Sumitra Sen Explained

Sumitra Sen (7 March 1933 – 3 January 2023) was an Indian Bengali singer and an exponent of Rabindra Sangeet. Her rendition style popularised Tagore's songs without losing the original notations.[1]

Career

Sen started her singing career in 1951 with two Nazrulgeetis, 'Gother rakhal bole de re' and 'Bedonar bedi tole'. Her famous songs include one with Pratima Banerjee, 'Aamtalay jhamur jhumur'. She also sang folk songs. But she is known for her Rabindra Sangeet renditions, which carved a niche for her. She recorded over 150 Tagore songs. She also lent her voice to popular stage productions like 'Shyama', 'Shaapmochon', 'Balmiki Pratibha', 'Barshamangal'. lent her voice to 16 movies in Tollywood.[2] Her rendition of 'Mago tobo bine sangeeto premo lalito' for Pankaj Mullick's 'Mahisashuramardini' created history said Jayati Chakraborty, another well-known Bengali singer in an obit in Times of India. She was associated with institutes of eminence related to Tagore like the Rabindra Bharati University and many others.[3]

Death and legacy

Sen died at her Ballygunge home on 3 January 2023, at the age of 89.[4] She was survived by her two daughters, Indrani and Sraboni, who are also well-known Bengali singers.[5] At the time of her death she had been suffering from broncho-pneumonia issues for some time.[6] [7] She had many students and followers.[8] [9] West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee expressed condolences to the bereaved family.[10]

Awards

Notes and References

  1. News: 2023-01-04 . Singer Sumitra Sen passes away . The Times of India . 2023-12-29 . 0971-8257.
  2. Web site: 2023-01-03 . Rabindra Sangeet exponent Sumitra Sen passes away at 89 . 2023-12-29 . CNBCTV18 . en.
  3. Web site: Sumitra Sen, Rabindra sangeet legend, passes away . 2023-12-29 . The Week . en.
  4. Web site: Rabindra Sangeet artist Sumitra Sen passes away at 89 . 2023-12-29 . Business Insider.
  5. Web site: 2023-01-03 . Rabindra Sangeet exponent Sumitra Sen passes away at 89 . 2024-01-01 . CNBCTV18 . en.
  6. News: PTI . 2023-01-03 . Noted Rabindra Sangeet exponent Sumitra Sen dies in Kolkata . en-IN . The Hindu . 2023-12-29 . 0971-751X.
  7. Web site: PTI . 2023-01-03 . Legendary Singer Sumitra Sen Passes Away At 89 . 2023-12-29 . news.abplive.com . en.
  8. Web site: 2023-01-03 . Eminent Rabindra Sangeet exponent Sumitra Sen dies . 2023-12-29 . The Indian Express . en.
  9. Web site: 2023-01-03 . Legendary singer Sumitra Sen passes away at 89 . 2023-12-29 . TimesNow . en.
  10. Web site: IANS . 2023-01-03 . Acclaimed Rabindra Sangeet artist Sumitra Sen passes away . 2023-12-29 . National Herald . en.
  11. Web site: Sumitra Sen: 5 Points On Rabindra Sangeet Exponent . 2023-12-29 . NDTV.com.
  12. Web site: Rabindrasangeet exponent Sumitra Sen passes away at 89 . 2023-12-29 . www.telegraphindia.com . en.
  13. News: 2023-01-03 . Rabindra Sangeet legend Sumitra Sen passes away . The Times of India . 2024-01-01 . 0971-8257.