Dr Palash Sen | |
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Birth name | Palash Sen |
Origin | Varanasi, New Delhi, India |
Genres | Pop, rock music, Indipop |
Occupation(s) | Singer-songwriter, doctor, model, actor, musician, record producer |
Instruments | Vocals-Guitar, Stethoscope |
Years active | 1988–present |
Labels | Universal Music Group |
Associated acts | Euphoria |
Website | www.dhoom.com |
Palash Sen is an Indian singer, songwriter, musician, composer and actor best known as the founder and frontman of India's pop band Euphoria.
Born to doctors, Palash is of Bengali heritage from his father's side and Dogra heritage from his mother's. He was born in Lucknow, brought up in Delhi, and used to stay in Connaught Place's Railway Colony and Srinagar.
He did his schooling from St. Columba's School, Delhi. Palash was active in theatre and singing right from his school days and that's where he realised his singing capabilities. Thereafter he studied medicine at the University College of Medical Sciences (UCMS) and Guru Teg Bahadur Hospital, New Delhi, and received an M.B.B.S. degree.
While in college, Palash founded his band Euphoria. He had started composing songs from in college days and was writing them in English. His first composition is believed to be 'Heaven on the Seventh Floor' which was an ode to his college hostel room, on the seventh floor. After finishing college, Palash met DJ Bhaduri, and their friendship took off instantly. The duo has been working together ever since, and Palash regards DJ as the backbone of Euphoria. Euphoria's first release, 'Dhoom Pichuck Dhoom,' was a major commercial hit and received rave reviews from the critics worldwide. A very famous single song is 'Maerii' which is sung in hindi folk language. Euphoria went on to become the biggest Indian band, with five successful studio albums, one compilation and 17 music videos.
Palash's Bollywood debut came with Filhaal... (2001) directed by Meghna Gulzar, daughter of celebrated Indian poet and filmmaker Gulzar which also starred Tabu and Sushmita Sen. Thereafter he appeared in "And It Rained" segment of anthology film, Mumbai Cutting which is yet to hit the screens. Palash has also composed an eight-and-a-half-minute song for the film, and Euphoria performed on it.
Palash has done multiple television appearances, most notably FameX (2006), Channel V Popstars, MTV Rock On (with Euphoria, 2008), MTV Unplugged (with Euphoria, 2011), NDTV Greenathon (with Euphoria, 2012).