Ajoy Chakraborty

Pandit Ajoy Chakrabarty is a revered figure among today's legendary Indian classical vocalists. He is known as a master of the Patiala-Kasur Gharana, mainly influenced by Ustad Bade Ghulam Ali Khan’s style, but he also skillfully represents the nuances of other Indian classical styles, including Indor, Delhi, Jaipur, Gwalior, Agra, Kirana, Rampur, and even South Indian Carnatic music. His diverse musical knowledge comes from exposure to various genres and prominent musicians, along with guidance from his own teachers. His early training was with his father, Shri Ajit Kumar Chakraborty, Shri Pannalal Samanta, and Shri Kanaidas Baigari, before being mentored by the legendary Padmabhushan Pandit Jnan Prakash Ghosh. He further honed his skills under Ustad Munawar Ali Khan, the son of Ustad Bade Ghulam Ali Khan.

Pandit Ajoy Chakrabarty sees himself as a lifelong student of music. He defines a true guru as someone who leads us from ignorance to knowledge, and he considers parents as our first teachers. His musical path began with guidance from his father, Late Ajit Kumar Chakraborty, and his mother, Smt. Mahamaya Devi (Late), followed by Smt. Jayanti Chakraborty. He later trained under Late Pannalal Samanta, Late Kanaidas Bairagi, and Dr. Amiyoranjan Banerjee. Eventually, he studied with the legendary Guru Jnan Prakash Ghosh and Ustad Munawar Ali Khan, who taught him the Patiala Kasoor Gharana style.

Pandit Ajoy Chakrabarty has received many awards throughout his musical career, which are memorable for music lovers. Some notable awards include the Padma Shri (2011), Sangeet Natak Academy Award (1999-2000), Kumar Gandharva National Award (1993), and the National Award for Best Male Playback Singer for the Bengali film "Chhandaneer" (1990). He was also honored by the Chief Minister of West Bengal with the Maha Sangeet Samman and the Bangavibhushan Samman in April and May 2012. Despite these accolades, he believes that the blessings of God and the love of people are his greatest achievements.

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