The Anupam Roy Band Live Performance 19th Dec 2013

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The Anupam Roy Band goes live today!!!! Perfect way to enjoy the winters, innit? :-)

Where: Bagnan College, West Bengal
When: 2 pm on 19th Dec

Be there to experience the madness.....

- Debolina Raja Gupta

Anupam Roy: Making The Audience Go Crazy...Again and Again and Again....

(*all images in this post are copyright of the blog owner and author)
 
Clearly, when it comes to audience madness, audience love and being crazy for your idol, Anupam Roy beats them all......

Love for an idol expressed in different shades through different age groups....

- Debolina Raja Gupta

Anupam Roy On The Durga Puja Countdown: Courtesy Bengali Paper E-Bela

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(*the following appeared as a Bengali article in the paper EBela as part of Anupam Roy's column - Anupam Katha)

(for those readers who do not understand Bengali, yet love Anupam Roy's words, here's an attempted translation with as much as I could understand of the original Bengali version. Any mistakes are apologised for in advance)

The rain-soaked sombre skies shaded with blue smiles. The flowers giving off the holiday scent. The crowds on the streets, the excitement on the loudspeakers and the rolls-pakodas-phuchkas....all beginning the countdown to Durga Puja, in Anupam Roy's words...

Is it time already?

Where did so many people come from? What's happened to Gariahat? Is it already here? What month's this? But I barely saw any

Your Chance To Shoot With Anupam Roy, Proshenjit And More !

So of course you may have dreamed about this in your simplest and even wildest dreams - but never imagined that this could ever come true - right?

Well, here's your chance to not only see your favourite Anupam Roy live in action, but to also be part of the movie he is shooting for! Excited? Here's what you gotta do:

Buy Anupam Roy Music Online: Your Daily Dose of Anupam Roy

Yes, of course you gotta bring his music home...Here's where you can buy Anupam Roy Music online:

A Minute Away.....

This is one of my favourite pictures of Anupam Roy - not because I clicked it, but because I got to click it at a moment when he wasn't aware that he was being clicked, when he was just about to enter the stage and reach out to all those people out there who were calling out his name, and while he was standing there, quiet and calm, eyes reading the moment outside, listening to the chanting, and maybe, listening to something inside his heart as well.

The Beginning of A Story: Anupam Roy On The Novel Path

Okay, so I JUST HEARD this !!! And of course, as all my friends and readers on my other blog already know, am a crazy book lover, so this one is definitely a very exciting news for me!!!!

So what's the news?

Anupam Roy has started working on a novel.....whoa whoa whoa! (And just to let you know, I'm going to flex all my charms and influence and the like to get my hands on the FIRST signed copy! You may happily go for the second, third and so on.....!!!)

 For those of you who can't read the Bengali script, here's what it says, in an English translation as well as I could: (the exact Bengali is also shared at the bottom of the post in the english script)

'Anupam Roy is working on a new novel at home. ''I'm trying to write it by breaking away from the typical Bengali language and the typical novel style. Just started. Let's see how it goes.''

Though the name isn't decided yet, Anupam regrets he isn't able to write it in a serialised manner (or something that can be adapted to a serial?) sorry I couldn't get that translation correct.

'' I'm writing as and when I'm getting the inspiration, else it gets stuck.  Right now it's in that 'stuck' phase. Let's see when it gets over'' says Anupam.

 Wow.....and now, the bengali in english script....

'Upanyashik Anupam!

The Anupam Roy Band: Aka The Chilled Out Band

So over the years I've met a few people who are part of the music industry. Most of them are in the Hindi music industry and are either individual artists or part of a band.
Knowing the guys from The Anupam Roy Band has been a different kind of a revelation though - of course they are the first, and as yet, the only band/artists I know or have interacted with from the 'Bengali' music world.....

Second Sex: An Interview With Anupam Roy

Just watched an interview of Anupam Roy on a bengali news channel. The interview was around his latest offering 'Second Sex' and here's what the talk was all about. 

Once again, since the entire conversation was in Bengali, I've tried to share it here as well as I could understand. So please do forgive if there's some wrong interpretation. 

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1. Why did you create this song in English? Was this a deliberate attempt to let the song reach more audience, who are not comfortable with Bengali?

Anupam Roy Live Performance May 2013 Kolkata

Time to catch the next performance Kolkata people! Where? Here:

Date: 19th May 2013
Venue: Gyan Manch
For the Senco Gold Awards...

Be there....

And if you want any further information, please drop in a line here

- Debolina Raja Gupta

Second Sex by Anupam Roy and The Anupam Roy Band: Lyrics

 
You've been applauding and appreciating this heartfelt and honest coming-of-age song from Anupam Roy. Now's the time to sing along.

The Second Sex by Anupam Roy: Catch It On YouTube

This is the latest offering that's taken the youth of India by storm.

Watch and listen to The Second Sex by Anupam Roy here

Second Sex: 01st English Track of The Anupam Roy Band Releases 4th May 2013

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So what is 'Second Sex' all about?

Here's what Anupam Roy has to say about it...his thoughts, his words.....

Anupam Roy's 'Urey Jaak' from The Album 'Doorbine Chokh Raakhbo Na' Lyrics In English Script

The song is called 'Urey Jaak', roughly meaning 'let it fly away' and was originally written in September 2007. This appeared in Anupam Roy's 2012 album 'Doorbine Chokh Raakhbo Na.'

Though I'm not sure if this is as popular as the other ones, I really quite like the lyrics, they speak to me, they connect to me, I can make my own meaning out of them, while flowing in tune with the song.....

So for those of you who understand the Bengali script, or haven't been able to sing along to this one, here are the lyrics for you in English script to help you understand better.

The Anupam Roy Band Live Performance 1st May 2013

The Anupam Roy Band goes live today, the 1st of May 2013 for DAITM at the following:

Venue: Vidya Mandir, Kolkata
Time: 4pm

For more information, you can log in to their official FaceBook Fan page here

Anupam Roy and Ladies Ga-Ga!

You're one of them...aren't you? Well, if the trend on the man's social networking pages and fan pages are anything to go by, Anupam Roy is surely becoming quite the ladies' man....Umm...actually change that to 'has become quite the ladies' man.' 

With female fans pouring in on his pages from all over Kolkata, West Bengal, Bangladesh, India, US and other parts of the world, and Bong ladies from any and all parts of the world, this sure is one ladies ga-ga phenomenon that's happened quite fast for a Bengali celebrity.

I was made to assume that there are some other Bengali males who enjoy a similar fan following - I'm talking about some actors here. But once I checked out their profiles and spoke to some friends who live in Bengal, I realised that the appreciation, admiration, adulation and love that's pouring over and over-flowing for Anupam Roy is by far stronger, more sensible and real...Hmmm....

Of course there are the usual school and college-going giggly gang of girls too, the puppy loves, the mushy messages, the blossoming imaginary romances and the constant proclamations of love to Anupam 'da', but the fact can't be ignored that Anupam Roy is also quite a bigger rage amongst today's young 'thinking woman.' I've personally come across many such ladies who are from various parts of India and outside, and who are mature, smart, intellectual and perceptive people - and the one thing they all seem to have in common is the love for Anupam Roy.

So what's going on? Is it the lyrics? Is it the eyes? The flashing dimples? The soulful voice? The 'personal' feeling that comes with most of his songs where it seems he's singing only to you? Or is it the smartness, the freshness, the vibrancy, and the being 'real' and down-to-earth nature of this creative genius that is making his lady admirers drop in from near and far? Or is it the lone nature of the man, the pain somewhere-deep-within that calls out to you?

Whatever it is, this phenomenon is here to stay and only grow stronger and bigger by each passing day......

- Debolina Raja Gupta

The Anupam Roy Four Factor

Found this online amongst a collection of stuff from a fan...this came out in some Kolkata daily or mag, sorry I'm not aware where, and I don't have a link to it. So I'm simply sharing here what I read...

Anupam Roy's 'Raat Poshak' Lyrics With You In English Translation

For those of you who don't understand the Bengali script or language, here's a basic translation of the song Raat Poshak from the album Dwitiyo Purush..... Hope this helps you understand and enjoy the song better....

Jodi or shaathey bhaalo thaako (if you're happy with him)
Thaaktey paaro (you can stay that way)
Aamaar dehey bondho hoye (being caught up within me)
Aamaar gaaner chhondo ketona (don't cut into the verses of my song)
Aami eto shob bolei thaaki (I tend to say a lot)
Kichhu mone koro na (don't mind)
Tomaar hridoy harem holey (if your heart is a harem)
Aamaar jonney chhotto ek konaa - rekho..... (keep a small corner for me)

Anupam Roy In Siliguri: The Siliguri Surprise

I told you earlier  that The Anupam Roy Band was scheduled for a performance in Siliguri today, the 31st of March...

Here's what the man updated from the beautiful city in his tweety world as he broke into smiles with Anindya and Sujoy Ghosh......

Having fun for sure!!! We likes...

- Debolina Raja Gupta

Anupam Roy's 'Tistaan 2' Lyrics In English Script

I absolutely love this song....Extremely different from the 'typical' kind of music that's brand Anupam Roy. And the fact that it echoes so many experiences and feelings that seem to have been taken out of a page from my diary.....huh...if only I could've...isn't it?

So here are the lyrics of the song 'Tistaan 2' that was penned by Anupam Roy in April 2005.It's part of Anupam Roy's first album Doorbine Chokh Raakhbo Na that released in 2012.

Birthday Cake And A Wish

In case you forgot to wish Anupam Roy on his birthday, here's what the evening (or night) looked like! With being awarded the People's Choice Award on his birthday, the cake sure may have less sweet than the gift....

So there's the cake, as Anupam Roy cuts it while Rana Singharoy looks on...And as a wish goes up to the stars, I'm sure many many more wishes did reach over to him, from his many fans all over - wishes enough to keep those dimples flaunting and that lovely heart brimming with love and his life filled with lovely people, for the year and many more to follow.....

- Debolina Raja Gupta

The Anupam Roy Band Live Performance March 2013

March gets a musical ending with The Anupam Roy Band performing away into April......Here's what the last 2 days of the month are going to look like, and here's where you should be....

Venue and Date:
30th March 2013 - Nazrul Manch, Kolkata
31st March 2013 - Indoor Stadium, Shiliguri

For more information on the above, please visit here
 
If you're living in Calcutta or West Bengal, I'm sure you're gonna try and catch at least one of these...I've already flown into Kolkata to catch this one!!!!

Enjoy and have a blast along with the mad-hatters......

- Debolina Raja Gupta

31 Reasons of Loving An Anupam Roy Song

And you were wondering why we're all crazy about the Anupam Roy brand that burns bright? Well, I don't know about you, or maybe I do, but I'm sure gonna tell you my 31 reasons for it...here goes....

It's A Birthday It's A Birthday

For all things sweet and happy that end up bringing a smile on your face............have a wonderful one with the special ones you want around you....always!!!!!

Yoohoo....so you already know the date and you know what's special about today and if you're wondering about exactly how many candles are gonna be blown out this year to bring in more wishes and smiles, well, you'll have to ask Anupam himself, coz though he's not bound to that girlie 'oh-I-can't-tell-you-my-age' thing, it's definitely his prerogative...itna to banta hai ;-)

So here's what fans from all over have been telling the man of the hour.....with lots and lots of love and adulation and starry fan-ship added of course!!! :-)

Amit Chakraborty says...Happy Birthday Dada

Diya Bose from Kolkata says Shubho Jonmodin

Pratyay John Chaudhuri from Bardhaman says Subho Jonmodin Dada...Valo Theko...

Debashree Arjun from Kota says..happy birthday :-) choicest of the happiness be always there 2 add a smile on your face

Sanchita Roy says...Gaane, kobitaar chhande, srishti'r aanonde, bhore uthuk tomaar aagaami din gulo. Shaamne dighor path, shonaali bhabishyot, shukhi, shundor ujjwal hok tomaar jeebon. Ei din phire aashuk baare baare. Roilo onek onek bhaalobaasha, shubhechha aar aashish. Shubho Jonmodin...

Anupam Roy Wants To Play Holi With??

So this is being widely circulated today amongst the entire FB fan circle.....A Kolkata paper seems to have done an article on Celebs and their Holi fantasies (I mean who they would like to play the day of colour with), and here's what the music hearth throb of the joyful city had to say about his heart throb....

The article was titled: (I couldn't translate better, so please go with this)
Who's Who's Krishna and Who's Radha?
If the man of your fantasy played real Holi today, who would he play with?

Says Anupam Roy:
I would want to colour my Radhika 'Kareena Kapoor' in the colours of love. But Ayan Ghosh has a problem. Let that be. I guess I'll ask Saif instead, ask him to sacrifice for a day.....

Aah...that's a good one....I don't have a clue who's Ayan Ghosh, so would rather try and help out Saif and make sure he's looked after, while Kareena is out with the man here ;-)

Who said wishful thinking isn't permitted? Bura na maano Holi Hai!!!!

- Debolina Raja Gupta

Yessss....Finally I Can!!!

Can sing the first half of Raat Poshak that is :-) This sure called for a special post...so here goes.......

- Debolina Raja Gupta

Anupam Roy's 'Raat Poshak' Lyrics In English Script

Okay, so last night I was just not able to sleep. I kept looking at the hands on my wrist and they were already chasing 3am!!! The crazy sun-lit morning seemed so close...I was desperately trying to snatch some sleep, so decided to plug in the headphones...Mistake!!!

Anupam Roy's Ekbaar Bol Lyrics In English Script

I still can't sing along the entire song without this...thought this might help you all too.....hope there are no mistakes :-) Sing along...

Buy Anupam Roy's Dwitiyo Purush Online

Many of you have already picked it up from the stores in Kolkata. But for those of us who live in other parts of the country, or live outside of India, here are the links where you can order the album online and enjoy the music.....

For residents of India:

You can order the CD online from Flipkart for a price of INR 150 and INR 30 extra for shipping...CLICK HERE TO ORDER

For residents outside of India:

You can order the CD online from Amazon for a price of $7.99
CLICK HERE TO ORDER

- Debolina Raja Gupta

Lyrics of 'Adbhut Mugdhota' From The Album 'Dwitiyo Purush' by Anupam Roy

Yes all my lovely fellow Anupam Roy fans...I'm sure you've already heard the song by now and swayed and banged your head to it's beats! I have!!! But one thing I've really been struggling with is understanding all the lyrics and being able to sing along :-(  Guess some things need more practice, attention and time.

I paint quite a funny picture when I head out for my walks each night. With my headphones buried deep in music and my hair going all about in the cool late night breeze that flows in from the sea, I walk along the road, forgetting the cars and people around, swaying my head to the beats, trying and singing along to some of the lines - I can manage only about 2-3 lines (that's really bad Debo!!!!) - and for the rest, I keep swaying and losing myself in a different world and time altogether - a world that is just mine - have you guys felt that too????

An Interview With Anupam Roy On His Album Dwitiyo Purush: Courtesy Bengali Paper Ebela

I got to read the original Bengali version of a recent interview with Anupam Roy in the newspaper (?) Ebela (I happened to read it online). Since it was all in Bengali and isn't available outside Bengal (unless you're an e-reader of the paper), I figured it would be good to share it in a translated-to-English version just to let other non-Bengali fans and those who're not very proficient with the language enjoy the read too....I am reproducing the original interview here in a translated English version and have no ownership over it. Its not my work. Also, Im not a 100% correct in the language, so please do forgive me if I haven't been able to write it properly.

The Anupam Roy Band Live Performance on International Women's Day

Ready to rock and roll with The Anupam Roy Band again today???? So where should you be headed to?

Venue: Scottish Church College
Time: 06:30 pm
Date: TODAY!!!! 08th March 2013....

This is one sure way to celebrate International Women's Day !!!! So Kolkata, go ahead and make this evening super special....Could there have been a more fun way for the ladies of Kolkata to celebrate this special evening? Nothing can beat this mix of a song, strums and drums that's coming your way ladies...so rock and sing along...n remember to do the head-bangings!!!!!

- Debolina Raja Gupta...

Anupam Roy's Personally Autographed Dwitiyo Purush Waiting Just For YOU!

It's official people! If you've been mooning over Anupam Roy's second album that came out this Valentine's and haven't managed to grab a copy yet, you're in for some luck!

For all you lovers of Anupam's music out there, Flipkart has come out with an interesting offer, one you sure can't afford to miss! If you order Anupam Roy's Dwitiyo Purush on Flipkart here , you stand a chance to be among the15 lucky customers who will get an Autographed Audio CD that's been personally signed by Anupam Roy himself!

Just so you know, he has personally signed these CDs only yesterday, and these are waiting out there, maybe just for you....So rush and order it right away, the offer is on till the 07th of March 2013.....Flipkart is delivering the CD all over India.

I was one of the first to pre-order the same on Flipkart and boy, am I loving the tracks!!!!! 

- Debolina Raja Gupta