Biography

'Saffron', an ethnic Indian colour and 'Jo' a tint of western character makes Saffron n JO a fusion band where they present Bollywood hits (Old and New) mashing them up with popular western hits! A concoction that is hard to resist! Band Members: Ronkini Gupta – A trained Hindustani classical vocalist and winner of 2004 World series SaReGaMaPa, she is the lead vocalist of the band. Being a composer in the band, she gives the band a distinctive character that sets it apart from the mundane. Subhankar Dutta – A production designer/film-maker by profession, this guy had his left foot perpetually planted on stage. What consistently got him there was his exceptional passion for music. Trained in Hindustani Classical over the years, he is currently learning nuances of Western Classical Music, which gives his singing that perfect blend of spunk and earthiness. Soma Bhattacharyya – Trained in Hindustani classical music, she won 13 episodes in a row in Zee Sa Re Ga Ma Pa, after which she strode away gracefully, undefeated. Her voice is a seasoned instrument and she has the experience of traveling throughout the world. Brince Bora – His fingers run through the keyboard rhythmically as he hits random notes and creates an ambience of jazz. A programmer and composer, Brince has a rich background in Classical and Jazz Music. Hailing from the city of Guwahati, which is famous for its contribution to the Music Industry, this keyboardist is yet another unique find from this music hub! Indrojit Chetia – He is the lead guitarist for the band and his fingers are married to his strings. He deftly plucks them in all styles ranging from Rock to Blues to Jazz. A composer for Ads and films, he is the youngest musician in the band! Manash Protim – The rockstar drummer Manash aka Miklu can set his audiences' feet tapping. He uses his stick like a magic wand to add all favors ranging from Rock, funk, Blues to country, jazz or even dubstep. He most naturally completes the ensemble. Having an experience of over ten years, and having played with various bands, he holds the band together like a rock!