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Subject: [FriendsofAssamNE] Debojit Saha honoured in London [8 Attachments]
On August 20, 2010 Nehru Centre, London (the cultural Wing of High Commission
of India) presented Debojit Saha - (Voice of India, Zee SaReGaMaPa winner 2005)
with a stunning confluence of modern and golden oldies of Bollywood which
mirrored the age old timeless tradition of Indian music.
Today he has become a youth icon. In the music world from Assam no other star
has glittered so much within a small period of time. Debojit Saha brought the
highest award to the state of Assam when he won (Voice of India, Zee SaReGaMaPa
Challenge 2005) Debojit which proved to be a runaway success - breaks the
linguistic and cultural divides in the North-East.
He was born to a well to do Bengali family in Silchar and raised in a
culturally rich atmosphere. A civil engineer by profession, Debojit started out
as a singer in All India Radio and Doordarshan Kendra in Silchar. The
heartthrob of many girls, he falls for simple down-to earth Bandana Paul, his
wife - a true companion. In profession, she is a fashion designer. Debojit
admits "If there is anyone who has changed and influenced my life, it is
Bandana".
He took the plunge to shift base to Mumbai and enrolled himself to learn
Classical music from the Maestro Pt Askaran Sharma. He won the Mega Final
Runner Up in a music contest, gazal-e-sara on Urdu Channel and released his
first solo album.
With his disarming smile and charming manner - exudes a comfortable air -
music, he says, takes him closet to divinity and accords him peace and
tranquillity. It is an invigorating experience which exalts his spirits. He
knew how to create that magic web of rhythmic spell-modern sleek and with lots
of technology brilliance. This versatile singer is enriching the music scene of
Assam and Bolloywood filmi world.
His playback extended to films in regional languages such as Assamese and
Bangla. Singing jingles and songs in daily soaps such as Kyon Hota Hai Pyaar
and Bhabi etc, Debojit also anchors a Bangla music reality show. He also
participated in a music reality show on Star Plus, Jo Jeeta Wohi Superstar, and
made it to the final four. He also took his fans by surprise by appearing as
one of the thirteen contestants in the Mega Reality show, Big Boss (based on
Big Brother) on Colors. He recently performed at the reality show, Music ka
Maha Muquabla, on Star Plus with Shaan, Anwesha Dutta, Harshit Saxena and
Shadab.
Debojit was invited to Nehru Centre by Monika Kopil Mohta (Director and
Minister for Culture) to perform on Friday, 20 August, 2010 as a part of
'Celebrate Assam' which includes Assamese films and music in a month long
programme. She spoke highly about the art and culture of Assam and the popular
artist of the evening. The chief guests of the evening was Jitendra Kumar,
First Secretary for Indian High Commission - Consular & Community Affairs, Prem
Modgill, President Hindu Cultural Saociety UK, Kailash Budhwar, BBC World
Service, Usha Raje Saxena, Hindi Poetic Society UK, Khurshid Alam, Chairman,
Progressive Muslim Forum UK, Saroj Taneja, Director Asian Art & Culture and
Divya Mathur, Vatayan Poetry UK. In a unique traditional Assamese gesture the
invited artist and dignitaries were felicitated with phulam gamoscha by
Geetupala Shah. The programme started by a Sanskrit slok by Geetupala Shah.
In return Debojit thanked Indian High Commission and Rini Kakati who is
instrumental to bring him to this prestigious venue.
In his opening speech, Jitendra Kumar, First Secretary for Indian High
Commission, mentioned about the richness of the North-East specially Assam and
the importance of showcasing unity in cultural diversity. He still remember his
fruitful visit to Assam passing Kaziranga as a nine year old boy. And thanked
Rini Kakati, the organizer for inviting him.
The entire programme of Debojit's performance was covered by Zee TV UK and MATV
UK.
On 22 August, 2010, Radio 92Fm arranged an interaction with Debojit. Also on 23
August, 2010, Manoshi Barua, Senior Broadcast Journalist at BBC World Service,
Bush House had an interview with Debojit Saha about his musical career.
The evening commenced with Debojit starting with a patriotic song from Manna
Dey - "Aye mere pyare Watan, Aye mere bichde chaman, tujh pe dil qurbaan, tu hi
meri aarzoo, tu hi meri aabroo, tu hi meri jaan ... to honour India's
Independence Day which moved the audience in tears and in complete thrall when
he also sang "Jibone morone Moi Sirodin Asomiya".
The song from his debut album Jeena "My heart goes duma dum" and Om Shanti Om
"Deewangi Deewangi" made the crowd nostalgic and given a standing ovation when
Debojit joined them in hands and sing together.
The grand finale was a rendition of Assamese bihu by Debojit which made the
people in the audience stood up, come to the stage and dance in the tune of
dhol, pepa, gagana - joined hands with pride and honour.
Debojit Saha is an inspiration and his flawless performance is a silent but
forcefull message for all our upcoming artists from the region.
Rini Kakati
