Rono, formerly known as Awkward Bong, is the stage name of Ronit Sarkar, a

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-based in the Indian indie music scene. He is the son of

Pradeep Sarkar Pradeep Sarkar (30 April 1955 – 24 March 2023) was an Indian director and screenwriter, best known for directing ''Parineeta (2005 film), Parineeta'' (2005). Personal life Sarkar was born in Kolkata, West Bengal, on 30 April 1955. He wa ...

, a prominent Indian director and

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, best known for his films such as Parineeta (2005) and

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(2014).

Career

Rono gained prominence with his indie hit "Main Aur Tum" and has since performed at major music festivals including Bacardi

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(Pune 2015) and Vans New Wave Festival (Bangalore 2015, Delhi 2016). In 2024, he embarked on ''The Gulaabi Rahi Tour'', performing across cities like

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, and

Recognition

Rono's talent has garnered attention from various media outlets such as

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's Music Diaries,

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, and IndiEarth. His work has been featured in Ennui.Bomb's "Stupiditties" indie compilations and utilized in advertising campaigns for brands like

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Recent work

His recent projects include the EP ''Postcards'' and singles such as "''All Afternoon''", "''Gulaabi Rahi"'' and "''Aakhri Safar"''.

Discography

References

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