Dhrubajyoti Phukan is a National Film Award[1] winning musician who has worked as a Music Producer, Music Arranger and Music Programmer in Hindi Films.[2] Widely known as DJ Phukan, he has also worked as a music director for several films.
Dhrubajyoti Phukan | |
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 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. | |
| Born | Dhrubajyoti Phukan 17 June 1964 |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Other names | DJ Phukan |
| Education | Mechanical Engineer from Assam Engineering College, Assam |
| Occupation(s) | Music Director, Music Producer, Music Arranger, Music production Supervisor, Background Music Director and Music Programmer |
| Years active | 1989–present |
| Spouse | Shashwati Phukan |
| Children | Shreya Phukan Ayush Phukan |
| Parent(s) | Atulananda Phukan Amiya Phukan |
Composing career
editIn 2012, Phukan won the 59th National Film Awards as the best Music Director for his music in the Hindi short film Panchakki.[3][4][5] It capped an intermittent but creatively fecund career as a music director which began with the Raveena Tandon production Stumped [6][7] in 2003. Recently, he also composed for renowned director Jahnu Barua's films Baandhon[8] and Ajeyo,[9][10] both of which bagged the National Film Award for Best Feature Film in Assamese.
Personal life
editDhrubajyoti 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
edit| Year | Film Name | Song |
|---|---|---|
| 2014 | Ek Villain | "Galliyan" |
| Ek Villain | "Awaari" | |
| 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" | |
| 2012 | Barfi! | "Kyun" |
| Barfi! | "Ala Barfi" | |
| Cocktail | "Daru Desi" (GIMA 2012 nominated) | |
| Blood Money | "Chaahat" | |
| Agent Vinod | "Dil Mera Muft Ka" | |
| Agent Vinod | "Pungi" | |
| 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" | |
| 2010 | Action Replayy | "Zor Ka Jhatkaa" |
| Khatta Meetha | "Aa Tichya Mailaa" | |
| Once Upon a Time in Mumbaai | "Pee Loon" | |
| Raajneeti | "Bhigi Si, Bhagi Si" | |
| 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" | |
| 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" | |
| 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" | |
| 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" |
| 2002 | Kaante | "Maahi Ve" |
| Kaante | "Ishq Samundar" | |
| Kaante | "Jane Kya Hoga Rama Re" |
Filmography
editAs background music composer
edit| 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
edit| Year | Film |
|---|---|
| 2014 | Ajeyo (Assamese) |
| 2012 | Baandhon (Assamese) |
| 2011 | Panchakki (National Award Winner) |
| 2005 | Jackpot |
| 2003 | Sandhya |
| 2003 | Stumped |
Honours
edit| 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
edit| Year | Award | Category | Nominated Work | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | Mirchi Music Awards | Best Programmer & Arranger of the Year | "Mere Bina" from Crook | Nominated | [11] |
| 2011 | National Film Awards | Best Non-Feature Film Music Direction | Panchakki | Won | [12] |
| 2012 | Mirchi Music Awards | Programmer & Arranger of the Year | "Dil Mera Muft Ka" from Agent Vinod | Won | [13] |
| 2013 | Mirchi Music Awards | Programmer & Arranger of the Year | "Badtameez Dil" from Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani | Won | [14] |
| 2014 | GiMA Awards 2014 | Best Music Arranger and Programmer | "Badtameez Dil" from Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani | Won | [15][16] |
| GiMA Awards 2014 | Best Music Arranger and Programmer | "Sunn Raha Hai" from Aashiqui 2 | Nominated | [17] | |
| 2015 | GiMA Awards 2015 | Best Music Arranger and Programmer | "Awaari" from Ek Villain | Nominated | [18] |
| Mirchi Music Awards | Best Song Producer (Programming & Arranging) | "Selfie Le Le Re" from Bajrangi Bhaijaan | Nominated | [19] | |
| 2016 | Mirchi Music Awards | Best Song Producer (Programming & Arranging) | "Dhaakad" from Dangal | Nominated | [20] |
| 2017 | Mirchi Music Awards | Best Song Producer (Programming & Arranging) | "Ghar" from Jab Harry Met Sejal | Nominated | [21] |
| Mirchi Music Awards | Best Song Producer (Programming & Arranging) | "Ullu Ka Pattha" from Jagga Jasoos | Nominated | [22] | |
| Mirchi Music Awards | Best Song Producer (Programming & Arranging) | "Radio(Film Version)" from Tubelight | Nominated | [23] | |
| 2019 | Mirchi Music Awards | Best Song Producer (Programming & Arranging) | "Ghar More Pardesiya" from Kalank | Nominated | [24] |
| Mirchi Music Awards | Best Song Producer (Programming & Arranging) | "Kalank - Title Track" from Kalank | Nominated | [25] | |
| 2021 | Mirchi Music Awards | Best Song Producer(s) – Programming & Arranging | "Shayad" from Love Aaj Kal (2020 film) | Nominated | [26] |
| Mirchi Music Awards | Best Song Producer(s) – Programming & Arranging | "Aabaad Barbaad" from Ludo) | Nominated | [27] | |
| Mirchi Music Awards | Best Song Producer(s) – Programming & Arranging | "Malang (Title Track)" from Malang - Unleash The Madness) | Nominated | [28] | |
| 2022 | Mirchi Music Awards | Song Producer - Programming & Arranging | "Kesariya" from Brahmāstra: Part One – Shiva | Nominated | [29] |
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- ^ "GiMA Awards 2014 : Who Won What?". Koimoi. 21 January 2014. Archived from the original on 5 February 2015. Retrieved 5 February 2015.
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