Pandit Rashbehari Chakraborty
Pandit Rashbehari Chakraborty | |
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| Born | 11 April 1961 West Midnapore, West Bengal, India |
| Genres | Thumri, Dadra, Bhajan, Patriotic songs |
| Occupation(s) | Musician, Poet, Author, Social Worker |
| Years active | 2007–present |
Pandit Rashbehari Chakraborty (born 11 April 1961) is an Indian musician, poet, author, and social worker known for his work in Hindustani classical music, particularly in the Kirana Gharana style. He specializes in thumri, dadra, bhajans, and patriotic songs, and is also involved in literary and charitable activities[1].
Early Life and Training
Born in a village in West Midnapore, West Bengal, on Purnima Tithi, Chakraborty is the son of Late Pandit Gangadhar Chakraborty and Mrs. Satyeshwari Chakraborty. Growing up in a culturally rich environment, he was inspired by a concert of Pandit Bhimsen Joshi to pursue music. He trained under gurus including Pandit SK Ghosh, Pandit Sanjeeb Bandopadhyay, Pandit Arun Kumar Chatterjee, and Pandit Sarathi Chatterjee, and earned a Sangeet Praveen Degree from Prayag Sangeet Samiti, Allahabad[1].
Musical Career
Chakraborty is celebrated for expressive performances in various genres. He has released albums and DVDs featuring Bengali compositions like Loknath Baba, Nazrul Geeti, and Matri Sangeet, as well as Hindi bhajans. His first bhajan album came out in 2007. Notable melodies include "Bondhu, Jopo Loknath Naam" and "Main Dhoondhta Hu"[1].
Social Work and Literary Contributions
He founded the Kalpataru Cultural Evolution Trust, an NGO providing education to 120 students annually and supporting areas like animal welfare, environment, health, and child welfare[1].
As a poet and author writing in Bengali, his works include Devi Mahatmya, Kalikotha, Yadupur ka Sadhak: Krishna Kali Bhakt, and stories like Uttara ke Swapna mein Abhimanyu and Akalbodhon[1].
Recognition
Media outlets such as Hindustan Times, The Hindu (8 July 2005 edition), Sahara Time, and Punjab Kesari have praised his musical contributions and innovations in ragas[1].
References
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