Manas Robin

Manas Robin
Manas Robin
Born	Manas Jyoti Gogoi; 3 December 1976; Sivasagar, Assam, India
Alma mater	Jagannath Barooah College
Occupation	Composer, musician, music director, lyricist
Years active	1996–present
Website	manasrobin.com

Manas Robin (born 3 December 1976) is an Indian music director, musician, lyricist, filmmaker, Bihu artist and music producer. He is one of the top musicians of Assam, India. He has consistently churn out chartbusters during the last ten years.

One of the most recognized faces in the North-east region, he has been in forefront of Assamese music industry having a wide range of compositions in Assamese language under his belt. Folk music of the North-east has got a new lease of life at his hands as he has composed songs using hitherto unsung folk tunes of the various ethnic communities of the state of Assam as well as the other states of North-east India.

Personal life

Childhood

Hailed as one in complete control of the nitty-gritty of folk music of this part of the region (North-eastern India), Manas Robin, one of the most successful composers of Assam, was born to Mr. Rabindra Nath Gogoi and Mrs. Tilabala Dihingia on 17 December 1976. He did his early schooling at 233 No. Nimaijan Prathamik Vidyalaya (primary school). He did his matriculation from Sivasagar Government Higher Secondary School. After that, he went to Jagannath Barooah College, Jorhat for further education.

Career

The Beginning:

It was in the year 1995 when his first solo album Niharika under the banner of Music Makers was released. It was followed by Ujan Piriti in 1997 under Typhoon Production, Manas Kanya and Barasha under Saraswati Communications in 1999. Barasha gave him the much-needed impetus, and his music was assimilated in the psyche of Assamese music lovers. He was romped home by premier music production house NK Production where his now illustrious career got a shot in the arm in the role of Assam's singing superstar Zubeen Garg. It was a jugalbandi of a melodious voice and a highly creative composer.

The triumph:

He became the youngest director to score music for an Assamese film in 1999 when he composed music for Priya O’ Priya. After that, he went on to score music for six more Assamese feature films. In most of them, his works as a music director had attracted positive reviews from the cine-goers as well as critics.

And his production Jonbai, a VCD film based entirely on Bihu and the sentiments attached to it, has been a piece de resistance for Assamese music-lovers of the State and abroad, since its inception in the year 2005. Jonbai went on to become the most successful video film ever in recent times.

The versatility:

He has been the most popular song composer of the last decade.

He has directed music for nearly 500 music albums including Assamese and other languages of the North-east.

He has produced and directed several VCD films in Assamese, including the super hit Jonbai.

He is the one and only music director who has directed audio albums for legendary singer Dr. Bhupen Hazarika to Zubeen Garg.

Discography

As a music director

Year	Film	Director
1999	Priya O Priya	Anjan Kalita
2002	Eyei Jonak Biheen Jivan	Munna Ahmed
2002	Kokadeutar Ghar Jowai	Suman Haripriya
2003	Ujonir Dujoni Gabhoru	Chandra Mudoi
2003	Barala Sangsar	Achyut Bhagawati
2003	Rongmon	Amal Baruah
2004	Kadambari	Bani Das

Achievements


Year	Nominated work	Category	Award	Result	Note
1999		Youngest music director		Won	Youngest music director of feature film award
2002		Best Lyricist	Prag Cine Award	Won
2003, 2004, 2005		Best Music Director Award		Won	film music
2006, 2007	Jonbai	Best video filmmaker	Chitralekha Award	Won

References

Assam Singer Manash Robin Against BandH Culture. tntmagazine.in.
Manas Robin Beyond the Musical Frontiers. timesofassam.com.
northeastnews.in
City. Assam Tribune. 16 January 2014.
City. Assam Tribune. 4 January 2014.

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