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Baba Alauddin Khan, an icon of classical music, wove intricate melodies with unmatched mastery, transcending borders and eras. His legacy resonates through generations, inspiring countless musicians to embrace the rich tapestry of Indian classical music. Paschimbanga Rajya Sangeet Akademi confers Alauddin Puraskar in memory of the legendary classical music maestro Baba Alauddin Khan to give recognition to the rare talents who have made our musical tradition rich by their individual talent, creative urge and improvisation.
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| 1 | 2023 | Pandit Partha Chatterjee |  |
Pandit Partha Chatterjee is renowned in the world of classical music as a sitar artist. He is attached as a teacher in many universities in India and abroad. |
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| 2 | 2022 | Pandit Shyamal Chattopadhyay |  |
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| 3 | 2021 | -- | Award was witheld for COVID-19 |
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| 4 | 2020 | -- | -- |
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| 5 | 2019 | Srikumar Banerjee |  |
Sarod artist Sreekumar Banerjee has worked with many talented artists from the world of classical music as well as from the world of film. He has been awarded the title of “Professor of Music” from Japan for his contribution to the world of music. |
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| 6 | 2018 | Sri Kalachand Lahiri |  |
Sri Kalachand Lahiri is a renowned violinist. On the other hand he is a lyricist and composer. Geetashree Sandhya Mukhopadhyay has recorded 4 songs from HMV with his lyrics and tunes. |
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| 7 | 2017 | Smt. Jaya Biswas |  |
Mrs. Jaya Biswas is a famous sitar artiste. Disciple of renowned sitar artist Pandit Ravi Shankar. |
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| 8 | 2016 | Pandit Dulal Roy |  |
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Uday Shankar, the visionary dance maestro, choreographed movements that merged tradition with innovation, igniting a cultural renaissance in India. Through his pioneering fusion of Indian classical dance with Western influences, he crafted a mesmerizing tapestry of rhythmic storytelling that captivated audiences worldwide. Paschimbanga Rajya Sangeet Akademi confers Udayshankar Puraskar in memory of the legendary dancer Udayshankar for outstanding achievement and performance in the field of dance.
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| 1 | 2023 | Smt. Alokananda Roy |  |
Renowned dancer and dance guru Smt. Alokananda Roy is equally adept at both Bharat Natyam and Odisha Indian classical dance styles. She has been working tirelessly to bring the inmates of the correctional facility back into the mainstream of society, accompanied by dance. She has been honoured with numerous awards like Bharat Nirman, Bangavibhushan, All India Music and Culture Council Award, Michael Madhusudan Award, Shakti Award etc. |
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| 2 | 2022 | Sri Khagendranath Barman |  |
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| 3 | 2021 | -- | Award was withheld for COVID-19 |
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| 4 | 2020 | -- | Award was withheld for COVID-19 |
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| 5 | 2019 | Smt. Malabika Mitra |  |
Renowned dance artist and dance guru Ms. Malvika Mitra is a gold medalist in Kathak dance and a top grade artiste in Doordarshan with the title 'Nritya Praveen'. She has been awarded with Nritya Shiromani, Singarmani, Mahakal Sangeet Ratna, Nritya Ratna, Sangeet Natak Akademi awards. |
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| 6 | 2018 | Mrs. Thankmani Kutty |
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| 7 | 2017 | Smt. Vandana Sen |  |
Renowned Kathak Dancer Smt. Vandana Sen has won accolade for her dance style and presentation at home and abroad. She has been awarded with numerous honour like Nrityasree, Nritya Shiromani, Kathak Queen etc. |
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| 8 | 2016 | Smt. Srilekha Mukherjee |  |
Smt Srilekha Mukherjee is a celebrated Kathak dancer and dance guru. She received gold medal from President Sarvapalli Radhakrishnan. Besides performing many shows on stage, she also choreographed in many Bengali films. |
Girija Shankar Puraskar is conferred in memory of Sri Girija Shankar Chakraborty who was pioneer of spreading Drupadi and Raag Sangeet to the middle-class Bengali society especially among the women. The award is presented for excellence in classical and light classical music.
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| 1 | 2023 | Bidushi Mandira Lahiri |  |
Mandira Lahiri is one of the renowned classical music artists in India. Currently, she is training students in an effort to preserve the tradition of his Guru Sangeethacharya Chinmoy Lahiri. In 2011, she was awarded with Yadubhatta award. |
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| 2 | 2022 | Pandit Falguni Mitra |  |
Dhrupadaratna Falguni Mitra's role in popularizing and establishing Dhrupad in the world of Indian raga music is known to all. He is a top graded artist of Aakashvani and Doordarshan and has been awarded with many honours. |
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| 3 | 2021 | -- | Award was withheld for COVID-19 |
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| 4 | 2020 | -- | Award was withheld for COVID-19 |
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| 5 | 2019 | Sri Chandidas Mal |  |
Chandidas Mal is a well-known artist of the Indian music world for his contribution in Toppa, Dhrupad & Khayal. He is also very popular and appreciated in India as well as outside India for his presentation of old Bengali songs. |
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| 6 | 2018 | Reza Ali Khan | Reza Ali Khan is one of the most prominent artiste in Indian classical music. He is a representative of the Kausar Pattiala genre. He is the grandson of legendary classical musician Ustad Bade Ghulam Ali Khan. |
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| 7 | 2017 | Sri Aloke Chatterjee |  |
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| 8 | 2016 | Ustad Maskur Ali Khan |  |
Ustaad Maskur Ali Khan is one of the most distinguished musicians of Indian classical music. He is credited with one of the richest collections of tunes in the Khayal genre of Indian classical music. He is a privileged descendant of the great Ustad Abdul Karim Khan of Kirana Gharana and the legendary Sartaj-e-Moushiki Ustad Abdul Wahid Khan. |
Jnan Prakash Ghosh, the tabla virtuoso, orchestrated rhythmic symphonies that mesmerized audiences, transcending the boundaries of tradition. With unparalleled skill and creativity, he breathed life into each of his stroke, weaving a tapestry of brilliance that resonates through the corridors of time. Paschimbanga Rajya Sangeet Akademi confers Jnan Prakash Ghosh Puraskar in memory of the maestro for exceptional performance in the field of vocal, instrumental and creative music.
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| 1 | 2023 | Pandit Samar Saha |  |
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| 2 | 2022 | Pandit Anindo Chatterjee |  |
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| 3 | 2021 | -- |
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| 4 | 2020 | -- |
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| 5 | 2019 | Sri Ananda Gopal Bandyopadhyay |  |
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| 6 | 2018 | Ustad Sabir Khan |
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| 7 | 2017 | Sri Nishith Sadhu |  |
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Pannalal Bhattacharya, the maestro of Shyamasangeet and Bhaktigeeti, infused divine fervor into every note, enrapturing hearts with his soul-stirring renditions. His mellifluous voice transcended earthly realms, evoking spiritual ecstasy and devotion in listeners across generations. Paschimbanga Rajya Sangeet Akademi confers Pannalal Bhattacharya Puraskar in memory of Pannalal Bhattacharya to give recognition to the artistes who are stand out with incredible variety and creativity in Bhaktigeeti.
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| 1 | 2023 | Sri Suman Bhattacharya |  |
Sri Suman Bhattacharya is widely acclaimed as a kirtan and devotional singer in India and abroad. He was awarded Sangeet Samman Award. He is also popularly known as Kirtan Samrat. |
| 2 | 2021 | -- | Award was withheld for COVID-19 |
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| 3 | 2020 | -- | Award was withheld for COVID-19 |
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| 4 | 2019 | Sri Prem Deb | Eminent devotional artist Prem Dev studied devotional songs, Puratani-tappa and Shyamasangeet from legendary singer Sri Ramkumar Chattopadhyay. Sri Deb is also known for his composition of many devotional songs. |
