ABOUT
ARUNASISH ROY IS A RENOWNED KOLKATA-BASED SINGER, MUSIC COMPOSER, LYRICIST, AND GHAZAL ARTIST KNOWN FOR HIS CONTRIBUTIONS TO BENGALI TELEVISION, INDEPENDENT MUSIC, AND LIGHT CLASSICAL MUSIC. WITH A STRONG FOUNDATION IN HINDUSTANI CLASSICAL MUSIC, HE HAS BUILT A REPUTATION AS ONE OF WEST BENGAL’S PROMINENT CONTEMPORARY GHAZAL PERFORMERS AND COMPOSERS.
Biography
ARUNASISH ROY, FONDLY KNOWN AS THE PRINCE OF GHAZAL, IS AN INTERNATIONALLY ACCLAIMED SINGER, COMPOSER, POET, AND PERFORMER RENOWNED FOR HIS SOULFUL GHAZALS AND LIGHT CLASSICAL REPERTOIRE. WITH A CAREER SPANNING PRESTIGIOUS STAGES ACROSS INDIA AND ABROAD—INCLUDING ENGLAND, GERMANY AND UAE—HE HAS EARNED WIDE RECOGNITION FOR HIS REFINED ARTISTRY AND EMOTIVE PERFORMANCES.
HE HOLDS THE DISTINCTION OF BEING THE ONLY ARTIST FROM WEST BENGAL TO PERFORM AT THE CELEBRATED JAGJIT SINGH MUSIC FESTIVAL IN MUMBAI. HIS ACCOLADES INCLUDE A NATIONAL SCHOLARSHIP FROM THE MINISTRY OF CULTURE FOR GHAZAL AND A 2ND POSITION IN THE ALL-INDIA RADIO COMPETITION IN THE LIGHT CLASSICAL GENRE. ACADEMICALLY ACCOMPLISHED, HE STOOD FIRST IN MASTER OF MUSIC FROM RABINDRA BHARATI UNIVERSITY.
IN 2025, ARUNASISH MENTORED THE ENTIRE CHOIR TEAM OF SHREYA GHOSHAL FOR THE IPL OPENING CEREMONY AT EDEN GARDENS. A LEADING MUSIC DIRECTOR AND LYRICIST, HE HAS COLLABORATED WITH EMINENT ARTISTS SUCH AS PADMASREE ANUP JALOTA, PADMASREE SURESH WADKAR, BISDUSI HAIMANTI SUKLA, SHRI NACHIKETA CHAKRABORTY, SHRI SRIKANTO ACHARYA, AND SMT SUBHAMITA BANERJEE AND SMT LOPAMUDRA MITRA AND HAS WORKED ACROSS MAJOR TELEVISION PLATFORMS. AN ICCR-EMPANELLED ARTIST AND REGULAR TV PERFORMER, ARUNASISH CONTINUES TO CAPTIVATE AUDIENCES WITH ELEGANCE AND DEPTH.
MUSICAL JOURNEY
EARLY LIFE & MUSICAL TRAINING
Born into a musical family in West Bengal, Arunasish Roy received his initial training in Hindustani Classical Music from his father, Sri Basudev Roy. Over the years, he expanded his repertoire by studying Ghazal, Thumri, Dadra, Bhajan, Nazrul Geeti, Rabindra Sangeet, and modern Bengali songs under eminent gurus. He completed his Master’s degree in Music Theory and Composition from Rabindra Bharati University, Kolkata, graduating with top honors
CAREER HIGHLIGHTS
Arunasish Roy has worked extensively as a music director for popular Bengali television serials, including:
- Raashi
- Bodhu Boron
- Raaikishori
- Irabotir Chupkotha
- Ardhangini
- Deep Jwele Jai
Apart from television, he composes original songs, writes lyrics, performs live concerts, and collaborates with established singers across India
INTERNATIONAL PERFORMANCES
He has performed at prestigious concerts across India and internationally, including performances in:
- England
- Germany
- Dubai
- Bangladesh
In 2016, he became the only artist from West Bengal selected to perform at the Jagjit Singh Music Festival in Mumbai, a significant recognition for his work in the Ghazal genre.
AWARD & RECOGNITIONS
Some of his notable achievements include:
- National Scholarship from the Ministry of Culture, Government of India in Light Classical Music (2011).
- Second place in the All India Radio Competition (Light Classical category).
- Empanelled artist of the Indian Council for Cultural Relations (ICCR) in the Ghazal category since 2017.
Regular performer on television and All India Radio
COLLABORATIONS
Throughout his career, Arunasish Roy has collaborated with several acclaimed artists, including:
- Anup Jalota
- Suresh Wadkar
- Haimanti Shukla
- Nachiketa Chakraborty
He has also composed and written independent Bengali and Hindi songs that blend classical traditions with contemporary arrangements.
MUSIC EDUCATION
Beyond performing, Arunasish Roy is an experienced music educator. He has served as Vice Principal of Pancham Music Academy in Kolkata and has conducted music workshops in Germany, helping nurture young vocalists in classical and light classical music
MUSICAL STYLE
Arunasish Roy’s compositions are characterized by:
- Traditional Hindustani classical influences
- Soulful Ghazal compositions
- Semi-classical and devotional music
- Contemporary Bengali melodies
- Emotion-driven lyrics and refined orchestration
His work reflects a balance between classical heritage and modern musical sensibilities, making him a respected figure in Kolkata’s music community