Salil Chowdhury

Tiriacharittar (1994)

Also known as Striyascharittram, this NFDC-backed film features two rare Antara Chowdhury songs composed by Salil Chowdhury, with Sonu Nigam in a duet.

Film Information

Year: 1994
Alternate Title: Striyascharittram
Director: Basu Bhattacharya
Produced by: NFDC
Lyrics: Yogesh

This is an **art-house Bhojpuri film** starring Naseeruddin Shah, Om Puri, and **Rajeshwari**, for whom this was her debut film.

Salil Chowdhury composed two songs for the film, both sung by Antara Chowdhury, with **Sonu Nigam** joining her in one duet. A third Sonu Nigam solo was recorded but never included in the film.

Songs

Nr	Song	Singer(s)	Other Versions
TC1	Rowata hai nainaa	Antara Chowdhury	-
TC2	O aya dekho re salona din	Antara Chowdhury, Sonu Nigam	-

Notes & Background

Both songs are melodically sensitive and reflect Salil Chowdhury’s late-era minimalistic yet refined style, with a strong folk-based emotional texture suited to the film’s Bhojpuri cultural setting.

The duet with Sonu Nigam is historically significant — this was among his **very early film recordings**, preceding his mainstream breakout.

A third Sonu Nigam solo track was recorded but never released or included in the final cut.