Chandrabindoo

Chandrabindoo is a Bengali rock band from Kolkata, India, formed in the mid-1990s and central to the wave of adhunik Bangla gaan and Bengali rock that reshaped the region's popular music alongside bands like Cactus and Bhoomi. The group has featured members including Upal, Anindya, Chandril, Arup, Surojit, Rajshekhar, Sibu, Sourabh and Tirthankar, several of whom write lyrics as sharply as they compose melodies.

What sets Chandrabindoo apart is their lyrical approach: witty, colloquial Bengali full of satire, wordplay and references to everyday life, current affairs and cultural quirks, delivered over pop-rock arrangements that stay accessible without dumbing down the humor. Songs like «Bhindeshi Tara», «Bondhu Tomay» and «Mone» show the band's range between playful social commentary and warmer, more reflective songwriting.

Over a long career the band has remained a fixture of Kolkata's music scene, influencing how Bengali listeners think about pop songwriting as a vehicle for sharp, literate observation rather than generic romance. Tracks such as «Jodi Bolo Hya», «Muhurtora» and «Toker Jatna Nin» continue to be cited as examples of their distinctive blend of humor and craft.