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My Take
Pritam earns my respect for the unglamorous road he walked before fame. Starting out writing ad jingles and TV theme music in Kolkata, he built a craftsman's ear long before Bollywood embraced him. That patience shows in his melodies, which feel both popular and quietly sophisticated. Winning Filmfare and National Film Awards confirms what his soundtracks already prove: he understands the emotional pulse of a vast audience. I especially value composers who learn their trade in the trenches rather than arriving fully formed. Pritam's ascent from sound designer to one of India's defining musical voices is genuinely inspiring.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Pritam Chakraborty
- Name (Japanese)
- プリータム
- Reading
- ぷりーたむ
- Born
- June 14, 1971 (age 55)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Gemini / Boar
- Origin
- Kolkata, India
- Blood type
- Private
- Height
- Private
- Agency
- Private
- Occupation
- composer / singer / musician
2. Background
- Elementary school
- Private
- Junior high
- Private
- High school
- Private
- University
- University of Calcutta
Awards & achievements
- Filmfare Awards
3. Relationships
- Spouse
- Private
- Children
- Private
- Parents
- Private
- Siblings
- Private
4. Personality
Motto
Private
6. Links
Frequently asked questions
When was Pritam Chakraborty born?
Born June 14, 1971 (age 55).
Where is Pritam Chakraborty from?
Pritam Chakraborty is from Kolkata, India.
What does Pritam Chakraborty do?
Pritam Chakraborty works as composer, singer, musician.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-18
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public items are marked "Private / Unknown". English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.