Shyamal Mitra
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Shyamal Mitra শ্যামল মিত্র | |
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Born | British India
(present-day Calcutta, West Bengal, India | 14 January 1929
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Shyamal Mitra (14 January 1929 – 15 November 1987) was an Indian versatile
Early life
Shyamal Mitra was born in a Bengali Kayastha family in Naihati, a city near Kolkata, India. Their native village was Patul, near Seakhala. His father, Sadhan Kumar Mitra, was a reputed doctor in Naihati. The father wanted his son to follow in his footsteps and become a doctor, but the son was very keen on music and was always inspired by his mother and the local singer Mrinal Kanti Ghosh. People associated with the I.P.T.A. movement used to visit Sadhan-babu's house and this gave the chance to young Shyamal Mitra to come in contact with Salil Chowdhury. Young Shyamal Mitra and his youngest sister Reba used to sing "O Aalor Pathajatree" on the road for I.P.T.A.
Shyamal Mitra went to Hooghly Mohsin College, then affiliated with the University of Calcutta, for his graduate degree. There he met Satinath Mukhopadhyay, another prominent exponent of modern music. Satinath inspired him. Then Shyamal Mitra came to Kolkata and met Sudhirlal Chakraborty. That was the turning point of his life. He started struggling until he got a chance to playback in "Sunandar Biye" with Supriti Ghosh and Pratima Bandyopadhyay in 1949 and recorded his first basic songs from H.M.V. under the supervision of Sudhirlal Chakraborty. After the sad demise of Sudhirlal Chakraborty in 1952, he recorded "Smriti Tumi Bedonar". That was the turning point and he never looked back after that. He became one of the leading singers and composers of the country.
Journey as musician
Shyamal Mitra started working as a singer and music composer for the
In 1963, he produced a film called Deya Neya, another milestone of his career. Then he produced more films like Rajkanya, Kheya, and Ami Se O Sakha. He was also the distributor and producer of Garh Nasimpur.
Shyamal Mitra went to
Shyamal Mitra had a long association with
Besides modern
As a music composer, Shyamal Mitra worked with many major artists like
As an actor, Shyamal Mitra worked in Bengali movies like Sharey Chuattor and Shap Mochan.
Shyamal Mitra died on 15 November 1987, leaving behind his wife Protima Mitra, son Saibal Mitra and Saikat Mitra and daughter Monobina. His son Saikat has his singing legacy with him, he has become a star Bengali singer singing Shyamal Mitra's songs.
The Bengali audience will never forget his songs like "Tomar Samadhi Phule Phule Dhaka", "Gaane Bhubon Bhoriye Debe", "Amar Sopne Dekha Rajkonyya", "Ami Tomar Kachei Phire Ashbo", "Ke Jane Kobe Abar", "O Mon Kokhon Suru", "Tinti Montro Niye Jader Jibon", "O Shimul Bon", "Emono Din Ashte Pare", "Sediner Sona Jhora Sondha", "Naam Rakhechi Bonolata", "Ei Sundor Prithibi Chere", 'Jhiri Jhiri Batas Kande' and many others.
As music composer
Film Name | Year |
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Lakh Taka | 1953 |
Joy Maa Kali Boarding | 1955 |
Jamalaye Jibonto Manush | 1958 |
Deli Passenger | 1958 |
Bhranti | 1959 |
Sokher Chor | 1960 |
Hashi Sudhu Hashi Noi | 1963 |
Bhranti Bilash | 1963 |
Deya Neya | 1963 |
Saptarshi | 1964 |
Trishna | 1965 |
Rajkanya | 1965 |
Kheya | 1967 |
Hotath Dekha | 1967 |
Gor Nashimpur | 1968 |
Bibaha Bibhrat | 1969 |
Duranta Charai | 1969 |
Samantaral | 1970 |
Padmagolap | 1970 |
Pratibad | 1971 |
Janani | 1971 |
Jiban Jiggasha | 1971 |
Bhanu Goenda Jahar Assistant | 1971 |
Andha Atit | 1972 |
Banpalashir Padabali | 1973 |
Chithi | 1973 |
Amanush | 1974 |
Phulu Thakurma | 1975 |
Ami Se O Sokha | 1975 |
Rajbangsha | 1977 |
Ajashra Dhonnyobad | 1977 |
Jaal Sanyashi | 1977 |
Anand Ashram | 1977 |
Bandi | 1978 |
Nishan | 1978 |
Dhanraj Tamang | 1978 |
Priyatama | 1980 |
Khana Baraha | 1981 |
Bandi Balaka | 1981 |
Kalankini | 1981 |
Maayer Ashirbaad | 1982 |
Maatir Sorgo | 1982 |
Songsarer Itikotha | 1983 |
Kenaram Becharam | 1986 |
Mohamilan | 1987 |
Ekaki | 1990 |
As playback singer
Film Name | Year |
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Sunandaar Biye | 1951 |
Antaraal | 1965 |
Aakashpradeep | 1963 |
Asamaptaa | 1956 |
Aabak Prithivi | 1959 |
Onno Maati Onno Rong | 1971 |
Angikaar | 1966 |
Abhaya O Shrikanto | 1965 |
Oshru Diye Lekha | 1966 |
Agnisikha | 1962 |
Andhar Surya | 1969 |
Alo Andhare | 1974 |
Bodhubaran | 1967 |
Baaluchori | 1968 |
Bhagya | 1971 |
Bhagabaan ShriShriRamakrishna | 1955 |
Bhanu Pelo Lottery | 1958 |
Chutir Ghonta | 1976 |
Deep Nebhe Nai | 1964 |
Dashhu Mohan | 1955 |
Dwiper Naam Tiarang | 1963 |
Dersho Khokaar Kando | 1959 |
Eaktaara | 1957 |
E Johor Se Johor Noy | 1959 |
Hangshamithun | 1968 |
Cheenamukh / Kaantataar | 1964 |
Kamallata | 1969 |
Kaajal | 1962 |
Kostipathar | 1964 |
Kothin Maaya | 1961 |
Keri Saheber Munshi | 1961 |
Kono Eakdin | 1960 |
Kichukhhon | 1959 |
Krishnarjun | 1982 |
Laalpathor | 1964 |
Maahut Bondhure | 1959 |
Maayar Songsaar | 1962 |
Muktisnaan | 1970 |
Mohalogno | 1965 |
Maamlar Phol | 1956 |
Noder Nimai | 1960 |
Nirdharito Silpir Onuposthitite | 1959 |
Nishipadma |
1970 |
Nokol Sona | 1973 |
Prostor Sakhhor | 1967 |
Pandober Bonobaas | 1966 |
Panna Hire Chuni | 1969 |
Roktorekha | 1968 |
Rajodrohi | 1966 |
Raat Bhore | 1955 |
Ruposhi | 1970 |
Saapmochon | 1955 |
Sagarika | 1956 |
SriKrishna Sudama | 1955 |
Sindur | 1957 |
Sashibabur Songsaar | 1959 |
Silalipi | - |
Sunobaranari | 1960 |
Sohorer Itikotha | 1960 |
Sona Boudi | 1970 |
Saraswatir Protigga | - |
Taa Hole | 1964 |
Upohaar | 1955 |
Utsorgo | 1983 |
Mondomodhur | 1981 |
Nishitrishna | 1978 |
Aami Ratan | 1979 |
Noya Michil | 1972 |
Daabi | 1974 |
Bonpalashir Podaboli | 1972 |
Ogo Suncho | 1957 |
Bonjotsna | 1969 |
Sachimaar Songsaar | 1971 |
Biraaj Bou | 1972 |
Ekadoshi | - |
Tir Bhanga Dheu | 1977 |
Roktojoba | 1985 |
Sare Chuattor | 1953 |
G T Road | 1979 |
Behula Lokhindor | 1977 |
Bhagyalipi | 1979 |
Dub De Mon Kali Bole | 1979 |
Haashitukui Thaak | - |
Sondhay Surya | - |
Bhorer Kuasha | - |
Baari Theke Paliye | 1959 |
Mriter Morte Agomon | 1959 |
Shakuntala | 1971 |
Archana | 1972 |
Chupi Chupi | - |
Aapanjan | 1968 |
Maatir Putul | - |
Maa O Meye | 1969 |
Raajpurush | 1987 |
Prithibi Amare Chai | 1957 |
Sei Chookh | 1976 |
Omor Prem | - |
Jibon Moron | 1983 |
Surer Poroshe | 1957 |
Punormilan | 1957 |
Aparadhi | 1988 |
Aamader Desh | - |
Dui Bondhu | - |
See also
References
- ISBN 978-81-7990-115-1