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Krsna Solo


Krsna Solo
Krsna Solo in 2024
Amitav Sarkar15 MaySiliguri, West Bengal, India
National Institute of Design
Music composer, music producer, singer, songwriter
2011–present

Krsna Solo (born Amitav Sarkar) is a music composer, singer-songwriter and a music producer from India, who debuted with the popular Hindi film Tanu Weds Manu in 2011. Among his awards are a Filmfare R.D. Burman Award, Stardust Award for Best New Music Director. His work also includes Jolly LLB, Tanu Weds Manu Returns, Tamanchey, Oonga and more. One of his mentionable international score is for the documentary called India's Daughter by Leslee Udwin.

Krsna Solo was born in a Bengali family in Siliguri, West Bengal. After finishing school from Kolkata he graduated from National Institute of Design, Ahmedabad in Films Communication. Thereafter he came to Mumbai to pursue his childhood dream to become a musician and started his career as a film director in advertising. After a few years he became an active musician and debuted in Bollywood.

He made his debut in Bollywood with Hindi movie Tanu Weds Manu, a 2011 Hindi romantic Comedy film directed by Anand L. Rai, and produced by Shailesh R Singh and stars Kangana Ranaut and R. Madhavan. His work for National Award-winning film "Tanu Weds Manu" and the sequel "Tanu Weds Manu Returns" is also highly appreciated. He is the composer behind popular songs like "Rangrez", "Yun Hi", "Piya Na Rahe Manbasiya", "O Sathi Mere" and more.

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YearFilmOther Notes
2019Why Cheat India
2018Meri Nimmo
Phamous
2017Mirza Juuliet
2016Cute Kameena
2015Tanu Weds Manu Returns
India's Daughter
2014Tamanchey
2013Issaq
Jolly LLB
Oonga
2011Tanu Weds ManuWon – Filmfare RD Burman Award for New Music Talent, Stardust Awards for Best New Music Director
YearSongArtist

He made his debut as a playback singer on his own composition "Rangrez" from Tanu Weds Manu.

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YearSong titleFilm
2014KhamakhaTamanchey
YearAward CeremonyCategoryNominatedResultRef.(s)
20207th Noida International Film Festival’20Best MusicSMASH (Chidi Balla)Winner
2019South Film and Arts Academy Festival (SFAAF)Best Original ScoreSMASH (Chidi Balla)Winner
2016Producers Guild Film Award for Best Music DirectorBest Music ComposerTanu weds Manu ReturnsNominated
201563rd Golden Reel Award (MPSE)Best Music Composer/ Music EditorIndia's DaughterWinner
2012Stardust AwardsBest Debut Music ComposerTanu Weds ManuWinner
201257th Filmfare AwardsFilmfare RD Burman Award for New Music TalentTanu Weds ManuWinner
2012Screen AwardsBest Music ComposerTanu Weds ManuNominated
2011GiMA Award For Best Music DebutBest Debut Music"Rangrez" – Tanu Weds ManuWinner
20114th Mirchi Music AwardsUpcoming Music Composer of The Year"Jugni" from Tanu Weds ManuNominated
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