Former Fossils Member Chandramouli Biswas Found Dead At His Kolkata Residence

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JANUARY 13,2025

Kolkata mourns the loss of Chandramouli Biswas, former bassist of the iconic Bengali rock band Fossils, who was found dead in his rented residence.

The lifeless body of Chandramouli Biswas, 48, was discovered on Sunday, January 12, at his rented house on Indian Mirror Street, Kolkata. He was found hanging by a fan. The discovery was made by his close friend Mehul Chakraborty, who is also the lead vocalist of Golok.

Mehul shared, 'I hadn't been able to reach Chandramouli on the phone since morning. The phone kept ringing, and I grew worried. So, I went to his house with another friend in the afternoon, and that's when I saw him hanging from a fan. It's a big loss for the entire Bengal music industry.'

A suicide note found at the scene mentioned no one was responsible for his death. Initial police investigations revealed Chandramouli had been battling depression for several years, exacerbated by financial struggles.

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A Musical Journey Cut Short

Chandramouli Biswas was a key figure in the Bengali music scene. He joined Fossils in 2000 as a guitarist before transitioning to the bassist role. Over 18 years, he became an integral part of the band. Unfortunately, health issues forced him to leave the group in 2018.

On the day of his passing, Fossils was en route to a performance in Kalyani, Nadia district, when the tragic news reached them. The band's lead vocalist, Rupam Islam, addressed the audience with an emotional tribute, saying, 'We have performed on this stage 21 times. Out of these, the picture of the person who was with us 16 times is on the screen behind ushellip Chandra was our companion for a long time. I have no hesitation in saying today that he was my best friend. We were in touch until last year.'

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Remembering Chandramouli

Known for his talent and cheerful nature, Chandramouli was cherished by fans and peers alike. Fossils' manager, Rupsha Dasgupta, expressed shock at his untimely demise, noting, 'Chandra has a huge fan following among the young crowd, and it is shocking that he died so soon. Apart from being a terrific musician, he was remarkably cheerful and socialised with people from all walks of life.'

Chandramouli was not only a gifted musician but also an accomplished engineer who chose to pursue his passion for music. His loss leaves a void in the Bengali music community that will be hard to fill. The police investigation continues, but his legacy as a musician and friend remains deeply etched in the hearts of his fans and colleagues.

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