Sandip Bhattacharjee
| Sandip Bhattacharjee | |
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 Sandip Bhattacharjee performing at ITC Sangeet Sammelan,Kolkata 2014 | |
| Background information | |
| Birth name | Sandip Bhattacharjee |
| Born |
September 10, 1980 Krishnanagar, West Bengal |
| Origin | Kolkata, India |
| Genres | Hindustani Classical Music |
| Occupation(s) | Singer, Composer ,Trainer |
| Years active | 1980–present |
| Labels | Raga , Bhajan, Thumri |
| Website |
sandipraga |
Sandip Bhattacharjee (Hindi: संदीप भट्टाचार्य, Bengali: সন্দীপ ভট্টাচার্য্য ) born on 10 September 1980 is a prominent North Indian (Hindustani) Classical Vocalist of Kirana Gharana. Grade "A" Classical Vocalist at All India Radio and Doordarshan.He was also acknowledged as a Musician by ITC,Sangeet Research Academy,Kolkata .
He is married to Susmita Chakraborty since 26 January 2014.
Early life
Sandip was born in Krishnanagar,a suburb of West Bengal, India, approximately 100 km(62 miles) from Kolkata. From an early age his parents encouraged his musical talent. Sandip received his first lessons from his mother Krishna Bhattacharjee and subsequently from Amrita Dasgupta. A close family friend Dr. Basudeb Mondol recognized his promising musicality and brought him to ITC-Sangeet Research Academy, Kolkata, then Sandip was 16 years old. Sandip started his Talim under the distinguished guidance of Ustad Mashkoor Ali Khan[1] and Ustad Mubarakh Ali Khan, sons and disciple of Sarengi maestro Padmashree Ustad Shakoor Khan. In 2002 Sandip joined ITC-SRA as a residential Scholar[2] and in 2012 became an acknowledged musician at the academy.[3]
Career
Training
Academic degree
Sandip holds a bachelor's degree from Rabindra Bharati University (Kolkata) in classical music.He ranked First Class First. He is also skilled in singing numerous semi-classical forms like Bhajans, Ghazals, Nazrulgeeti and other regional songs as well.
Albums
First was a CD by Sonic Octaves,[4] Mumbai. Then came a CD of Bengali songs by R.P Techvision, Kolkata and third, a CD on Bhajan by Sonic Octaves, Mumbai. He has just released a fourth album of Khayal by Bihan Music.[5]
Radio & Doordarshan (Grade"A")
Gifted with a robust voice, Sandip is today one of the most promising young classical artists of the country, which is borne out by his regular performances across India and abroad (United States, Europe and Bangladesh). A recipient of the Title Surmani from Sur Singar Sansad Mumbai, Sandip also broadcasts regularly over the All India Radio as an “ A “ Grade artist.
Global artist & trainer
He has performed on stage with many renowned musicians, including Ustad Rashid Khan, Ustad Sultan Khan, Vidushi Girija Devi, Pandit Ulhas Kashalkar, Pandit Ajoy Chakraborty, Pandit Shiv kumar Sharma, Pandit Hari Prasad Chourasia, Pandit Rajan Sajan Mishra, Pandit Jasraj, and Ustad Zakir Hussain. He has been honored to share the stage with the Kathak Legend Pt Birju Maharaj at John Kennedy Centre in Washington DC, USA.
His scintillating Taiyari in the Taans and Sargams have been lauded and appreciated by listeners and musicians everywhere. Apart from being a very able performer Sandip is also a well liked teacher of music.[6] He travels regularly to Guwahati, Tinsukia and Digboi where he has a substantial following of students in Indian classical music.[7] Sandip has been a faculty member at AAICM in New York since 2013.[8][9]
Performances
- Participant in a major concert at Madhav Sangeet Maha Vidyalaya, Gwalior.
- Bharatiya Nritya Kalamandir, Patna .
- Swar Vilas, Vadodara, Gujrat .
- ITC: Sangeet Research Academy Sangeet Sammelan organized by Kala Prakash, Varanasi.
- ITC: Sangeet Research Academy, Sangeet Sammelan organized by Anahato Nad, Goa.
- ITC: Sangeet Research Academy, Sangeet Sammelan ( Mallhar) in Birla Shavaghar, Kolkata in.
- Karad, organized by ITC: Sangeet ResearchAcademy.
- Pune, organized by Gaaja Baaja .
- Mumbai, organized by Karnatak Sangha & ITC.
- Uttam Manch, organized by Dover Lane Music in 2006
- ITC Sangeet Sammelen at Raipur in December 2006
- Nazrul Manch organized by Dover Lane Music Conference 2008
- Bhubaneshyar, organized by ITC.
- Rabindra Sadan, organized by AIR.
- Sikkim All India Radio, organized by Air Sangeet Sammelan.
- Toured Dhaka, Bangladesh,concert organized by Bengal Foundation.[10]
- Toured Germany
- He accompanied the ITC Sangeet Research Academy Musicians touring USA (New York, Chicago, Boston, Indianapolis, Charlotte, Houston, Knoxville, New Jersey, Philadelphia, Detroit)
- Rabindra Bhavan, Bangalore.
- Salt Lake Music Festival, Kolkata.
- IOS music concert, Kolkata.
- Samrat Sangeet Sammelan, Goa.
- Ananda Mandir in New Jersey.
- Concert organized by Swar Sadhana in Florida.
- NRI Press Club in Chicago.[11][12]
- The John Kennedy Center, Washington, D.C., United States of America With Pt Birju Maharaj.
- Concert organized by AAICM in New York.
- University of Maryland (Baltimore) November 2013
- ITC Sangeet Sammelan at Kolkata on 6 December 2014.[13]
- Performed at Shibaji Park, Mumbai in 2014[14]
- Performed at Drive East Festival in New York on 11th Aug 2015[15]
- Performed at Indian Classical Music Circle, Dallas,Texas on 3rd Oct 2013 [16]
Awards
- Sandip won the All India Radio Music Competition (1999) in Khayal.
- First at West Bengal State Music Competition 2001 in Bhajan.
- Sandip received National Talent Search Scholarship, Govt. of India in 2000.
- “A” Grade Performer of All India Radio & Doordarshan from 2007.
- Sandip was awarded the title of ″Sur Mani″ by the Sur Singer Samsad, Mumbai in 2005.
- Sandip received UGC scholarship.
- Recipient of the Sparkling Jewel Award bestowed by The Hindu (New Delhi Newspaper)
Interests
Sandip loves to travel and explore the culture & food of different countries.He is unanimously appreciated for his formidable culinary skills. He can cook dishes from a variety of regions and cultures.
References
- ↑ http://www.itcsra.org/sra_news_views/sra_news_views_links/pop/sandip_bhattacharjee.htm
- ↑ http://www.itcsra.com/sra_sammelan/wednesday_oct2010.html
- ↑ http://www.itcsra.org/sra_story/sra_story_scholars/sra_story_scholars_past.html
- ↑ Rising Stars https://www.sonicoctaves.com/store/rising-stars-sandip-bhattacharjee
- ↑ Bihaan Music http://bihaanmusic.com/album_details.php?id=547
- ↑ http://www.aiicaa.org/OLDSite/cat_ind_clas_voc/sandip_bhattacharjee/sbj_new_profile.html
- ↑ Telegraph review of his music school
- ↑ AAICM http://aaicm.org/guru.htm
- ↑ https://www.facebook.com/pages/American-Academy-of-Indian-Classical-Music/361605757671
- ↑ http://www.bengalfoundation.org/old/event/musicfestival/sandip-bhattacharya-popup.php
- ↑ http://www.indiapost.com/sandip-debut-in-chicago-a-runaway-success/
- ↑ http://bagc.net/bagc/Sandip
- ↑ Press Releases - http://sandipbhattacharjee.com/press.php
- ↑ Program Review at "Afternoon" ,New paper in Mumbai http://www.afternoondc.in/culture/sandip-bhattacharjees-raga-rendition-was-flawless/article_136798
- ↑ Drive east festival-11th Aug 2015 http://www.driveeastnyc.org/artists.html
- ↑ http://icmcdfw.org/archives.aspx