Jitul Sonowal

Jitul Sonowal (Assamese: জিতুল সোণোৱাল; born in Dibrugarh Assam) is a singer, music director, composer, lyricist and entertainer in the field of Assamese modern song and music since 1992. He filtered the Assamese song in a modern way and he likewise works in Assamese Films and Movies; and Film Divisions of Assam.[1][2][3][4] Some of the popular hits songs he contributed in Assamese music industry like "Jodi ketiyaba", "Abeli porot", "Bukure Axabure", "Dure Dure", "Ai beli Bihure", Jon Jole Tora Jole", "Ketiyaba Ajanite", "Mur Mon Aji" "Moromi Logori", "Najaba Atori", "Rimjhim Boroxar" etc. He directed several music in assamese movies such as Hepaah, Xonghat and Bukur Majot Jwole etc.[5][6] His Popular albums are Niribili Godhuli, Bristi, Natun Lahar, Sonali etc. He is as well as politician and 2014 he has joined the BJP.[7][8]

Jitul Sonowal
Background information
OriginDibrugarh, Assam, India
GenresPlayback singing, Assamese folk, Bihu, Indian folk
Occupation(s)
  • Singer
  • Musician
  • Composer
  • Lyricist
  • Music Producer
  • Music Director
InstrumentsGuitar, flute
Years active1992–present

Jitul Sonowal is also the head of North East Zone Cultural Centre (NEZCC).[9]

Contribution in Assamese music industry

Jitul Sonowal improved the Assamese music industry by bringing western influence into Assamese music and blend it properly with the traditional music of the region.[10] During the time when there were few prominent Assamese singers, he invited several Bollywood singers to Assam create albums with modern music.

Awards and nominations
Year Awards Films Category Result
2003 Prag Cine Awards 2003 Hepaah Best Music Director Won

References
  1. "Need to preserve North East's local cultures". The Times of India. Retrieved 16 February 2018.
  2. "Celebrating the river". The Hindu. Retrieved 16 February 2018.
  3. "Principal, Karmashree Hiteswar Saikia College" (2015). "The Evolution of Assamese Songs: A Cursory Inquest". "International Journal of Interdisciplinary Research in Science Society and Culture(IJIRSSC)".
  4. "Deka, Taranee" (2001). "Change of Values as Reflected in Culture and Literature". "Guwahati: The Gateway to the East". "Concept Publishing Company". p. 214.
  5. "Jitul Sonowal". Retrieved 23 March 2018.
  6. "jitul sonowal". Retrieved 23 March 2018.
  7. "Who are adding star power to Assam politics". The indian Express. Retrieved 16 February 2018.
  8. "Crafts fair to promote culture". The Telegraph India. Retrieved 19 February 2018.
  9. "Jitul Sonowal, new director of NEZCC". easternmirrornagaland.com. Retrieved 16 February 2018.
  10. "Jitul Sonowal". axomartists.blogspot.in. Retrieved 20 May 2018.
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