Biography

Srikanto Acharya is a very popular Bengali contemporary act based out of Kolkata. The band is best known for its soulful and unique style of music that blows everyone’s mind to its peak level. The brainchild of Srikanto Acharya, the band has been very much successful and consistent in delivering some of the mind blowing LIVE performances to the Bengali music circuit. The band has also received numerous awards. Awards: Outstanding Young Person's Award for his achievements in Music awarded by the North Calcutta Junior Chamber Gold and Platinum Disc, Moner Janala (1997) Gold and Platinum Disc, Neel Dhrubotara (1998) Snowcem - Anandabazar Best Puja Album of the Year Award, Brishti Tomakay Dilam (2000) Parle Anandabazar Best album, Nodir Chhobi Aki (2001) Anadalok Best Male Vocal Award, Nodir Chhobi Aki (2001) National-Insurance Anandabazaar Best Puja Album of the Year Award, Ghuri (2004) Dettol- Anandabazar Sharad Arghya, Roddur (2006) Best Rabindrasangeet Alpha Music Award in 2004, Jibon Chhobi (2004) Best Male Playback BFJA award for Title, a film by Rituparno Ghosh (2003) Anandalok Award for the Best Male Playback Singer, Amar Bhuban, a film by Mrinal Sen (2004) Mirchi Music Award for Best Male Vocalist, Rabindrasangeet (2011) Mirchi Music Award for Best Male Vocalist, Ajker Gaan (2011) Mirchi Music Award for Basic Album of the Year, Musafirana (2011) Mirchi Music Award for Rabindrasangeet Album of the Year, Uttoron (2011) Sangeet Samman, Government of West Bengal (2012) Sangeet Mahasamman, Government of West Bengal (2013)