Introduction
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 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", "OSathi Mere" and more.
Discography
| Year | Film | Other Notes |
| 2019 | Cheat India | |
| 2018 | Meri Nimmo | |
| Phamous | ||
| 2017 | Mirza Juuliet | |
| 2016 | Cute Kameena | |
| 2015 | Tanu Weds Manu Returns | |
| India's Daughter | ||
| 2014 | Tamanchey | |
| 2013 | Issaq | |
| Jolly LLB | ||
| Oonga | ||
| 2011 | Tanu Weds Manu | Won - Filmfare RD Burman Award for New Music Talent, Stardust Awards for Best New Music Director |
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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 7th Noida International Film Festival’20 | Best Music | SMASH (Chidi Balla) | Winner | |
| 2019 | South Film and Arts Academy Festival (SFAAF) | Best Original Score | SMASH (Chidi Balla) | Winner | |
| 2016 | Producers Guild Film Award for Best Music Director | Best Music Composer | Tanu weds Manu Returns | Nominated | |
| 2015 | 63rd Golden Reel Award (MPSE) | Best Music Composer/ Music Editor | India's Daughter | Winner | |
| 2012 | Stardust Awards | Best Debut Music Composer | Tanu Weds Manu | Winner | |
| 2012 | 57th Filmfare Awards | Filmfare RD Burman Award for New Music Talent | Tanu Weds Manu | Winner | |
| 2012 | Screen Awards | Best Music Composer | Tanu Weds Manu | Nominated | |
| 2011 | GiMA Award For Best Music Debut | Best Debut Music | "Rangrez" - Tanu Weds Manu | Winner | |
| 2011 | 4th Mirchi Music Awards | Upcoming Music Composer of The Year | "Jugni" from Tanu Weds Manu | Nominated |