About Rupam Islam
Born 1974. Rupam Islam is an Indian singer, songwriter, music composer and writer.
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
Indraadip DasguptaBengaliEk Phaali RodPichgola Rastay Hajar Square Feet Swapner BariJoy SarkarSuchandra CowdhuryBengaliNaxalSahoj Manush Ei Ekta Din
Biplob
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Web series/Serial
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Frequently asked questions
Who is Rupam Islam?
Indian singer-songwriter
When was Rupam Islam born?
Rupam Islam was born on 25 January 1974 in Kolkata.
What is Rupam Islam's occupation?
Rupam Islam is a singer, songwriter, music composer and writer.
What nationality is Rupam Islam?
Rupam Islam is Indian.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Rupam Islam. https://biography.guide/rupam-islam/
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