Sagarika Mukherjee

Sagarika Mukherjee

Introduction

Indian singer and actress Sagarika Mukherjee, commonly referred to as Saag performs mostly in Bengali, Assamese, and Hindi. She has performed in Telugu and Tamil as well. She is the granddaughter of lyricist Jahar Mukherjee and the daughter of singer-composer Manas Mukherjee.

She was a member of a well-known Indian duet with her brother before pursuing a solo career; the group published albums including Q-Funk, Roop Inka Mastana, and Naujawan. She has an acting and singing career in addition to being a restaurateur.

Profile

About Sagarika Mukherjee

  • Real Name: Sagarika Mukherjee
  • Occupation: Singer, Actress
  • Nickname: Sagarika
  • Gender: Female
  • Date of Birth: September 4, 1970
  • Age: 53 years old (in 2023)
  • Nationality: Indian
  • Birthplace: Guwahati, India
  • Religion: Hinduism
  • Zodiac Sign: Virgo
  • Hobbies: Traveling

Family and Relatives

  • Father: Manas Mukherjee
  • Brother: Shaan
  • Marital Status: Married
  • Husband: Martin Da Costa
  • Child:02
  • Children's Name: Joshua Da Costa and Michel Da Costa.

Physical Appearance

  • Body Size: 34-26-34 Inches
  • Body type: Slim
  • Height: 5 feet 4 inches
  • Weight: 55 kg (121 lbs)
  • Hair Color: Black
  • Eye Color: Brown

Early Life

Although Sagarika Mukherjee's family is originally from Kolkata, West Bengal, she was born in Mumbai, Maharashtra, India. She and her family relocated to Mumbai in 1973. Following the death of her father in 1986, her mother took on the role of being the family's only provider while pursuing a singing career.

Career

Early Singing Performances

Sagarika started her singing career at a young age, appearing in the Bengali film Agnishuddi in 1984 and the Bollywood film Shaayad in 1979 as a child playback singer. Later on, she sang several songs from Bollywood movies.

Sagarika Mukherjee

She released Maa, her debut solo album, in 1998. Subsequently, in 2001, she collaborated with her brother Shaan and other vocalists Zubeen Garg and Suchitra Pillai to make her second album, Mere Liye. She also wrote all of the album's tracks. It's All About Love, her third album, was published by Universal Distribution in 2006. She co-wrote the song "Pal" with the Pakistani band Strings, which appeared on the group's fourth album, Dhaani.

With the release of her first Assamese song in the movie Joubone Amoni Kore in 1998, Sagarika made her debut as an adult playback singer in the Assamese music scene. But the song was only included as a bonus track on the movie's original soundtrack. A year later, Sagarika sang two songs in the Assamese movie Morom Nodir Gabhoru Gaat, which was her first formal Assamese cinema role. In addition, she has contributed to several Assamese albums and original soundtracks, such as those by Nayak, Jonaki Mon, Bishforan, Garam Botaah, Megha, Meghor Boron, Maharathi, and Jon Jwole Kopalot.

Acting Profession

Apart from her musical success, Sagarika also started her acting career in the 1986 Bengali film "Shyam Saheb." In addition, she had cameo roles in movies including Biyer Phool (1996), Prem Aru Prem (2002), Jonaki Mon (2002), and Inteqam: The Perfect Game (2004). She has made a few appearances in Bollywood and regional films. She had a minor part in the Bollywood film Life in a Metro in 2007 and had an appearance in the Bengali film Kalishankar; however, her segment was eventually removed during editing.

Personal Life

On February 4, 2002, Sagarika Mukherjee got married to Martin Da Costa, an Italian businessman, entrepreneur, and event planner from the UK. She and her spouse have been residing in the Italian city of Rome since 2015. Michel Da Costa and Joshua Da Costa are their two kids.

Family

Born into a supportive family, Sagarika Mukherjee has been supported and shaped by her famous actress parents, Manas and Sonali Mukherjee, who have played an important part in her career. Throughout her career in the field, they have served as her solid foundation and unwavering source of motivation.

Mukherjee is also blessed with a devoted and encouraging extended family. She is very close to her siblings and believes that family is the most important thing in the world. She makes time for her loved ones and treasures the times they spend together despite her busy lifestyle.

A list of Songs

Studio Albums

  • In 1998, Sagarika Mukherjee launched her Hindi-language album titled "Maa".
  • Sagarika Mukherjee launched her Hindi-language album "Mere Liye" in 2001.
  • An album titled "Tumar Akash" was published in Bengali by Sagarika Mukherjee in 2004.
  • Sagarika Mukherjee released the Hindi-language album "It's All About Love" in 2006.

Remix Albums

  • Sagarika Mukherjee launched her Hindi-language album "Oorja" and "Roop Inka Mastana" in 1995
  • She also released her Hindi-language album "Club Class" in 1997

Filmography

  • In 1986, she played a role in the Bengali language film "Shyam Saheb."
  • In 1988, she played a role in the Telugu language film "Sankellu."
  • In 1996, she played a role in the Bengali language film "Biyer Phool".
  • In 1986, she played a role in the Assamese language film "Morom Nodir Gabhoru Gaat."
  • In 2000, she played a role in the Hindi language film "Tarkieb."
  • In 2001, she made a special appearance in the Assamese language film "Mone Bisare Tumak."
  • In 2002, she played a role in the Assamese language films "Prem Aru Prem" and "Jonaki Mon."
  • In 2004, she played a role in the Hindi language film "Inteqam: The Perfect Game".
  • In 2005, she made a supporting role in unseen footage in the Hindi language film "Page 3 ".

In 2007, she appeared in the Bengali film "Kalishankar" and she made a supporting role in unseen footage of the Hindi film "Life in a Metro."

Music Videos

In 1999, she appeared in the music video "Tanha Dil Tanha Safar" from the album Tanha Dil, with singer Shaan. In 2001, she appeared in the music video "Kaisa Dhuan Uth Raha Hai" from the album Nupur with singer Anindita Paul.

As a Composer

  • In 2000, she composed music for the Hindi album Sparsh (only for 2 songs)
  • In 2001, she composed music for the Hindi album Mere Liye
  • In 2004, she composed music for the Bengali album Tumar Akash
  • In 2006, she composed music for the Hindi album It's All About Love

As a Songwriter

From 1996 to 2006, she worked as a songwriter for various albums. In 1996, she contributed to the album "Channel Hits." In 1997, she worked on two albums, "Party Zone" and "A Reason to Smile." In 1998, she was a songwriter for the album "The Ultimate Party Album." In 2000, she worked on the album "Sparsh." In 2001, she contributed to two albums, "Mere Liye" and "Nupur." In 2002, she was a songwriter for the album "Hitz Unlimited." Finally, in 2006, she worked on the album "It's All About Love."

Awards and Nominations

"Q-Funk" was the winner of the Best Remix Song at the 1996 MTV Awards, which Sagarika and her brother shared with their other artists. In the same year, the song was nominated twice for Best Music Video at the Screen Awards and Best Indian Pop Song at the Channel V Asia Music Awards. Sagarika took home the 1997 Screen Awards' Best Indian Pop Artist trophy for "Aisa Hota Hai."

In 1999, she was also nominated twice for Channel V Asia Music Awards' Best Female Pop Artist category for the songs "Disco Deewane" and "Dhoop Mein Chaya Jaise." She received the Aparajita Awards' "You Shine Ingenuity" award in 2019. The following is a collection of her accolades and nominations across several categories.

Conclusion

In short, Sagarika Mukherjee is a prominent figure in the entertainment industry. Her exceptional talent, captivating beauty, and unwavering dedication have made her a beloved figure among audiences worldwide. From her early career to her current and future projects, Mukherjee's journey showcases the impact of hard work, passion, and talent. As she continues to impress audiences with her outstanding performances, it is clear that she will leave a lasting legacy in the industry.


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