Silajit Majumder (, born 9 October 1965), first name also spelled ''Shilajit'', is an Indian

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singer-songwriter and actor from

Kolkata Kolkata, also known as Calcutta ( its official name until 2001), is the capital and largest city of the Indian state of West Bengal. It lies on the eastern bank of the Hooghly River, west of the border with Bangladesh. It is the primary ...

. He is mostly credited by his first name. As an actor he is best known for his roles in films like ''

Asukh ''Asukh'' () is a 1999 Indian Bengali feature film directed by Rituparno Ghosh. The film was awarded in the Best Feature Film in Bengali category at the 46th National Film Awards. Plot Rohini asks her ex-boyfriend if he remembers her. Although ...

'' (1999) by

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and ''

Krantikaal ''Krantikaal'' (, ) is an Indian Bengali feature film directed by Sekhar Das of Mahulbanir Sereng fame. It stars Roopa Ganguly, Silajit Majumder and Soumitra Chatterjee. The film won Best Direction award at the 9th Dhaka International Film F ...

'' (2005) by

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. He took a remarkable place in Bigg Boss Bangla season 2.

Education

Majumder received his education at the Saint Paul K G school, the

Scottish Church Collegiate School The Scottish Church Collegiate School is a school in north Kolkata Kolkata, also known as Calcutta ( its official name until 2001), is the capital and largest city of the Indian state of West Bengal. It lies on the eastern bank of the ...

, and before graduating from the

Vidyasagar College Vidyasagar College is a state government-aided public college, affiliated to the University of Calcutta, located in North Kolkata, West Bengal, India. The college offers both post-graduate and under-graduate courses in a number of subjects ...

of the

University of Calcutta The University of Calcutta, informally known as Calcutta University (), is a Public university, public State university (India), state university located in Kolkata, Calcutta (Kolkata), West Bengal, India. It has 151 affiliated undergraduate c ...

in English literature.

Works

Studio Albums * ''Bhoomika'' (1994) * ''Amrao Benche Achhi'' (1995) * ''Thik Ekhoni'' (1996) * ''X=Prem'' (2000) * '' Fisfis'' (2002) * '' Lal Matir Sorane'' (2003) * ''Rimjhim'' (2004) * '' Sarbonaash'' (2008) * ''Amra olk Rock' (2010) Live * ''X=2 Prem'' (2001) * ''Ekta Raat'' (2007)

Music director

* '' Chupkatha'' (2012) * ''Strugglers: The Reality Behind'' (2013) * ''

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'' (2018) * '' Bohurupi'' (2024)

Filmography

* '' Feraoikytpo'' *''

'' (1999) *''

Y2K (Athoba, 'Sex Krome Aasitechhe') Y2K (Athoba, 'Sex Krome Aasitechhe') is a 2000 Bengali short film from Satyajit Ray Film and Television Institute, written and directed by Chandril Bhattacharya. Plot Chanchal, a young Calcuttan, spends most of his time finding a suitable girl ...

'' (2000) as Heeru *''

Sangee ''Sangee'' () is a 2003 Indian Bengali-language romantic emotional drama film directed by Haranath Chakraborty. Featuring Jeet and Priyanka Trivedi in their second film together, Silajit Majumder plays a crucial role in the film. The film i ...

'' (2003) as Rana *'' Prohor'' (2004) *'' Mahulbanir Sereng'' (2004) *''

Krantikal ''Krantikaal'' (, ) is an Indian Bengali feature film directed by Sekhar Das of Mahulbanir Sereng fame. It stars Roopa Ganguly, Silajit Majumder and Soumitra Chatterjee. The film won Best Direction award at the 9th Dhaka International Film Festi ...

'' (2005) *'' Ditiyo Basanto'' *'' Tobu...Aste Hobe Fire'' (2006) *'' Ram Balaram'' (2008) *'' Chhoy-e Chhuti'' (2008) *'' Tintorettor Jishu'' (2008) *'' Gandu'' (2010) *'' Bye Bye Bangkok'' (2011) *'' Jiyo Kaka'' (2011) *'' Katakuti'' (2011) *''

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'' (2012) as Siddhartha Roy *'' Chupkatha'' (2012) *'' Half Serious'' (2013) *''

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'' (2014) *'' Amar Sahor'' (2016) (A cop) *'' Otai Last MMS'' (2015) (Guest Appearance) *''

'' (2018) as Dacoit leader *'' Bhalo Maye Kharap Maye'' (2019) as Shabby *'' Saat Number Shanatan Sanyal'' (2019) *''

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'' (2021) as Debanjan Mitra * '' Ajogyo'' (2024) as Raktim * '' Bohurupi'' (2024) (Guest Appearance)

TV

* " Big Boss Bangla Season 2" (2016)

Web series

* Roktopolash (2022) as Dipankar

Books

* ''Praptomonoskoder Jonyo'' (''Abhijan Publishers'', 2007) * ''Aneke Poreni'' (''Abhijan Publishers'', 2009) * ''Hijibiji'' (''Abhijan Publishers'', 2010) * ''Aneke Poreni 2'' (''Abhijan Publishers'', 2011) * ''Shobodo-Sharir'' (''Abhijan Publishers'', 2012) * ''36 ta Prem'' (''Abhijan Publishers'', 2012, written with

Srijato Srijato Bandyopadhyay is an Indian poet of the Bengali language. He won the Ananda Puroskar in 2004 for his book ''Udanta Sawb Joker: All Those Flying Jokers''. In 2014, he won the Filmfare Awards East 2014, Filmfare Awards East for Best Lyrici ...

& Kingshuk)

Awards

* Filmfare Awards Bangla 2025 – Best Actor in a Supporting Role (Male) for '' Ajogyo'' (Shared with Sawon Chakraborty for '' Chaalchitra Ekhon'')

References

External links

* {{DEFAULTSORT:Majumder, Silajit 1965 births Living people Male actors in Bengali cinema Singers from Kolkata Bengal Film Journalists' Association Award winners Bengali singers Bengali male actors Indian male singer-songwriters Indian singer-songwriters Scottish Church Collegiate School alumni Scottish Church College alumni Vidyasagar College alumni University of Calcutta alumni Male actors from Kolkata 20th-century Indian singers 20th-century Indian male singers Filmfare Awards Bangla winners