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Sudeep Banerji

★★★★★

4.7 Star 9564 Reviews

Profession
Singer

Location
Delhi

Duration
90-120 Mins

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About Sudeep Banerji

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Sudeep Banerji: Infusing New Life into the Immortal Ghazal

Sudeep Banerji is a name that echoes strongly in the realm of Ghazal music. With his soulful rendition and deep mastery of Urdu poetry, Sudeep has established a distinct niche in modern Indian music. Born in Allahabad and brought up in Delhi, he was blessed with a musically vibrant environment that fostered his initial interest in Ghazals. Even as a student, he was writing and singing unique Urdu couplets, setting the stage for an incredible journey to come.

Rooted in Tradition
Trained in the gharana of Begum Akhtar under the venerable Smt. Shanti Hiranand ji, Sudeep's style has a strong classical foundation. His studies also bloomed under the tutelage of such maestros as Pandit Ajoy Chakrabarty. What he is distinguished by, however, is more than his voice; it's an academic affection for Urdu. He writes and speaks the language with ease, and thus can translate poetry into song with a level of uncommon authenticity and emotional substance.

A Voice for Each Age of Poetry
Sudeep's musical canon is a tribute to the masters—Ghalib, Mir, Daagh, Zafar—and contemporary icons such as Faiz Ahmed Faiz, Bashir Badr, Nida Fazli, and Jaun Elia. His credo is evident: "A ghazal is never just sung—it is read." This philosophical maxim translates in his performances, where poetry is the focal point and music revolves around it like a slow-moving river.

Albums That Touch the Heart
Sudeep has produced over a decade's worth of more than ten highly acclaimed albums. Albums such as Dhadkan Dhadkan, Irshaad, and Ae Dost Teri Dosti did not only touch hearts but also got nominated at reputable platforms such as GIMA. His 2019 album Ghaliban, featuring collaborations with Vishal Bhardwaj and Amrita Chatterjee, retells Mirza Ghalib's verses through contemporary arrangements, and he received widespread accolades from critics. In 2022, his album Noor, with lyrics by Aalok Shrivastav, received the Indian Independent Music Award for Best Ghazal Album.

More Than a Singer
Sudeep is also a busy music director, having worked on more than 150 albums of all genres—Ghazals and film music to devotional albums. His tunes have come alive through legends Asha Bhosle, Jagjit Singh, Shreya Ghoshal, Ustad Rashid Khan, and Sunidhi Chauhan. He's also actively engaged in musical theatre, having composed for plays directed by Gulzar and Salim Arif like Paansa, Ghaliban, and Chakkar Chalaye Ghanchakkar.

Making Ghazals Go Global
Sudeep's love for Ghazals has led him around the world. From sharing the stage at the iconic Middlesbrough Town Hall in the UK to being a first-timer at Ghazal festivals such as Khazana, he keeps this age-old genre going. Whether on stage performing or working behind the curtains as an arranger or judge, he is no less fervent nor less accurate in every position.

In essence, Sudeep Banerji is more than a singer—he’s a revivalist, a storyteller, and a bridge between the past and present of Urdu poetry and music. Through his artistry, he ensures that the soul of the Ghazal continues to echo in the hearts of listeners across generations.

More details about Sudeep Banerji

Performance Duration- 90-120 Mins
City - Delhi
Team Members - 9-10
Open to Travel - Worldwide
Booking Price - available on request
Language - English/Hindi
Artist Type - Singer
Music/Genre - Ghazal, Urdu classical, devotional shades

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