Ujjaini Mukherjee


Ujjaini Mukherjee is an Indian singer. Born on 3 September to a Bengali family in Kolkata to Manas Mukherjee and Sima Mukherjee, Ujjaini was introduced to music by her parents at the age of two and a half years, eventually progressing to train in Hindustani Classical Music under the guidance of Ajoy Chakrabarty and then Pt. Biresh Roy for many years.

Early years

At age 10, Ujjaini received her first award from Vijay Kichlu and it was during her early teens that she decided to become a playback singer and performer. Her first recording was for the brilliant composer Debojyoti Mishra.
At the age of 16 she participated in the Sa Re Ga Ma Pa Challenge 2005 and finished in the final top 10.
This piece of success was immediately followed by a bigger one, Sa Re Ga Ma Pa Ek Main Aur Ek Tu, where Ujjaini grabbed the winning trophy along with Aishwarya Nigam. Since then there has been no looking back for her as almost all the film industries in the country approached her and as a result, Ujjaini has sung in many languages like Hindi, Bengali, English, Bhojpuri, Marathi, Kannada, Telugu, Assamese, Odia.

Independent Singles

Some of Ujjaini's own singles available on YouTube are "Aay Srabon" 2013 "Saajan Gaye Pardes" 2014 and "Nishi Raat Baanka Chand" 2016, a huge recent hit which she released to pay her tribute to the legendary singer Geeta Dutt on her 86th birth anniversary. Out of these, "Saajan Gaye Pardes" remains one of the best work by Ujjaini as she herself wrote, composed and sang the song.

Awards And Nominations

She was nominated for the Mirchi Music Awards in the 'Upcoming Female singer' Category for the song "Mannu Bhaiyya Ka Karihen" from the film Tanu Weds Manu.
She was also nominated for Filmfare Awards East for "Ami Akash khola" from the film Aborto and was the winner of the "Kalakar Awards 2015" as the "Best Female Performer".
Nominated for "Best Female Vocalist of the Year – Films" for her hugely popular song "Dil Rasiya" from Byomkesh Pawrbo in the 2017 edition of Mirchi Music Awards Bangla
Nominated at the Mirchi Music Awards for Upcoming Female Vocalist of The Year in 2011 for her song "Mannu Bhaiyya" from Tanu Weds Manu
Nominated as best female playback singer at the first Filmfare Awards East for Aborto
Ujjaini was nominated for "Best Female Vocalist of the Year – Films" for her hugely popular song "Dil Rasiya" from Byomkesh Pawrbo in the 2017 edition of Mirchi Music Awards Bangla
At the 2018 Mirchi Music Awards Bangla Ujjaini's Durga Puja special album in 2017 "Muhurto" garnered nominations for Song of the Year, Music Composer of the Year, Lyricist of the Year in the "Adhunik" categories and also, Ujjaini's film song from Ebong Kiriti earned her a nomination for the best Female Vocalist of the Year.

Achievements

She was a finalist on Sa Re Ga Ma Pa Challenge 2005 achieving 7th place and within the span of a few months in 2006, she was the grand finale winner of Sa Re Ga Ma Pa Ek Main Aur Ek Tu with Aishwarya.
Ujjaini also participated in some other popular reality shows as well, like Indian Idol, Jo Jeeta Wohi Super Star, Music ka Maha Muqqabla.
Winner of the "Kalakar Awards 2015" as "Best Female Performer" and also, the "Kolkata Ratna" Award, The Bengal Youth Icon award as the best performer
She has performed in numerous shows in India and around the world.
Ujjaini performed at the prestigious London Wembley Arena with Himesh Reshammiya in the year 2006.

Discography

Film Songs

Following are the list of songs that Ujjaini Mukherjee has sung for various Indian Movies
YearFilmSongCo-singerComposerNotes
2020HullorO Babaji Kinjal ChatterjeeDolaan Mainaak
2019Asur Mon Janona Shovan GangulyBickram Ghosh
2018Byomkesh GotroBisher Dhowaye Bickram Ghosh
2018Khajoor Pe AtkeDuniya
Divya Kumar		Bickram Ghosh
2018Khajoor Pe AtkeAao Na Dekha
Timir Biswas		Bickram Ghosh
2018Flat No 609Icche Gulo Anupam RoyRatul Shankar
2018UmaEsho Bondhu
Somlata Acharyya Chowdhury		Anupam Roy
2018HoneymoonNaina Tore Savvy Gupta
2018BoxerNesha Nesha Samidh Mukerjee, Suyasha SenguptaSamidh Mukerjee
2018BoxerRock & Roll Samidh MukerjeeSamidh Mukerjee
2017Thammar BoyfriendTitle Track Kinjal ChattopadhyayDolaan Mainaak
2017KuheliAamar Shohor Kolkata Dolaan Mainaak
2017Haripada HaribolJiya Laage Na Deep-Loy
2017Ebong KiritiHoyto Tumi Dekhecho Pijush Chakraborty
2016Byomkesh PawrboDil Rasiya Re Bickram Ghosh
2016Eagoler ChokhDil Mehfil Bickram Ghosh
2016Sesh SangbadHaarbo Naa Amit Sur
2016KhawtoKichu To Chaichi Na Kinjal ChattopadhyayAnupam Roy
2016ShororipuAaj Raate Shob BhuleSourav SarkarDev Sen
2016ChorabaliTitle Track Dibyendu Mukherjee
2015Cross Connection 2Lilabali Neel Dutt
2015Cross Connection 2Mombaati Raat Rupankar BagchiNeel Dutt
2015ChitraKhunshuti Timir Biswas, DodoMohul Chakraborty
2015Ebar ShaborAdho Ghum Bickram Ghosh
2015FakebookBoka Dil Dolaan Mainaak
2014HighwayKhela Shesh Arijit Singh Anupam Roy
2014TaanNona Paani Indraadip Dasgupta
2014Teen PattiRaat Erokom Indraadip Dasgupta
2013AbortoAmi Akash Khola Bickram Ghosh
2013AbortoMon Uthlo Dekh Nirmalya RoyBickram Ghosh
2013Ganesh TalkiesJhaal Legeche Rupankar BagchiNeel Dutt
2013KidnapperHridoyer Kautha Saptak BhattacharjeeRaja Narayan Deb
2013Nayika SangbadTor Sorire Rupoli Ronger° Gabu Gourab Chatterjee
2013Mistake Nai Re Nai Re Chinta KonoIndraadip Dasgupta
2012Bhalobasa Off Route EAai Brishti Jhhepe Arunava Khasnobis
2012Bhalobasa Off Route EChain Mohe Aaye Na Rupankar BagchiArunava Khasnobis
2012Bhalobasa Off Route EToke Bhalobeshe Ravi ShuklaArunava Khasnobis
2011Tanu Weds ManuMannu Bhaiyya Sunidhi Chauhan, NiladriKrsna Solo
2011Tanu Weds ManuYun Hi Mohit ChauhanKrsna Solo
2010Right Yaaa WrongKya Ghalat Kya Sahi Monty Sharma
2010JoshEvvariki Rahul VaidyaSandeep Chowta
2010Byomkesh BakshiMayabi Raate Neel Dutt
2009Madly BangaleePhirey Asche Neel Dutt
2009Cross ConnectionMukhosher Opashe Neel Dutt
2008Chalo Let's GoEi Poth Jodi Na Anjan Dutta, Srikanto AcharyaNeel Dutt
2008Chalo Let's GoChupi Chupi Raat Rupankar BagchiNeel Dutt
2008Chalo Let's GoChalo Let's Go Rupam Islam, Srikanta AcharyaNeel Dutt
2008Bhole ShankarJab Jab Aave Yaad Tohar Manoj TiwariDhananjay Mishra
2008BhoomiPutraBina Soche Samjhe Udit NarayanDhananjay Mishra
2008BhoomiPutraMann Bhave Sahariya Laiki Manoj MishraDhananjay Mishra
2006AlagThe Soul Of AlagVedala HemachandraAadesh Shrivastava
2006AlagSaanjh Ki Pighalti Anand Sharma, Krishna BeuraAadesh Shrivastava

Non-film Songs

Out of all the songs that Ujjaini has sung, a special mention goes to "Devotee" , the track from the album "Maya " an internationally acclaimed album by the legendary Bickram Ghosh. Another mention goes for the Durga Puja special album "Bondhu... Thakish Pashe" in 2016 which was initiated by Geet Entertainment by bringing together Ujjaini and Rupankar Bagchi, the best names in Bengali music to recreate the magic of the old times in a new age as the songs of the album had a beautiful melodious feel of the old times to them and also, it was another attempt to relive the time without digital piracy and promote original music by releasing it only on physically available CDs. In 2017, Ujjaini collaborated with Ashu Abhishek , the new age composer duo for her Durga Puja special album "Muhurto" and it had a fully digital release under the label of Asha Audio. Ujjaini has sung numerous Non Film songs including title tracks for TV serials, a few of them have been assembled below :-
YearSongAlbumCo-singerComposerNotes
2019Pakhider Gaan Digital SingleMeenakshi Mukherjee Nilanjan Ghosh Rahul Sarkar-
2019Montu Pilot Montu Pilot Hoichoi OriginalsSaurav DasKuntal De-
2019Phowara Digital SingleMir Afsar AliAshu Chakraborty-
2019Mera Desh Digital SingleDipayan MadhuraaUpali Chattopadhyay-
2019Chander Hashi Hello 2 Hoichoi OriginalsUpali Chattopadhyay-
2019Bodhu Kon Aalo Hello 2 Hoichoi OriginalsUpali Chattopadhyay-
2019Sun Bangla Theme Song Rupankar BagchiDebojyoti Mishra-
2019Saanson Ko Jeena Sikhaye Tagore For Today
2019Amaro Porano Jaha Chay Tagore For Today
2019BC Jain Jewellers TVC Ashu
2018PC Chandra Jewellers Rihi Collection Ashu
2018Okaron PheromonBickram Ghosh
2018Piya Ogo PheromonBickram Ghosh
2018Akibuki Digital SingleShayok BanerjeeShayok Banerjee-
2018BhoomikanyaBhoomikanya Star JalshaBickram Ghosh
2018Golpo Aamar Phurolo Shei Je Holud Pakhi Web SeriesUpali ChattopadhyayHoichoi
2018Mrityur Por Shei Je Holud Pakhi Web SeriesUpali ChattopadhyayHoichoi
2018Shesh Eshe Geche Shei Je Holud Pakhi Web SeriesUpali ChattopadhyayHoichoi
2018Holi Aayo Re Shei Je Holud Pakhi Web SeriesUpali ChattopadhyayHoichoi
2018Aaj Tobe Khoma Koro Shei Je Holud Pakhi Web SeriesUpali ChattopadhyayHoichoi
2017Muhurto Title Track MuhurtoAshu AbhishekYou Tube Release
2017Ekoosh MuhurtoAshu AbhishekYou Tube Release
2017Phowara MuhurtoAshu AbhishekYou Tube Release
2017Aabcha Shohore AamraSoumya BoseYou Tube Release
2017Mono Mor Meghro Rendezvous With TagoreRabindranath TagoreYou Tube Release
2017Guti Malharer Atithi Title Track Guti Malharer AtithiDurnibar SahaAshu AbhishekZee Bangla Cinema Originals
2017Du Jon Bache Pashapashi Love LetterTimir BiswasAshu AbhishekZee Bangla Cinema Originals
2017Tobu Mone RekhoUpali ChattopadhyayZee Bangla
2017Bokul Katha Suvam MaitraZee Bangla
2016Kaalo Raat Kader Kuler BouAshu AbhishekZee Bangla Cinema Originals
2016Nishi Raat Banka Chand A Tribute To Geeta DuttYou Tube Release
2016Laaguk Na Brishtir ChhantBandhu Thakish PasheBiswaroop Ghosh DastidarDigital CD Release
2016Kichu Katha BaakiBandhu Thakish PasheRupankar BagchiBiswaroop Ghosh DastidarDigital CD Release
2016Hoyto Ekhono Tumi SheiBandhu Thakish PasheBiswaroop Ghosh DastidarDigital CD Release
2016Chhilo Shei OjanaBandhu Thakish PasheBiswaroop Ghosh DastidarDigital CD Release
2016Takiyo Na AarBandhu Thakish PasheRupankar BagchiBiswaroop Ghosh DastidarDigital CD Release
2016Alash DupurBandhu Thakish PasheBiswaroop Ghosh DastidarDigital CD Release
2016Aami Shudhu Khunjechi Tomaye ProfessionalZee Bangla Cinema Originals
2016Tomar Jonyo Paan SupariDeb ChowdhuryZee Bangla Cinema Originals
2016Jodi Tor Daak Shune Abar Ekla CholoZee Bangla Cinema Originals
2016Bhalobashi Bhalobashi Akash ChowaZee Bangla Cinema Originals
2016Bigg Boss Bigg Boss Bangla Season 2Jeet Ashu AbhishekColors Bangla
2015Sagor Eka Prem-
2015Aaj Aari Kaal BhabAaj Aari Kaal BhabDabbu GhoshalStar Jalsha Megaserial
2014Saajan Gaye Pardes Independent SingleUjjaini MukherjeeYou Tube Release
2013Aay Srabon Independent SingleUjjaini MukherjeeYou Tube Release
2013Tomay Amay Mile Star Jalsha SeriesArijit Singh-
2013Aaye Sokhi, Aamra Bachi SokhiUpali ChattopadhyayUpali ChattopadhyayStar Jalsha Megaserial
2013MouchaakMouchaakIndraadip DasguptaStar Jalsha Megaserial
2007Dhara Dey Na Aay Mon Tui Aay-
2007Title Track Aay Mon Tui Aay-
2007Dheere Dheere Aay Mon Tui Aay-
2007Eki Akash Aay Mon Tui Aay-
2007Title Track Ek Main Aur Ek Tu Aishwarya Nigam-
2007Ishq Ho Gaya Ek Main Aur Ek Tu Aishwarya Nigam-
2007Jaagu Main Sari Raina Ek Main Aur Ek Tu Aishwarya Nigam-
2007Naina Nashile Ek Main Aur Ek Tu Aishwarya Nigam-

Television

Before becoming one of the leading names in playback singing in the film industry, Ujjaini proved her mettle in singing on national television through below mentioned reality shows :-
YearShowChannelAwards
2005Sa Re Ga Ma Pa Challenge 2005Zee TV7th Position-
2006Sa Re Ga Ma Pa Ek Main Aur Ek TuZee TVWinner-
2008Jo Jeeta Wohi Super StarStar PlusChampion's Team-
2010Music ka Maha MuqqablaStar PlusShreya's Superstars-
2016AbbulishColors BanglaEpisode Winner-
2016Happy Parents DayZee BanglaEpisode Winner-
2018DadagiriZee BanglaEpisode Winner-

She is also a regular celebrity guest performer on TV shows like Didi no 1 and Rannaghar amongst many others.