Pritam Biography: Songs & Albums, Concerts, Age, Wife, Net Worth, Children, Parents, Height, Religion, Nationality

Pritam Chakraborty, popularly known mononymously as Pritam, is a National Film Award-winning Indian music composer, singer, songwriter, and record producer.

He is one of the most successful and versatile music directors in Bollywood, celebrated for blending contemporary electronic, rock, and Indian classical elements in soundtracks for blockbuster films such as Barfi!, Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani, Ae Dil Hai Mushkil, Dangal, and Brahmāstra: Part One – Shiva.

Quick Facts

• Full Name: Pritam Chakraborty
• Stage Name: Pritam
• Born: June 14, 1971
• Age: 54 years old
• Birthplace: Kolkata, West Bengal, India
• Nationality: Indian
• Ethnicity: Bengali
• Occupation: Music composer, singer, songwriter, music producer, instrumentalist
• Height: 1.65 m
• Religion: Hinduism
• Parents: Prabodh Chakraborty and Anuradha Chakraborty
• Siblings: Unknown
• Spouse: Smita Bhattacharya
• Children: Ishqa Chakraborty, Purvesh Chakraborty
• Relationship: Married
• Net Worth: $15–$20 million USD

Early Life and Education

Pritam Chakraborty was born on 14 June 1971 in Kolkata, West Bengal, India. His parents are Prabodh Chakraborty, who ran a music school and worked as a radio artist/insurance officer, and Anuradha Chakraborty. Siblings are unknown.

He attended St. James’ School, Kolkata, and earned a bachelor’s degree in Geology from Presidency College, Calcutta.

He later completed a course in Sound Recording and Engineering from the Film and Television Institute of India (FTII), Pune. His ethnicity is Bengali and his religion is Hinduism.

Career

Pritam Chakraborty began his musical journey playing guitar and bass in college bands, including Jotugriher Pakhi and the iconic Bengali rock band Chandrabindoo.

After moving to Mumbai, he started composing jingles and background scores before making his Bollywood debut as an independent music director with films like Mere Yaar Ki Shaadi Hai (2002).

He achieved massive success with soundtracks for Dhoom (2004), Gangster (2006), Life in a… Metro (2007), and Barfi! (2012), the latter earning him widespread critical acclaim.

Pritam has since delivered hit albums for Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani, Chennai Express, Ae Dil Hai Mushkil, Dangal, Brahmāstra, and many more, often collaborating with top lyricists and singers.

His ability to create both soulful melodies and high-energy tracks has made him one of the most sought-after composers in the Indian film industry.

Awards and Nominations

• National Film Award for Best Music Direction – Brahmāstra: Part One – Shiva (2023)
• Filmfare Award for Best Music Director – Barfi! (2013)
• IIFA Award for Best Music Director (multiple wins)
• Zee Cine Award for Best Music Director
• Mirchi Music Awards (multiple categories)
• Screen Award for Best Music Director
• Asia Pacific Screen Awards for Best Music – Barfi!

Social Media

• Instagram Handle: @pritamcy
• Facebook Handle: Pritam Official
• Twitter Handle: @ipritamofficial

Personal Life

Pritam Chakraborty, 54 years old and standing at 1.65 m, is married to Smita Bhattacharya, and together they have built a close-knit family with their two children, daughter Ishqa Chakraborty and son Purvesh Chakraborty.

He keeps his personal life relatively private while residing in Mumbai, where he continues to dedicate himself passionately to music composition and production, balancing his family responsibilities with a consistently active and influential career in the industry.

Net Worth

Pritam Chakraborty has an estimated net worth of between $15 million and $20 million USD.

His main sources of income include music composition fees for Bollywood films, royalties from streaming and sales, live performances, production work, and brand collaborations.

Discography (Music Director)

• Dhoom (2004)
• Gangster (2006)
• Life in a… Metro (2007)
• Barfi! (2012)
• Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani (2013)
• Chennai Express (2013)
• Ae Dil Hai Mushkil (2016)
• Dangal (2016)