Rono (musician)
Rono | |
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| Also known as | Ronit Sarkar |
| Origin | Mumbai, India |
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Rono, formerly known as Awkward Bong, is the stage name of Ronit Sarkar, a Mumbai-based in the Indian indie music scene.[1] He is the son of Pradeep Sarkar, a prominent Indian director and screenwriter, best known for his films such as Parineeta (2005) and Mardaani (2014).
Career
[edit]Rono gained prominence with his indie hit "Main Aur Tum"[2] and has since performed at major music festivals including Bacardi NH7 Weekender (Pune 2015)[3] and Vans New Wave Festival (Bangalore 2015, Delhi 2016). In 2024, he embarked on The Gulaabi Rahi Tour, performing across cities like Pune, Delhi, Kolkata,[4] Kochi, Bangalore, and Mumbai.[5]
Recognition
[edit]Rono's talent has garnered attention from various media outlets such as VH1 India's Music Diaries,[6] Rolling Stone India,[7] and IndiEarth. His work has been featured in Ennui.Bomb's "Stupiditties" indie compilations[8] and utilized in advertising campaigns for brands like Tinder.
Recent work
[edit]His recent projects include the EP Postcards[9][10] and singles such as "All Afternoon",[11] "Gulaabi Rahi" and "Aakhri Safar".[citation needed]
Discography
[edit]| Year | Album/Single | Song Name | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | Single | "Yaadon Ka Bundergah" | |
| 2018 | Single | "Main Aur Tum" | |
| 2021 | EP (Postcards) | "High Enough" | [12] |
| 2021 | EP (Postcards) | "Lost & Lonely" | [13] |
| 2021 | Single | "Like a Love Song" | |
| 2022 | Single | "I Saw You in a Dream" | |
| 2022 | EP (SIenna Tapes) | "Shantiniketan" | |
| 2022 | EP (Sienna Tapes) | "Hiatus" | |
| 2022 | Single | "Lost & Lonely" | [14][15] |
| 2023 | Single | "Raat" | [16] |
| 2023 | Single | "All Afternoon" | [17] |
| 2024 | Single | "Chali Aa" | |
| 2024 | Single | "Stranger" | |
| 2024 | Single | "Gulaabi Rahi" | [18] |
| 2025 | Single | "Aakhri Safar" | [19] |
References
[edit]- ^ Kiran. "RONO". Mixtape. Retrieved 27 August 2024.
- ^ Rono (8 September 2018). Rono - Main Aur Tum (Official Visual). Retrieved 27 August 2024 – via YouTube.
- ^ "Facebook". www.facebook.com. Retrieved 27 August 2024.
- ^ Poddar, Atreyee (23 November 2024). "Fun things to look forward to in Kolkata this week!". Indulgexpress. Retrieved 17 December 2024.
- ^ "Events". Stripes Europe. Retrieved 17 December 2024.
- ^ https://www.instagram.com/theindianmusicdiaries/p/C7BYDD7yDXs/?locale=sl&img_index=1
- ^ "Rono Archives". Rolling Stone India. Retrieved 27 August 2024.
- ^ Kiran. "RONO". Mixtape. Retrieved 28 August 2024.
- ^ Britto, David (26 February 2021). "Rono Professes His Love for Songwriting with New EP 'Postcards'". Rolling Stone India. Retrieved 27 August 2024.
- ^ Chaudhary, Samiksha (8 June 2021). "Homegrown's Fresh Picks From Music That Released Last Week: Sanjeeta Bhattacharya, Rono & More". Homegrown. Retrieved 27 August 2024.
- ^ Britto, David (6 November 2023). "Rono Releases Charming New Single 'All Afternoon'". Rolling Stone India. Retrieved 27 August 2024.
- ^ Chaudhary, Samiksha (8 June 2021). "Homegrown's Fresh Picks From Music That Released Last Week: Sanjeeta Bhattacharya, Rono & More". Homegrown. Retrieved 27 August 2024.
- ^ Chaudhary, Samiksha (8 June 2021). "Homegrown's Fresh Picks From Music That Released Last Week: Sanjeeta Bhattacharya, Rono & More". Homegrown. Retrieved 27 August 2024.
- ^ Britto, David (7 October 2022). "Fresh Indie Fridays #60". Rolling Stone India. Retrieved 27 August 2024.
- ^ Britto, Anurag Tagat and David (14 December 2022). "The 10 Best Indian Music Videos of 2022". Rolling Stone India. Retrieved 27 August 2024.
- ^ Britto, David (10 February 2023). "Fresh Indie Fridays #75 Featuring Kamakshi Khanna, Rono and AVANI". Rolling Stone India. Retrieved 27 August 2024.
- ^ Britto, David (6 November 2023). "Rono Releases Charming New Single 'All Afternoon'". Rolling Stone India. Retrieved 27 August 2024.
- ^ Fulkar, Spandan (25 October 2024). "Rono's 'Gulaabi Rahi' with Aarifah Breaks Hearts and Rose-Colored Glasses". Rolling Stone India. Retrieved 28 October 2024.
- ^ Rono - Topic (19 February 2025). Aakhri Safar. Retrieved 20 February 2025 – via YouTube.