/name/nm8737327/ Kuntal De] || - || [https://www.hoichoi.tv/?utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=10520739831&utm_adgroup=103676851643&utm_term=hoichoi&gclid=Cj0KCQjwrfymBhCTARIsADXTabmhpuCHapqHdoEBtGhF2eEgfzhW1i5av9P0BE9kQju-L_3Qm-Kk46waAisTEALw_wcB Hoichoi]

| Aj Okaron || 2021 || [https://www.imdb.com/title/tt14539756/ Shubharambh] || [https://www.imdb.com/name/nm8737327/ Kuntal De] || - || [https://www.hoichoi.tv/?utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=10520739831&utm_adgroup=103676851643&utm_term=hoichoi&gclid=Cj0KCQjwrfymBhCTARIsADXTabmhpuCHapqHdoEBtGhF2eEgfzhW1i5av9P0BE9kQju-L_3Qm-Kk46waAisTEALw_wcB Hoichoi]

| [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dhBcKTulj2E Villa Wala Pyaar] || 2023 || [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/MTV_Splitsvilla_(season_14) MTV Splitsvilla 14] || [https://yourwikis.com/epr-santhanam-srinivasan/ EPR Iyer], [https://www.imdb.com/name/nm8737327/ GJ Storm] || - || [https://www.mtvindia.com/ MTV India]

| [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6IugsnG7sLM&pp=ygUfYWpvIHR1bWkgZWxlIHRhaSBkZWJhbmphbGkgbGlseQ%3D%3D Ajo Tumi Ele Tai] || 2019 || Abhishek Basu || Saqi Banerjee || [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Timir_Biswas Timir Biswas] || [https://inreco.in Inreco Entertainment]

| [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jjKB_sigtOw&pp=ygULcGhpcnRlIGhvYmU%3D Phirte Hobe] || 2020 || [https://www.imdb.com/name/nm7723253/ Shamik Guha Roy] & Rupak Tiary || Abhishek Roy || Various Artists || [https://amaramuzik.in/ Amara Muzik Bengali]

| [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qGOGu7S_Vvg&pp=ygUPamlib25lciBqYXlvZ2Fu Jiboner Joyogan] || 2020 || Chirantan Banerjee  || Suvadeep Chakraborty || Various Artists || [https://amaramuzik.in/ Amara Muzik Bengali]

| [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3PK_pxau5Xk&pp=ygUQZWkgamUgdG9tYXIgcHJlbQ%3D%3D Ei Je Tomar Prem (Rabindrasangeet)]|| 2020 || [https://www.imdb.com/name/nm7723253/ Shamik Guha Roy]* || Rabindranath Tagore || - || [https://amaramuzik.in/ Amara Muzik Bengali]

<big>'''References'''</big>

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<big>'''External Links'''</big>

[https://www.youtube.com/@debanjalilily Debanjali Lily] on [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/YouTube Youtube]

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