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Rupam Islam
Indian singer and composer (born 1974) From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Rupam Islam (born January 25, 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 has also contributed to several Bengali film productions as a playback singer.
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In 2010, he won the National Film Award for Best Male Playback Singer for his performance in the Bengali film Mahanagar@Kolkata.[1] He is also a member of the Bangla Sangeet Academy, an institution under the Government of West Bengal.[2]
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Early life
Rupam Islam was born into a family in Kolkata with a musical background. His parents, Nurul and Chhandita, were both musicians. He began performing music in his youth,[3] appearing in Aakashvani and Doordarshan programs by the age of 9.[4]
Islam graduated from Asutosh College, affiliated with the University of Calcutta, with a degree in English literature. He also completed a Bachelor's degree in education and taught English at Taki House in Rajabazar, Kolkata, for several years before focusing on music.[5]
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Musical career
Rupam Islam started his professional career in 1998 with the formation of the band Fossils. Fossils has released six albums and is active in Bengali rock music.[6] As a solo artist, Islam has released several albums and worked as a playback singer, receiving awards for his work in Bengali films.[7]
In 2010, Islam won the National Film Award for Best Male Playback Singer for his performance in Mahanagar@Kolkata (film). He has also composed jingles for commercials and television shows.[8]
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Activism
Rupam Islam publicly expressed concern over women's safety in India, particularly following the 2024 R.G. Kar rape and murder case. He joined other musicians in West Bengal in protests addressing issues faced by women in the region.[9][10]
He later released the song "Khoto" (transl. 'Wound'), which reflects on societal issues related to the incident. The song has been described as a response to the crime and perceived governmental inaction.[9][10]
Personal life
Rupam Islam married Rupsha Dasgupta in 2007, and they have a son named Rup.[11]
Discography
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Solo albums
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Fossils
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Filmography
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