Debojit Saha looks much younger and leaner compared to his Sa Re Ga Ma Pa days in 2006. Adjudged the winner then, Debojit is now happily settled in Mumbai, working regularly for the Assamese and Bengali industries and even Bollywood. He was last heard in Saheb Biwi Aur Gangster (Part I) and Tees Maar Khan. Now, the talented singer is getting into composing music and his first Assamese film as a music composer is almost ready. But he wants to make music for Bollywood too!
Leavng job for Mumbai!
Well, I come from a small town in Assam called Silchar. I had never learnt music till I was in college. I had an uncle who was more like a friend to me. I used to go to his house and paint. Coincidentally, music was an integral part in their house. And, I used to listen to music as I painted. That’s how I developed a taste for music and started singing. Then, one fine day, I sang in a local event and I became an instant hit. And, in no time, I was a regular face in all important events in Silchar and other nearby towns. That’s when I decided to learn music to get better. But with passage of time, I started feeling restless even after managing a government job as a civil engineer in PWD department. So, after my mother passed away in 2000, I had been just married and I came to Mumbai with my wife leaving behind the comfort of the family and job.
Struggles made me stronger
Mumbai was all struggle. My wife supported me a lot then. She managed a job in seven months and I was busy knocking doors on a random basis, not knowing how to make a beginning. But the hard days made me tougher and more focused. Once I was just singing while travelling in a train that I met this man who could not believe I had left a government job to come and struggle in Mumbai. It was through his contacts I got my first show in Chembur Kaalibadi for a Bengali association. Then, I got to meet Pritam, again through the same contact and started assisting him. I did a lot of serial songs, jingles and even lent voices for cartoon channels. Then, Sa Re Ga Ma happened, which again was my wife’s decision, and life changed overnight.
Time for action plan
Well, I have been singing for Assamese, Bengali and Hindi film industries. But it was the Bhatts who suggested I should compose my own music too once when I had approached them for work. My first Assamese film as a music composer is ready. And, I am already in talk with some directors in Bollywood too. I have recorded at Yashraj studios recently and hopefully this year, you may hear me sing and compose in Bollywood. Of course, the shows and concerts will go on.