Pandit Iman Das
Pandit Iman Das | |
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 Pandit Iman Das performing live | |
| Born | September 9, 1982 India |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Occupation(s) | Hindustani classical vocalist, composer |
| Years active | 2000–present |
| Known for | Patiala gharana exponent; founder of Omkar Music Academy |
| Awards | Basavaraj Rajguru Memorial Yuva Kalakar Award (2023); Bhasha-e-Kala Samman (2024) |
Pandit Iman Das is an Indian Hindustani classical vocalist and composer based in Bengaluru, Karnataka. He is known for his association with the Patiala gharana[1] and for initiatives that blend traditional Indian classical music with contemporary and global influences.[2][3]
Early life and training
[edit]Das was born into a musical family and trained under several noted musicians, including Pandit Ajoy Chakraborty, Pandit Shantanu Bhattacharyya, and Pandit Kalyan Basu, a disciple of Ustad Bade Ghulam Ali Khan.[4] He also studied Rabindra Sangeet under Enakshi Chattopadhyay and received guidance from sitar maestro Pandit Subroto Roychowdhury.[5]
Career
[edit]Das began performing publicly in his teens and has since presented concerts across India and abroad, including in the United Kingdom, Germany, Austria, Belgium, France, Switzerland, Australia and the United Arab Emirates.[5] He is an A‑grade artist of All India Radio and Doordarshan.[4]
In addition to classical performances, Das leads a fusion ensemble called Iman Das’s Shringar and has composed music for theatre and collaborative projects.[6] He is the founder of Omkar Music Academy in Bengaluru and Kolkata, which trains students in Hindustani classical music and organises the annual Omkar Music Festival.
Projects and compositions
[edit]In 2022, Das composed and produced Urche Bangla, a concept song featuring 25 members of the Bengali community in Bengaluru.[7] He created the raga Swarnadesi, which was performed by visually impaired musicians at the closing ceremony of the 2024 Summer Paralympics in Paris.[8]
Das has also worked in theatre, composing music for the multilingual production Amrito-Sandhane, and launched the Morning Mantra programme that combines early‑morning ragas with yoga practice.[9][10]
Iman Das also contributed additional vocals to two tracks of Qala (soundtrack).[11]
Discography
[edit]| Year | Song |
|---|---|
| 2020 | Ananda Karo[12] |
| 2021 | Jab Tak Rahe Saans[13] |
| 2022 | Maa Meera |
| Bhig Jau Mae Piya | |
| 2024 | Prem Ki Maare Katar |
| 2025 | Urche Bangla[7] |
Awards and recognition
[edit]- Basavaraj Rajguru Memorial Yuva Kalakar Award (Government of Karnataka, 2023)[14]
- Selected as one of the “Top Ten Bengalis of Bangalore” in 2020
- Bhasha‑e‑Kala Samman (2024) for the book One Nation, One Music: Ek Bharat, Ek Sangeet[15]
- Recognised by WNYR New York radio among the “World’s Top Emerging Artists” for the Sanskrit composition Maa Meera[4]
References
[edit]- ^ "Inside the lesser known tradition of Punjab's classical music, from Harballabh music festival to the Patiala gharana". Firstpost. 2022-02-26. Retrieved 2025-08-03.
- ^ "My song captures the essence of Bengalis living in Bengaluru, says Pandit Iman Das". The Times of India. 2024-11-06. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 2025-08-03.
- ^ Govind, Ranjani (2024-09-16). "Music gets an open house with upcoming Omkar Music Fest". The Hindu. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 2025-08-03.
- ^ a b c "Biography". classicalvocal. Retrieved 2025-08-03.
- ^ a b "Interview with Pt. Iman Das | Ananya". Retrieved 2025-08-03.
- ^ Soji, Alwin Benjamin (2025-04-12). "Madhur Dhwani — a 12-month concert series in Bengaluru, aims to bring Indian classical music to the forefront". Indulgexpress. Retrieved 2025-08-03.
- ^ a b "My song captures the essence of Bengalis living in Bengaluru, says Pandit Iman Das". The Times of India. 2024-11-06. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 2025-08-03.
- ^ Govind, Ranjani (2024-09-16). "Music gets an open house with upcoming Omkar Music Fest". The Hindu. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 2025-08-03.
- ^ "Music fuels the emotional core of any production: Iman Das". The Times of India. 2025-04-27. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 2025-08-03.
- ^ "Morning Mantra by Bengaluru-based singer Iman Das brings a holistic start to the day - Best Cricket Betting Site". 2024-02-20. Retrieved 2025-08-03.
- ^ Anandraj, Shilpa (2022-12-13). "Bollywood film Qala has a Bengaluru connect". The Hindu. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 2025-08-03.
- ^ "Acclaimed vocalist Pandit Iman Das releases a soulful music video 'Anand Karo'". Mumbai Live. 2020-07-17. Retrieved 2025-08-03.
- ^ "Classical musician Iman Das' next song urges people to breathe easy". The Times of India. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 2025-08-03.
- ^ "Morning Mantra by Bengaluru-based singer Iman Das brings a holistic start to the day - Best Cricket Betting Site". 2024-02-20. Retrieved 2025-08-03.
- ^ Chandaraju, Aruna (2022-03-02). "When the Musical Twain Meet". The New Indian Express. Retrieved 2025-08-03.