Rupam Islam

Rupam Islam (; born 25 January 1974) is an Indian singer-songwriter, music composer and writer. He is the lead vocalist of the Bengali rock band Fossils. Outside of his rock music work, Islam also contributes to several Bengali film productions as a playback singer.

In 2010, he won the National Film Award for Best Male Playback Singer for his performance in the Bengali film, Mahanagar@Kolkata. He is also a member of the Bangla Sangeet Akademi, an institution under the Government of West Bengal.

Early life Rupam Islam was born into a musical family in Kolkata. His parents, Nurul and Chandita, were both musicians. He began performing music in his youth, appearing on All India Radio and Doordarshan programs by age nine.

He completed a bachelor's degree in education and taught English at Taki House in Rajabazar, Kolkata, for several years before focusing on music.

Musical career Rupam Islam started his professional career in the late 1990s with the Bengali rock band Fossils. Islam has released several albums and worked as a playback singer and solo artist, receiving awards for his work in Bengali films.

In 2010, Islam won the National Film Award for Best Male Playback Singer for his performance in Mahanagar@Kolkata. He has also composed jingles for commercials and Television shows.

Activism

Rupam Islam publicly expressed concern over women's safety in India, particularly following the 2024 R.G. Kar Medical College rape and murder case. He joined other musicians in West Bengal to participate in protests addressing issues faced by women in the region.

He later released the song "Khoto" , which reflects on societal issues related to the incident. The song has been described as a response to the crime and the perceived governmental inaction.

Discography

Solo albums Year Albums Songs Audio Label 1998 Tor Bhorshatey Cholo Aj Dukkha Korben Na Halud Jama Komlo Megheder Ojon Neel Rong Chilo Bhison Priyo Swapno Bhangar Tobu Dur Akasher

Cholo Aj Dukkha Korben Na Halud Jama Komlo Megheder Ojon Neel Rong Chilo Bhison Priyo Swapno Bhangar Tobu Dur Akasher

Bedwetter - Bari Theke Palabo Bhyapsha Blues - Mishti Duswapno Hotasha Joan Of Arc - Kothaay Niye Jaabe Aamay Bolo Kishori - Kishori Tor Chokher Jol E Kokhono E Pothey - Kokhono E Pothey Hente Jeo Laal Golaap - Mone Porey Kichu Ghotona Na Hanyate - Kije Bhalo Lage

Free Zone Chador Taake Chini Ghor Shajaai Kisher Aaral Aalo The Wo Wo Song

Prerona

Chandnite Unmaad Ekjon Chithhi Daniken Haowaay Paa Kobe Obhijaan Songhoti Janai

Flyover Radio Jokey Hotat Bristi Aadomer Sontaan Jhor Chaowar Durotwo Boichor

Koto Kichhu Ghotey Tumi Aamar Bondhu Holey Karon Aamra Aakashe

Singles

Collaborations

Asukhi Jhor

Bhul

Dyakho

In The Rain

Jadi Tomay Boli

Jane Mon

Sukumar

Professor Dutta

Tumi Jodi Chand

Bhoot

Eseche Shomoy

DikshunpurSomlata Acharyya Chowdhury Anindya Chatterjee

Sahana Bajpaie

Rajkumar Sengupta

Sayan Mitra

Timir Biswas

Tamal Kanti Haldar

Ananya Bhattacharjee

Tushar Debnath

Kabir Chattopadhyay

Nilanjan Mandal

Sulagna Banerjee

Argha Sen

Allan Temjen AoBangla RockBishaal BrishtiraBishaal BrishtiraSamik Roy Choudhury

Timir Biswas

Siddhartha Ray

Anindya Chatterjee

Upal Sengupta

Gaurab 'GABOO' Chatterjee

Rajiv Mitra

Raja ChandaBangla RockAbar AronyeAbar AronyeSoumya RitPluto MusicISL - Indian Super League Theme SongGorber Notun PorboSubhajit 'KC' MukherjeeNouka BilashiNouka BilashiShiladitya-Som Amyt DuttaAsha AudioDurga Tumi Themo Na- a song to celebrate the power withinDurga Tumi Themo NaLopamudra Mitra

Upal Sengupta

Timir Biswas

Somlata Acharyya Chowdhury

Ujjaini Mukherjee

Srijato BandyopadhyayBoroliana_by Boroline

Fossils

Ekla Ghor

Nemesis

Hasnuhana

Dekho Manashi

Bisakto Manus

Niskramon

Manab Boma

Chhal

Harano Podok

Tritya Biswa

Acid

29 Se October

Bicycle Chor

Satotar Bilasita

Manob Boma (Unplugged)

Friendship Chai

Bandhu He

Kichhuta Samoy

Bisakto Manus (Unplugged)

Eka Naow

Shono Amra Ki Sobai

Maa

Danober Utthan

Guru

Phire Cholo

Bidroher Pandulipi

Mummy

Bhoot Aar Tilottama, Pt.1

Dhongsho Romonthon

Haspatale

Mrityu R Pore

Rail line e Mrittu

Schizophrenic Bra

Bnaador

Haajar Bichhana

Mohakaash

Baari Esho

Shoytaan

Resolutions

Sthaabor Austhaabor

Stobdho Jibon

Janla

Hridoy Bhangbar Gaan

Long Drive-e Wrong Drive-e

Auporibortito

Jodi Tumi

Obhinoy

Shunechhi

Writings

Filmography

Denotes films that have not yet been released

Year Films Songs Composer(s) Writer(s) Co-singer(s) Language 2008 Jannat Jannat Jahan PritamNeelesh Misra HindiChalo Let's Go Cross The LineNeel DuttAnjan Dutt Bengali 2009Madly Bangalee I Can Do, Samoy Neel DuttAnjan Dutt Bengali Dwando Bare Bare Mayookh Bhowmick Mainak Sinha BengaliRiskChalo IndiaBickram GhoshBickram GhoshBengali All the Best: Fun Begins Dil Kare PritamKumaarSuraj Jagan Hindi 2010 Shukno Lanka Sing Nei Tobu Naam (Remix)Debojyoti Mishra (Remix) Chandrabindoo (Remake)Subrata Ghosh Joyjit LahiriBengali Antim Swash Sundar Tumi Diyecho Ja

Ekti Jibon Ami Pelam TokePurbayan Chatterjee BengaliTaraDu Mutho BhatTapan SinhaBratya BasuBengali Autograph Beche Thakar Gaan Anupam Roy Debojyoti MishraAnupam Roy Bengali Mahanagar@Kolkata Rakter Gaan O Patangoder Swapno, Badrakto,

Indraadip Dasgupta (Arrangement)Rabindranath TagoreKabir Suman Kaushiki Chakraborty

Rupankar Bagchi

Lopamudra Mitra

Babul Supriyo

Srabani Sen

Sidhu

Srikanta Acharya

Anupam Roy

Anweshaa

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Biplob

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Allan Temjen AoRupam IslamShyam Khapa (Sahoj Manush)

Anirban Ghoshal (Biplob)

Avinab Mukherjee (Biplob)

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Ek Ho PukarNilayan ChatterjeeNilayan ChatterjeeBengaliDawshom AwbotaarAgunkhekoAnupam RoyAnupam Roy Bengali ManushManush Title TrackAhmmed HumayanSanjoy Somaddar Bengali 2024DabaruDabaru Title TrackBonnie ChakrabortyMangaldeep ChandBengaliAjogyo Ajogyo Ami (Rock Version)Anupam RoyAnupam RoyBengaliBabliBhalobeshe Phelechi TomayeIndraadip DasguptaIndraadip Dasgupta Saikat KunduBengali

Web series/Serial

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