Pradip Ghosh (Bengali: প্রদীপ ঘোষ) (15 August 1942 – 16 October 2020) was a Bengali elocutionist.[1] His father, elocutionist Chinmoy Jeeban Ghosh (Bengali: চিন্ময় জীবন ঘোষ), introduced him to the art of recitation at the age of three. Ghosh was a pioneer, who made recitation widely accepted within the cultural milieu of Bengal during the 1960s.
Pradip Ghosh | |
|---|---|
| Born | 15 August 1942 |
| Died | 16 October 2020 (aged 78) |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Occupation | Administrator/ Elocutionist |
Profession
editHe worked as Joint Director in the Department of Information and Cultural Affairs of Government of West Bengal.[2]
Elocution
editElocution was passion for Ghosh since his early years. He was one of the pioneers in popularizing elocution and recitation in Bengali. He had a great friendship with Kazi Sabyasachi, son of Kazi Nazrul Islam, and many times they shared stage and performed elocution in cultural programs together. Pradip Ghosh will be remembered for his inimitable style of recitation. His recitations are available in innumerable albums in CDs and Cassettes. Recitation of কামাল পাশা[3] (Kamal Pasha - a poem written by Kazi Nazrul Islam) and দেবতার গ্রাস (Debotar Gras - a poem written by Rabindranath Tagore) were amongst many of his notable creations.[4] Ghosh's rendition of Tagore poems touched heart of millions.[5] He was associated with many cultural organisations including Banichakra and Surbharati Sangeet Parishad.
Awards
editGhosh was the recipient of Kazi Sabyasachi Award by Government of West Bengal in 2016.[6][7]
Autograph
edit
He was known to give autograph in an artistic manner.
Death
editOn 16 October Ghosh died at 6.40 am in his residence at Jodhpur Park. He was suffering from fever. Blood report received after his death confirmed that he was COVID-19 positive.[8] Survived by his daughter Pritha Ghosh, he left behind a legacy of elocution in Bengal through his disciples and students.[9]
References
edit- ^ "করোনায় প্রয়াত প্রখ্যাত আবৃত্তিকার প্রদীপ ঘোষ". ABP Live. 16 October 2020.
- ^ "প্রয়াত বাচিক শিল্পী প্রদীপ ঘোষ, উপসর্গহীন করোনা আক্রান্ত ছিলেন তিনি". Hindustan Times. 16 October 2020.
- ^ Viewable on YouTube: কামাল পাশা on YouTube; (accessed 17 October 2020)
- ^ "কবিতাকে বাঙালীর ঘরে ঘরে পৌঁছে দিয়েছিলেন প্রদীপ ঘোষ". Zee News. 16 October 2020.
- ^ Viewable on YouTube: Tagore Poems Recited by Pradip Ghosh" on YouTube; (accessed 17 October 2020)
- ^ "আবৃত্তিকার প্রদীপ ঘোষের জীবনাবসান, শোক প্রকাশ মুখ্যমন্ত্রীর". eisamay. 16 October 2020.
- ^ "Eminent reciter Pradeep Ghosh passes away; Mamata saddened". The Hawk. 16 October 2020. Archived from the original on 17 October 2020. Retrieved 17 October 2020.
- ^ "বাচিক শিল্পী প্রদীপ ঘোষের জীবনাবসান". Ananda Bazar Patrika. 16 October 2020.
- ^ "Veteran Artiste Pradip Ghosh passes away at 78". Orissa Post. 16 October 2020.