Timir Biswas

Timir Biswas (Bengali: তিমির বিশ্বাস; born 20 November 1982) is an Indian playback singer of both Bengali and Hindi films . He also the lead singer of the band Fakira. He originates from Sreepally, Asansol, West Bengal and belongs to a Bengali family.

Timir Biswas
Timir Biswas live at EIEM College.
Timir Biswas live at EIEM College.
Background information
Also known asTublu
Born (1982-11-20) 20 November 1982
OriginAsansol, West Bengal, India
GenresFolk, folk fusion, rock, experimental, Easy Listening, Sufi Rock, Pop Rock, Alternative Rock
Occupation(s)
  • Singer
  • Songwriter
  • Composer
  • Music Director
  • Director
  • Writer
  • Film Maker
Years active2007 – present
Websitetimirbiswas.com & fakiramusic.com

Early life

Timir was born on 20 November 1982 to parents Swapan Biswas and Sukla Biswas. His father Swapan Biswas is a theatre actor and a bank employee. Timir completed his education from Subhas Pally Vidya Niketan and then joined Raghunathpur College, Purulia with economics.

Timir has never taken any formal training in music. When he was four to five years old he used to sing the ad jingles shown on television. On seeing this his mother took him to her Guruji, but Timir's singing was not encouraged. It was said that he could never sing with such a voice.[1]

Then on the first day of college, he first sang publicly when he was asked to do so by some of his seniors. Everyone liked it. And then this became a daily routine. From then he started singing. He has learnt music by listening to songs. He used to go to many music persons with his compositions and lyrics but no one encouraged him. Then he got a chance to open a gig for a concert of Nachiketa Chakraborty. His performance was praised by Nachiketa. Then he formed and joined the band Muzik Street. After few small gigs, they got selected for Band-e-mataram. Chandrabindoo's Anindya and Upal were the mentor of Muzik Street in the event. Later Upal called up Timir to sing for the film 033. Since then, he took up music as a profession.[2]

Muzik Street

Timir was one of the founding members of the Asansol-based band Muzik Street. He initially played the keyboard, and later as a vocalist.[3] Later he left the band and shifted to Kolkata. Muzik Street brought the band revolution in Asansol. Timir, for his unique voice got noticed by several music directors. It was during this time that he did his first solo playback under the music direction of Chandrabindoo for the song "Onnyo Kothao Chol" of the movie 033. Later he got his wide fame and popularity when under the music direction of Jeet Ganguly, he along with Rana Mazumdar sang the title track of the movie "Dui Prithibi".[4] Thereafter he got numerous offers for playback.

Fakira

After leaving Muzik Street, Timir shifted to Kolkata owing to the various offers for playback and other solo works as it was difficult for him to continue working from Asansol. There he met with one of his friend from Asansol, guitarist, composer and a member of the band Desh, Chayan Chakraborty. Their alike interest in Folk Music led them into working more with folk songs. Gradually Abhinaba, Kunaal and the famous percussionist, drummer Bunty joined them to form the band Fakira. They are currently working with Bengali folks and has plans to work on root music round the globe.

The current line up is :

Fakira at Air Wick Phono Live Studio Concert at ETV Bangladesh
  • Timir Biswas: Vocals and Keyboard
  • Chayan Chakraborty: Guitar and Backing Vocals
  • Apurba Das: Guitar
  • Kunaal Biswas: Bass and Backing Vocals
  • Avirup Das (Bunty): Drums and Percussion

After visiting various ashrams and akhras they have started their research in folk songs and have blended them with elements of rock. Some of their folk arrangements has already gained immense popularity online. Some of them are Chander Gaye Chand, Nizamuddin Auliya, Tyangra, Golemale Pirit, Somoy Gele Shadhon, and Bhromor Koyo Giya. They have toured Bangladesh to feature in an Eid Special 4-hour-long episode of Air Wick Phono Live Studio Concert in ETV. Other than this they have performed at various college fests and other notable social events. Timir, Chayan and Abhinaba have also worked for music of the 4th Bell Theaters production 15 Minutes To Fame & Nobel Chor. In 2013 October, Fakira went international and performed at Hartford, Columbus, Tampa and Chicago.[5]

In July 2015, Fakira featured in Caller Gaan in Desh TV, a popular TV channel of Bangladesh.

Itorpona

Fakira released their debut album Itorpona on 6 September 2014 at Story, Elgin Road, Kolkata marked by the gracious presence of Sayani Datta, Sujoyprasad Chattopadhyay, Satrajit Sen, Aakash Fakir and Armaan Fakir.[6] The album released under the banner of Inreco and Major 7th consists of 8 tracks written by Lalon Fakir, Radharomon, Hasan and others. The song titled Somoy Gele Shadhon is a tribute to Pink Floyd and is a bridge between Lalon and Pink Floyd.[7] Itorpona has won the Special Jury Award in Mirchi Music Awards Bangla, 2015.[8] The album contains the following tracks:

  1. Bhromor Koyo Giya
  2. Paal Tule De
  3. Itorpona
  4. Somoy Gele Shadhon
  5. Chander Gaye Chand Legeche
  6. Nizammuddin Auliya
  7. Opaar
  8. Sob Loke Koy Lalon

Hare Krishno

The band has recently announced on social media that they have started working on their second album which is to be titled Hare Krishno. Recordings have reportedly begun for the album at Yash Raj Film Studios Mumbai.

Also, the band is coming up with two singles - Krishno Premer Pora Deho and Ami Shudhu Roinu baki which will be releasing soon. As per the band, the recordings have been done. As of now, the post production works are being carried out.

Playback & Television

Timir with director Raj Chakraborty

Timir because of his unique quality of voice, got noted by music directors quite early. Jeet Ganguly in an interview said that Timir is the Bryan Adams of Bengal.[9] After "onnyo kothao chol" from 033, music by Chandrabindoo and "Dui Prithibi" from Dui Prithibi, Music by Jeet Ganguly, Timir has also sung for music directors like Indradeep Dasgupta, Joy Sarkar. He has recently made his Bollywood debut in the film 'Khajoor Pe Atke' directed by Harsh Chhaya[10]

Timir Biswas has also been featured in Zee Bangla Cinema Song connection and has been accredited for the maximum number of songs in the show.[11]

Timir Biswas Live (TBL)

On 17 June 2015 Timir for the first time went solo on stage. On the eve of the anniversary celebration of 4th Bell Theaters, the theatre group organized the show Timir Biswas Live (TBL) at Gyan Manch. It was the first time where Timir performed his playback numbers live in a concert. The show witnessed many popular faces of the Bengali film and music industry viz. Chaitali Dasgupta, Ujjaini, Satadal and Gabu. Praises showered in for Timir post the show.[12] Henceforth TBL has been immensely popular and has performed in numerous concerts in college fests etc.

Timir Biswas Live features:

  • Timir Biswas - Vocals & Guitar
  • Chayan Chakraborty - Lead Guitar
  • Sagar Chatterjee - Lead Guitar
  • Mohul Chakraborty (Dodo) - Bass Guitar
  • Rahul - Keyboard
  • Appu - Drums

Ondho Premik

Timir, after posting a series of 17 social media posts containing couplets of lyrics, announced that Ondho Premik his first Solo album would be coming soon to the audience. On 3 August, Timir revealed the details about the album on social media. Ondho Premik as cited by Timir is supposed to contain 6 love stories in form of 6 songs. The lyrics are penned by Rajib Chakraborty. Ashu-Abhishek composed the music for the album.

Ashu-Abhishek (a well known music director duo) and Timir have known each other for four years and have worked on various projects including Zee Bangla Song Connection, but almost all of them were client based. However, all of them had an urge to work on an album independently, with their own understanding and expression of music. However, things kept on getting pushed and nothing was actually taking shape. They had initially arranged many sittings to discuss the same, but little did anything fruitful turn out.

The entire team of Ondho Premik first got together for a show called Poetry on Celluloid hosted by a popular RJ of Kolkata, Raja Das. They created a song titled Bhalobashar Jawr (penned by Rajib Chakraborty) for that show. With this song, they realized that Bhalobashar Jawr was the kind of songs that they actually wanted to work on. With this, the decision to work on an album together, was taken unanimously. They decided to meet at Rajib's place.

As usual, like the earlier meetings, Ashu and Timir were not aware of what was going to take shape from this meeting. Abhishek was out of town when this meeting took place. However, at the meeting they find out that Rajib has already written 8 songs for the album and all of them were production ready content. At this point of time, other members of the team became serious and work on the album began.

Yet Ondho Premik was not progressing ahead as Ashu-Abhishek were stuck in their other projects. Finally one fine night, accompanied by heavy downpour, the duo created the first track of the album Bandhobi Mon. Henceforth, after various sittings, planning etc. the team finally hit the studios on 25 August 2016 and finished recording on 6 September 2016. The Drums have been played by a friend of Ashu, Vinayak Mahadevan and was recorded by Jonathan at The Sound House Studio in California. The album was recorded at Sonic Solutions (vocals) and Post Production (music), Kolkata. The album was mixed by a close friend of Timir, Shubhodeep, in Mumbai.

The album released (first time for a Bengali album to pre-release on digital media) on digital platforms on 15 October 2016 through a Facebook live session. The album[13] (released by Inreco) release will be held at Princeton Club on 27 October accompanied by a special performance by Fakira. The album consists of the following six tracks:[14]

  1. Chole Bole Koushole
  2. Ondho Premik
  3. Bandhobimon
  4. Niruddesh
  5. Bhalobashar Jwor
  6. Ekshow Aath

On 19 November 2016 the Music video for Ondho Premik was released on YouTube by Indian Records Video Channel. The video, produced in association with the 4th Bell Theaters, has already garnered more than 50,000 views. The video directed by Aniruddha Dasgupta and edited and colored by Alok Chowdhury, features Timir, Ashu, Abhishek, Rajib, Chayan, Sagar, Prarthita, Mahua, Aritra, Ritwick, Satyaki, Asim, Shreya, Dipanwita and Kallol. The post production activities were carried out by Kolkata Videos.

YouTube Covers

Timir featured in a number of covers which released on YouTube under the banners of Kolkata Videos HD, 12 Keys Studio etc. His first cover of the song Pyar Deewana Hota Hai from film Kati Patang was released in 2014 by Kolkata Videos HD. The video was eventually re-released by Saregama India Ltd. Hindi music channel "Saregama GenY". Other covers include Iktara (12 Keys Studio), O meri Jaan (12 Keys Studio), Ei meghla dine ekla (Kolkata Videos HD), etc.

Director and Story Teller

The knack of story telling lingered within Timir since his childhood days. According to Timir, his inspiration for storytelling is his father. Timir ventured into Direction and Story Telling with the musical short film Kichudin - a song penned by Soumik Das (who also happens to be the DOP for the film) and sung by Timir. Kichudin talks about love and life in old age homes. Timir's father Swapan Biswas plays a pivotal role in the film.[15][16][17]

Following the success of Kichudin, Timir directed another music video/ musical short film for a cover version of the Rabinra Sangeet Tumi Robe Nirobe sung by Timir himself with Rahul Sarkar on the Keys. The entire footage for the film was shot on Timir's iPhone while the band was in Jalpaiguri.[18][19][20]

Timir's third venture is the Musical Short Film for the song Ami Jani Tumi Thik by the band Bad Trip. Timir has written the story and directed film. The film talks about getting over our mistakes and starting out afresh.[21] Timir's father Swapan Biswas has played the role of the protagonists father in the film.

Theater

Timir's father Swapan Biswas has been associated with theater for more than 35 years. He has performed in numerous shows in Asansol and various parts of West Bengal, Delhi etc. Timir, watching his father perform was intrigued by this form of art and had developed a liking for the art as early as his toddler age. Timir too has been associated with theater and stage plays since his childhood. Timir is associated with one of the most famous theater groups of Kolkata, called 4th Bell Theaters for more than 4 years. For numerous plays viz. Noble Chor, 15 Minutes to Fame, Fan staged by the group, Timir has been an active member in producing the music. Timir has also performed on stage for many of the plays.

Discography

Director
FilmSong Credits
KichudinTimir Biswas and Soumik Das
Tumi Robe NirobeTimir Biswas and Rahul Sarkar
Chorono DhoriteTimir Biswas and Rahul Sarkar
Ami Jani Tumi ThikBad Trip
Ebhabe AmayTimir Biswas & Srija Mandal
Sedin DujoneTimir Biswas

Muzik Street

Song NameMovie/BandMusic By
Ajo MonMuzik StreetMuzik Street
Brishti BhejaMuzik StreetMuzik Street
Chal AajMuzik StreetMuzik Street
9/11Muzik StreetMuzik Street
Amar GaanMuzik StreetMuzik Street
Moni DaMuzik StreetMuzik Street

Fakira (Live)

Song NameMovie/BandMusic By
Chander Gaye Chand LegecheFakiraFakira
Bhromor Koyo GiyaFakiraFakira
Golemale PiritFakiraFakira
Nizamuddin AuliyaFakiraFakira
TyangraFakiraFakira
Shomoy Gele ShadhonFakiraFakira
Sob Loke Koy LalonFakiraFakira
ItorponaFakiraFakira
Bhojibo Tomar Ranga CharanFakiraFakira
Hare KrishnaFakiraFakira
Banka NodiFakiraFakira
Bangla QawaliFakiraFakira
Playback

Films

YearSong NameMovieMusic directorCo – Singers
2020"Danpitey"Love StorySavvyKuntal De
2019Mriter ShohorZombiestaanAviraj SenSolo
Toke ChaiTekoSavvySavvy
Katha Chilo KatoGooglyPrasenIman Chakraborty
AshkaraBuro SadhuPranjal DasBumpai Chakraborty
Noyono TomareSolo
Jole Jhapas Na (Reprise)Solo
Amar Bhul Hoye Geche PriyoRajlokhi O SrikantoAnirban DasSolo
Amar Etuk Sudhu ChaoaSolo
Kanu HaramzadaBhokattaDolaan MainnakkSolo
2018Bhanga Mon Bhanga ChandAsche Abar ShaborBickram GhoshIman Chakraborty & Ambarish Das
Aao Na DekhaKhajoor Pe AtkeBickram GhoshUjjaini Mukherjee
Kichu Kichu KothaFlat No 609Ratul ShankarSolo
Inge LaareReunionJoy SarkarRupankar Bagchi & Joy Sarkar
Dhire DhireRoshogollaHarish SaganeArnab Dutta & Raj Barman
2017Shey Ekhon AarBlack CoffeeAnupam RoyAnupam Roy
SraboneMeher AaliSavvySolo
Classi - Folk MedlyDurga SohayBickram GhoshIman Chakraborty
Buro Lamp PostKhojShunopoka (band)Solo
Ghawre Pherar GaanMichaelIndrajit DeyShafqat Amanat Ali
Jak Chole JakLagnajita
2016Journey SongSangaboraRaja Narayan DebNeeti Mohan
Qatl-e-ZulfiqarZulfiqarAnupam RoySolo
Eka Ekela MonEka Ekela MonAmit MitraSolo
Raat JegeSarook Se Shahrukh TakSaikat ChattSolo
Eka EkaSolo
MannatSolo
Ekhono She RadharaniD MajorSamik & KunalSolo
O JadugarSolo
Untitled TrackGangsterArindomSolo
Jabo CholeKanamachi Bho BhoOrinSolo
Koto Ki Thaklo BakiKuheliDolan-MainakSolo
Life Goes OnAntarleenRatul ShankarSolo
Bole De NaHaripada BandwalaIndraadip DasguptaSolo
2015Khojo Nijeke BojhoBodhonMayukh MainakSolo
Asche SokalLoraiIndradeep DasguptaBonnie Chakraborty
Jekhane Shob SeshSolo
Journey SongFakebookSandip KarSolo
E buker aaguneDolon - MainakJune Banerjee
Ami shudhu cheyechi tomayProfessional (ZEE Bangla Cinema Originals)Cactus (Original Song)Solo
Me AmorChitraMohulSolo
KhunshutiUjjaini Mukherjee, Mohul
Honey HoneyBosonto Ese GecheSamidhUjjaini Mukherjee, Samidh
Aaj shomoy oshohayNot a Dirty FilmDev SenSolo
Hoyto Achi Bager BhitorEbhabeo Phire Asha Jay (ZEE Bangla Cinema Originals)Abhi AshuSolo
2014BondhuThe Royal Bengal TigerJeet GangulySolo
Jouno ShukhPathghatSuvam MoitraSolo
Majhe MajheWindow ConnectionAnupam RoySolo
Ekta ManushHerculesNeel DuttaSolo
Prem NokuldanaJanla Diye Bou PalaloSavvyShreenibas
PoliceForceSaptarshi MukherjeeUjjaini Mukherjee
2013Bhogoban BhogobanBojhena Shey BojhenaArindom ChatterjeeSomlata Acharyya Chowdhury
Majhe MajheMaach Mishti and MoreNeel DuttSolo
Mann BawreKanamachiIndradeep Dasgupta & Rishi ChandaArijit Singh, Anwesha Datta Gupta, Ujjwal
Keno Pririti Baraila RePhoringPrabuddha BanerjeeSolo
Aaj Jemon Kore
Aschorjo ProdipAschorjo ProdipRaja Narayan DebRishi Chanda
Ekta Beporoya Din AsheThe PlayJoy SarkarSomchanda Bhattacharya
Aaj Ke Keno Mon Bhijey JayAagunAnindya BanerjeeMadhuraa Bhattacharya
Eka Ei Mon Eka JibonSolo
Kannar JolchobiRupankar Bagchi
2012O OchenaAccidentJoy SarkarSolo
Kane KaneBicycle KickJoy SarkarSolo
2011Dheu e OiGhete GhawIndradeep DasguptaSolo
Jaliye PuriyeShatruIndradeep DasguptaJune Banerjee
2010Onnyo Kothao Chal033ChandrabindooSolo
Dui PrithibiDui PrithibiJeet GangulyRana Mazumdar
Television and others
YearSong NameSerial/AlbumMusic directorCo – Singers
2017Sada Kalo CinemaCoffee FM 2 Baba TomakeChayan ChakrabortySolo
2016Hocche SokalSingleSoumikSolo
Title TrackSohagi Sindur (Colours Bangla)Ashu AbhishekUjjaini Mukherjee
Title TrackPhire Ashar Gaan (Star Jalsha)ChandrashishSolo
Theme SongManush MelaKunal BiswasKaushik Chakraborty, Laxman Das Baul, Ila Maa
2015IchchheSargam SarbajaninChayan ChakrabortySolo
2014Oo Nodi Re (Episode 1)Zee Bangla Cinema Song ConnectionMayukh and Mainakh
(Original: Hemanta Mukherjee)
Solo
Aar To Noy Besi Din (Episode 2)Abhishek and Ashu
(Original: Music- Ajoy Das, Singer- Kishore Kumar)
Solo
Jemon Sree Radha Kande (Episode 2)Abhishek and Ashu
(Original: Shyamal Mitra)
Solo
Halla Rajar Sena (Episode 3)Indradeep Dasgupta
(Original: Satyajit Ray)
Solo
O Montri Moshay (Episode 3)Malabika
O Baghare (Episode 3)Bonnie
Pagla Hawar Badol Dine (Episode 4)Mayukh and Mainakh
(Original: Rabindranath Tagore)
Solo
2012Track Programming of all songs
(along with Chayan and Indranil) & Vocals in:
  1. Paye Paye Alo
  2. Neel Ghuri
  3. Kuor Byang
  4. Load Shedding
  5. Ishware Bishwas Nei
  6. Din Chale Dhakka Khay
  7. Hath Barao Khuje Nao
15 Minutes Minutes to Fame

by 4th Bell Theaters

Indranil MajumdarIndranil, Amrita
JoshJosh (Sananda TV Serial)Arindom ChatterjeeRupam Islam
Ghure Geche DinSolo
Kache Peethe ToraSolo
Jeet (Title track)Jeet (Sananda TV serial)Jeet GangulyMonali Thakur

Awards

Special Award for Nabagato Kantho, 91.9 Friends FM Sangeet Samman 2013[22]

Special Jury Award for Itorpona, Mirchi Music Awards Bangla, 2015[23]

References

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  2. "Timir Biswas - About". Songbad Protidin. 10 May 2013.
  3. "Washington Bangla Radio Exclusive".
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  10. "Bickram scores for Harsh Chhayas directorial debut". Times Of India.
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  12. "Timir Biswas Live".
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  14. "Odho Premik". Saavn.
  15. "Kichudin". timirbiswas.com. 5 April 2013.
  16. "Times of India". 24 April 2018.
  17. "Gulgal". gulgal.com. 6 April 2018.
  18. "Times of India". 6 April 2018.
  19. "Aajkal". 6 April 2018.
  20. "NDTV Movies". 6 April 2018.
  21. "NDTV Movies". 6 April 2018.
  22. "T2". The Telegraph. 5 April 2013. Archived from the original on 8 April 2013.
  23. "Mirchi Music Awards Bangla". Website. Archived from the original on 20 November 2014.
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