Silajit Majumder (, born 9 October 1965), first name also spelled ''Shilajit'', is an Indian Bengali singer-songwriter and actor from

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. He is mostly credited by his first name. As an actor he is best known for his roles in films like '' Asukh'' (1999) by

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and '' Krantikaal'' (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, and before graduating from the Vidyasagar College of the

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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) * '' Manojder Adbhut Bari'' (2018) * '' Bohurupi'' (2024)

Filmography

* '' Feraoikytpo'' *'' Asukh'' (1999) *'' Y2K (Athoba, 'Sex Krome Aasitechhe')'' (2000) as Heeru *'' Sangee'' (2003) as Rana *'' Prohor'' (2004) *'' Mahulbanir Sereng'' (2004) *'' Krantikal'' (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) *'' Hemlock Society'' (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) *'' Manojder Adbhut Bari'' (2018) as Dacoit leader *'' Bhalo Maye Kharap Maye'' (2019) as Shabby *'' Saat Number Shanatan Sanyal'' (2019) *'' 12 Seconds (Short)'' (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 & 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