Jitul Sonowal
Jitul sonowal
Background information
OriginDibrugarh, Assam, India
GenresPlayback singing, Assamese folk, Bihu, Indian folk
Occupation(s)
  • Singer
  • Musician
  • Composer
  • Lyricist
  • Music Producer
  • Music Director
InstrumentsGuitar, flute
Years active1988–present

Jitul Sonowal (Assamese: জিতুল সোণোৱাল; born in Dibrugarh Assam) is an Indian singer, music director, composer, lyricist and entertainer in the field of Assamese modern song and music since 1988.[1][2]

He filtered the Assamese song in a modern way and he likewise works in Assamese Films and Movies; and Film Divisions of Assam.[3][4][5] Some of the popular hits songs he contributed in Assamese music industry like "Jodi ketiyaba", "Abeli porot", "Bukure Axabure", "Dure Dure", "Ai beli Bihure", "Jon Jole Tora Jole", "Ketiyaba Ajanite", "Mur Mon Aji", "Moromi Logori", "Najaba Atori", "Rimjhim Boroxar" etc. He directed several music in assamese movies such as Hepaah, Xonghat and Bukur Majot Jwole etc.[6][7] His Popular albums are Niribili Godhuli, Bristi, Natun Lahar, Sonali etc.

Most of the Music Albums of Jitul Sonowal co-starred with renowned singers like Usha Mangeshkar, Anuradha Paudwal, Kavita Krishnamurti, Dr. Sangita Kakati, Udit Narayan, Kumar Sanu, and Zubeen Garg, etc.[1]

Jitul Sonowal decided to join politics in 2014 he has joined the BJP along with several Assamese artists.[8][9]

Jitul Sonowal is also the Director of North East Zone Cultural Centre (NEZCC).[10] Recently, he is appointed as Srimanta Sankardeva Kalakshetra Society vice-chairperson.

Music Albums

Year Album Language Credited as
Composer Lyricist
1987 Moinajan Assamese No No
Preeti Assamese Yes Yes
1989 Priyatama Assamese Yes Yes
1989 Anurag Assamese Yes Yes
1990 Niribili Godhuli Assamese Yes Yes
1991 Baraxa Assamese Yes Yes
1992 Natun Lohor Assamese Yes Yes
1993 Brishti Assamese Yes Yes
1995 Nijaan Nixar Gaan Assamese Yes Yes
1999 Megha Assamese No Yes
2003 Jatra Assamese Yes Yes

Contribution in Assamese music industry

Jitul Sonowal improved the Assamese music industry by bringing western influence into Assamese music and blend it properly with the traditional music of the region.[11] During the time when there were few prominent Assamese singers, he invited several Bollywood singers to Assam create albums with modern music.[1][2]

Awards and nominations

Year Awards Films Category Result
2003 Prag Cine Awards 2003 Hepaah Best Music Director Won

External links

References

  1. ^ a b c "Jitul Sonowal Songs". 13 October 2021.
  2. ^ a b "Jitul Sonowal". 13 October 2021.
  3. ^ "Need to preserve North East's local cultures". The Times of India. 18 January 2018. Retrieved 16 February 2018.
  4. ^ Borah, Prabalika M. (22 March 2017). "Celebrating the river". The Hindu. Retrieved 16 February 2018.
  5. ^ Deka, Taranee (2001). "Change of Values as Reflected in Culture and Literature". Guwahati: The Gateway to the East. Concept Publishing Company: 214.
  6. ^ "Jitul Sonowal". Retrieved 23 March 2018.
  7. ^ "jitul sonowal". 30 August 2012. Retrieved 23 March 2018.
  8. ^ "Who are adding star power to Assam politics". The indian Express. Retrieved 16 February 2018.
  9. ^ "Crafts fair to promote culture". The Telegraph India. Archived from the original on 20 February 2018. Retrieved 19 February 2018.
  10. ^ "Jitul Sonowal, new director of NEZCC". easternmirrornagaland.com. Retrieved 16 February 2018.
  11. ^ "Jitul Sonowal". axomartists.blogspot.in. 30 August 2012. Retrieved 20 May 2018.


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