Jim Ankan Deka

Jim Ankan Deka
Jim Ankan Deka at Idea Rocks India, Bangalore (2013)
Born
Jim Ankan Deka

(1980-06-01) 1 June 1980 (age 44)
Guwahati, Assam, India
Occupation(s)Singer, songwriter, documentary filmmaker, photographer, record producer
SpouseParmita Borah
Parent(s)Bhabananda Deka
Nalini Prava Deka
AwardsRenault Free The Music Award (2015)
Global Music Award (2014)
Musical career
Genres
Instruments
  • Vocals
  • piano
  • guitar
Years active1998–present
LabelsThe Orchard Music, Believe Music, Bombay Tracks LLP, Biscoot Records LLP, Songdew, Indiearth, Muslate
Websitewithjim.in[dead link]

Jim Ankan Deka (born 1 June 1980) is an Indian musician, documentary film maker, photographer and director of Bangalore based organisation and music school Eastern Fare Music Foundation.[1][unreliable source?] He is the first person from Assam to open a music institute and a production house in Bangalore, India.[2] He won multiple awards for his song Aawaz - speak up against sexual violence based on the 2012 Delhi gang rape incident.[3]