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.
Early life 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.
Career 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.
Discography
Year Film Other Notes2019Why Cheat India2018Meri NimmoPhamous2017 Mirza Juuliet2016 Cute Kameena2015 Tanu Weds Manu Returns India's Daughter2014 Tamanchey2013 Issaq Jolly LLB Oonga2011 Tanu Weds Manu Won – Filmfare RD Burman Award for New Music Talent, Stardust Awards for Best New Music Director2026Bharat Bhhagya Viddhaata Playback singing
He made his debut as a playback singer on his own composition "Rangrez" from Tanu Weds Manu.
"Khamakha" Tamanchey (Hindi) (2014) "Rangrez" Tanu Weds Manu (Hindi) (2011) "Da di da da" Cute Kameena (Hindi) (2016) "Muhabbat Ko Misuse" Mirza Juuliet (Hindi) (2017)
As lyricist Year Song title Film 2014 Khamakha Tamanchey
Accolades Year Award Ceremony Category Nominated Result Ref.(s)20207th Noida International Film Festival’20Best MusicSMASH (Chidi Balla)Winner2019South Film and Arts Academy Festival (SFAAF)Best Original ScoreSMASH (Chidi Balla)Winner2016Producers Guild Film Award for Best Music DirectorBest Music ComposerTanu weds Manu ReturnsNominated201563rd Golden Reel Award (MPSE)Best Music Composer/ Music EditorIndia's DaughterWinner2012Stardust AwardsBest Debut Music Composer Tanu Weds ManuWinner201257th Filmfare AwardsFilmfare RD Burman Award for New Music TalentTanu Weds ManuWinner2012Screen AwardsBest Music ComposerTanu Weds ManuNominated2011GiMA Award For Best Music DebutBest Debut Music"Rangrez" – Tanu Weds ManuWinner20114th Mirchi Music AwardsUpcoming Music Composer of The Year "Jugni" from Tanu Weds ManuNominated
See also Tanu Weds Manu Tanu Weds Manu Returns India's Daughter, A documentary film on gender inequality by Leslee Udwin Jolly LLB
References
External links Tanu Weds Manu Returns (Music review), Hindi – Krsna, Tanishq & Vayu Krsna Solo Official Blog