Sagarika
Introduction '''Sagarika Mukherjee''', also known as '''Saag''', is an Indian singer and actress. She sings mainly in Hindi, Assamese and Bengali language songs but has also sung in Tamil and Telugu languages. She is the daughter of singer and composer Manas Mukherjee and granddaughter of lyricist Jahar Mukherjee.Before going solo, she was half of a popular Indian duo with her brother with whom she released albums such as ''Q-Funk'', ''Roop Inka Mastana'' and ''Naujawan''. Apart from singing and acting in movies and albums, she is also a restaurateur.
Early life Sagarika Mukherjee was born in Mumbai, Maharashtra, India, but originally belongs from Kolkata metrocity of West Bengal in a Bengali family. In 1973, she moved to Mumbai, Maharashtra (now in Mumbai) with her family. Her father died in 1986.Then, her mother became a singer and took charge of the entire family.
Career ===Early singing===Sagarika made her debut as a child playback singer in the Bollywood film ''Shaayad'' in 1979 and in the Bengali film ''Agnishuddi'' in 1984.Later, she sang several Bollywood film songs.In 1998, she released her first album ''Maa'' after going solo. Then in 2001, her second album ''Mere Liye'' was released along with her brother Shaan and co-singers Zubeen Garg and Suchitra Pillai and also was her first music composer of all songs in the album. Later in 2006, her third album ''It's All About Love'' was released by Universal Distribution. She collaborated with Pakistani band Strings on the song "Pal". It is featured in the band's fourth album Dhaani.In 1998, Sagarika debuted in the Assamese Music Industry as an adult playback singer with her first Assamese Song in the film ''Joubone Amoni Kore''. However, the film did not feature her song and it was only used as a bonus track in the original soundtrack for the film. A year later, the Assamese film ''Morom Nodir Gabhoru Gaat'' featured two songs sung by Sagarika, thus leading to her official debut in an Assamese film. Sagarika contributed to several Assamese albums and original soundtracks like ''Pansoi'', ''Megha'', ''Meghor Boron'', ''Maharathi'', ''Jon Jwole Kopalot'', ''Bishforan'', ''Garam Botaah'', ''Aei Morom Tumar Babe'', ''Nayak'', ''Jonaki Mon'' etc.===Acting career===Along with singing, Sagarika acted her first Bengali-language film "''Shyam Saheb''" in 1986.Later, she acted few Bollywood and regional films as well as guest appearances in regional films such as Biyer Phool (1996), Prem Aru Prem (2002), ''Jonaki Mon'' (2002), two Assamese film and Inteqam: The Perfect Game (2004). She did not appear in any film in 2005 or 2006.Her only film in 2007 was Kalishankar (2007), a Bengali film (opposite Prosenjit Chatterjee and Swastika Mukherjee). In the same year, she initially made a supporting role in the Bollywood film Life in a Metro, however, her scene was cut during the editing process.
Personal life Sagarika Martin Da Costa married UK-Italian businessman, entrepreneur and event manager Martin Da Costa on 4 February 2002 and she currently lives in Rome, Italy since 2015.They have two sons, Joshua Da Costa and Michel Da Costa.
Discography ===Studio albums=== Year Album details Language 1998''Maa''Hindi 2001''Mere Liye''2004''Tumar Akash''Bengali2006''It's All About Love''Hindi===Remix albums=== Year Album details Language1995''Oorja''Hindi''Roop Inka Mastana'' 1997''Club Class''===Compilation albums===YearAlbum detailsLanguage 1996''Channel Hits''Hindi1997''Party Zone''1998''The Ultimate Party Album''2000''Best of Zubeen Vol 6''Assamese2001''32 Smash Hits''Hindi''Santiago Fiesta Latina: Bollywood Goes Latino  (Vol I, II and III)''2002''Hitz Unlimited''===Other albums=== Year Album details Language 1998''Pansoi''  (As a singer)Assamese1999''Megha'' (As a singer)''Meghor Boron'' (As a singer)2000''Sparsh''  (As a singer and songwriter)Hindi2001''Mayabini''  (As a singer)Assamese''Nupur''  (As a singer and songwriter)Hindi2002''Bhool Ja And Other Hits''  (As a singer)===Film songs===Year FilmSong Languages Music Director(s) Writer(s) Co-singer(s) Notes Ref. 1979''Shaayad''"Khushboo Hoon Main"HindiManas MukherjeeUnknownMohammed RafiVery First Song was recorded as a child artist1998''Joubone Amoni Kore''"Ulomi Thakute" (Version 2)AssameseBhupen UzirHemanta DuttaSoloHer First Assamese Song recorded however, it did not feature in the film and is only available as 'Bonus Track'   Version 1 is also available as option sang by Shanta Uzir.1999''Morom Nadir Gabhoru Gaat''"Tumar Gaon Khoni Dhuniya"Atul MedhiUnknownSoloFirst Assamese Song as an adult playback singer"Bukure Bhaxa Mur" (Version 2)ShaanIn this song, Version 2 was sung by Shaan and Sagarika while Version 1 was sung by Zubeen Garg and Mahalakshmi Iyer. ''Maharathi''"Oi Mur Axomor Prothom"Manash HazarikaZubeen Garg, Zublee Baruah"Hun Nalage Rup Nalage" (Female Version)SoloMale Version is also available as option sung by Zubeen Garg. ''Bhopal Express''"Hum Kaise Log Hai"HindiShankar–Ehsaan–LoySagarikaSolo2000''Hiya Diya Niya''AssameseUntitled Hidden Track (Background Score)Zubeen GargZubeen GargShaan, Zubeen GargOnly available on Audio CD as "Hidden Track" following five minutes of silences after the end of final listed track "Mitha Mitha". It is not mentioned on the back cover. ''Tarkieb''"Dil Mera Tarse"HindiAadesh ShrivastavaUnknownShaan''Nidaan''"Waqt Ki Keemat"Rahul RanandeGautam JoglekarNandu Bhenade"Aaja Re Chanda" (Female)Solo''Jon Jole Kopalot''"Hojao Geetare Godhuli"AssameseJayanta DasZubeen Garg, Mrinalkanti MedhiShaan, Babul Supriyo, Mahalakshmi Iyer"Duru Duru Kope"Rubul BoraShaan''Bhumiputra''"Nikha Nahe Tupane"Rubul BoraNirmali Das''Jogantoror Tezal Pua''"Bujilu Nubujila Urvashi"Debajit ChaudharyUnknownRitu Bikash, Debajit Chaudhary, Aparna Dutta Chaudhary, Shanta Uzir2001''Anya Ek Jatra''"Kaale Karhi Nile Sonali Sapun" (Female Version)Rishi Raj DuarahDilip BoraShaan, Zubeen GargFemale Version Only; Male Version is also available as option. ''Garam Botah''"Tenekoi Nesaba"Jatin SharmaZubeen GargZubeen Garg, Bhitali DasAlso appears in Assamese Film "Aei Morom Tumar Babe" as CD Bonus Track and in Assamese Album "Mayabini". ''Aei Morom Tumar Babe''"Nijanote Bukur Tote" (Female Version)Bhupen UzirUnknownSoloMale Version is also available as option which was sung by her brother. "Jonake Uposa"Hemanta DuttaShaan"Rati Ene Rati"Zubeen GargSoloBonus Track only, not used in the film.Untitled Song (Background Score)UnknownShaanOnly appears as "Hidden track" after the end of final listed track. ''Nayak''"Mon Ghonot"Zubeen GargZubeen GargShaan, Zubeen Garg, Mahalakshmi Iyer, Pamela Jain2002''Eman Morom Kiyo Lage''"Ture Sobi"Manoj SharmaZubeen Garg, ShaanBacking Vocalist''Danger''"Na Koi Rah Hai"HindiPrasad SashteShailendra KumarNisha, Caralisa Monteiro"Main Hoon Danger"Whosane"Danger Ek Kharatnak Khel"''Prem Aru Prem''"Sokuwe Sokuwe Sinaki"AssameseZubeen GargZubeen GargZubeen Garg, Jonkey Borthakur, Mahalakshmi Iyer''Jonaki Mon''"Phule Phule Aji Huoni"Shaan, Zubeen Garg, Arnab, Pamela Jain''Priya O Priya''"Bohag Mahot Gosor Dalot"Manas RobinManas RobinZubeen Garg, Kumar Bhabesh, Dilip FernandezBackground Humming, It is also known as "Assamese 12 Months Song"2004''Ishq Hai Tumse''"Humko Chahiye"HindiHimesh ReshammiyaSameerShaan''Shudhu Tumi''"Gun Gun Gunjare"BengaliZubeen GargZubeen GargShreya Ghoshal2005''Page 3''"Yahaan Zindagi"HindiSamir TandonSandeep NathShaan, Shabab Samir2006''Priyotoma''"Ek Kemon Chhelebela"BengaliJeet GangulyUnknownSolo"Ei Pathe Saath Chalo Na"Shaan, Shreya Ghoshal''Snehabandhan''"Rod Pore Sutalot" (Female Version)AssameseNanda BanerjeeUnknownSoloFemale Version Only; Appears at the end credits of the film.Untitled Assamese Hidden Song (Background Score)ShaanOnly Available as "hidden track" and is not mentioned on the back cover. They are no musical instruments but only has background score in which both the vocals were sung together. (Only available on Audio CD)''Aami Asomiya''"Oi Moke Nai Lage Re" (Version 2)Zubeen GargZubeen GargShaanBaganiya Song Only;  Only Available on Audio CD;  Version 1 is also available as option;  Shaan and Sagarika were the last song to be recorded before ended their Brother-Sister Duo Songs and she leaves India and moved to Rome, Italy.2011''Hayi Haayiga''"Vollantha Okate"TeluguJohn ChristopherUnknownSolo===Non-film songs===Year AlbumSong Languages Composer(s) Writer(s) Co-singer(s) Notes Ref. '''1995'''''Oorja''Q-FunkHindiPhill and JerryShweta Shetty, Stylebhai, Shaan, Babul Supriyo, Alisha Chinai, Shweta Mohan SoloSwing BShweta Shetty, Pradeep RoyMemory LaneSujatha Mohan''Roop Inka Mastana''Roop Tera MastanaHindiUnknownUnknownShaan, StylebhaiPholoon Ka Taroon KaSoloNaina Barse1996''Naujawan''Aisa Hota HaiHindiBidduRaajesh JohriShaanReused in Tamil Song called "Paarthal Kanngal". Disco DeewaneAnwar KhalidSoloRemastered version which was originally sung by Pakistani singer Nazia Hasan. Also reused in Tamil song called "Paara Ushar".Naujawan (Title Song)Raajesh JohriShaanJhoomi JaniSoloArmaan Dil KeJaane Kahan HaiBonus Track only1997''Love-Ology''Love-OlogyHindiRam SampathUnknownShaan"Just baby with Just Good Friend"Manohar IyerShaan, Hema Sardesai''A Reason To Smile''Fifty FiftyHindiRaju SinghArun RajShaan1998''Pansoi''"Door Duronire Mon Junaki Mon"AssameseZubeen GargZubeen GargZubeen GargBackground Humming;  Also appears in 2002 Assamese film "Jonaki Mon";  Also used in Hindi Version called "Door Yaha Se Door". "Sokulore Bhora Nikhati""Duru Duru Kope, Mon Bur Kope"Solo''Maa''"Dhup Mein Chaya Jaise"HindiSalim–SulaimanUnknownSoloFirst Solo Album ReleasedOther 5 Unknown Hindi Songs (not currently available on YouTube, JioSaavn, Spotify etc. )1999''Megha''"Mon Uroniya"AssameseDhrubajyoti PhukanZubeen GargSolo''Meghor Boron''"Jodihe Jun Tora Nethake" (Version 2)Zubeen GargZubeen GargZubeen GargOnly available as "Hidden Track" and it is not mentioned on the tracklist. It is still listen on Audio CD. Version 1 is also available as option sung by Zubeen Garg and Mahalakshmi Iyer. "Purnima Jun Tumi"Zubeen Garg, Udit Narayan, Mahalakshmi Iyer2000''Sparsh''"Naam Apna Likh Gaya Hai"HindiZubeen GargZubeen GargZubeen GargBackground Humming"Kya Hone Laga Mujhe"Zubeen Garg, Mahalaxmi IyerAlso appears in her album ''Mere Liye'' and Zubeen's album ''Nupur''.2001''Mere Liye''"Mere Liye" (Title Song)SagarikaSagarikaSolo''Nupur''"Kaisa Dhuan Uth Raha Hai"Zubeen GargZubeen GargZubeen Garg, Anindita Paul''Gori Teri Aankhen...''"Chali Chali Man Chali"Lucky AliAslamLucky Ali, BinjoBackground Humming2002''Indradhanu''"Mur Jibonor Akashote"AssameseBijoy TalukdarBishnu Prasad RabhaZubeen GargBackground Humming; Original Version Only''Bhool Ja and Other Hits''Untitled Hidden SongHindiSagarikaShaanSoloOnly appears on Audio CD as hidden track and not mention on the tracklist.2003''Dhaani''"Pal"UrduBilal MaqsoodAnwar MaqsoodStrings2004''Tumar Akash''"Kopal Thakay"BengaliShaanManas MukherjeeSolo"Bujhi Sob"Sagarika
Filmography +KeyDenotes films that have not yet been released Year Films Language Role1986''Shyam Saheb''Bengali1988SankelluTelugu1996''Biyer Phool''Bengali1999''Morom Nodir Gabhoru Gaat''AssameseSpecial appearances2000''Tarkieb''Hindi2001''Mone Bisare Tumak''Assamese2002''Prem Aru Prem''''Jonaki Mon''2004''Inteqam: The Perfect Game''Hindi2005''Page 3''HindiSpecial appearances Unseen footage2007''Kalishankar''BengaliTithi2007''Life in a Metro''HindiSupporting role; Unseen footage===Music videos===YearTitleRoleSinger(s)AlbumNotesRef1999"Tanha Dil Tanha Safar"HerselfShaan''Tanha Dil''Special appearance  Also appears in the film ''99.9FM''2001"Kaisa Dhuan Uth Raha Hai"HerselfAnindita Paul''Nupur''
As a composer '''Year''''''Album''''''Language''''''Notes'''2000''Sparsh''HindiFirst Music Composer debuts with 2 songs but rest of all songs were composed by Zubeen Garg2001''Mere Liye''Hindi2004''Tumar Akash''Bengali2006''It's All About Love''Hindi
As a songwriter '''Year''''''Album''''''Notes'''1996''Channel Hits''1997''Party Zone''''A reason to smile''1998''The Ultimate Party Album''2000''Sparsh''2001''Mere Liye''''Nupur''2002''Hitz Unlimited''2006''It's All About Love''
Awards and nominations Sagarika with her brother and co-artists won the Best Remix Song for "Q-Funk" in MTV Awards in 1996 and this song was also received two nominations from Best Music Video by Screen Awards and Best Indian Pop Song by Channel V Asia Music Awards in the same year. In the next year, she also won the best Indian pop artist for "Aisa Hota Hai" by Screen Awards in 1997.In the same year, Sagarika also received two nominations as Best Female Pop Artist for the song "Disco Deewane" and for the song "Dhoop Mein Chaya Jaise" by Channel V Asia Music Awards in 1999.Twenty years later, she was awarded as "You Shine Ingenuity" by Aparajita Awards in 2019 but does not included any song.Following are the list of awards and nominations in different categories.YearCategorySongResult'''Screen Awards'''1996Best Music Video"Q-Funk"1997Best Indian Pop Artists"Aisa Hota Hai"'''Channel V Asia Music Awards'''1996Best Indian Pop Songs"Q-Funk"1997Best Female Pop Artist"Disco Deewane"1999"Dhoop Mein Chaya Jaise"'''MTV Awards'''1996Best Remix Song"Q-Funk"'''MTV Asia Music Awards'''2002Best Favorite Artist in India'''Aparjita Awards'''2019You Shine Ingenuity
References
External links ******** Straight Answers Times of India - 2 December 2003