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Debanjali Lily
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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 Rising Star (Indian TV series), aired on Colors TV.[1]
Early Life and Education[edit]
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 All India Radio 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 University of Calcutta. She worked with reputed global consultancy firm 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.[1]
Awards[edit]
Winner of 6th Bengal Youth Award in the category Rising Star in Music in 2018. Debanjali was handed over the award by National Award winner Iman Chakraborty.
Playback[edit]
Debanjali marked her entry into playback singing with the debut track Ghum Bhanga Shokal for the Bengali film Colkatay Columbus, composed by music director 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 Rojgere Ginni, Tomay Amay Mile, Bhoomikanya, Khirer Putul, Shaheber Chithi, Maan Obhiman.[2] Notably, Debanjali's voice graced jingles for esteemed brands like PC Chandra Jewellers, Merlin Group, Sunrise Posto, Fiza Biscuits, and Tufcon. In 2023, she sung the song Villa Wala Pyaar[3] composed by EPR Iyer and written by Wicked Sunny for a music video in the reality show MTV Splitsvilla (season 14) featuring fashion icon Urfi Javed.
Independent Music[edit]
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 Bohe Baayu[4] and 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.[5]
Debanjali's creative endeavors extend to her engaging series titled Sunday Jam with Debanjali Lily, showcased on her YouTube channel, earning her affection and admiration. A remarkable milestone in her online presence is her rendition of Montare from the movie Lootera, which went viral amassing millions of views and shares across various social media platforms, reflecting her resonance with a global audience.
Live Performer[edit]
Debanjali has enchanted her audience in India and abroad with her live performances. She has performed for several reputed brands including Ambuja, Captain TMT, Audi, Bisk Farm, 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 Cactus (Indian band) and Prachir.
Films and Discography[edit]
| Song | Year | Film | Music Director | Co-singer | Lyricist |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ghum Bhanga Shokal | 2016 | Colkatay Columbus | Neel Dutt | Neel Dutt | Sourav Palodhi |
| Lf8twk Amar Byasto Ei Shohor | 2017 | Ei Shohore | Sayan Guha, Pratik Karmakar and Daipayan Sanyal | Rik Basu | Daipayan Sanyal |
| -BqI Dakchhe Akash | 2017 | Ei Shohore | Sayan & Pratik | Aritra Dasgupta | Orpheus Mukhoty |
| Kono Bahana | 2020 | Tui Amar Hero | Kuntal De | - | Soham Majumdar |
| Kono Bahana (Reprise) | 2020 | Tui Amar Hero | Kuntal De | - | Soham Majumdar |
| Mayar Kangal (Female Version) | 2021 | Olpo Holeo Sotti | Amit - Ishan | - | Asif Iqbal |
| Song | Year | TV Series | Music Director/Re-aaranger | Co-singer | TV Channel | Series Director |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brishti Thamar Sheshe | 2015 | Tomay Amay Mile | Shamik-Debabrata | - | Star Jalsha | Prabir Ganguly |
| Ek Je Achhe Konya | 2017 | Rojgere Ginni (Aparajita) | Dabbu | Arijit Singh | Colors Bangla | |
| E Poth Chola | 2018 | Bhoomikanya | Bickram Ghosh | - | Star Jalsha | Arindam Sil |
| O Tor Logon Elo Oi | 2018 | Bhoomikanya | Bickram Ghosh | - | Star Jalsha | Arindam Sil |
| Pala- Shuno Shuno Shorbojon | 2018 | Bhoomikanya | Bickram Ghosh | - | Star Jalsha | Arindam Sil |
| Dushtumi Ar Noy | 2022 | Khirer Putul | Shamik Guha Roy | - | Zee Bangla | Babu Banik |
| Jokhon Udashi Hawa | 2022 | Shaheber Chithi | Pranjal | Alap Bose | Star Jalsha | Babu Banik |
| Abar | 2022 | Shaheber Chithi | Pranjal | - | Star Jalsha | Babu Banik |
| Maan Obhimaan (Title Track) | 2022 | Maan Obhimaan | Ashu Chakraborty | - | Deepto TV Bangladesh | |
| Bhalobeshe Shokhi (Rabindrasangeet) | 2022 | Maan Obhimaan | Ashu Chakraborty* | - | Deepto TV Bangladesh | - |
| Song | Year | Web-Series | Music Director | Co-Singer | Streaming Platform |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hoth Bhigoke Nasha | 2019 | Hoichoi | |||
| Hain Muskurana | 2020 | Zee5 | |||
| Krishnochura | 2021 | Shubharambh | Kuntal De | - | Hoichoi |
| Aj Okaron | 2021 | Shubharambh | Kuntal De | - | Hoichoi |
| Villa Wala Pyaar | 2023 | MTV Splitsvilla (season 14) | EPR Iyer, GJ Storm | - | MTV India |
| Song | Year | Composer/Re-arranger | Lyricist | Co-Singer | Record Label |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon Kharaper Gaan | 2017 | Sourav Chatterjee (Baben) | Sourav Chatterjee (Baben) | - | Amara Muzik Bengali |
| Agomonir Ahoban | 2019 | Debanjali Lily | Debanjali Lily | - | Inreco Entertainment |
| Ajo Tumi Ele Tai | 2019 | Abhishek Basu | Saqi Banerjee | Timir Biswas | Entertainment |
| Phirey Aye | 2020 | Sudipto Buti Banerjee | Abhirup Biswas | - | Amara Muzik Bengali |
| Ek Saathey Jai | 2020 | Sudipto Buti Banerjee | Abhirup Biswas | - | Rooh Music |
| Ek Saathey Jai (Midnight Moon Treatment) | 2020 | Sudipto Buti Banerjee, Mr. Bose | Abhirup Biswas | - | Rooh Music |
| Phirte Hobe | 2020 | Shamik Guha Roy & Rupak Tiary | Abhishek Roy | Various Artists | Amara Muzik Bengali |
| Jiboner Joyogan | 2020 | Chirantan Banerjee | Suvadeep Chakraborty | Various Artists | Amara Muzik Bengali |
| Bohe Baayu | 2020 | Debanjali Lily | Debanjali Lily | - | Youtube Music |
| Amar Bela Je Jaye (Rabindrasangeet) | 2020 | Shamik Guha Roy* | Rabindranath Tagore | - | Amara Muzik Bengali |
| Ei Je Tomar Prem (Rabindrasangeet) | 2020 | Shamik Guha Roy* | Rabindranath Tagore | - | Amara Muzik Bengali |
| O Amar Desher Mati (Rabindrasangeet) | 2021 | Shamik Guha Roy* | Rabindranath Tagore | Suman Mickey Chatterjee | Amara Muzik Bengali |
| Ami Tomar Preme (Rabindrasangeet) | 2021 | Shamik Guha Roy* | Rabindranath Tagore | - | Amara Muzik Bengali |
| Mayabono Biharini (Rabindrasangeet) | 2023 | Shamik Guha Roy* | Rabindranath Tagore | - | Muzik House Productions |
| Ofor Belaye (Traditional Folk) | 2023 | Sayan Ganguly* | Traditional | - | Muzik House Productions |
References[edit]
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 "BL Block girl makes it to national reality show". www.telegraphindia.com.
- ↑ "শরতের গানে ছেলেবেলার নস্ট্যালজিয়া উস্কে দিচ্ছে দেবাঞ্জলী লিলির 'বহে বায়ু', শুনেছেন?". Eisamay (in Bengali).
- ↑ "Ahead of 'Splitsvilla 14' finale, Uorfi Javed dances in a saree to 'Villa Wala Pyaar'". The Times of India. 10 February 2023.
- ↑ "Debanjali Lily Chatterjee's 'Bohe Baayu' evokes Puja nostalgia". The Times of India. 20 October 2020.
- ↑ "Cactus Fame Musicians Buti Abhirupnoted Singer Debanjali Lily Come Up With Bangla Pop In This Pujas". ibgnews.com.
- https://newsfront.co/phirey-aaye-music-released-on-amara-muzik-bengali-platform/
- https://ibtn9.com/2020/10/kolkata-musicians-put-together-pujo-special-song/
- https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/bengali/music/get-ready-to-dance-to-asbo-na-fire-butis-new-bangla-pop-song/articleshow/75153118.cms?from=mdr
External Links[edit]
Debanjali Lily on Youtube