Manas Robin | |
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| Born | Manas Jyoti Gogoi 3 December 1976 |
| Alma mater | Jagannath Barooah College |
| Occupation(s) | Singer, composer, musician, music director, music producer lyricist and film-maker |
| Years active | 1996–present |
| Spouse | Sumita Baruah |
| Children | Deresa Robin, Shivayush Robin |
| Relatives | Pabitra Margherita (Cousin nephew) |
| Website | manasrobin |
Manas Robin (born 3 December 1976) is an Indian music director, singer, musician, lyricist, filmmaker, Bihu artist, and music producer from Assam.
Manas Robin was born to Mr. Rabindra Nath Gogoi and Mrs. Tilabala Dihingia on 3 December 1976. He did his early schooling at 233 No. Nimaijan Prathamik Vidyalaya (primary school). He did his matriculation from Sivasagar Government Higher Secondary School. After that, he went to Jagannath Barooah College, Jorhat for further education.
In 1995 his first solo album Niharika under the banner of Music Makers was released. It was followed by Ujan Piriti in 1997 under Typhoon Production, Manas Kanya and Barasha under Saraswati Communications in 1999. He has been the youngest director to score music for an Assamese film in 1999 when he composed music for Priya O’ Priya. He has, since then done music direction for over 20 Assamese feature films.
He has directed music for over 500 music albums in Assamese and other languages of the northeast. He has also produced and directed several VCD films in Assamese, including Jonbai, and directed audio albums for singer Dr. Bhupen Hazarika, Zubeen Garg, and many others.
| Year | Album(s) | Co-singer(s) |
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| 1995 | Niharika | Solo |
| 1997 | Ujan Piriti | Zubeen Garg, Bhitali Das |
| 1999 | Borosha 99 | Zubeen Garg, Tarali Sarma |
| Manaskanya | Tarali Sarma | |
| 2000 | Birina | Various |
| 2001 | Ronga Policeor Bihu | Zubeen Garg |
| Xunaru 2001 | Zubeen Garg, Bhitali Das | |
| 2002 | Anjana 2002 | Zubeen Garg, Bhitali Das |
| Nahor 2002 | Zubeen Garg, Tarali Sarma | |
| Year | Film | Director |
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| 1999 | Priya O Priya | Anjan Kalita |
| 2002 | Eyei Jonak Biheen Jivan | Munna Ahmed |
| 2002 | Kokadeutar Ghar Jowai | Suman Haripriya |
| 2003 | Ujonir Dujoni Gabhoru | Chandra Mudoi |
| 2003 | Barala Sangsar | Achyut Bhagawati |
| 2003 | Rongmon | Amal Baruah |
| 2004 | Kadambari | Bani Das |
| 2005 | Junbai | Rajesh Bhuyan |
| 2006 | Junbai 2 | Rajesh Bhuyan |
| 2006 | Champa | Manas Robin |
| 2007 | Junbai 3 | Rajesh Bhuyan |
| 2007 | Champa 2 | Manas Robin |
| 2007 | Hero | Manas Robin |
| 2008 | Junbai 4 | Rajesh Bhuyan |
| 2008 | Hero 2 | Manas Robin |
| 2008 | Pokhila | Rajesh Bhuyan |
| 2009 | Junbai 5 | Rajesh Bhuyan |
| 2009 | Lifafa | M Maniram |
| 2010 | Lifafa 2 | M Maniram |
| 2011 | Jilmil Jonak | Sibanan Boruah |
| 2012 | Aparajita | Moon Mustaq |
| 2019 | Kokaideu Bindaas | Dhruva Jyoti Bordoloi |
| Year | Album(s) | Singer(s) |
|---|---|---|
| 2001 | Hiyamon | Zubeen Garg, Babita Sharma |
| 2002 | Akou Hiyamon | Zubeen Garg, Babita Sharma |
| 2003 | Sinaki Mon | Zubeen Garg |
| 2004 | Lajuki Mon | Zubeen Garg, Subasana Dutta |
| Jantra | Zubeen Garg | |
| 2005 | Zubeen Manasor Gaan | |
| Hikoli |
| Year | Nominated work | Category | Award | Result | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | Youngest music director | Won | Youngest music director of feature film award | ||
| 2002 | Best Lyricist | Prag Cine Award | Won | ||
| 2003, 2004, 2005 | Best Music Director Award | Won | film music | ||
| 2006, 2007 | Jonbai | Best video filmmaker | Chitralekha Award | Won | |
| 2011 | Romoni Gabaru Botah | Socio-Cultural activities | Public award | Won | |
| 2019 | Pangrao Phukan Botah | Socio-Cultural activities | Public award | Won |
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