Sagarika

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Sagarika
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Sagarika in 2013
Born
Sagarika Mukherjee

Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
Other namesSaag (Nickname)
Sagarika Mukherjee Da Costa
Sagarika Da Costa
Alma mater Jai Hind College, Mumbai
Occupations
Years active1979–present
Spouse
Martin Da Costa
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(m. 2002)​
Children2
Parents
Relatives Shaan (brother)
Musical career
Genres
InstrumentVocals
Labels

Sagarika Mukherjee, also known as Saag, is an Indian singer and actress. She sings mainly in Hindi, Assamese and Bengali language songs but has also sung in Tamil and Telugu languages. She is the daughter of singer and composer Manas Mukherjee and granddaughter of lyricist Jahar Mukherjee. [1]

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Before going solo, she was half of a popular Indian duo with her brother with whom she released albums such as Q-Funk , Roop Inka Mastana and Naujawan. Apart from singing and acting in movies and albums, she is also a restaurateur. [2]

Early life

Sagarika Mukherjee was born in Guwahati, Assam, India, but originally belongs from Kolkata metrocity of West Bengal in a Bengali family. In 1973, she moved to Mumbai, Maharashtra (now in Mumbai) with her family. Her father died in 1986. [3] Then, her mother became a singer and took charge of the entire family. [4] [5]

Career

Early singing

Sagarika made her debut as a child playback singer in the Bollywood film Shaayad in 1979 and in the Bengali film Agnishuddi in 1984. Later, she sang several Bollywood film songs.

In 1998, she released her first album Maa after going solo. Then in 2001, her second album Mere Liye was released along with her brother Shaan and co-singers Zubeen Garg and Suchitra Pillai and also was her first music composer of all songs in the album. Later in 2006, her third album It's All About Love was released by Universal Distribution. She collaborated with Pakistani band Strings on the song "Pal". It is featured in the band's fourth album Dhaani.

In 1998, Sagarika debuted in the Assamese Music Industry as an adult playback singer with her first Assamese Song in the film Joubone Amoni Kore. However, the film did not feature her song and it was only used as a bonus track in the original soundtrack for the film. A year later, the Assamese film Morom Nodir Gabhoru Gaat featured two songs sung by Sagarika, thus leading to her official debut in an Assamese film. Sagarika contributed to several Assamese albums and original soundtracks like Pansoi, Megha, Meghor Boron, Maharathi, Jon Jwole Kopalot, Bishforan, Garam Botaah, Aei Morom Tumar Babe, Nayak , Jonaki Mon etc.

Acting career

Along with singing, Sagarika acted her first Bengali-language film "Shyam Saheb" in 1986. Later, she acted few Bollywood and regional films as well as guest appearances in regional films such as Biyer Phool (1996), Prem Aru Prem (2002), Jonaki Mon (2002), two Assamese film and Inteqam: The Perfect Game (2004). She did not appear in any film in 2005 or 2006. Her only film in 2007 was Kalishankar (2007), a Bengali film (opposite Prosenjit Chatterjee and Swastika Mukherjee). In the same year, she initially made a supporting role in the Bollywood film Life in a Metro, however, her scene was cut during the editing process.

Personal life

Sagarika Martin Da Costa married UK-Italian businessman, entrepreneur and event manager Martin Da Costa on 4 February 2002 [6] and she currently lives in Rome, Italy since 2015. They have two sons, Joshua Da Costa and Michael Da Costa.

Discography

Studio albums

YearAlbum detailsLanguage
1998MaaHindi
2001Mere Liye
2004Tumar AkashBengali
2006It's All About LoveHindi

Remix albums

YearAlbum detailsLanguage
1995OorjaHindi
Roop Inka Mastana
1997Club Class

Compilation albums

YearAlbum detailsLanguage
1996Channel HitsHindi
1997Party Zone
1998The Ultimate Party Album
2000Best of Zubeen Vol 6Assamese
200132 Smash HitsHindi
Santiago Fiesta Latina: Bollywood Goes Latino
(Vol I, II and III)
2002Hitz Unlimited

Other albums

YearAlbum detailsLanguage
1998 Pansoi
(As a singer)		Assamese
1999 Megha (As a singer)
Meghor Boron (As a singer)
2000 Sparsh [7]
(As a singer and songwriter)		Hindi
2001 Mayabini
(As a singer)		Assamese
Nupur
(As a singer and songwriter)		Hindi
2002Bhool Ja And Other Hits
(As a singer)

Film songs

YearFilm

Song

LanguagesMusic Director(s)Writer(s)Co-singer(s)Ref.
1979 Shaayad "Khushboo Hoon Main" Hindi Manas Mukherjee Unknown Mohammed Rafi
1998Joubone Amoni Kore"Ulomi Thakute" (Version 2)AssameseBhupen UzirHemanta DuttaSolo
1999Morom Nadir Gabhoru Gaat"Tumar Gaon Khoni Dhuniya"Atul MedhiUnknownSolo
"Bukure Bhaxa Mur" (Version 2) Shaan
Maharathi"Oi Mur Axomor Prothom"Manash HazarikaZubeen Garg, Zublee Baruah
"Hun Nalage Rup Nalage" (Female Version)Solo
Bhopal Express "Hum Kaise Log Hai"Hindi Shankar–Ehsaan–Loy SagarikaSolo
2000 Hiya Diya Niya AssameseUntitled Hidden Track (Background Score)Zubeen GargZubeen GargShaan, Zubeen Garg
Tarkieb "Dil Mera Tarse"Hindi Aadesh Shrivastava Unknown Shaan
Nidaan "Waqt Ki Keemat"Rahul RanandeGautam JoglekarNandu Bhenade
"Aaja Re Chanda" (Female)Solo
Jon Jole Kopalot"Hojao Geetare Godhuli"Assamese Jayanta Das Zubeen Garg, Mrinalkanti MedhiShaan, Babul Supriyo, Mahalakshmi Iyer
"Duru Duru Kope"Rubul BoraShaan
Bhumiputra"Nikha Nahe Tupane"Rubul BoraNirmali Das
Jogantoror Tezal Pua"Bujilu Nubujila Urvashi"Debajit ChaudharyUnknownRitu Bikash, Debajit Chaudhary, Aparna Dutta Chaudhary, Shanta Uzir
2001Anya Ek Jatra"Kaale Karhi Nile Sonali Sapun" (Female Version)Rishi Raj DuarahDilip BoraShaan, Zubeen Garg
Garam Botah"Tenekoi Nesaba"Jatin SharmaZubeen GargZubeen Garg, Bhitali Das
Aei Morom Tumar Babe"Nijanote Bukur Tote" (Female Version)Bhupen UzirUnknownSolo
"Jonake Uposa"Hemanta Dutta Shaan
"Rati Ene Rati"Zubeen GargSolo
Untitled Song (Background Score)Unknown Shaan
Nayak "Mon Ghonot" Zubeen Garg Zubeen Garg Shaan, Zubeen Garg, Mahalakshmi Iyer, Pamela Jain
2002Eman Morom Kiyo Lage"Ture Sobi"Manoj SharmaZubeen Garg, Shaan
Danger"Na Koi Rah Hai"Hindi Prasad Sashte Shailendra Kumar Nisha, Caralisa Monteiro
"Main Hoon Danger"Whosane
"Danger Ek Kharatnak Khel"
Prem Aru Prem"Sokuwe Sokuwe Sinaki"AssameseZubeen GargZubeen GargZubeen Garg, Jonkey Borthakur, Mahalakshmi Iyer
Jonaki Mon"Phule Phule Aji Huoni"Shaan, Zubeen Garg, Arnab, Pamela Jain
Priya O Priya"Bohag Mahot Gosor Dalot" Manas Robin Manas RobinZubeen Garg, Kumar Bhabesh, Dilip Fernandez
2004 Ishq Hai Tumse "Humko Chahiye"Hindi Himesh Reshammiya Sameer Shaan
Shudhu Tumi "Gun Gun Gunjare"BengaliZubeen GargZubeen Garg Shreya Ghoshal
2005 Page 3 "Yahaan Zindagi"HindiSamir Tandon Sandeep Nath Shaan, Shabab Samir
2006Priyotoma"Ek Kemon Chhelebela"Bengali Jeet Ganguly UnknownSolo
"Ei Pathe Saath Chalo Na"Shaan, Shreya Ghoshal
Snehabandhan"Rod Pore Sutalot" (Female Version)AssameseNanda BanerjeeUnknownSolo
Untitled Assamese Hidden Song (Background Score)Shaan
Aami Asomiya"Oi Moke Nai Lage Re" (Version 2)Zubeen GargZubeen GargShaan
2011Hayi Haayiga"Vollantha Okate"Telugu John Christopher UnknownSolo

Non-film songs

YearAlbum

Song

LanguagesComposer(s)Writer(s)Co-singer(s)NotesRef.
1995OorjaQ-FunkHindiPhill and Jerry Shweta Shetty, Stylebhai, Shaan, Babul Supriyo, Alisha Chinai, Shweta Mohan Solo
Swing B Shweta Shetty, Pradeep Roy
Memory Lane Sujatha Mohan
Roop Inka MastanaRoop Tera MastanaHindiUnknownUnknown Shaan, Stylebhai
Pholoon Ka Taroon KaSolo
Naina Barse
1996 Naujawan Aisa Hota HaiHindi Biddu Raajesh Johri Shaan Reused in Tamil Song called "Paarthal Kanngal".
Disco Deewane Anwar KhalidSoloRemastered version which was originally sung by Pakistani singer Nazia Hasan.
Also reused in Tamil song called "Paara Ushar".
Naujawan (Title Song) Raajesh Johri Shaan
Jhoomi JaniSolo
Armaan Dil Ke
Jaane Kahan HaiBonus Track only
1997 Love-Ology Love-OlogyHindi Ram Sampath UnknownShaan
"Just baby with Just Good Friend"Manohar IyerShaan, Hema Sardesai
A Reason To SmileFifty FiftyHindi Raju Singh Arun Raj Shaan
1998Pansoi"Door Duronire Mon Junaki Mon"Assamese Zubeen Garg Zubeen Garg Zubeen Garg Background Humming;
Also appears in 2002 Assamese film "Jonaki Mon";
Also used in Hindi Version called "Door Yaha Se Door".
"Sokulore Bhora Nikhati"
"Duru Duru Kope, Mon Bur Kope"Solo
Maa"Dhup Mein Chaya Jaise"Hindi Salim–Sulaiman UnknownSoloFirst Solo Album Released
Other 5 Unknown Hindi Songs (not currently available on YouTube, JioSaavn, Spotify etc.)
1999Megha"Mon Uroniya"Assamese Dhrubajyoti Phukan Zubeen GargSolo
Meghor Boron"Jodihe Jun Tora Nethake" (Version 2) Zubeen Garg Zubeen Garg Zubeen Garg
"Purnima Jun Tumi" Zubeen Garg, Udit Narayan, Mahalakshmi Iyer
2000Sparsh"Naam Apna Likh Gaya Hai"HindiZubeen GargZubeen GargZubeen GargBackground Humming
"Kya Hone Laga Mujhe" Zubeen Garg, Mahalaxmi Iyer Also appears in her album Mere Liye and Zubeen's album Nupur.
2001Mere Liye"Mere Liye" (Title Song)SagarikaSagarikaSolo
Nupur"Kaisa Dhuan Uth Raha Hai" Zubeen Garg Zubeen Garg Zubeen Garg, Anindita Paul
Gori Teri Aankhen... "Chali Chali Man Chali" Lucky Ali AslamLucky Ali, BinjoBackground Humming
2002Indradhanu"Mur Jibonor Akashote"AssameseBijoy Talukdar Bishnu Prasad Rabha Zubeen Garg Background Humming; Original Version Only
Bhool Ja and Other HitsUntitled Hidden SongHindiSagarikaShaanSolo
2003 Dhaani "Pal"Urdu Bilal Maqsood Anwar Maqsood Strings
2004Tumar Akash"Kopal Thakay"Bengali Shaan Manas Mukherjee Solo
"Bujhi Sob"Sagarika

Filmography

Key
Denotes films that have not yet been released
YearFilmsLanguageRole
1986Shyam SahebBengali
1988SankelluTelugu
1996 Biyer Phool Bengali
1999Morom Nodir Gabhoru GaatAssameseSpecial appearances
2000 Tarkieb Hindi
2001Mone Bisare TumakAssamese
2002Prem Aru Prem
Jonaki Mon
2004 Inteqam: The Perfect Game Hindi
2005 Page 3 HindiSpecial appearances
Unseen footage
2007 Kalishankar BengaliTithi
2007 Life in a Metro HindiSupporting role; Unseen footage

Music videos

YearTitleRoleSinger(s)AlbumNotesRef
1999"Tanha Dil Tanha Safar"HerselfShaanTanha DilSpecial appearance
Also appears in the film 99.9FM
2001"Kaisa Dhuan Uth Raha Hai"HerselfAnindita PaulNupur

As a composer

YearAlbumLanguageNotes
2000SparshHindiFirst Music Composer debuts with 2 songs but rest of all songs were composed by Zubeen Garg
2001Mere LiyeHindi
2004Tumar AkashBengali
2006It's All About LoveHindi

As a songwriter

YearAlbumNotes
1996Channel Hits
1997Party Zone
A reason to smile
1998The Ultimate Party Album
2000Sparsh
2001Mere Liye
Nupur
2002Hitz Unlimited
2006It's All About Love

Awards and nominations

Following are the list of awards and nominations in different categories.

YearCategorySongResult
Screen Awards
1996Best Music Video"Q-Funk"Nominated
1997Best Indian Pop Artists"Aisa Hota Hai"Won
Channel V Asia Music Awards
1996Best Indian Pop Songs"Q-Funk"Nominated
1997Best Female Pop Artist"Disco Deewane"Nominated
1999"Dhoop Mein Chaya Jaise"Nominated
MTV Awards
1996Best Remix Song"Q-Funk"Won
MTV Asia Music Awards
2002Best Favorite Artist in IndiaNominated
Aparjita Awards
2019You Shine IngenuityWon

References

  1. ↑ "It's special working with family", The Tribune India, 15 December 2018, retrieved 28 October 2021
  2. ↑ "Sagarika & Shaan: Siblings On Song". The Times of India. 12 September 2001. Retrieved 8 October 2021.
  3. ↑ Kanika Saini (22 October 2021), "When Shaan's Father Composed His Last Song For Kishore Kumar In Hospital", Lehren, retrieved 22 October 2021
  4. ↑ Vijayakar, Rajiv (29 May 2012). "Death of the Bollywood Playback Singer : Bollywood News - Bollywood Hungama" . Retrieved 9 October 2021.
  5. ↑ "Friday Review Thiruvananthapuram / Interview : Attuned to the lines of destiny". The Hindu . 23 March 2007. Archived from the original on 1 October 2007. Retrieved 9 October 2021.
  6. ↑ Archana Masih. "She's everything I want in a woman". Rediff.com. Retrieved 4 January 2020.
  7. ↑ "Northeast's Sensation Zubeen Garg: Early Life, Career, Awards & Controversies - Sentinelassam". Sentinel Assam. 7 March 2021. Retrieved 2 October 2021.
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