1. Rupam Islam was born on 25 January 1974 and is an Indian singer-songwriter, music composer, and writer.
13 Facts About Rupam Islam
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Rupam Islam is the lead vocalist of the Bengali rock band Fossils.
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Outside of his rock music work, Islam has contributed to several Bengali film productions as a playback singer.
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Rupam Islam is a member of the Bangla Sangeet Academy, an institution under the Government of West Bengal.
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Rupam Islam was born in Kolkata into a family with a musical background.
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Rupam Islam began performing music in his youth, appearing in Aakashvani and Doordarshan programs by the age of 9.
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Rupam Islam graduated from Asutosh College, affiliated with the University of Calcutta, with a degree in English literature.
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Rupam Islam completed a Bachelor's degree in education and taught English at Taki House in Rajabazar, Kolkata, for several years before focusing on music.
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Rupam Islam started his professional career in 1998 with the formation of the band Fossils.
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In 2010, Rupam Islam won the National Film Award for Best Male Playback Singer for his performance in Mahanagar@Kolkata.
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Rupam Islam has composed jingles for commercials and television shows.
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Rupam Islam joined other musicians in West Bengal to protest injustices faced by women in the region.
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Rupam Islam married Rupsha Dasgupta in 2007, and they have a son named Rup.