Biman Mukhopadhyay

Biman Mukhopadhyay (September 1930 – 16 March 2011) was a famous[1] Bengali singer and trainer.[2]

Early life and education

After his graduation from the Scottish Church College, at the University of Calcutta, he started on a career of music.[3]

Career

He was described by Padmabhusan Pt. Jnan Prakash Ghosh as a "living Encyclopedia of Music" in 1970 in a program organized by Rajya Sangeet Academy. Many famous Bengali singers like Smt. Angur Bala, Smt. Sandhya Mukhopadhyay, late Hemanta Kumar Mukhopadhyay, late Manabendra Mukhopadhyay, Smt. Purabi Dutta, Smt. Indrani Sen, Smt. Haimanti Sukla, Smt. Sipra Bose have recorded their songs under his training.[4]

Awards
  • Harmonica Sangeet Samman given by Innovative Systems Ltd.(2007).[5]
  • Uttam Kumar Award given by Shilpi Sansad (2008).[6]

References
  1. http://netindian.in/news/2011/03/16/00011818/singer-biman-mukhopadhyay-passes-away
  2. http://www.taratv.com/west_bengal.php?task=full&newsid=4202
  3. Some Alumni of Scottish Church College in 175th Year Commemoration Volume. Scottish Church College, April 2008. page 585
  4. http://www.washingtonbanglaradio.com/content/32197511-living-encyclopedia-old-bengali-music-biman-da-died-today
  5. "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 5 September 2011. Retrieved 29 April 2011.CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
  6. "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 25 August 2011. Retrieved 29 April 2011.CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)


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