Top 10 Music Directors Of Bengali Film Industry

Bengali culture has been portraying their talents in several fields. One such is the career of a music director. To make a film, every aspect is necessary to support the completion of the cinema. Here is the list of music directors in the Bengali film industry.

1. Salil Chowdhury Salil Chowdhury was a music composer, instrumental >> Read More...

Salil Chowdhury was not only a music director, but also a songwriter, lyricist, poet, and writer. He composed music for 41 Bengali films. He was born on 13 November 1922. He could play piano, esraj, and flute. The Bengali films for which he composed music were Paribortan, Barjatri, Paasher Baadi, Baansher Kella, Bhor Hoye Elo, Aaj Sondhyaay, Mohila Mohal, Rickshawaala, Raat Bhore, Ak Din Raatre, Baadi Theke Paaliye, Gangaa, Rai Bahadur, Kinu Goaalaar Goli, Ayanaanto, Laal Paathor, Paari, Marjina Abdullah, Kobita, Sister, Srikaanter Will, and Byapika Bidaay. He mentored RD Burman and Hridaynath Mangeshkar A noted Indian music composer and director, Hriday >> Read More... . He died on 5 September 1995.

2. Hemant-Kumar

Hemanta Mukhopadhyay also known as Hemant Kumar Hemant Mukherjee is a famous composer, singer, and >> Read More... and Hemanta Mukherjee Hemant was an Indian singer who sang in many India >> Read More... was a music director and playback singer. He is known as the Voice of Gods. He received National Awards twice for Best Male Playback Singer. He was born on 16 June 1920 in Benaras, British India. He specialized in Indian classical music. He directed music for the Bengali films Abhiyatri, Shap Mochan, Harano Sur 'Harano Sur' is a romantic drama that was >> Read More... , Trijama, Joutuk, and many more. In 1956, he received the Filmfare Best Music Director Award, in 1962, 1964, 1967, 1968, and 1975 he won the BFJA Best Music Director Award. He died on 26 September 1989 in Calcutta, West Bengal.

3. SD Burman

Sachin Dev Burman was a singer and director of music. He was born on 1 October 1906 in Cumilla, now Bangladesh. He started his career in the music and film industry in 1937. He directed music for the Bengali films Sudurer Priye, range, Jakher Dhan, Amar Geeti, Nari, Rajkumari Nirbashan, Pratishodh, Ashok, Avayer Biye, Jibon Sangini, Mahakavi Kalidas, Milan, Jajsaheber Natni, Chhadmabeshi, Maatir Ghar, Pratikar, Kalankini, Matrihara, and many more. He received Gold Medal from Bengal All India Music Conference, Calcutta in 1934, Sangeet Natak Akademi Award in 1958, the Asia Film Society Award in 1959, and many more. He died on 31 October 1975 IN Bombay, Maharashtra.

4. RD Burman

Rahul Dev Burman was an actor and director of music. He was born on 27 June 1939 in Calcutta, west Bengal. He worked with the famous singers Asha Bhosle Asha is considered to be the second greatest femal >> Read More... , Lata Mangeshkar Lata Mangeshkar, the veteran playback singer, had >> Read More... , and Kishore Kumar Kishore Kumar is an Indian playback singer, who ha >> Read More... , and with the lyricist, Gulzar. He is the only son of Sachin Dev Burman and Meera Dev Burman Meera Dev Burman was a lyricist, musician, singer, >> Read More... . He is nicknamed Pancham. He is also known as Shahensha-E-Music. Though he composed music and worked as a music director in the Bengali film industry he was mostly active in the Bollywood film industry. He died on 4 January 1994 in Bombay, Maharashtra.

5. Shyamal Mitra

Shyamal Mitra was a playback singer and director of music. He was born on 14 January 1929 in Naihati, West Bengal. The Bengali films in which he directed music are Lakh Taka, Joy Maa Kali Boarding, Jamalaye Jibonto Manush, Deli Passenger, Bhranti, Sokher Chor, Hashi Sudhu Hashi Noy, Bhranti Bilash, Deya Neya, Saptarshi, Trishna, Rajkanya, Kheya, Hothath Dekha, Gor Nashimpur, Bibaha Bibhrat, Duranta Charai, Samantaral, Padmagolap, Pratibad, Janina, Jiban Jiggasha, Bhanu Goenda Jahar Assistant, Andha Atit, Banpalashir Padabali, Chithi, Amanush, Phulu Thakurma, Ami Se O Sokha, Rajbangsha and many more. He died on 15 November 1987 in Calcutta, West Bengal.

6. Pankaj Kumar Cinematographers are one of the most important par >> Read More... Mullick

Pankaj Kumar Mullick was an actor, Playback singer, and director of music. He was born on 10 May 1905 in Calcutta, west Bengal. The Bengali films in which he directed music are Raikamal, Chitrangada, Yatrik, Mahaprasthaner Pathey, Rupkatha, Pratibad, Ramer Sumati, Dui Purush, Kashinath, Kapal Kundala Story Soon >> Read More... , desher Mati, Jiban Maran, Mukti, Chashar Meye, and many more. He was the recipient of the Padma Shri of 1970. He also received the Dadasaheb Phalke Award in 1972. He died on 19 February 1978 in Calcutta, West Bengal.

7. Indradip Dasgupta

Indradip Dsgupta is a singer, composer, and director of music. He was born on 17 January 1973. The Bengali films in which he directed music are Teen Ekke Teen, Prohor, Bor Ashbe Ekhuni, Kaler Rakhal, Bishh, Ei Prithibi Tomar Aamar, Le Chakka, Shotru, Fighter, Jaani Dekha Hobe, Chaplin, Charuulata, 3 Kanya, Hawa Bodol, Kanamachi, Proloy, Mishor Rahasya, Mrs. Sen, Chander Pahar, Obhishopto Nighty, Golpo Holeo Shotti, Yoddha, Khaad, Chotoder Chobi, Ashche Bochor Abar Hobe, Roga Howar Sohoj Upay, Parbo Ami Chartey Toke, Rajkahini, Sudhu Tomari Jonyo, Bastu Shaap Click to look into! >> Read More... , Shikari, Kelor Kirti, Aynabaji, Haripada Bandwala, Tomake Chai Story Soon >> Read More... , Ami Je Ke Tomar, and many more.

8. Akash Chatterjee Akash Chatterjee is an Indian actor, director and >> Read More...

Akash Chatterjee is a producer of films and director of music. He directed music for the film Action 2014. He was born on 9 June 1989 in Kolkata, West Bengal, India. He produced his first film A Political Murder in 2013. It is directed by his father Agnidev Chatterjee Agnidev Chatterjee is an Indian Director and filmm >> Read More... . He also produced the film Bobbyr Bondhura in 2018, Aro Ekbar, Good Morning Sunshine, and many more.

9. Bappi Lahiri Bappi Lahiri is a famous Music Composer of India. >> Read More...

Bappi Lahiri was a singer, composer, and director of music. He was born on 27 November 1952 in Jalpaiguri, West Bengal. He is known as Bappida. He used synthesized disco music. He won the Best music director award at the Filmfare Awards of 1985 for the film Sharaabi, Lifetime Achievement Award at the Filmfare Awards in 2018, and Best Item Song of the Year from Mirchi Music Awards in 2012 for the song Ooh La La from the Dirty Picture. He received the Banga Bhushan Civilian Honour in 2017 from the Government of West Bengal. He died on 15 February 2022 in Mumbai, Maharashtra.

10. Jeet Ganguly Jeet Ganguly is one of the most prominent and acti >> Read More...

Jeet Ganguly is a playback singer, composer, and director of music. His birthname is Chandrajeet Ganguly. He was born on 24 May 1977 in Baranagar, Kolkata, West Bengal. He directed music for the Bengali films Subhodrishti, Challenge 2, Rangbaaz, Chirodini Tumi Je Amar, Awara, Tonic, Chirodini Tumi Je Amar 2, Boss 2, Paglu 2, Mon Mane Na, Dui Prithibi Dui Prithibi is a Bengali romantic political drama >> Read More... , and many more. He won the Best Music Director Award from Filmfare Awards East for Yuddho, Anandalok Award for Subhodrishti, Challenge, and Chirodini Tumi Je Amar, Tele Cine Awards for Minister Fatakeshto, Star Jalsha Entertainment Award for Poran Jaye Joliya Re, Tele Cine Awards for Bapi Bari Ja and many more.