"Aawaz – speak up against sexual violence" is a song written by Jim Ankan Deka, an Indian musician and documentary film maker.[1] The lyrics are penned together by Jim and singer Ritwika Bhattacharya. Sa Re Ga Ma Pa L'il Champs (2009) finalist Antara Nandy has rendered her vocals along with Ritwika and Queen Hazarika.[2]
| "Aawaz - speak up against sexual violence" | ||||
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| Single by Jim Ankan Deka | ||||
| Released | June 2013 | |||
| Recorded | 2013 | |||
| Genre | Rock, Pop | |||
| Length | 5:20 | |||
| Label | Eastern Fare | |||
| Songwriter(s) | Jim Ankan Deka, Ritwika Bhattacharya, Parmita Borah | |||
| Producer(s) | Jim Ankan Deka, Parmita Borah | |||
| Jim Ankan Deka singles chronology | ||||
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Background and writing
editJim and Ritwika had originally composed the song for a rally in Bangalore in 2012 following the death of the Delhi gang rape victim. The song is all about asking people to speak up against sexual violence.[3]
Video
editThe video of the song is directed by Parmita Borah. The video includes three short stories dealing with violence against single as well as married women and child abuse.[4]
Accolades
edit| Awards | ||||
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| Year | Award | Category | Recipients and nominees | Result |
| 2013 | Mumbai Shorts International Film Festival[5] | Best Music Video | Jim Ankan Deka and Parmita Borah | Won |
| 2014 | Hollywood Shorts Reel-14[6] | Best Music Video | Jim Ankan Deka and Parmita Borah | Won |
| 2014 | Noida International Film Festival[7] | Best Music | Jim Ankan Deka | Won |
| 2014 | Noida International Film Festival[8] | Best Music Video | Jim Ankan Deka and Parmita Borah | Won |
| 2014 | Global Music Awards[9] | Bronze Medal | Jim Ankan Deka | Won |
References
edit- ^ Song against sex crimes remembers Delhi girl, The Telegraph
- ^ Assamese musician launches album on violence against women, Business Standard
- ^ Aawaz - The Message, Indiearth.com
- ^ Aawaz - calling out Indians to banish violence against women, Merinews.com
- ^ International accolade for Assamese musician Archived 2015-09-24 at the Wayback Machine, 'Sentinelassam.com'
- ^ Hollywood Shorts Reel-2014 Archived 2014-02-22 at the Wayback Machine, 'Miniboxoffice.com'
- ^ Assamese musician wins Best Music Award at Noida International Film Festival, 'Merinews.com'
- ^ Assamese musician wins Best Music Award at Noida International Film Festival, 'Merinews.com'
- ^ B'lore-based musician wins bronze medal at Global Music Awards, Daijiworld.com