Pandit Tushar Dutta fascinates audience at IGCC
Indira Gandhi Cultural Centre (IGCC) in association with Asian Paints, IRCON and Marico Bangladesh organised an evening of classical music by Pandit Tushar Dutta on September 12 at the Indira Gandhi Cultural Centre (IGCC), Gulshan.
Pandit Tushar Dutta started off his kheyal performance set on an evening raga Puria Dhaneshree. His vilambit bandish “E Bali Bali Jaoon” (on vilambit ektaal) evoked Radha's excitement and pining for a tryst with Krishna, while his drut bandish “Payelia Jhankar” (on teentaal) performance had a similar theme.
Pandit Tushar Dutta beautified his rendition with styling exquisite bol, batt, bistar, 16-guna speedy a-kar taan, soulful pukar, meend and murki. What made his performance unique is his fashioning melodic game with a combination of several notes. The way the artiste presented the musical phrases aptly expressed Radha's emotive plea.
Tushar Dutta next performed a soothing teentaal bandish “Dasan Motiyan Ki Lagi”, set on Raga Abhogi. Romance coupled with melodic sweetness reigned supreme in his performance. And last not but the least the Pandit performed a Nazrul Sangeet “Shawon Asilo Phirey” on kaharba taal. Goutam Sarker on tabla, Aloke Kumar Sen on Harmonium and Dr. Jagodananda Roy and Tasaouf Islam on Tanpura accompanied the Pandit.
The distinct and mellifluous blend of Kirana and Agra Gharana in his renditions is indeed remarkable. A perfect balance between emotional and technical qualities characterises his musical creations. He was awarded the National Scholarship from the Ministry of Culture, Govt. of India. Tushar is the “Top Grade” artiste in the All India Radio.
Pandit Tushar Dutta is among the most celebrated vocalists of Kolkata. Born in a musical family of Natore, Bangladesh, Tushar started learning the fundamentals of Indian Classical music from Pt. Bimal Mitra of Durgapur at an early age. Groomed at the famous ITC-Sangeet Research Academy, as a scholar, he took lessons from Pt. A Kanan and Pt. Arun Bhaduri, Pt. Sunil Bose, Pt. K.G. Ginde of Agra Ghrana.
He has performed at almost every prestigious music conference all over the India. He has over 50 recorded discs in his repertoire published from different companies.
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