Arko Pravo Mukherjee | |
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![]() Mukherjee in December 2015 | |
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Birth name | Arko Pravo Mukherjee |
Born | Kolkata, West Bengal, India | 19 May 1983
Genres | Bollywood |
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Years active | 2012–present |
Arko Pravo Mukherjee, better known by the mononym as Arko. He is a talented Indian music composer, singer, lyricist, and producer. He has created many superhit tracks for various films like - "Teri Mitti" (Kesari) - "Nazm Nazm" (Bareilly Ki Barfi) - "O Desh Mere" (BHUJ - The Pride Of India) - "O Saathi" (Baaghi 2) - "Tere Sang Yaara" (Rustom) - "Jogi" (Shaadi Mein Zaroor Aana) - "Naino Ne Bandhi" (Gold) - "Allah Waariyan" (Yaariyan) - "Abhi Abhi" (Jism 2) - "Saathi Rey" (Kapoor & Sons) - "Dariya" (Baar Baar Dekho) - "Paani Wala Dance" (KKLH) & more
He is the only artist to be nominated in three categories in the same year at the Filmfare Awards 2018 for his song "Nazm Nazm" from the film Bareilly Ki Barfi. Arko has received numerous accolades, including 7 Filmfare nominations. - Winner of Best Debut Music (2012) - Stardust (Jism 2), - Winner of Best Debut Lyrics (2012) - Stardust (Jism 2), - Winner of Best Sufi Song (2012) - GIMA (Allah Waariyan), - Winner of Stardust Award for Best Music Director (Yaariyan), - Winner of STAR SCREEN Award for Best Music Composer (Yaariyan) alongside Pritam and Mithoon - Awarded Gold Disc - Mirchi Top 20 Aaj Phir Tum Pe - ( Hate Story 2 ), Awarded TIFFA - Best Music Director (Song Of the Year-Tere Sang yaara), Awarded Platinum Disc-Mirchi Top 20 (Tere Sang Yaara), Mirchi Music Awards 2020 Album Of The Year Kesari Song of the Year Teri Mitti"
Arko's latest release is his debut solo album, "Tum Aaoge", which features 8 original tracks that he has composed, sung, and written himself. Additionally, Arko has composed a patriotic song called "Ae Meri Jaan" for Kangana Ranaut's upcoming film "Emergency". This song showcases his ability to create music that evokes emotions and resonates with the theme of the film. With his versatile talent and dedication to his craft, Arko continues to make waves in the Indian music industry.