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Babul Supriyo Biography: Age, Career, Family and More

F4U Editorial Desk • Updated September 4, 2026 • 6 min read

Quick Info

Date of birth15 December 1970

Age53 Years (as of 2023)

BirthplaceUttarpara, West Bengal

ProfessionPlayback Singer, Actor, Television Host, Politician

NationalityIndian

Marital statusMarried

SpouseRachana Sharma (m. 9 August 2016); earlier married to Riaa Supriyo (m.1995; div.2006)

FamilyDaughter: Sharmilee Supriyo (born 1999); Daughter: Naina Supriyo (born 12 August 2017)

Net worthRs. 6 Crore (as in 2019)

Babul Supriyo Biography

Babul Supriyo is an Indian playback singer turned politician who has worked across music, television and government. Born in Uttarpara, West Bengal, he won

Early life and background

Babul Supriyo Baral was born on 15 December 1970 in Uttarpara, Hooghly District, West Bengal. Raised in a Bengali family with musical roots, he learned much of his early musical training from his grandfather, Banikantha N.C. Baral, who was a composer and vocalist. He attended Don Bosco High & Technical School in Liluah and later studied commerce, earning a B.Com. (Honours) from Serampore College, University of Calcutta in 1991.

After college he briefly worked at Standard Chartered Bank before moving to Mumbai in 1992 to pursue a career in entertainment. Early in his time in Mumbai he toured internationally, performing with established figures such as Amitabh Bachchan and Asha Bhosle, and adopted the stage name Babul Supriyo for his professional work.

Career

Supriyo built a varied career as a playback singer, television host and actor. He made his Bollywood playback debut in 1994 with the film Prem Yog, and rose to wider recognition with the song "Dil Ne Dil Ko Pukara" from Kaho Naa... Pyaar Hai in 2000. His voice featured on other popular film tracks including songs for Hum Tum, Hungama and Fanaa. Across his musical career he has recorded playback in multiple languages and has performed live at events and festivals, including a noted appearance at Mumbai’s Powai Sarvajanin Durgotsav in 2011.

On television he hosted the singing show K for Kishore in 2007–2008. As an actor he appeared in films such as Mr. Joe B. Carvalho (2014). He also participated in collaborative music projects, including a performance on MTV Coke Studio Season 4 in 2015 alongside his daughter.

Politics

Supriyo entered politics in March 2014 when he joined the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). That year he contested and won the Lok Sabha seat from Asansol, West Bengal. He was appointed as a Union Minister of State in Narendra Modi’s cabinet later in 2014, initially handling portfolios linked to urban development and related subjects. In 2016 his ministerial assignment shifted to the Ministry of Heavy Industries and Public Enterprises.

He retained his parliamentary seat in the 2019 Lok Sabha elections, winning from Asansol. In July 2021 he resigned from the Council of Ministers and shortly thereafter announced his decision to quit politics; in September 2021 he joined the All India Trinamool Congress (AITMC). In August 2022 he became a cabinet minister in the West Bengal government, and in September 2023 he was appointed Cabinet Minister of the Department of Information Technology & Electronics and the Department of Non-conventional and Renewable Energy Sources of West Bengal.

Public profile

Supriyo’s public life has combined entertainment and public service. He has been recognized with several awards through his singing career, including honours from the Bengal Film Journalists’ Association and Kalakar Awards, and has received honorary citizenship from Atlanta’s State Council. Known for his interest in figures such as Atal Bihari Vajpayee and Narendra Modi, he has also held roles in organizing sporting events, serving in an administrative capacity for the FIFA U-17 World Cup organising committee in 2017.

Personal life

Babul Supriyo has been married twice. His first marriage to Riaa Supriyo ended in divorce; the couple had a daughter, Sharmilee Supriyo, born in 1999. He later married Rachana Sharma in August 2016; the couple have a daughter, Naina Supriyo, born on 12 August 2017. He lists travelling, listening to music and reading among his hobbies.

Latest updates

As of September 2023, Supriyo serves in the West Bengal state cabinet with responsibilities that include information technology, electronics and renewable energy sources. His career continues to span both cultural and political spheres, reflecting long-standing interests in music and public affairs.
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Recent Work

Cabinet Minister, Government of West Bengal

Appointed Cabinet Minister of the Department of Information Technology & Electronics and the Department of Non-conventional and Renewable Energy Sources of West Bengal (September 2023).

2023
Cabinet Minister, Government of West Bengal

Became a cabinet minister in the West Bengal government and was appointed to the Department of Information Technology & Electronics and the Department of Tourism (August 2022).

2022
Actor

Appeared in the film Mr. Joe B. Carvalho.

2014
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Career Highlights

  1. Playback singer noted for songs in Kaho Naa... Pyaar Hai and Hum Tum
  2. Won Asansol Lok Sabha seat (2014, 2019)
  3. Union Minister of State in Narendra Modi’s cabinet (2014–2016+)
  4. Minister of State for Heavy Industries and Public Enterprises (from 2016)
  5. Cabinet Minister in the West Bengal government (2022–present)
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Net Worth

Rs. 6 Crore (as in 2019)

Figures are editorial estimates based on publicly available reporting and may change as new information emerges.

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Babul Supriyo born?

15 December 1970

What is Babul Supriyo known for?

Playback Singer, Actor, Television Host, Politician

What is Babul Supriyo’s marital status?

Married

Who is Babul Supriyo married to?

Rachana Sharma (m. 9 August 2016); earlier married to Riaa Supriyo (m.1995; div.2006)

What is Babul Supriyo’s net worth?

Rs. 6 Crore (as in 2019)