Nachiketa Chakraborty


Nachiketa Chakraborty, simply known as Nachiketa, is an Indian singer, songwriter, musician, composer and playback singer who is known for his modern Bengali lyrics. He achieved fame in the early 1990s, with the release of his debut album Ei Besh Bhalo Achi.

Early life

Nachiketa was born in Kolkata at Muktaram Babu Street. His father was Sakha Ranjan Chakravarti. His ancestral roots lie in Chechri Rampur village in Kathalia in Jhalokathi of Barisal, Bangladesh. His grandfather Lalit Mohan Chakravarti came to India before 1946. He started composing songs and performing live, as a student of Maharaja [Manindra Chandra College] in North Kolkata's Shyambazar.

Works

Solo albums

  • Ei Besh Bhalo Achi - His Master's Voice
  • Ke Jay - Saregama
  • Ki Hobe - Saregama
  • Chol Jabo Toke Niye - Saregama
  • Kuasha Jokhon - Saregama
  • Amiee Pari! - Saregama
  • Dalchhut - Saregama
  • Daybhaar - Saregama
  • Ekla Choltey Hoy - Saregama
  • Mukhomukhi - Saregama
  • Ei Agune Haath Rakho - Saregama
  • Ekhon Tokhon
  • Amar Kotha Amar Gaan - Aahir Music
  • Tirjaak - Sagarika Music
  • Ebar Nilanjan
  • Haowa Bodol - Purple Music
  • Sob Kotha Bolte Nei
  • Asomoy
  • Drishtikon - Dhoom Audio
  • Balika - Soundtek
  • Bonolata
  • Din Bodoler Gan
  • Ei Pratham, Ei Samay, Ei Gaan, Ei Dujan
  • Fire Dekha
  • Hothat Bristi
  • Ishq Bawri
  • Katakoty
  • Shomoyer Danai
  • Swapner Shohor
  • Aay Deke Jay
  • ''Benche Thakar Maane''

Playback singer

Music Director

  • Hothat Bristi
  • Khelaghar
  • Hum
  • Samudra Sakshi
  • Go for Goals
  • Katakuti
  • Tumi Asbe Bole
  • Mahanayika
  • 61 No. Garpar Lane
  • Shopno Dekhe Mon
  • Ajker Shortcut

Actor

  • Kuasha Jakhan
  • Khelaghar
  • Thager Ghar
  • Target
  • Katakuti
  • Mahanayika
  • 61 No. Garpar Lane
  • Shopno Dekhe Mon
  • Reunion
  • Ajker Shortcut

Controversy

In March, 2024, in social media it is alleged that tune of Nachiketa's famous song Rajashri Tomar Jonno has been taken from album Nour [El Ain] of Egyptian singer Amr Diab. This music was copied without the attribution.