Issued by India

Issued on Dec 15, 2024

Issued for : As part of the centenary celebrations, Department of Posts is proud to release a commemorative postage stamp to honor the ‘Centenary of Tansen Samaroh’. This stamp will symbolize Tansen’s profound contribution to Indian classical music and his lasting impact on the world.

Credits :
Stamp / FDC / Brochure / Cancellation Cachet : Shri Anuj Kumar

Type : Stamp, Mint Condition

Colour : Multi Colour

Denomination : 500 Paise

Stamps Printed : 303460

Printing Process : Wet Offset

Printer : Security Printing Press, Hyderabad

About : 

• In the melodious atmosphere of Gwalior, where classical music weaves its magical influence, the Tansen Samaroh has emerged as one of India’s most revered classical music events. Held annually at the Samadhi of Music Emperor Tansen in Gwalior, this festival marks its 100^th year in 2024, making it perhaps the only classical music festival in India celebrated continuously for a century. Organized by the Madhya Pradesh Government, the festival is a symbol of respect for Tansen, whose legacy is central to Indian classical music.
• Tansen, born in Behat village near Gwalior, revolutionized Indian classical music. His compositions and mastery over ragas earned him the title of Music Emperor at the Mughal court under Emperor Akbar. His legacy, immortalized in the “Veer Bhanuday Kavya,” is encapsulated in the lines: “There has been no musician like Tansen, nor will there be one in the future.” His influence still resonates in the music of today, inspiring generations of musicians.
• The Tansen Music Festival is not merely a celebration of Tansen’s music but serves as a grand confluence of classical music, drawing thousands of music lovers. The Tansen Music Festival’s roots trace back to Maharaja Madhavrao Scindia, who initiated the Urs Tansen to honor Tansen’s legacy. This festival, celebrated by both Hindu and Muslim communities, reflects the spirit of unity, Tansen’s music embodied. From its inception, it has been a symbol of harmony through music, lasting three days.
• Gwalior’s music schools have been central to the festival’s success. Raja Mansingh, the ruler of Gwalior, is believed to have established a music school in the Gujari Mahal, where Tansen himself trained. Every year, students perform Dhrupad, Gwalior’s primary music genre, at the festival’s opening, paying homage to Tansen’s musical heritage. Behat: Tansen’s Birthplace.
• Every year, a small tribute is held during the festival, where artists gather to honor Tansen. Additionally, the Tansen Award, presented by the Madhya Pradesh Government’s Department of Culture, recognizes individuals who have made exceptional contributions to music. Established in 1980, the award has increased in prestige and is now valued at 5 lakh rupees.
• The centenary celebrations of the Tansen Samaroh in 2024 are designed to reflect the grandeur and cultural richness of the past 100 years.
• Tansen’s influence will be celebrated internationally with cultural events in 20 countries, aiming to introduce his music to global audiences. Behat will also become a Music Pilgrimage destination, with monthly music sessions held to honor Tansen’s birthplace and legacy.
• Text : Based on information provided by the proponent.

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Issued by India

Issued on Nov 23, 2023

Issued for : Department of Posts is delighted to issue Commemorative Postage Stamp on 525^th Birth Anniversary of Saint Meera Bai and salutes her teachings to the world on the ways to love God.

Credits :
Stamp/FDC/Brochure : Sh Brahm Prakash
Cancellation Cachet : Sh Brahm Prakash

Type : Stamp, Mint Condition

Colour : Multi Colour

Denomination : 500 Paise

Stamps Printed : 201600

Printing Process : Wet Offset

Printer : Security Printing Press, Hyderabad

Name : Meera

Born on 1498 at Kudaki, Rajasthan, India

Died on 1546 at Dwarka, Gujarat, India

About : 

• Meera Bai, born in 1498, Kudaki, India, was a hindu mystic and poet whose lyrical songs of devotion to the god Krishna are popular in northern India.
• Meera Bai was a Rajput princess, the only child of Ratan Singh, younger brother of the ruler of Merta. Her royal education included music and religion as well as instruction in politics and government. An image of Krishna given to her during childhood by a holy man began a lifetime of devotion to Krishna, whom she worshipped as her Divine Lover.
• Meera Bai was married in 1516 to Bhoj Raj, crown prince of Mewar. Her husband died in 1521, probably of battle wounds, and thereafter she was the victim of much persecution and intrigue at the hands of her brother-in-law when he ascended the throne, and by his successor, Vikram Singh. Meera Bai was something of a rebel, and her religious pursuits did not fit the established pattern for a Rajput princess and widow. She spent most of her days in her private temple dedicated to Krishna, receiving sadhus (holy men) and pilgrims from throughout India and composing songs of devotion. At least two attempts made on her life are alluded to in her poems. Once a poisonous snake was sent to her in a basket of flowers, but when she opened it, she found an image of Krishna. On another occasion she was given a cup of poison but drank it without any harm.
• Finally, Meera Bai left Mewar and returned to Merta, but finding that her unconventional behaviour was not acceptable there either, she set out on a series of pilgrimages, eventually settling in Dwarka. In 1546 Udai Singh, who had succeeded Vikram Singh as rana, sent a delegation of Brahmans to bring her back to Mewar. Reluctant, she asked permission to spend the night at the temple of Ranchorji (Krishna) and the next morning was found to have disappeared. According to popular belief, she miraculously merged with the image of Ranchorji, but whether she actually died that night or slipped away to spend the rest of her years wandering in disguise is not known.
• Meera Bai belonged to a strong tradition of bhakti (devotional) poets in medieval India who expressed their love of God through the analogy of human relations — a mother’s love for her child, a friend for a friend, or a woman for her beloved. The immense popularity and charm of her lyrics lies in their use of everyday images and in the sweetness of emotions easily understood by the people of India.
• Meera’s mystic songs act as a soothing balm to the wounded hearts and tired nerves of those who toil in this world with the heavy burden of life. The sweet music of her songs exerts a benign influence on the hearers, removes discord and disharmony, and lulls them to sleep. Meera’s language of love is so powerful that even a downright atheist will be moved by her devotional songs. Meera’s songs infuse faith, courage, devotion and love of God in the minds of the readers. They inspire the aspirants to take to the path of devotion and they produce in them a marvellous thrill and a melting of the heart.
• Text : Referenced from content provided by Proponent.

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Issued by India

Issued on Mar 30, 2023

Issued for : Department of Posts is pleased to issue a set of Commemorative Postage Stamps on the Legends of Odisha who have contributed magnificently to the art and culture of not only Odisha but also took the Indian values and culture to the international panorama.

Credits :
Stamp/FDC/Brochure/Cancellation Cachet : Smt. Nenu Gupta

Type : Miniature Sheet, Mint Condition

Colour : Multi Colour

Denomination : 1000 Paise

Souvenir Sheet Price : 5000 Paise

Souvenir Sheets Printed : 301590

Miniature Sheet Printed : 1.11 Lakh

Printing Process : Wet Offset

Printer : Security Printing Press, Hyderabad

Name : Akshaya Kumar Mohanty

Born on 12 Oct, 1936 at Cuttack, Orissa, British India

Died on 17 Nov, 2002 at Cuttack, Odisha, India

About : 

• The music of Akshya Kumar Mohanty combined the nativeness of Odisha in all its forms – folk, classical and emerging. He was the most sought after music Director of Odia Film Industry who is widely known for his romantic songs. He was also a singer of repute and a lyricist. He experimented with themes and his creation started a new cult of ballads in Odia, such as “Kanchi Abhijana”, “Randipua Ananta” and “Konark Gatha”.
• Born on 12.10.1937, Akshya Kumar Mohanty has written more than 4000 songs, sung over 8000 songs and composed music in 106 feature films. His literary work also includes 100 short stories, 12 novels and an autobiography. His writings were crisp, direct and bold. He was a master storyteller in Odia language. He is also known for his peppy youthful songs like “Jaare Bhasi Bhasi Ja”. His literary work also reflects the sensitivity and depth of an artist to do justice to the complex feelings and emotions. His immortal songs and compositions remain the most heard and revered Odia songs among the younger generation also. He passed away on 17.11.2002.
• Text : Referenced from the contents provided by the proponent.

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Issued by India

Issued on Mar 30, 2023

Issued for : Department of Posts is pleased to issue a set of Commemorative Postage Stamps on the Legends of Odisha who have contributed magnificently to the art and culture of not only Odisha but also took the Indian values and culture to the international panorama.

Credits :
Stamp/FDC/Brochure/Cancellation Cachet : Smt. Nenu Gupta

Type : Miniature Sheet, Mint Condition

Colour : Multi Colour

Denomination : 1000 Paise

Souvenir Sheet Price : 5000 Paise

Souvenir Sheets Printed : 301590

Miniature Sheet Printed : 1.11 Lakh

Printing Process : Wet Offset

Printer : Security Printing Press, Hyderabad

Name : Kelucharan Mohapatra

Born on 8 Jan, 1926 at Raghurajpur, Puri, Odisha, India

Died on 7 Apr, 2004 at Bhubaneswar, Odisha, India

About : 

• Born on 08.01.1926 at Raghurajpur village in Puri, Kelucharan Mohapatra, is widely known as father of architect of Odissi dance. The story of his artistic experience touches all the salient features of the cultural life of Odisha and has become the story of growth and recognition of ‘Odissi style’ as one of the classical dances of India.
• Fondly known as Guruji, he established himself as a dancer and choreographer with the Annapurna “B” Theatre in Cuttack in 1940. He established his own distinct style and developed further dances in a systematic and precise manner. He travelled widely for popularizing Odissi dance and was associated with Odissi Research Centre in Bhubaneswar for more than a decade.
• In 1966, Guruji received the prestigious Sangeet Natak Akademi Award. He was conferred with Padmashree in 1974 and Padma Bhushan in 1988. In 1993, Guruji established “Srjan” in Bhubaneswar, as a humble offering to dance, music and rich national ethos. Throughout his lifetime, he made over 200 solo compositions and about 50 dance ballets to his credit and over 5000 students from across the world learned Odissi dance from him. For him, dance was a Sadhana and teaching, a Dharma. His demise on 07.04.2004 was a personal loss to many worldwide, who knew him through his dance and love for national ethos. His legacy lives on.
• Text : Referenced from the contents provided by the proponent.

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Issued by Bangladesh

Issued on May 2, 2021

Issued for : Bangladesh Post has issued 01 (One) Commemorative stamp of Tk. 10 (ten), 01 (one) First Day Cover of Tk. 10 (ten), a Data card of Tk. 5 (five) and a Special Canceller on this issue.

Designer  : Mr. Sumanto Kumar

Type : Stamp, Mint Condition

No. of Stamp : 01 (One) Pcs

Colour : Multicolour

Denomination of Stamp : Tk. 10/- (Ten)

Size of Stamp : 32 mm x 48 mm

Perforation of Stamps : 12.5

Qnt of Stamps : 1,00,000 (One Lac) pcs

Process of Printing : Offset

Printer : The Security Printing Corporation (Bangladesh) Ltd., Gazipur-1703

Name : Satyajit Ray (Manik)

Born on May 2, 1921 at Calcutta, Bengal Presidency, British India [now in West Bengal, India]

Died on Apr 23, 1992 at Calcutta, West Bengal, India

About : 

• May 02, 2021 is the birth centenary of the Oscar winning Indian world famous filmmaker Satyajit Ray. Satyajit Ray was an Indian film director, script writer, art director, documentary filmmaker, author, book cover designer, lyricist, magazine editor, publisher, calligrapher and music composer and music director. He was also graphics designer, writer and film critic. He is widely regarded as one of the greatest film makers in film history.
• Satyajit Ray was born on May 02, 1921 in an intellectual and affluent family in the then Calcutta, Bengal Presidency in British India [Now Kolkata, West Bengal, India]. He was son of the famous author Sukumar Ray who might still be considered one of the best authors in Bengali literature who before Tagore received the Nobel Prize in 1913, gave a talk at the East and West society in London about Tagore’s songs, by reading the essay – ‘The Spirit of Rabindranath’. His mother was visionary Kalinarayan Gupta’s granddaughter Suprabha Das. His grandfather Upendra Kishore Ray was a distinguished artist, Musician, Music composer and Printing pioneer.
• Satyajit Ray studied at the University in Calcutta and later came to Shantiniketon in 1940 and joined Vishva Bharati university of Rabindranath Tagore to study art. He began his career as a commercial artist. He founded Calcutta’s first film society in 1947. Bijoya Ray was the wife of Satyajit Ray. Bijoya and Satyajit were first cousins. After long courtship, they were married in 1949.
• Satyajit Ray made his first film Pather Panchali (1955, Song of the Little Road) while working at an advertising agency. On August 26, 1955, Pather Panchali was finally released in Calcutta where one of its billboards designed by Satyajit Ray portrayed Apu and Durga running in a Vast landscape of dark monsoon clouds which gave the film an exquisite illusionary allusion as if a visual manifestation of any wonderful epic episode of any unprecedented and remarkable legend displayed in a billboard!
• There was a screening of Pather Panchali for Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru, the then Prime Minister of India who was on a visit to Calcutta. Nehru was moved by the film and ensured that Pather Panchali was entered in the Cannes Films Festival, 1956. The film won the special jury prize for “The Best Human Document”. Pather Panchali went on to win a dozen odd prizes at home and film festivals abroad, including Best Actress for Chunibala for her role as Indir Thakrun at Manila.
• Pather Panchali with his Aparajito (1956, The Unvanquished) and Apur Sansar (1959, The World of Apu) are known as ‘Apu Trilogy’. His later films include Jalsaghar (1958, The Music Room), Kanchenjunga (1962), Charulata (1964, The Lonely Wife), Ashani Sanket (1973, Distant Thunder), The Chess Players (1977), (1984, The Home and the World), Ganashatru (1990, Public Enemy) and Agantuk (1991, The Stranger). The success of Pather Panchali gave Satyajit Ray total control over his Subsequent films.
• Apart from being an incredible filmmaker Satyajit Ray wrote numerous books for children and even illustrated some of his characters. ‘Feluda’ and ‘Professor Shonku’ are his remarkable creations in Bengali literature. His books have also been translated in English, German, Polish, French, Spanish, Italian and other Indian languages.
• Satyajit Ray received many noticeable awards and gained a prestigious position over his life time. In 1978, he was awarded an honorary degree by Oxford University. He received Dadasaheb Phalke Award in 1985. He was awarded the legion d’honneur (Legion of Honour) by the President of France in 1987. The Government of India honoured him with the Bharat Ratna, its highest civilian award in 1992. Satyajit Ray received Academy Honorary Award in 1992, becoming the first Indian to receive an Honorary Oscars. He received the Award for Life time Achievement.
• Satyajit Ray died in Calcutta (Now Kolkata), West Bengal on 23 April 1992 (aged 70). His wife Bijoya Ray died in Calcutta (Now Kolkata), West Bengal on 02 June 2015 (aged 97). Their only son Sandip Ray is also a celebrated film director.
• Satyajit Ray was a humanist and poetic naturalist artist filmmaker. The influences of the Ajanta and Ellora style of paintings are seen in his arts and works. Satyajit Ray the legendary Indian filmmaker and among the dozen or so great master of world cinema, is known for his humanistic approach to cinema. Satyajit Ray’s life in Shantiniketon and its Surroundings where he experienced the rural life of Bengal that reflected in his films like Pather Panchali (1955, Song of the Little Road) and Apur Sansar (1959, The world of Apu).
• Satyajit Ray the towering figure in the world cinema and remarkable filmmaker left behind an eternal legacy of a perpetual inspiration of inquisitiveness, cultivation of science, love, respect, kindness and humanity. His artistic legacy will live on forever through his classical cinema’s calligraphies, illustrations, book covers, books, arts and literary works.
• Narrator: Shafiee Billah Jabber
  Son of Martyred Intellectual Abdul Jabber of Bangladesh Liberation War and
  Author of the Trust: Martyred Intellectuals Memorial Trust, Bangladesh.
  Editor and Publisher: The Daily Asian Express and Fortnightly City of Joy.
  

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Issued by India

Issued on Dec 13, 2018

Issued for : Department of Posts is pleased to issue a Commemorative Postage Stamp on Ustad Sabri Khan.

Credits :
Stamp/FDC/Brochure/Cancellation Cachet : Shri Kamleshwar Singh

Type : Stamp, Mint Condition

Colour : Multi Colour

Denomination : 500 Paise

Stamps Printed : 5.0 Lakh

Printing Process : Wet Offset

Printer : Security Printing Press, Hyderabad

Name : Sabri Khan

Born on May 21, 1927 at Moradabad, Uttar Pradesh, India

Died on Dec 1, 2015 at New Delhi, India

About : 

• Ustad Sabri Khan was born on 21^st May, 1927 at Moradabad, UP. He was a renowned musician of India who descended on both sides of his family from a line of distinguished musicians. By virtue of belonging to the Senia Moradabad Gharana, the tradition of his music can be traced to Mian Tansen, the great vocalist in the court of Mughal Emperor Akbar. Khansaheb was initiated into Sarangi playing by his grandfather, Ustad Haji Mohammed Khan and later continued his training under his father Ustad Chajju Khan, both accomplished Sarangi exponents of their time. In addition to his rigorous training, he learnt some important and rare techniques of playing this ancient and difficult instrument from his uncle, Ustad Laddan Khan of Rampur.
• Khansaheb had a prodigious command over the Sarangi – bowed instrument, which is considered to be a tough instrument to master in Indian instrumental music. In playing Sarangi, he generated his own style where along with purity of raga, variety of tans, layakari (rhythmic oscillations), alaap-jor the traditional form of Sarangi-playing in its total originality was also present.
• The credit of introducing the Sarangi to American and European audiences goes to Khansaheb. He had played the first ever Sarangi and Western violin duet with the renowned Sir Yehudi Menuhin and he was invited as a visiting professor by the University of Washington, Seattle, USA. He toured extensively across the world and performed in various countries. He won respect, admiration and accolades from audiences across the world. Ustad Sahib was one of the musicians from All India Radio who performed for India’s Independence on 15^th August, 1947 at Parliament House, New Delhi.
• When Pt. Jawahar Lal Nehru was ill and he was advised by the doctors to listen to music, it was Ustad Saheb who used to go and perform for him. He was also the favourite of Sardar Vallabh Bhai Patel and former Presidents of India, Sh. V. V. Giri, Shri R. Venkatraman and Sh. A. P. J. Abdul Kalam. In appreciation of his contribution to Classical Music of India, Ustad Sabri Khan received numerous honours and awards, including the Sahitya Kala Parishad Award, UP Sangeet Natak Academy Award, National Sangeet Natak Academy Award and the prestigious Padma Shri Award and Padma Bhushan Award from the President of India. He died at the age of 88 on 01 December, 2015 at his home in New Delhi.
• The seventh and eighth generations of his family are contributing with the tradition of playing Sarangi in the form of his son, Ustad Kamal Sabri and grandsons Suhail Khan and Nabeel Khan.
• Text : Based on information received from the proponent.

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Issued by India

Issued on Jul 3, 2018

Issued for : Department of Posts is pleased to issue a Commemorative Postage Stamp on M. L. Vasanthakumari.

Credits :
Stamp/First Day Cover/Brochure : Shri Sankha Samantha
Cancellation Cachet : Smt. Alka Sharma

Type : Stamp, Mint Condition

Colour : Multi Colour

Denomination : 500 Paise

Stamps Printed : 501540

Printing Process : Wet Offset

Printer : Security Printing Press, Hyderabad

Name : Madras Lalitangi Vasanthakumari

Born on 3 Jul, 1928 at Madras, British India

Died on 31 Oct, 1990 at Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India

About : 

• Born into a family of singers, this classical Indian Carnatic vocalist was eventually known as MLV, an acronym standing for melody, laya and vidwat, three essential components of Carnatic music, which translated refer to melody, rhythmic variation and depth of feeling. She was one of a select triad of female vocalists who pushed the boundaries in a male-dominated culture, not only earning the right to perform on concert stages instead of only at private parties, but also being allowed to develop and demonstrate the ability to perform extended serious pieces from a variety of classical disciplines. Her associate female composers were the vocalists D. K. Pattammal and M. S. Subbulakshmi, together the three are widely referred to as the female Trinity of Carnatic music.
• Vasanthakumari’s mother was the concert performer Lalithangi. As a child, the little MLV was a support singer and also picked up training later on from the vocalist G. N. Balasubramaniam. He was her first large influence and the early stages of her music are marked by the same kind of rapid-fire phrasing and tricky rhythmic patterns that he was known for. Later in her career, she made a stylistic change and became an innovator.
• Born in Chennai on 3 July 1928 to musician parents Koothanur Ayyasami Iyer and Lalithangi, Vasanthakumari was a child prodigy. Lalithangi had learnt music from Coimbatore Thayi, Flute Subba Rao and Veena Dhanammal. Iyer and Lalithangi played an important part in propagating the devarnamas of Purandaradasa and also showed keen interest in Hindustani music. Young Vasanthi naturally grew up in a wonderful musical atmosphere, listening to the songs of Purandaradasa, the Trinity and other composers and visiting Hindustani musicians.
• But for the insistence of her charismatic guru, G. N. Balasubramanian, Vasanthakumari might not have become a career musician, as her parents, disappointed by lack of recognition, wanted her to pursue a proper education rather than music. She completed Senior Cambridge at school and acquired proficiency in English, developing a keen intellect that was often reflected in her music. It was G. N. Balasubramanian, who had heard her singing to herself once when he happened to be rehearsing for a programme with Lalithangi and D. K. Pattammal, who convinced them to let her learn from him.
• Vasanthi started accompanying Lalithangi in her recitals from the age of 11. She gave her first solo recital in Bangalore unexpectedly in 1941, when she was barely 13, as Lalithangi had to withdraw because of an attack of asthma. Introduced that evening to the audience as Madras Lalithangi Vasanthakumari, she gradually became famous as MLV.
• Vasanthakumari earnestly followed her guru’s advice that she must imbibe the best attributes of his music but must not imitate her. Her raga alapana, for instance, was marked by the same step-by-step development patented by GNB. She was also outstanding in niraval, with brigas flowing effortlessly from her silvery voice. In swaraprastara, too she was creative and original, striking surprising swara combinations with utmost fluidity. She was quite at her best in the ragamalika swaras she tended to render as part of ragam-tanam-pallavi. The ragamalika could be of mainstream ragas like Kanada, Kedaram, Yadukulakambhoji and Sahana, or rare ones like the Hindustani Tilang, Revati, Sindhubhairavi, Kalavati and Chandrakauns.
• Vasanthakumari’s kutcheris usually included besides ragam-tanam-pallavi, a varnam, a kriti in a major raga like Sankarabharanam, Kalyani, Bhairavi, Kambhoji, Todi or Kharaharapriya, kritis in ragas like Amritavarshini, Mohanam, Arabhi, Andolika, Hindolam or Poorvikalyani and lighter compositions following the main item, and a tillana to be sure. Her exquisite rendering of Purandaradasa songs was a major draw in her concerts.
• MLV was an excellent and caring teacher who took a loving interest in the careers of her disciples. Her daughter Srividya was a talented dancer who became a highly respected actor in Tamil cinema. She made the move into film music and was in demand on soundtracks. She was awarded with many titles and honours from music organizations all over the world. Among these were a doctorate degree, the cherished Padma Bhushan from the Government of India, the title of Sangita Kalanidhi from the Madras Music Academy and many more.
• Text : Based on material received from the proponent.

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Issued by India

Issued on Dec 30, 2016

Issued for : Department of Posts is happy to release a set of 10 commemorative postage stamps on Legendary Singers of India.

Credits :
Stamp / FDC : Sankha Samanta
Cancellation Cachet : Alka Sharma

Type : Miniature Sheet, Mint Condition

Colour : Multi Colour

Denomination : 500 Paise each

Stamps Printed : 0.3 Million each

Miniature Sheet : 0.15 Million

Printing Process : Wet Offset

Printer : Security Printing Press, Hyderabad

Name : Bhupen Hazarika

Born on Sep 8, 1926 at Sadiya, Assam, British India

Died on Nov 5, 2011 at Mumbai, Maharashtra, India

About : 

• Dr. Bhupen Hazarika (8 September 1926 – 5 November 2011) was a poet, music composer, singer, actor, journalist, author and film-maker of high repute born in Assam. Bhupen Hazarika began his career in films as a child actor in the second talkie film to be made in the pioneering years of 1939, Indramalati. After completing his education and leaving his job as a teacher, he went to Kolkata where he established himself as a successful music director and singer. During that period, he made several award winning Assamese films such as Shakuntala, Pratidhwani, etc. and composed evergreen music for many Assamese films. He was also considered as a trend setter in Bengali music. As a singer, he was known for his baritone voice and diction; as a lyricist, he was known for poetic compositions and parables which touched on themes ranging from romance to social and political commentary; and as a composer, for his use of folk music. Ek Pal (1986), Rudaali (1993) and Daman: A Victim of Martial Violence (2001) are some major hindi films to his credit. Bhupen Hazarika also composed music for films from Bangladesh which got international acclaim. He was awarded the Padamshree in 1977 for his outstanding contribution to the field of culture in India.
  
• Text : Based on the material available on Internet.

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Issued by India

Issued on Dec 30, 2016

Issued for : Department of Posts is happy to release a set of 10 commemorative postage stamps on Legendary Singers of India.

Credits :
Stamp / FDC : Sankha Samanta
Cancellation Cachet : Alka Sharma

Type : Miniature Sheet, Mint Condition

Colour : Multi Colour

Denomination : 500 Paise each

Stamps Printed : 0.3 Million each

Miniature Sheet : 0.15 Million

Printing Process : Wet Offset

Printer : Security Printing Press, Hyderabad

Name : Hemanta Kumar Mukhopadhyay

Born on Jan 16, 1920 at Varanasi, Benares State, British India [now in Uttar Pradesh]

Died on Sep 26, 1989 at Kolkata, West Bengal, India

About : 

• Hemant Kumar (16 June 1920 – 26 September 1989) was a singer, composer, and producer in the Hindi and Bengali film industry. Even though he is most known for his hindi film songs from the 1950’s and 1960’s, he also sang in Bengali, and other Indian languages. He is known to have recorded approximately 2000 songs during his career. Hemant Kumar’s first film song was in the Bengali film Nimai Sanyas released in 1941 and his first compositions for himself were the Bengali non-film songs “Katha Kayonako Shudhu Shono” and “Amar Biraha Akashe Priya” in 1944. His first Hindi film songs were in Irada in 1944. He is considered a foremost exponent of Rabindra Sangeet. In the hindi film industry he is known for his work in the films Bees Saal Baad (1962), Sahib Bibi Aur Ghulam (1962) and Anupama (1966).
  
• Text : Based on the material available on Internet.

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Issued by India

Issued on Dec 30, 2016

Issued for : Department of Posts is happy to release a set of 10 commemorative postage stamps on Legendary Singers of India.

Credits :
Stamp / FDC : Sankha Samanta
Cancellation Cachet : Alka Sharma

Type : Miniature Sheet, Mint Condition

Colour : Multi Colour

Denomination : 500 Paise each

Stamps Printed : 0.3 Million each

Miniature Sheet : 0.15 Million

Printing Process : Wet Offset

Printer : Security Printing Press, Hyderabad

Name : Abhas Kumar Ganguly

Born on Aug 4, 1929 at Khandwa, Central Provinces, British India [now in Madhya Pradesh]

Died on Oct 13, 1987 at Bombay, Maharashtra, India

About : 

• Kishore Kumar (4 August 1929 – 13 October 1987) was an Indian film playback singer, actor, lyricist, composer, producer, director, and screenwriter. He is considered one of the most successful playback singers of the Hindi film industry. Apart from Hindi, he sang in many Indian languages including Bengali, Marathi, Assamese, Gujarati, Kannada, Bhojpuri, Malayalam, Odia, and Urdu. He was famous for singing upbeat light songs, and light comical acting roles. Kishore was not afraid to borrow unusual techniques. He was inspired by “yodeling” and he adapted and used it in a number of films, such as “New Delhi” (1957) and “Pyar Ka Mausam” (1969).
  
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