Madhubanti Bagchi

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Madhubanti Bagchi
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Bagchi in 2024
Born
Balurghat, West Bengal, India
Occupations
  • Singer
  • composer
  • musician
Years active2013–present
Musical career
Genres


InstrumentVocals

Madhubanti Bagchi [1] is an Indian playback singer and composer. [2] Trained in the Agra Gharana tradition, she works primarily in Hindi films and has an active presence across Indian film music. [3] [4] [5] [6] [7] [8]

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She has recorded for leading Bollywood composers including Pritam, Amit Trivedi, Sachin–Jigar, Debojyoti Mishra, Sanjay Leela Bhansali, Shekhar Ravjiani and Shantanu Moitra. [9] Her notable Hindi film songs include tracks from Uunchai (2022), Doctor G (2022), Good Luck Jerry (2022), Hum Do Hamare Do (2021), Laxmii (2020), Love Aaj Kal (2020), Stree 2 (2024) and Heeramandi (2024). [10]

She has also worked in the Bengali film industry, contributing to films such as Kuler Achaar (2022), Boudi Canteen (2022), Shah Jahan Regency (2019), Ahare Mon (2018), Shob Bhooturey (2017), Gangster (2016), Shudhu Tomari Jonyo (2015) and Ami Aar Amar Girlfriends (2013).

In 2022, Bagchi appeared in the debut season of Coke Studio Bangla. [11] Her song "Aaj Ki Raat" from Stree 2 crossed over 2 billion views on YouTube. [12] [13]

Early life and training

Madhubanti was born in Balurghat, West Bengal, India. [14] She began her formal musical education early in childhood, training in the third standard under the noted Agra gharana exponent Shrimati Subhra Guha. [15]

Classical grounding

Bagchi continued her advanced classical studies under the celebrated thumri vocalist Vidushi Purnima Chowdhury.[ citation needed ] Her classical foundation strongly influences her contemporary playback style, especially her work in semi–classical and emotive genres. [16] [17]

Early musical work

Before her mainstream playback debut, she was a member of the Bengali band Mrittika, contributing to stage performances and independent music. [18]

Career

Hindi film music

Bagchi became active in Bollywood in the 2010s, collaborating with top composers such as Pritam, Amit Trivedi, Sachin–Jigar, Bhansali, Shekhar Ravjiani and Shantanu Moitra. [9] Her notable songs span major productions including:

Bengali film music

In the Bengali film industry, she has contributed songs for films such as Kuler Achaar, Boudi Canteen, Shah Jahan Regency, Ahare Mon, Shob Bhooturey, Gangster, Shudhu Tomari Jonyo and Ami Aar Amar Girlfriends.

Independent and digital music

In 2022, she appeared on Coke Studio Bangla, gaining significant attention for her vocal versatility. [19] Her viral hit "Aaj Ki Raat" from Stree 2 crossed 2 billion YouTube views, marking a career milestone. [20]

Discography

References

  1. ↑ "Disney+ Hotstar releases the mesmerizing song album of Masoom". Firstpost. 24 June 2022. Retrieved 27 July 2024.
  2. ↑ "Sanjay Leela Bhansali's music album 'Sukoon' unveiled". Times of India. 7 December 2022. Retrieved 27 July 2024.
  3. ↑ "Madhu B – The Mumbai journey". telegraphindia.com. Retrieved 27 July 2024.
  4. ↑ "US calling for singer Madhubanti Bagchi". The Times of India. 12 March 2020.
  5. ↑ "Tunes from Kolkata". The Hindu. Retrieved 22 November 2025.
  6. ↑ "Meet Madhubanti Bagchi, the 'Aaj Ki Raat' singer". Deccan Chronicle. Retrieved 22 November 2025.
  7. ↑ "Stree 2 song 'Aaj Ki Raat': Featuring Tamannaah Bhatia". The Indian Express. Retrieved 22 November 2025.
  8. ↑ "Arnob is my inspiration: Madhubanti Bagchi". The Daily Star. Retrieved 22 November 2025.
  9. 1 2 "Madhubanti sings for Shyam Benegal, gears up for US tour". Times of India. 10 May 2022. Retrieved 27 July 2024.
  10. ↑ "Meet Madhubanti Bagchi, who wooed the Internet with 'Nazariya Ki Maari' in 'Heeramandi'". 15 June 2024.
  11. ↑ "Coke Studio Bangla". The Daily Star. 6 February 2022. Retrieved 6 February 2022.
  12. ↑ "Stree 2 song 'Aaj Ki Raat': Director Amar Kaushik makes a cameo". 24 July 2024.
  13. ↑ "t2ONLINE". www.t2online.in.
  14. ↑ "Meet Madhubanti Bagchi, the "aaj ki raat" singer". 3 August 2024.
  15. ↑ "Tunes from Kolkata". The Hindu. Retrieved 22 November 2025.
  16. ↑ "Meet Madhubanti Bagchi, the 'Aaj Ki Raat' singer". Deccan Chronicle. Retrieved 22 November 2025.
  17. ↑ "Meet Madhubanti Bagchi: Voice behind viral 'Nazariya Ki Maari'". The Indian Express. Retrieved 22 November 2025.
  18. ↑ "Mrittika - The Bengali Band". The Hindu. 4 May 2014. Retrieved 4 May 2014.
  19. ↑ "Coke Studio Bangla". 6 February 2022.
  20. ↑ "Stree 2 song Aaj Ki Raat: Tamannaah Bhatia makes a cameo in Amar Kaushik's film". The Indian Express. 12 November 2025. Retrieved 22 November 2025.
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