Prafulla Kar

Indian musician (1939–2022) From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Prafulla Kar (16 February 1939 – 17 April 2022)[4] was an Odia musician, singer,[5] lyricist, writer and columnist. He was also famous for his Odissi Music recital.[6][7] He received Padma Shri, the fourth highest civilian award by the Government of India in 2015 for his contribution in the field of arts.[8]

Born(1939-02-16)16 February 1939
Puri, Orissa Province, British Raj
Died17 April 2022(2022-04-17) (aged 83)
Bhubaneswar, Odisha, India
EducationGraduate (Law), Sangeeta Bisharada
AlmamaterUtkal University,
Gandharba University
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Prafulla Kar
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Prafulla Kar singing in 2014
Born(1939-02-16)16 February 1939
Puri, Orissa Province, British Raj
Died17 April 2022(2022-04-17) (aged 83)
Bhubaneswar, Odisha, India
EducationGraduate (Law), Sangeeta Bisharada
Alma materUtkal University,
Gandharba University
Known forOdia Singer and Music Director,[1] Lyricist, Columnist, Writer
SpouseManorama Kar
ChildrenMahaprasad Kar[2] Sandhyadipa Kar[3] Mahadeep Kar
Parent(s)Baidyanath Kar
Sushila Kar
AwardsPadma Shri
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Early life and career

Born in 1939 into musician family in Puri, Orissa Province. His father is Baidyanath Kar and mother is Susila Kar. His uncle Khetra Mohan Kar was a tabla player. He was raised and brought up by his grandfather Bhagaban Misra and grandmother Apanna Devi because he lost his father at an early age.[9] when student he was a part of AISF ( students wing of CPI) and as an artist he was an eminent part of IPTA, the cultural wing of CPI.

Prafulla Kar has worked as music director and often as singer in 70 Odia Films (Released and unreleased) as well as in 4 Bangla films.[10][11]

In popular culture

  • 'Prafulla Kar Samman' awarded to different singers every year to celebrate his birthday in a two-day musical event.[12] The award consists of a cash reward of Rs 1 lakh, a citation and a shawl.[13]

Awards

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YearAwardEventCategorySource
2004Jayadeva AwardOrissa State Film AwardsMusic[14][15]
2008Swarna Sanjibani Award[16]
2009Kabi Samrat Upendra Bhanja Award[17]
2010Balakrushna Das Award[18]
2011FitFat Biscope Award[19]
2012Kadambini Award[20]
Parampara Award[21][22]
2013Sahadev Padhi Award11th Kumar Utsav[23]
2015Padma ShriArts[24]
2015 Sangeet Natak Akademi Award [25]
2016D. Lit. (Utkal University)Music[26][27]
2017Choklate Legend AwardChoklate Music Awards[28][29]
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