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Sayani Palit (Bengali: সায়নি পালিত; born 5 July 1989) is an Indian classical and semi-classical vocalist, playback singer, music composer and performer from Kolkata, West Bengal. Working as a playback singer in Tollywood from 2012, In 2015, Sayani made her Bollywood debut, singing the song, Ove Janiye Reprise for Katti Batti under the direction of Shankar-Ehsaan-Loy. Her biggest break in her musical career took place, when she won the Benadryl Big Golden Voice Season 2 judged by Shankar Mahadevan.
Early life
Sayani Palit started her musical career when she was just 4 years old. She continued her musical age for 20 years under Pandit Ajoy Chakraborty and his wife Chandana Chakraborty. Later, when she was a scholar of ITC Sangeet Research Academy, she took taleem from Padma Bhushan Girija Devi. A first-class first in Bachelor's and master's degree in Classical Music from Calcutta University, Sayani is a regular performing artist of All India Radio. Recently, she submitted her PhD(thesis), 'Influence of Thumri' (film music) to the University of Kolkata.
Professional career
Sayani has worked as a playback and background singer for the following tracks:
Discography
= Singles
=Ruh Mein Hain-Sur Prabaha(2012) - Self Composed Sufi Song
Naa Jaane Kyun: Ghazal(2015) - Self composed Ghazal
Ishq Ki Inteha: Ghazal(2015) - Self composed Ghazal
Kabhie Kabhie: Indipop(2015)
Raat Ke Saaye feat. Abhay Jodhpurkar and Sayani Palit(2016)
Wo Jab Bhi Udaas: Ghazal(2016) - Self Composed Ghazal
Reliving Rahman - Celebrating 50 (2017) -A journey through 50 Rahmanious compositions in approx. 1000 seconds
Garv Se Jiyenge Hum - Shankar Mahadevan feat. Sayani Palit (2017) - This production is in support for Enable India
= First album: Khwahishain
=Khwahishain is the first full-fledged self-composed Hindi contemporary album of Sayani Palit released in 2014. This album is a melodic saga which depicts hues of romance through songs of different genres like Indipop, Folk, Ghazal, Experimental and others. The album consists of 6 tracks with Unn Bina being the most popular out of them. Unn Bina is an exclusive 11 beat song which got much popularity due to its creative music video.
Track List:
Track 1 - Ab Jao Na Mohan Mere
Track 2 - Unn Bina
Track 3 - Rahon Mein Humsafar
Track 4 - Khwahishein Dil Mein Jo Thi
Track 5 - Khushiyan Yun Chalke Hain
Track 6 - Dil Mein Khamoshiyan
Track 7 - O Je Mane Na Mana Malini- A Film By Arpan Basak
= Other albums
=Rendezvous with Tagore - Jokhhon Eshechhile (2016) Tagore Songs, Rabindranath Tagore
Notuner Daak - Tumi Kon Bhangonero Pathe (2017) Tagore Songs, Rabindranath Tagore
Awards and recognitions
Sayani received the State Award for the role model category from the honourable Governor of West Bengal.
National scholarship award for the young artists. 2010/2011 from the ministry of culture Govt of India.
1st class 1st in bachelor's degree in 2011 & Masters’ in 2013 under CU
Currently pursuing PhD in music from CU
Received Telegraph award for excellence in 2006
Sayani has been awarded the Benadryl Big Golden Voice of India Season 2 title (judged by Shankar Mahadevan).
Sayani has recently been nominated as the 'Best Budding Playback Singer' at the Mirchi Music Awards Bangla 2014
Her recent video "Reliving Rahman" has been appreciated by Music Maestro A. R. Rahman himself
Gold Medalist in Graduation & Post Graduation level as well as a PhD research scholar in music from the University of Calcutta
Performed some International concerts including the UK & USA tours
References
'Sayani Palit to make it big in Tollywood', Sholoana Bangaliana, Jun 08, 2015
'Sayani Records for Shankar-Ehsaan-Loy', Ei Samay, Jul 15, 2015
'Mentioning of Sayani Palit in TOI Review of Katti Batti', Times of India, Sep 11, 2015
'Sayani Palit wins ticket to Bollywood', Radio and Music, Sep 18, 2015
'Review on Big Golden Voice', Jan 15, 2015
'Music review of Movie Katti Batti', Aug 28, 2015
'Shankar Mahadevan Plays Mentor To These Lucky People!', Sep 11, 2015
'A Fitting Tribute to Rahman', Hindustan Times, Dec - 31, 2016
'Sayani Palit: Learnt a lot by listening to A.R. Rahman's songs', Business Standard, Jan - 3, 2017
'রহমানের জন্মদিনে সায়নির সুরেলা শ্রদ্ধা', এই সময়, Jan - 6, 2017
'Music Maestro A. R. Rahman appreciates Reliving Rahman on twitter', Jan 11, 2017
'A Salute to Sayani Palit', Colors TV Mar 03, 2017
'Press release of the performance at Music Mojo Kappa TV',
'The music launch of Kaushik Ganguly’s romantic thriller ‘Drishtikone’', Times Of India Apr 01, 2018
'Times Baishakhi 1425 soaks in Bengali New Year spirit', Times Of India Apr 17, 2018
'Latest Bengali Song Yaad Piya Ki Aaye Sung By Sayani Palit', Times Of India Feb 1, 2019
"'Seasons Greetings' creates a landmark in Indian cinema", Times Of India Mar 15, 2019
"Nusrat loves the response to her latest song", Times Of India Dec 18, 2019
‘Asur’ song ‘Tor Hoye Jete Chai’ is a treat to musical ears, Times Of India Dec 20, 2019
'মা-কে নিয়ে শর্ট ফিল্মে সায়নী পালিতের গান', Unish-Kuri Magazine Apr 29, 2020
'2020 জুড়ে সৃষ্টিমুখে মগ্ন ছিলেন গায়িকা সায়নী', Unish-Kuri Magazine Feb 4, 2021
'Sayani Palit released the cover version of the popular retro song 'Ae Zindagi Gale Laga Le', Mayapuri Magazine July 7, 2021
'বিলেতে কেকে-এর গানকে শ্রদ্ধা জানাবেন সায়নী পালিত', Radio Bangla Net Sept 23, 2022
'Sayani celebrates the essence of life with her new song ‘Zindagi’', Times Of India Jan 05, 2023
'Sayani Palit’s latest release 'Hamari Atariya Pe' is a tribute to Begum Akhtar', Times Of India Apr 12, 2023
'Golden voice helps singer find light in darkness', Times Of India March 3, 2024
'দৃষ্টিহীনতাকে জয় করেই গানের ভুবনে উজ্জ্বল সায়নী, নারী দিবসে এমন সংগ্রামকে কুর্নিশ', Sangbad Pratidin March 8, 2024
External links
Official Website
Facebook Fan Page
YouTube Official Channel