Draft:Pandit Rashbehari Chakraborty
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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
[edit]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 Bandhopadhay, Pandit Arun Kumar Chatterjee, and Pandit Sarathi Chatterjee, and earned a Sangeet Praveen Degree from Prayag Sangeet Samiti, Allahabad[1].
Musical Career
[edit]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
[edit]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
[edit]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].
Category:1961 births Category:Living people Category:Indian classical musicians Category:People from West Bengal Category:Hindustani singers