Ajoy Chakrabarty
| Pandit Ajoy Chakrabarty | |
|---|---|
| Born | 1953 (age 58–59) |
| Origin | India |
| Genres | Hindustani classical |
| Occupations | Singer |
| Years active | 1970–present |
Pandit Ajoy Chakrabarty (Bengali: অজয় চক্রবর্তী; born 1953) is an Indian Hindustani classical vocalist.[1] He belongs to the Patiala gharana.[2]
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[edit] Early life
Chakrabarty was born in Kolkata, Bengal to Ajit Chakrabarty in a Hindu Brahmin family. They moved to India from his homeland, Bangladesh during the partition and raised his two sons in Shyamnagar. His younger brother, Sanjay Chakrabarty is a noted composer and music therapist.
Chakrabarty was a disciple of Ustad Munawar Ali Khan.[3] He is also a first class graduate from the Rabindra Bharati University.
[edit] Singing career
Chakrabarty showed extraordinary promise in vocal music and at the age of three, began taking lessons from his father Ajit Chakrabarty. He then learnt from Pannalal Samanta and Kanai Das Bairagi and later became a student of Padma Bhushan Pandit Jnan Prakash Ghosh. In 1969, his training took a decisive turn as he became a disciple of Ustad Munawar Ali Khan, son of the legendary maestro of the Patiala-Kasur gharana (school), Ustad Bade Ghulam Ali Khan. He is notable for imagination and sensitivity to lyrics, coupled with his uncanny sense of rhythm.
[edit] Personal life
Ajoy Chakrabarty is married and his daughter, Kaushiki Chakrabarty is also an upcoming talent of Hindusthani classical music.
[edit] Awards
- National Award - 1989
- Kumar Gandharva Award - 1993
- Sangeet Natak Akademi award - 2000
- Padmashree - 2011
[edit] References
- ^ "The Hindu : Metro Plus Bangalore / Music : Ahoy Ajoy!". Hinduonnet.com. 2005-03-19. http://www.hinduonnet.com/thehindu/mp/2005/03/19/stories/2005031901280300.htm. Retrieved 2011-07-11.
- ^ "Entertainment Delhi / Music : Impeccable voice". The Hindu. 2005-08-05. http://www.hindu.com/thehindu/fr/2005/08/05/stories/2005080501690200.htm. Retrieved 2011-07-11.
- ^ "Friday Review Hyderabad / Tribute : In honour of Bade Khansaheb". The Hindu. 2006-04-28. http://www.hindu.com/fr/2006/04/28/stories/2006042801520300.htm. Retrieved 2011-07-11.
[edit] External links
- Ajoy Chakrabarty Official Website
- Ajoy Chakraborty In Asavari
- Biography
- Ajoy Chakraborty: Live on BBC
- Ajoy Chakrabarty Biography and discussion forum
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