"Aawaz – speak up against sexual violence" is a song written by Jim Ankan Deka, an Indian musician and documentary film maker., The Telegraph The lyrics are penned together by Jim and singer Ritwika Bhattacharya. Sa Re Ga Ma Pa L'il Champs (2009) finalist Antara Nandy has rendered her vocals along with Ritwika and Queen Hazarika.Assamese musician launches album on violence against women, Business Standard
Background and writing Jim and Ritwika had originally composed the song for a rally in Bangalore in 2012 following the death of the Delhi gang rape victim. The song is all about asking people to speak up against sexual violence.Aawaz - The Message, Indiearth.com
Video The video of the song is directed by Parmita Borah. The video includes three short stories dealing with violence against single as well as married women and child abuse.Aawaz - calling out Indians to banish violence against women, Merinews.com
Accolades Awards Year Award Category Recipients and nominees Result2013Mumbai Shorts International Film FestivalInternational accolade for Assamese musician , 'Sentinelassam.com'Best Music VideoJim Ankan Deka and Parmita Borah2014Hollywood Shorts Reel-14Hollywood Shorts Reel-2014 , 'Miniboxoffice.com'Best Music VideoJim Ankan Deka and Parmita Borah2014Noida International Film FestivalAssamese musician wins Best Music Award at Noida International Film Festival, 'Merinews.com'Best MusicJim Ankan Deka2014Noida International Film FestivalAssamese musician wins Best Music Award at Noida International Film Festival, 'Merinews.com'Best Music VideoJim Ankan Deka and Parmita Borah2014Global Music AwardsB'lore-based musician wins bronze medal at Global Music Awards, Daijiworld.comBronze MedalJim Ankan Deka
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