Somlata Acharyya Chowdhury is an Indian

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-language singer and a Faculty at the Department of Psychology,

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, which is affiliated with

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. She rose to fame with the release of 'Tumi Asbe Bole' & 'Jagarane Jay Bibhabaree' from the Bengali film Ranjana Ami Ar Ashbona in 2011. She has been a prominent singer in Bengali films since 2007. Besides films, she also worked for several solo albums with her band Somlata & the Aces. Apart from being a singer, she works as a guest lecturer of

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Personal life

She did her schooling from 'Bidya Bharati Girls' High School'. On 23 November 2012, she married Akash Roy.

Discography

Solo albums and singles

* Chupkatha (2009) * Aami Achhi Er Majhe (2014) * Mor Bhabonare (2016) * Aabdaar (Single) (2017) * Kya karoon Sajni (2018) * Yaad Piya Ki aye (2018) * Ure Jete Chaye (2019) * Naina Morey (2019) * Protisruti (2019) * Khuje Paabe Na Amake (2019) * O Je Mane Na Mana (2020) * Ure Jete Chaye (Reprise) (2020) * Nishitho Raater (2021) * Kanamachhi (2021) * Tomar Ghore Bosot Kore Koyjona (2022) * Aaj Jemon Kore Gaiche Aakash (2022) * Diary (2022) * Zindagi (2024) * Ami Achhi Er Majhe (Reprised) (2025)

Filmography

Somlata sang her first playback for the crossover film ''Perfect Woman'' in 2007. All the songs are in

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, unless mentioned.

Live performances

Somlata performs in live shows with her band ''Somlata and The Aces.'' Besides performing in various live concerts all over India, they have also performed at concerts in

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and many other countries. Their live sound can be described as a platter of Indian Semi Classical, Pop Rock, Modern Film Songs, Folk Fusion and Sufi. The band is particularly popular among the youth and performs at many campus festivals, corporate events, televised shows, public concerts, government events and abroad shows. The current band lineup is: Somlata Acharyya Chowdhury: Vocals Arnab Roy: Guitars Abhishek Bhattacharya: Bass Guitars Tushar Banerjee: Drums & Percussions Somlata And The Aces is managed by BandEdge Talent Agency Pvt. Ltd.

Awards

*Best Discovery Award at ETV Dada na Didi: Gaaner Big Fight *Agami Diner Star at Star Jalsha Entertainment Awards (2010) *Anandalok Special Jury Award *Etv Bangla Best playback (female) *Tele Cine Awards for Best Female Singer *Mirchi Music Awards Bangla for Best Female Singer 2017 *Radio Mirchi best Film " Bojhena Shey Bojhena " *Radio Mirchi best Film " Bibaho Diaries " *Radio Mirchi best female singer *Times Power Women 2018 *Times Style Icon 2019 *Sangeet Shomman 2019, West Bengal Govt.

References

External links

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Youtube ChannelSomlata Facebook PageBand Facebook Page
* {{DEFAULTSORT:Chowdhury, Somlata Acharyya Bengali-language singers Bengali singers Bengali Hindus Academic staff of the University of Calcutta 1985 births Living people Singers from Kolkata