Dhrubajyoti Phukan
{{Short description|Indian musician}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=January 2020}}
{{Use Indian English|date=January 2020}}
{{Infobox person
| name = Dhrubajyoti Phukan
| native_name =
| native_name_lang = as
| birth_name = Dhrubajyoti Phukan
| alias = DJ Phukan
| image = Dhrubajyoti Phukan.jpg
| caption = Dhrubajyoti Phukan, receiving the best music director award from the Vice President of India Mohammad Hamid Ansari (59th National Film Awards 2011) at New Delhi.
| birth_date = {{Birth date and age|df=yes|1964|6|17}}
| birth_place = Dibrugarh, Assam
| nationality = Indian
| education = Mechanical Engineer from Assam Engineering College, Assam
| parents = Atulananda Phukan
Amiya Phukan
| spouse = Shashwati Phukan
| children = Shreya Phukan
Ayush Phukan
| years_active= 1989–present
| occupation = Music Director, Music Producer, Music Arranger, Music production Supervisor, Background Music Director and Music Programmer
}}
Dhrubajyoti Phukan is a National Film Award{{cite web|title=Directorate of Film Festivals.|url=http://dff.nic.in/Pagesfrom59thNFAPressRelease-non-featured.pdf|website=Directorate of Film Festivals.|accessdate=9 May 2016}} winning musician who has worked as a Music Producer, Music Arranger and Music Programmer in Hindi Films.{{cite web|title=Assam to Bollywood – Music Producer Dhrubajyoti Phukan's Journey|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-HdqzH1C90w|website=Youtube|publisher=SudeepAudio|accessdate=16 May 2016}} Widely known as DJ Phukan, he has also worked as a music director for several films.
Composing career
In 2012, Phukan won the 59th National Film Awards as the best Music Director for his music in the Hindi short film Panchakki.{{cite news|title=59th National Film Awards for the Year 2011 Announced|url=http://pib.nic.in/newsite/PrintRelease.aspx?relid=80734|agency=PIB|publisher=Press Information Bureau Government of India|date=7 March 2012}}{{cite web|title=Panchakki Promo|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u-OAILxLED8|website=Youtube|publisher=Sanjeev Rattan}}{{cite news|title=Ansari presents Phalke Award to Soumitra Chatterjee, 59th National Film Awards|url=http://netindian.in/news/2012/05/03/00019960/ansari-presents-phalke-award-soumitra-chatterjee-59th-national-film-awards|publisher=Net India|date=3 May 2012}} It capped an intermittent but creatively fecund career as a music director which began with the Raveena Tandon production Stumped {{cite web|title=Don't be 'Stumped' with this flick|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/coventry/films/reviews/2003/bollywood/stumped.shtml|website=BBC|publisher=Manish Gajjar|accessdate=9 May 2016}}{{cite web|title=Stumped by a forgettable experiment|url=http://www.rediff.com/movies/2003/may/16stumped.htm|website=Rediff|publisher=Priya Ganapati|accessdate=9 May 2016}} in 2003. Recently, he also composed for renowned director Jahnu Barua's films Baandhon{{cite web|title=Official Trailer-Baandhon|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wxCbiAzthS8|website=Youtube|publisher=PVR}} and Ajeyo,{{cite web|title=Trailer of Jahnu Barua's AJEYO|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U6Oti4VZjeI|website=Youtube|publisher=Jahnu Barua}}{{cite news|title=Invincible (Ajeyo): Mumbai Review|url=http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/review/invincible-ajeyo-mumbai-review-650405|publisher=The Hollywood Reporter|date=23 October 2013}} both of which bagged the National Film Award for Best Feature Film in Assamese.
Personal life
Dhrubajyoti Phukan married singer Shaswati Phukan in 1991, and is the father of a daughter, Shreya Phukan, and a son, Ayushjyoti Phukan.
Selective discography as music arranger
| class="wikitable sortable" | ||
| Year | Film Name | Song |
|---|---|---|
| rowspan="2" | 2014 | Ek Villain | "Galliyan" |
| Ek Villain | "Awaari" | |
| rowspan="5" | 2013 | Aashiqui 2 | "Sunn Raha Hai Na Tu" |
| Dhoom 3 | "Kamli" | |
| Dhoom 3 | "Dhoom Machaale" | |
| Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani | "Badtameez Dil" | |
| Race 2 | "Party On My Mind" | |
| rowspan="6" | 2012 | Barfi! | "Kyun" |
| Barfi! | "Ala Barfi" | |
| Cocktail | "Daru Desi" (GIMA 2012 nominated) | |
| Blood Money | "Chaahat" | |
| Agent Vinod | "Dil Mera Muft Ka" | |
| Agent Vinod | "Pungi" | |
| rowspan="7" | 2011 | Desi Boyz | "Subah Hone Na De" |
| Desi Boyz | "Desi Boyz" | |
| Bodyguard | "I love you" | |
| Murder 2 | "Haale Dil" | |
| Ready | "Character Dheelaa" | |
| Dum Maro Dam | "Dum Maro Dum" | |
| Thank You | "Razia" | |
| rowspan="4" | 2010 | Action Replayy | "Zor Ka Jhatkaa" |
| Khatta Meetha | "Aa Tichya Mailaa" | |
| Once Upon a Time in Mumbaai | "Pee Loon" | |
| Raajneeti | "Bhigi Si, Bhagi Si" | |
| rowspan="6" | 2009 | Love Aaj Kal | "Aahun Aahun" |
| Love Aaj Kal | "Chor Bazaari" | |
| Ajab Prem Ki Ghazab Kahani | "Tera Hone Laga Hun" | |
| Jashnn | "Darde Tanhaaiyan" | |
| Aa Dekhen Zara | "Ghazeb Hoio Rama" | |
| Raaz 2 | "Maahi Maahi" | |
| rowspan="5" | 2008 | Singh Is Kinng | "Teri Ore" |
| Singh Is Kinng | "Bhootni Ke" | |
| Jannat | "Zara Si Dil Mein" | |
| Race | "Zara Zara Touch Mein" | |
| Kismat Konnection | "Is This Love" | |
| rowspan="5" | 2007 | Jab We Met | "Mauja Hi Mauja" |
| Jab We Met | "Yeh Ishq Hai" | |
| Dhan Dhana Dhan Goal | "Billo Rani" | |
| Awarapan | "To Phir Aao" | |
| Kya Love Story Hai | "It's Rocking" | |
| rowspan="5" | 2006 | Dhoom 2 | "Dhoom Again" |
| Fanaa | "Chand Sifarish" | |
| Gangster | "Tuhi Mera Shab Hai" | |
| Pyaar Ke Side Effects | "Tauba Main Pyaar Karke Pachtaya" | |
| Pyaar Ke Side Effects | "Jaane Kya Chaahe" | |
| 2004 | Hum Tum | "Saason Ko Saason Mein" |
| rowspan="3" | 2002 | Kaante | "Maahi Ve" |
| Kaante | "Ishq Samundar" | |
| Kaante | "Jane Kya Hoga Rama Re" |
Filmography
=As background music composer=
| class="wikitable sortable" | |
| Year | Film |
|---|---|
| 2014 | Ajeyo (Assamese) |
| 2012 | Baandhon (Assamese) |
| 2011 | Panchakki (National Award Winner) |
| 2005 | Jackpot |
| 2005 | Pyaar Mein Twist |
| 2003 | Janasheen |
| 2003 | Chura Liyaa Hai Tumne |
| 2003 | Sandhya |
| 1998 | Pardesi Babu |
=As music director=
| class="wikitable sortable" | |
| Year | Film |
|---|---|
| 2014 | Ajeyo (Assamese) |
| 2012 | Baandhon (Assamese) |
| 2011 | Panchakki (National Award Winner) |
| 2005 | Jackpot |
| 2003 | Sandhya |
| 2003 | Stumped |
Honours
| class="wikitable sortable" | |
| Year | Honours |
|---|---|
| 2010 | Awarded Shilpapran Chandra Phukan award by Natya Prabar Sharadakanta Bordoloi and Shilpapran Chandra Phukan award committee. |
| 2010 | Felicitated by Chief Minister of Assam, Mr. Tarun Gogoi at Kalashetra, Guwahati, for contribution in music in Assam as well in India. |
Awards
References
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External links
- {{IMDb name|id=1339723|name=Dhrubajyoti Phukan}}
- {{Facebook|djphukan|Dhrubajyoti Phukan}}
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