Dhrubajyoti Phukan

Dhrubajyoti Phukan (Assamese: ধ্ৰুৱজ্যোতি ফুকন) is a National Film Award[1] winning musician who has worked as a Music Producer, Music Arranger and Music Programmer in Hindi Films.[2] Widely known as DJ Phukan, he has also worked as a music director for several films.

Dhrubajyoti Phukan
ধ্ৰুৱজ্যোতি ফুকন
Dhrubajyoti Phukan, receiving the best music director award from the Vice President of India Mohammad Hamid Ansari (59th National Film Awards 2011) at New Delhi.
Born
Dhrubajyoti Phukan

(1964-06-17) 17 June 1964
Dibrugarh, Assam
NationalityIndian
Other namesDJ Phukan
EducationMechanical Engineer from Assam Engineering College, Assam
Occupation(s)Music Director, Music Producer, Music Arranger, Music production Supervisor, Background Music Director and Music Programmer
Years active1989–present
SpouseShashwati Phukan
ChildrenShreya Phukan
Ayush Phukan
Parent(s)Atulananda Phukan
Amiya Phukan

Composing career

In 2012, Phukan won the 59th National Film Awards as the best Music Director for his music in the Hindi short film Panchakki.[3][4][5] It capped an intermittent but creatively fecund career as a music director which began with the Raveena Tandon production Stumped [6][7] in 2003. Recently, he also composed for renowned director Jahnu Barua's films Baandhon[8] and Ajeyo,[9][10] both of which bagged the National Film Award for Best Feature Film in Assamese.

Personal life

Dhrubajyoti Phukan married singer Shaswati Phukan in 1991, and is the father of a daughter, Shreya Phukan, and a son, Ayushjyoti Phukan.

Selective discography as music arranger
YearFilm NameSong
2014Ek Villain"Galliyan"
Ek Villain"Awaari"
2013Aashiqui 2"Sunn Raha Hai Na Tu"
Dhoom 3"Kamli"
Dhoom 3"Dhoom Machaale"
Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani"Badtameez Dil"
Race 2"Party On My Mind"
2012Barfi!"Kyun"
Barfi!"Ala Barfi"
Cocktail"Daru Desi" (GIMA 2012 nominated)
Blood Money"Chaahat"
Agent Vinod"Dil Mera Muft Ka"
Agent Vinod"Pungi"
2011Desi Boyz"Subah Hone Na De"
Desi Boyz"Desi Boyz"
Bodyguard"I love you"
Murder 2"Haale Dil"
Ready"Character Dheelaa"
Dum Maro Dam"Dum Maro Dum"
Thank You"Razia"
2010Action Replayy"Zor Ka Jhatkaa"
Khatta Meetha"Aa Tichya Mailaa"
Once Upon a Time in Mumbaai"Pee Loon"
Raajneeti"Bhigi Si, Bhagi Si"
2009Love Aaj Kal"Aahun Aahun"
Love Aaj Kal"Chor Bazaari"
Ajab Prem Ki Ghazab Kahani"Tera Hone Laga Hun"
Jashnn"Darde Tanhaaiyan"
Aa Dekhen Zara"Ghazeb Hoio Rama"
Raaz 2"Maahi Maahi"
2008Singh Is Kinng"Teri Ore"
Singh Is Kinng"Bhootni Ke"
Jannat"Zara Si Dil Mein"
Race"Zara Zara Touch Mein"
Kismat Konnection"Is This Love"
2007Jab We Met"Mauja Hi Mauja"
Jab We Met"Yeh Ishq Hai"
Dhan Dhana Dhan Goal"Billo Rani"
Awarapan"To Phir Aao"
Kya Love Story Hai"It's Rocking"
2006Dhoom 2"Dhoom Again"
Fanaa"Chand Sifarish"
Gangster"Tuhi Mera Shab Hai"
Pyaar Ke Side Effects"Tauba Main Pyaar Karke Pachtaya"
Pyaar Ke Side Effects"Jaane Kya Chaahe"
2004Hum Tum"Saason Ko Saason Mein"
2002Kaante"Maahi Ve"
Kaante"Ishq Samundar"
Kaante"Jane Kya Hoga Rama Re"

Filmography

As background music composer
YearFilm
2014Ajeyo (Assamese)
2012Baandhon (Assamese)
2011Panchakki (National Award Winner)
2005Jackpot
2005Pyaar Mein Twist
2003Janasheen
2003Chura Liyaa Hai Tumne
2003Sandhya
1998Pardesi Babu

As music director
YearFilm
2014Ajeyo (Assamese)
2012Baandhon (Assamese)
2011Panchakki (National Award Winner)
2005Jackpot
2003Sandhya
2003Stumped

Honours
YearHonours
2010Awarded Shilpapran Chandra Phukan award by Natya Prabar Sharadakanta Bordoloi and Shilpapran Chandra Phukan award committee.
2010Felicitated by Chief Minister of Assam, Mr. Tarun Gogoi at Kalashetra, Guwahati, for contribution in music in Assam as well in India.

Awards
YearAwardCategoryNominated WorkResultRef.
2010Mirchi Music AwardsBest Programmer & Arranger of the Year"Mere Bina" from CrookNominated[11]
2011National Film AwardsBest Non-Feature Film Music DirectionPanchakkiWon[12]
2012Mirchi Music AwardsProgrammer & Arranger of the Year"Dil Mera Muft Ka" from Agent VinodWon[13]
2013Mirchi Music AwardsProgrammer & Arranger of the Year"Badtameez Dil" from Yeh Jawaani Hai DeewaniWon[14]
2014GiMA Awards 2014Best Music Arranger and Programmer"Badtameez Dil" from Yeh Jawaani Hai DeewaniWon[15][16]
GiMA Awards 2014Best Music Arranger and Programmer"Sunn Raha Hai" from Aashiqui 2Nominated[17]
2015GiMA Awards 2015Best Music Arranger and Programmer"Awaari" from Ek VillainNominated[18]
Mirchi Music AwardsBest Song Producer (Programming & Arranging)"Selfie Le Le Re" from Bajrangi BhaijaanNominated[19]
2016Mirchi Music AwardsBest Song Producer (Programming & Arranging)"Dhaakad" from DangalNominated[20]
2017Mirchi Music AwardsBest Song Producer (Programming & Arranging)"Ghar" from Jab Harry Met SejalNominated[21]
Mirchi Music AwardsBest Song Producer (Programming & Arranging)"Ullu Ka Pattha" from Jagga JasoosNominated[22]
Mirchi Music AwardsBest Song Producer (Programming & Arranging)"Radio(Film Version)" from TubelightNominated[23]
2019Mirchi Music AwardsBest Song Producer (Programming & Arranging)"Ghar More Pardesiya" from KalankNominated[24]
Mirchi Music AwardsBest Song Producer (Programming & Arranging)"Kalank - Title Track" from KalankNominated[25]
2021Mirchi Music AwardsBest Song Producer(s) – Programming & Arranging"Shayad" from Love Aaj Kal (2020 film)Nominated[26]
Mirchi Music AwardsBest Song Producer(s) – Programming & Arranging"Aabaad Barbaad" from Ludo)Nominated[27]
Mirchi Music AwardsBest Song Producer(s) – Programming & Arranging"Malang (Title Track)" from Malang - Unleash The Madness)Nominated[28]
2022Mirchi Music AwardsSong Producer - Programming & Arranging"Kesariya" from Brahmāstra: Part One – ShivaNominated[29]

References
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  3. "59th National Film Awards for the Year 2011 Announced". Press Information Bureau Government of India. PIB. 7 March 2012.
  4. "Panchakki Promo". Youtube. Sanjeev Rattan.
  5. "Ansari presents Phalke Award to Soumitra Chatterjee, 59th National Film Awards". Net India. 3 May 2012.
  6. "Don't be 'Stumped' with this flick". BBC. Manish Gajjar. Retrieved 9 May 2016.
  7. "Stumped by a forgettable experiment". Rediff. Priya Ganapati. Retrieved 9 May 2016.
  8. "Official Trailer-Baandhon". Youtube. PVR.
  9. "Trailer of Jahnu Barua's AJEYO". Youtube. Jahnu Barua.
  10. "Invincible (Ajeyo): Mumbai Review". The Hollywood Reporter. 23 October 2013.
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