Rupam Islam, born on January 25, 1974, in Kolkata, India, is a singer-songwriter and music composer. He began performing at a young age, appearing on All Indian Radio and Doordarshan programs by nine. Islam graduated from Asutosh College with a degree in education before focusing on his musical career. In the late 1990s, he started his professional journey as the lead vocalist of the Bengali rock band Fossils. As a solo artist, Islam has released several albums including Tor Bhorshatey (1998), Nishkromon (2011), and Aami (2020). He notably won the National Film Award for Best Male Playback Singer in 2010 for his performance in the Bengali film Mahanagar@Kolkata. Islam has also composed jingles for commercials and television shows. In response to societal issues, he released the song "Khoto" (2024) addressing women's safety in India following the 2024 R.G. Kar rape and murder case.
