Chandrabindoo (often spelled Chandrabindu), based in Kolkata

Kolkata

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, is a bangla band

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. Their name refers both to the last character in the Bengali alphabet and to a dialogue (very famous among Bengalis

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) from the nonsense work HaJaBaRaLa

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by Sukumar Ray

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The band is known for Chandril's satirical, colloquial lyrics, full of references to current affairs and cultural phenomena. They also sing other types of song by Anindya. Upal is also very popular for his unique voice.

They are well known in Kolkata, Delhi and Mumbai and have recently started touring internationally including a performance in aid of the Kolkata based Child In Need Institute (CINI)

Child In Need Institute (CINI)

CINI, known internationally as Child In Need India and in India as the Child In Need Institute, is an international humanitarian organisation aimed at promoting "sustainable development in health, nutrition and education of child, adolescent and woman in need" in India...

 in London. Chandrabindoo is the official brand ambassador

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 for CINI ASHA.

Starting days

They faced a lot of hardship in producing their first album "aar jani na". They made their demo with the help of a out of date sound mixer. It was released in 1998, and got a lukewarm response. Then Late Goutam Chattopadhyay of Mohiner Ghoraguli was impressed. He suggested their name to sagarika music co. and the second album "gadha" was released. The 1st public live show of Chandrabindoo was held in Gyan Manch near Rabindra Sadan

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, Kolkata.

Band members

• Anindya Chatterjee — singer/ music composer/ lead vocal
• Upal Sengupta — singer/ music composer/ lead vocal
• Arup Podder — bassist
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• Surojit Mukherjee — guitarist
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  / arranger
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• Rajshekhar Kundu — drummer
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• Sibabrata Biswas aka Sibu — keyboardist
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• Sourabh — percussionist

Other members

• Chandril Bhattacharya
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  Chandril Bhattacharya is a popular Bengali columnist, lyricist, poet, singer and director. Being one of the main lyricists of the Bangla band Chandrabindoo, he also performs as an occasional singer for the band. He is popular for his idiomatic lyrics laced with satire and critique of modern society...
  
   — lyricist
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  / occasional singer
• Tirthankar — sound engineer

Former members

• Subrato Lodh
• Subrato Ghosh
• Sukhendu
• Subhendu
• Debapriyo
• Tennie
• Lintu
• Santanu
• Arindam
• Pritam
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• Dron Acharya
• Riju
• Kallol
• Rajesh
• Riddhi
• Chandan
• Jishu Sengupta
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• Neepabeethi Ghosh
• Lopamudra Mitra
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Discography

• Aar Jani Na (1997)

1. Sweetheart (Anindya)
2. Mounomukharata (Upal)
3. Aar Jani Na (Upal)
4. Conductor (Chandril)
5. Jodi Bhabo Pabe Take (Anindya)
6. Dupurer Khamokha Kheyal (Upal)
7. Office Time (Anindya)
8. Keu Bhalobeshe Jay (Upal)
9. Ebhabeo Phire Asha Jae (Anindya)
10. Mangal Graha (Upal)

• Gadha (1998)

1. Bondhu Tomaye (Upal)
2. Faka Naki (Anindya)
3. Jodi Balo (Upal)
4. Khelche Sachin (Anindya)
5. Ananda Sen (Upal)
6. Natajanu (Anindya)
7. Gadha
8. Surjer Dikey
9. Jodi Amake Roga Balo
10. Chandrabindoo

• Twaker Jatno Nin (1999)

1. Aj Abar
2. Twaker Jatno Nin
3. Riskawala
4. Bhorer Kuasha
5. Bathroom
6. Ure Jachhe
7. Matir Kachhakachhi
8. Bhut Bosechhe
9. Fer Bhut Bosechhe
10. Adda
11. Ekti Murgi

• Chaw (2001)

1. Duniya Dot Com
2. Neel
3. Ta Na Na
4. Gaan Bhalobeshe Gaan
5. Amader Chhadey
6. Baanbhashi
7. Adorer Nouko
8. Doodh Na Khele
9. Bhalo Lage Na
10. Bhindeshi Tara

• Daaknaam (2002)

1. Amar Sohor
2. Shei Haoa
3. Gab Guba Gub
4. Bus Stop-e Keu Nei
5. Ekjon Gelo
6. Sona Mon
7. Sokale Uthiya
8. Bromhha Janen
9. Amake Nao
10. Emon Boshonto Dine

• Juju (2003)

1. Mon
2. Juju
3. Gitgobindo
4. Aikom Baikom
5. Eita Tomar Gaan
6. Ki Ar Korbo
7. Anko ki Kothin
8. Ami Amar Mon
9. Ma Dake Khoka
10. Bagiye Kali

• Chandrabindaas (Compilation, 2005)

• Ebhabeo Phire Asha Jae (re-working of Ar Jani Na, 2005)

1. Sweetheart
2. Mounomukharata
3. Ar Jani Na
4. Conductor
5. Jodi Bhabo Pabe Take
6. Dupurer Khamokha Kheyal
7. Office Time
8. Keu Bhalobeshe Jay
9. Ebhabeo Phire Asha Jae
10. Mangal Graha

• Hulabila (2005)

1. Hote Pare Cliche
2. Kete Jaye Din
3. Timepass
4. Thak Barong
5. Tai Tomar Ananda
6. Ghumiye Poro Na
7. Hulabila
8. Pashbalish
9. Ami to Bhege Jai
10. Joy Bangali

• Shera Chandrabindoo (Compilation, 2008)

• U/A (2008)

1. Uthe Jaoa Shiri
2. Dhyatterika
3. Ami Dibosh
4. Tatin
5. Khacche Khak
6. D Minor
7. Bhyabachyaka
8. Tabo Mukut
9. Kicchhu Chaini
10. Paar Kore De Maa

• e - Aarki (Coming Soon)

1. Jani na (online)
   • Puraton Gamcha (old tawal) (Coming Soon)

Filmography

Year	Film	Directed By	Other Notes
2000	Y2K	Chandril Bhattacharya Chandril Bhattacharya Chandril Bhattacharya is a popular Bengali columnist, lyricist, poet, singer and director. Being one of the main lyricists of the Bangla band Chandrabindoo, he also performs as an occasional singer for the band. He is popular for his idiomatic lyrics laced with satire and critique of modern society...	as Music Director/ Playback Singers
2009	Box No. 1313	Aniruddha Bhattacharya	as Music Director
2009	Brake Fail	Kaushik Ganguly Kaushik Ganguly Kaushik Ganguly is an Indian director, screenwriter and actor in Bengali cinema. He is known for his works that explore sexuality like Ushnatar Janye which deals with a lesbian relationship and Arekti Premer Golpo that examines transgendered identity.-Life and career:Ganguly was born in Kolkata...	as Playback Singers
2009	Antaheen Antaheen Antaheen is a 2009 Bengali film directed by Aniruddha Roy Chowdhury. The film stars Radhika Apte, Rahul Bose, Mita Vashisth, Aparna Sen, Kalyan Ray and Sharmila Tagore.-Plot:...	Aniruddha Roy Chowdhury Aniruddha Roy Chowdhury Aniruddha Roy "Tony" Chowdhury is a Bengali film director. He is the director and producer of two films: Antaheen and Anuranan.-Early life:...	Anindya and Chandril as Lyricist together, They won 56th National Film Awards 56th National Film Awards The 56th National Film Awards is presented to the best of Indian Cinema released during the year 2008.-Feature Films:Films made in any Indian language shot on 16 mm, 35 mm or in a wider gauge or digital format but released on a film format or video/digital but certified by the Central Board of Film...  for National Film Award for Best Lyrics National Film Award for Best Lyrics The National Film Award for Best Lyrics winners:Vairamuthu won the award for maximum number of times . Javed Akhtar is the only lyricist to win the award for three consecutive years .-References:...  in 2010 for it
2010	Jodi Ekdin	Riingo Banerjee Riingo Banerjee -Filmography:*System *Ray *Jodi Ekdin *Risk *Love *Neel Rajar Deshe *Kranti -References:...	Anindya and Chandril as lyricists together, Upal and Anindya made a video appearance for a song (Playback Singers)
2010	033	Birsa Dasgupta	as Music Director
2010	Natobar Not Out	Amit Sen	Upal and Anindya made a video appearance for a song (Playback Singers)
2011	Rang Melanti	Kaushik Ganguly Kaushik Ganguly Kaushik Ganguly is an Indian director, screenwriter and actor in Bengali cinema. He is known for his works that explore sexuality like Ushnatar Janye which deals with a lesbian relationship and Arekti Premer Golpo that examines transgendered identity.-Life and career:Ganguly was born in Kolkata...

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External links

• chandrabindoo.in (official website of Chandrabindoo)
• twitter.com/chandrabindaas (official twitter page)
• youtube.com/user/chandrabindooband (official youtube channel)
• Singing the nonsense verse, a Times of India article on the band
• Of Moon and More, an article on the band in The Hindu
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• Chandrabindoo in Youtube with a lot of FAQs, an interview of Chandrabindoo by Anurag Basu
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   in his talk show
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   Ke Hobe Biggest Fan on Zee Bangla
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• Listen to all Chandrabindoo Songs
• Chandrabindoo to perform in aid of the Child In Need Institute an article on CINI UK website
• Chandrabindoo's new music video featuring Vidya Balan named Jani Na from the forthcoming album E-arki