Palash Sen is an Indian singer, songwriter, musician, composer, physician, director and actor.[1] He is known as the founder and frontman of India's Rock/Pop band Euphoria.[2][3][4]
Palash Sen | |
|---|---|
| Born | 23 September 1965 |
| Origin | Varanasi, India |
| Genres | Pop, rock music, Indipop |
| Instrument | Vocals-Guitar |
| Years active | 1998–present |
| Labels | Universal Music Group |
| Website | www |
Early life and education
editBorn in a family of doctors, he comes from a Baidya Brahmin family of Rajvaidyas (Sen Sharma) and is the 17th generation physician of his family. He was born in Lucknow, brought up in Delhi. Earlier, he used to stay in Connaught Place's Railway Colony and Srinagar.[5]
He did his schooling from St. Columba's School, Delhi. He was active in theatre and singing right from his school days and that's where he realised his singing capabilities. Thereafter he studied medicine at the University College of Medical Sciences (UCMS) and Guru Teg Bahadur Hospital, New Delhi, and received his M.B.B.S. and M.S. in Orthopedics.[5]
Career
editWhile in college, Sen founded his band Euphoria. He had started composing songs from in college days and was writing them in English. His first composition is believed to be 'Heaven on the Seventh Floor' which was an ode to his college hostel room, on the seventh floor. After finishing college, Sen met DJ Bhaduri, and their friendship took off instantly. The duo have been working together ever since, and Sen regards DJ as the backbone of Euphoria. Euphoria's first release, 'Dhoom Pichuck Dhoom,' was a major commercial hit and received rave reviews from the critics worldwide.[6][7]
In 2022, Palash Sen appeared on Jay-Ho! The Jay Kumar Show and shared that he's the 17th generation doctor and musician in his family. He also talked about the origins of his band, Euphoria. He said back in 1988, a group of medical students in Delhi formed a rock band to impress girls. Over time, Euphoria evolved into a Hindi fusion rock group and he is the lead vocalist of that band.[8]
Euphoria went on to become noted Indian band, with five hit studio albums, one compilation and seventeen music videos. Sen's Bollywood debut came with Filhaal... (2002) directed by Meghna Gulzar, which also starred Tabu and Sushmita Sen. Thereafter, he appeared in "And It Rained" segment of anthology film, Mumbai Cutting (2008). Sen has also composed an eight-and-a-half-minute song for the film, and Euphoria performed on it. Sen has done multiple television appearances, most notably FameX (2006), Channel V Popstars, MTV Rock On (with Euphoria, 2008), MTV Unplugged (with Euphoria, 2011), NDTV Greenathon (with Euphoria, 2012).[9]
Solo Projects, Playback and Collaborations
editOver the years, Sen has collaborated with musicians and composers on songs, most notably[10]
- Zindagi, Friday the 13th (featuring Sen)
- Mauka, Indraneel Hariharan (featuring Sen)
- Candywalk, Orange Street (featuring Sen)
- Salma, Dhoondhte Reh Jaaoge (composers: Sajid Wajid)
- Kadavule Kadavule (Tamil) (2010 composer: Eeman)
- Main Kaun Hoon, Lamha (2010 composer: Mithoon Sharma)
- Music band Na Karo, Hum Tum aur Shabana (2011 composers: Sachin | Jigar)
Albums
editFilmography
edit- Filhaal... (2002)
- Mumbai Cutting (2010)
- Sondhe Namar Aage (Bengali)
- Aisa Yeh Jahaan (2015)
- Jiya Jaye (Director) (2017)
- Iktarfa (Director) (2018)
Playback singing
edit| Year | Song | Film | Language | Co-singer |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | Dil Ke Sannate | Filhaal... | Hindi | |
| 2009 | Salma O Salma | Dhoondte Reh Jaaoge | ||
| 2010 | Main Kaun Hoon | Lamhaa | ||
| Kaduvule | Kacheri Arambam | |||
| Jiya Jaye Na | Mumbai Cutting | |||
| 2011 | Musik Bandh Na Karo | Hum Tum Shabana | Abhishek Nailwal, Anushka Manchanda | |
| 2012 | Tomar Ghore | Bapi Bari Jaa | Bengali | |
| 2014 | Phacebook Pyaar | Kuku Mathur Ki Jhand Ho Gayi | Hindi | |
| 2015 | Sondhe Namar Agey (Title Track) | Sondhe Namar Agey | Bengali | |
| Ay Ujaane Ay | Babar Nam Gandhiji | |||
| Hey Ya | Aisa Yeh Jahaan | Hindi | Sunnet Bora | |
| Sautela Shehar | Kamakshi Khanna, Abid Khan Langa |
References
edit- ^ "Euphorias New Song Halla Bol Trends as Twitter Struggles to Listen - NDTV Movies". NDTVMovies.com. Retrieved 22 June 2016.
- ^ "Dr Palash Sen: Dhoom Pichak became a hit because of Pradeep dada". Hindustan Times. 27 March 2023.
- ^ "Summit concludes on euphoric note amid music and loud cheers". The Times of India. 13 February 2023.
- ^ "Euphoria launches new album – Follow Your Dreams a music album in support of the 'I pledge to stop student suicides' movement". Archived from the original on 12 April 2010. Retrieved 22 February 2010.
- ^ a b "Signature Startup Masterclass Episode 1-Palash Sen". YouTube. Archived from the original on 14 December 2021.
- ^ "Euphorias New Song Halla Bol Trends as Twitter Struggles to Listen - NDTV Movies". NDTVMovies.com. Retrieved 22 June 2016.
- ^ "Euphoria launches new album – Follow Your Dreams a music album in support of the 'I pledge to stop student suicides' movement". Archived from the original on 12 April 2010. Retrieved 22 February 2010.
- ^ "Revealed: Why Palash Sen Chosen The Name 'Euphoria" For His Indie Band?". Jay-ho.com. Retrieved 29 July 2023.
- ^ "Euphorias New Song Halla Bol Trends as Twitter Struggles to Listen - NDTV Movies". NDTVMovies.com. Retrieved 22 June 2016.
- ^ "Euphoria launches new album – Follow Your Dreams a music album in support of the 'I pledge to stop student suicides' movement". Archived from the original on 12 April 2010. Retrieved 22 February 2010.
- ^ "Euphoria launches new album – Follow Your Dreams a music album in support of the 'I pledge to stop student suicides' movement". Archived from the original on 12 April 2010. Retrieved 22 February 2010.
External links
edit- Palash Sen at IMDb