Jeet Ganguly -Exclusive Interview
Jeet Ganguly -Exclusive Interview
Jeet Ganguly, one of the most successful music directors of the Bengali film industry of the recent times, talks to the Calcutta Tube. We thank him for his time and cooperation and wish him a very successful musical journey.
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Calcutta Tube: Please share with us your journey from Jeet to Hit Ganguly. How does it feel?
Jeet Ganguly: It feels great. My career in the Bengali film industry started in 2004. The first film I worked in as a music director was ‘Premi’ (Director: Ravi Kinagi; Cast: Jeet, Chandana). It was when the Bengali film music was not in a good position. Every one asked me why I wanted to work in the Tollywood, an industry where a music director did not have any future. I took it as a challenge. I have grown up listening to the great musicians like Sunil Dasgupta and Salil Choudury. After the success of the films ’Bhandhan’, ‘Shubhodrishti’, ‘Chirodini Tumi Je Amar’, ‘Challenge’, ‘Mon Maane Naa’, I feel very well. The audio cds of ‘Mon Maane Naa’, ‘Chirodini Tumi Je Aamar’, ‘Challenge’ are being sold in a large scale in Kolkata. So, it is a great feeling.
Calcutta Tube: You have worked with Pritam Chakraborty in Mumbai as his partner before you came to the Tollywood. What brought you to the Tollywood ?
Jeet Ganguly: It was not exactly a partnership. We worked together in a couple of films (Tere Liye, Mere Yaar Ki Shadi Hai ). It was more like a business which was not running very well. So I quit.
Calcutta Tube: Are you working in any Bollywood films now?
Jeet Ganguly: Yes, I am. My next Bollywood project is ‘Morning Work’. The song ‘Akasher Neel Shimanay’ from the film ‘Ghatok’ will be used in the film. The Bengali film music was being copied from the Bollywood film songs, even some time back. But now the Bollywood has somehow become interested in the Tollywood music.
Calcutta Tube: Are you going to release your own albums?
Jeet Ganguly: Yes, I am working on that too. Shan and I together are working together.
Calcutta Tube: How much different is it working in Tollywood from Bollywood?
Jeet Ganguly: I am not much worried about the differences. I like my work. It’s my life. I try to give both the industries my best. But the Kolkatans are very cordial that you don’t get from anywhere else.
Calcutta Tube: Do the Bollywood and the Tollywood have different music pattern?
Jeet Ganguly: Now we have stepped in a very modern age. Songs like ‘Challenge Nibi Na Sala’ there is not any difference. Songs like ‘Jani Na’ (Film: Challenge) and ‘Bhola Jaai Na’ ( Film: Jackpot ) sung by Nochiketa are soulful and melodious songs. The Bombay audience may not identify with these particular feelings.
Calcutta Tube: Which one is more important- instruments or melody?
Jeet Ganguly: Melody is much more important. However, we also need a good orchestra. I always compose music on the guitar. We record the music only if it sounds well on guitar. But the feelings are the most important of all. The melody always comes from the heart. There are no mathematical calculations for things like that.
Calcutta Tube: How do manage to work in so many films at the same time?
Jeet Ganguly: I do not know how I am being able to manage so many things at the same time. I am basically a very forgetful person. I have lost my mobile so many times. I have also locked my wife at home by mistake. And I can still do better with my works only because music comes right from my heart and I enjoy my work. Music is deep-rooted inside my existence. That is why I can do things the way I am doing right now. For example, Shan is working as a lyricist for my music. He is working from Mumbai and I am right here in Kolkata, communicating him over the phone.
Calcutta Tube: Are you working in any other film industries apart from the Tollywood and the Bollywood ?
Jeet Ganguly: I get a lot of offers, though I have not accepted any of them yet. I am busy working in a lot of Bengali films and have to meet the deadlines for all my pre-assigned projects. The audience wants me to make the music for all the films. So, I give them the utmost priority. I am interested in working in different film industries. But, the Tollywood is always my first choice.
Calcutta Tube: Please name some of your favorite songs?
Jeet Ganguly: It depends on the situations. Songs like ‘Mon Rage’ (Film: Shobhodristi), ‘‘Shey Chhilo Boroy-e Anmona’’ (Film: Bandhan ),’Oo-la-la’ (Film: ChiroDin-e Tumi Je Amar Cast: Rahul & Priyanka), Batash Gungun (Film: ChiroDin-i Tumi Je Amar ) are my favourite songs. When I was working on the song “Oo-La-La” many people were not sure about my work. But I got all the support form Mahendra Soni and Shrikant Mohta (Venkatesh Films). Director Raj Chakraborty also supported me. We always need people who can readily accept new things.
Calcutta Tube: You are one of the most successful music directors in the Bengali film industry of the recent times. What is key to your success?
Jeet Ganguly: It is not all very easy. I entered the Bengali films industry in a time when people did not listen to the Bengali film songs much. I have earned my position in the music industry with my works. There is no other substitute to quality works. The new music directors have traded along a new path, and I think we need to have a flow of new directors who will be ready to bring more innovations and continue with the quality work. Many recent Bengali film songs like Piya Re’ (Film: Chiro Dini Tumi Je Amar), or the songs from the film ’Challenge’ are widely being used as caller tunes and ring tones.
Calcutta Tube: You have used new voices in your music - June Banerjee in ‘Chiro Din-i Tumi Je Amar’ & Dibyendu in ‘Challenge’. Are you giving opportunities to some more newcomers in your upcoming projects?
Jeet Ganguly: I have to compose music in the films depending on what the situations demand. In the song ‘Batash Gungun’ (Film: Chiro Din-i Tumi Je Amar), I myself sang for Rahul, who was then a newcomer in the industry. I have also used voices of singers like Shan, Shreya, Babul in a lot of my compositions. For the song ’Piya Re’ (lipped by Rahul, Film: ‘Chiro Din-i Tumi Je Amar’), I chose Jubin as I thought he would be best in his expressions. Again, June Banerjee’s voice went perfectly with the character Pallabi( played by Priyanka, Film:’Chiro Din-i Tumi Je Amar’) .
Calcutta Tube: Himesh Reshammiya a music director, singer and actor. So, would you by any chance like to act in a film? Or are you acting in a film?
Jeet Ganguly: Not at all. However, I have worked in group theatres when I was a small boy. I have an orientation in the theatres, but for the time being I am not thinking of acting. When it comes to singing, I have sung the songs ’Bhajo Gaurango’ (Film: Challenge) and ‘Boro Eka Eka Laage’ (Film: Saat Paake Bandha ) because the characters demanded my voice.
Calcutta Tube: What kind of music have you used in ’Saat Paake Bandha’ (Cast: Jeet & Koel )?
Jeet Ganguly: The film focuses on the relationship of a married couple. There have problem in their conjugal life, but also have profound love for each other. It is a rather emotional film and I have composed the music for the movie keeping the depth of the story in mind.
Calcutta Tube: Please tell us about your upcoming project.
Jeet Ganguly: My next release is ‘Saat Paake Bandha’ (Director: Sujit Mondal Cast: Jeet, Koel). The other projects that I am working in right now are ’Paran Jaai Jaliye Re’ (Director: Ravi Kinagi Cast: Dev, Subhashree), ‘Neel Aakash O Chandni’ (Cast: Jeet, Koel ), ‘Keno Kichhu Kotha Bolo Naa’ (Cast: Rahul, Priyanka ), ‘Dujone’ (Director: Rajeev, Cast: Dev, Srabonti ).
Calcutta Tube: How much would you rate yourself out of ten as a music director and singer?
Jeet Ganguly: (With a smile) I am still learning a lot of things. When I will stop learning new things, I would not have much left to give to the audience. I have started early and I have a lot of things to do. Each and every film is a debut one for me and I always try to give bring versatilities in the sounds, melodies in each of the numbers. The music in the last few films I have worked in are going be even more diverse; like the song ’Maahi Re’(Film: Challenge) or the numbers in ‘ Saat Paake Bandha’ both film have different kinds of music. I hope to continue with my works by the grace of God.
Intervewied by CalcuttaTube reporter - Moumita Sarkar .
81 Responses to Jeet Ganguly -Exclusive Interview
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jeetda is awsome.his music is so melodious that it can even turn the dead alive.wonderful compositions.
jai deva.love-sus
susmita
May 25, 2009 at 2:17 pm
I AGREE WITH SUSMITA.
AMAL
October 22, 2010 at 4:00 am
really………jeet ganguly is god gifted……
supriyo
June 13, 2009 at 5:32 am
hii jeet da kamon acho tumi? tumi ato bhalo music ki kore koro bolo to….
jeet
June 13, 2009 at 6:13 am
east or west jeet superhit ganguly is best. jiyooooooooooooooooooooo guruuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuu
atanu
June 19, 2009 at 7:58 am
We love Jeet Ganguly!
Ankan Basu
June 19, 2009 at 9:30 am
I am a lyricist. Looking for Mr. Jeet Ganguly’s email id and contacts. Can you help?
Regards,
Arun Sinha
July 6, 2010 at 3:31 am
Jeet Da, u r my bst music directer. I am a song writer if i work with u really i will be happy. surajit-09732951785, today i called u at 11am. kolkata. plz reply me soon. i wait.
surajit pal
July 13, 2009 at 6:06 am
i am also a song writer.have u got reply from jeet ganguly?
Ramkrishna Ghosh
December 13, 2010 at 5:56 am
Jitt Da Tomi Khub sundor Music Karo.Ami Aki cobir Natun update num diyaci seta halo ‘Bade Er meye Joshna’ Arokom Alti Cobi Hole Khub Valo Hoy. Music Director Tomie Hobe.Thaunk You.
Susmita Chowdhury
July 22, 2009 at 12:45 am
YOU ARE TOP MUSIC DIRECTOR OF THE ALL INDIA…
SUMAN SAHA. BHETAGURI-DINHATA-COOCHBEHAR-WB
July 29, 2009 at 1:21 pm
Jeet da i ove You & your music. Jeet da i have A lot of Song Lyric If u want i will give the lyric . Sir i teel You On god & on Heart Pls Contact me on my mobile number 09749733001 Thank you.
Habibuah
August 15, 2009 at 10:22 pm
I love You jeet Ganguly.I am A writer & Lyricser . aami Tomer Songe Kaaz Kortea Chay. Pls Contact Me . My Number is 09749733001 Thank you .
Habush
August 16, 2009 at 1:26 am
I’m a big fan o Jeet da……..can i get his mail ID??
Sandip Kundu
August 17, 2009 at 11:26 am
REALY JEET GANGULI IS A REAL HERO IN BENGALI MUSIC DIRECTION ,IT IS NO DOUBT .HIS MUSIC IS REALY CHARMFUL AND PLEASING.
PRIYABRATA CHWDHURY
August 23, 2009 at 11:55 pm
hi sir my name is majid, im liv in cape town, sir i right lot of hindi song, with beutiful tune, and im very confident about that, ke agar hindi filmo me aayenge to dhamaal karenge,.. sir. i need any bollywood directors contact,. my email- sohacoll@gmail.com – cell no – 0738397864 – south africa..
majid
August 29, 2009 at 6:52 am
I have got a good voice & can sing both in Hindi & bengali.my mail Id is soum_ghosh2002@yahoo.co.in.I will be happy if good music directors contact me for singing.
Soumendra
September 5, 2009 at 2:47 am
Can I get Email Id and Mobile No. of Music Director Jeet Ganguly from anyone?
Debesh
November 13, 2009 at 1:19 am
Hai,Jeet da! tumi kemon acho? ami mon theke bolchi tumi really khub valo music director.tumi jodi 09612341037 ei number e call karo ami aro khushi hobo.
Ashim Majumder
November 14, 2009 at 1:32 pm
Hi, JEET DA, kemon acho? Bangla film music industry onek din por BOLLYWOOD music er sathe EQUAL hoeche. Ar e sob e hoeche tomar jonno. Really JEET DA, u give a new dimention to BENGALI MUSIC INDUSTRY.
JEET DA, amio music er line e dhukte chai. Ami nije music creat kori. Ekdom nijosso tune. Pls JEET DA tomar sathe kaj korar ekta sujog debe. Amar PHN NO:-9830280929.
SOURAV
November 26, 2009 at 10:11 am
Jeet da, you are the “GREAT” Music Director & Composer among all, Dev er carrer er backbone tumi. Tumi promise karo, kono din o tollywood chere jabe na.
RIYA CHAKRABORTY
February 8, 2010 at 4:02 pm
I AM DINA DAS. SYAYING IN PUNE.I AM A PROFESSIONAL SINGER& MUSIC TEACHER ALSO. I AM VERY MUCH INTERESTED TO DO WORK WITH MR. JEET GANGULY.ACTUALLY I AM FROM KOLKATA.CAN I GET ANY OPPORTUNITY FROM HIM?EAGERLY WAITING FOR HIS ANSWER.THANK U SO MUCH.
dina das
March 2, 2010 at 3:47 pm
I have written more than two hundreds songs in Bengali and Hindi. My wife she has given tune on most of our lyrics. She is also a good singer. We want to publish our song or donate to a compentant person.
We will highly be grateful, if you help us.
Bikash
9324737493
Mumbai
Bikash Das
March 14, 2010 at 3:26 am
i am dip.ami song writer.amake akta chance dau jeet da nijeke proman kore dekhanor.ami bhalo gan likhi.tomar moner moniko thar j rokom gan pochondo tumi dada sei rokom gan e pabe..amar num. AMAKE AKTA CHANCE DAU PLZZZZZZ
chandradip banerjee
April 11, 2010 at 1:19 pm
Sir,
i am a great fan of yours, i stay delhi and write bengali songs. i just need one platform to showcase my talent.my mobile no. is 09911383187. i need your utmost help.
Dipankar haldar
April 28, 2010 at 12:25 pm
I LOVE JEET DA.I LOVE MY FRIENDS VERYMUCH.AMAR ANEK FRIEND DORKAR.AMAR SATHE KEO FRIENDSHIP KORBE.PLZZZZZZZZ CALL ME-8101049988.my email id-jdafadar6@gmail.com.
JAHIR UDDIN DAFADAR-FULBARI.DAKSHINPARA,NADIA,WB
June 15, 2010 at 2:21 am
I want to make a music album by Mr Jeet Ganguli’s music.Please inform me how can i meet with him?
Nirupam
July 13, 2010 at 1:38 am
have u got reply from him?
Ramkrishna Ghosh
December 13, 2010 at 5:57 am
Jeet Da …..i love u…..
amit_lucky2010@yahoo.com
August 23, 2010 at 1:26 pm
Jeet Da. Ami tomar ekjon fan. Tumi really khub bhalo music banao. Ami ekdin tomar sure gan gaito eta amar sapno. How can I contact u? my email : simitroy@rediffmail.com
Pl. reply
Raj
August 24, 2010 at 10:21 am
Jeet,
I ahve heard your new composition in Dujane. I love it from my deep of heart. nice feelings given by singer Zubeen Garg, Lyrics and tune is awesome. All the best for all.
With lots of regard, Neeshant
Neeshant
September 19, 2010 at 6:37 am
all of the musics of Jeet ganguly are superb in a word. i like his music compositions.
i love music and also in practise now. I want to get a chance to sing in bengali films..and for that i did give a lot of auditions here and there but all of them were fake..so want to get a chance only to give a audition test infront of Jeet gangly if he likes my voiceand if I get a chance…please help me…and send me reply through mail…please…
Subhra Kar Chowdhury, Behala,Kolkata 61.
Subhra kar Chowdhury
September 25, 2010 at 6:53 am
Sir ami apnar khub baro fan amar age 19+ ami akhon respected sir sri Jayanta Sarkar er kache tranning nichhi sir pls pls pls ami chai apnar kono music troupe e vorti hote sir pls ami apnar positive answer er apekhae roilam
Thanks
Tirthankar chakraborty
Tirthankar chakraborty
November 30, 2010 at 9:16 am
I love you jeet da.-9614115756
Rahul
December 3, 2010 at 12:04 pm
i am a lyricist.i am looking for the email id and contact no of jeet da. iam very much fond of jeetda.
Ramkrishna Ghosh
December 13, 2010 at 5:48 am
Plz i want reply from u.i want to send my song to u.
Ramkrishna Ghosh
December 13, 2010 at 5:50 am
plz help. i have written so many romanti songs.
Ramkrishna Ghosh
December 13, 2010 at 5:50 am
Plz help me.My mobile no is 9874452450.please contact with me.
Ramkrishna Ghosh
December 13, 2010 at 5:51 am
i want to give my song to him.plz inform me how will i meet with him?
Ramkrishna Ghosh
December 13, 2010 at 5:53 am
i am a song writer.i want to contact jeetda for my song.
Ramkrishna Ghosh
December 14, 2010 at 2:05 am
Hi jeet dA .kemon acho.are na na amake fone karte habena
Milan
December 20, 2010 at 2:58 am
plz give me the contact no or email id of jeetda.i want to send many romantic songs to jeetda.i am a romantic song writer.plz help
Ramkrishna Ghosh
December 24, 2010 at 1:59 am
jeet sir am very much interested to sing for u. so i want u to judge me out,my voice quality and singing.
contact me- 9831021543
Paulami Dutta
January 16, 2011 at 5:00 am
I AM A SONGS WRITER I WANT OT CONTACTS.JEET DA FOR MY SONGS PH:9830495592,EML prosenjitdas45@yahoo.in plzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz contacts meeeeeeeeeeeeeeee
prosenjit das
January 27, 2011 at 3:12 am
jeet sir ame bengali & hindi song write kore plz jode acta chance dane tahole khub valo hoi. & ame any time & any muvment song write korta pare plz con me:9830495592,prosenjitdas45@yahoo.com
prosenjit das
January 27, 2011 at 3:18 am
ame soon write and gan gaitao pare (classcial 4year)and rabindra sangit to be contunue, hindisong totaly exp.any boy & girl interested a bangla band plz con:9830495592,prosenjitdas45@yahoo.com
prosenjit das
January 27, 2011 at 3:24 am
jeet sir , i m a female singer , please call me 9893500177….
aanchal
January 30, 2011 at 4:36 am
hi jeet da ami hindi bangala gaan.gai plz. Call me my number-9007082894.amar .ek.gaan.gaite.din.sir.plz.call.me.
jee.da
March 29, 2011 at 3:46 pm
hi jeet da ami hindi bangala gaan.gai plz. Call me my number-9007082894.amar .ek.gaan.gaite.din.sir.plz.call.me.amar.naam.salman.
ami.salman
March 29, 2011 at 3:48 pm
jeet.ganguly.number
ami.salman
March 29, 2011 at 3:51 pm
ami mithun, ekta byartho premi, ami gaan likhi, ami chai amar gaan sokoler kache chorie dite, ami taka chai na, sudhu chai jeet dar ektu help, amar mobile no. 8100076976
mithun
April 14, 2011 at 1:23 am
I am tarun Guchhait. I am a very unknown singer. In my childhood I hopped that I was a playback singer. But I have no any platform & any relation with media.So please give me a chance so that I am able to a singer.
Tarun Guchhait
April 17, 2011 at 8:50 am
jeet sir am very much interested to sing for u. so i want u to judge me out,my voice quality and singing.So plz give me a chance.
email-bittudutta@sify.com
Contact Me :- 9832291522/9614888155
Bittu Dutta
May 10, 2011 at 8:04 am
hi jeet da ami ekjon singer….gan valobasi gan sikhi..gan-er jonno sob chere diechi..ekhon gan chara r kichui korina..amr sei rokom khomota nei tai nije theke kichu korte parchina..amr kichu gan lekha nd sur kora ache..jdi amr msg tay chokh pore ektu vebo..plz
sourav sarkar
June 1, 2011 at 1:38 am
hi jeet da ami ekjon singer….gan valobasi gan sikhi..gan-er jonno sob chere diechi..ekhon gan chara r kichui korina..amr sei rokom khomota nei tai nije theke kichu korte parchina..amr kichu gan lekha nd sur kora ache..jdi amr msg tay chokh pore ektu vebo..plz..souravsarkar31@gmail.com
sourav sarkar
June 1, 2011 at 1:41 am