Chandidas Mal
- December 8, 2021
- 92 years
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|Chandidas Mal (7 October 1929 – 8 December 2021) was an Indian musician perhaps best known for his rendition of Puratani Bangla Gaan (Bengali Sons of Olden times), Tappa, Shyamasangeet (Devotional Songs for Goddess Kali) and Agamani (Devotional Songs for Goddess Durga).
Biography
Mal was born in Bally, British India. He was the eldest among four children of Narayan Chandra Mal and Ushangini Mal. He started his music lessons at the age of 3 from his father, at the age of 6 his musical talent was recognized when he got 1st Prize in a conference at All Bengal Music Association. He took his music lessons from a number of eminent musicians namely Kishori Mohan Sinha (Khyal), Ramchandra Guha (Khyal, Thumri), Krishna Chandra Dey (Drupad, Dhamar), Gyan Prakash Ghosh (Bhajan), Shailaja Ranjan Majumdar (Rabindasangeet), Durga Sen (Geet, Ghazal), and legendary Tappa singer Kalipada Pathak.
He had been a regular in All India Radio since 1944. He was a regular in Doordarshan and other TV channels as well. His records were released by His Master's Voice. as well as other music companies. He also did playback singing in some movies. He has also performed at various concerts.
He has been associated with many institutions including Rabindra Bharati University, Visva Bharati University, Bengal Music College, etc. He had been instrumental in promoting Tappa and Puratani in post graduate syllabus. His style of singing (Gayaki) was very original. West Bengal State Sangeet Academy recorded 100 Tappa & Puratani Bengali songs in his voice for their archives in order to restore the golden glimpses of his original style and keep the originality of Tappa & Puratani Bengali songs and make them public. West Bengal State Academy of Dance Drama Music and Visual Arts felicitated with Academy award for his outstanding contribution. He also received "Vibhakar" award from Bangiya Sangeet Parishad.
His notable disciples include Ajoy Chakrabarty (Hindustani classical vocalist), Dr. Utpala Goswami (Ex-Dean Rabindra Bharati University), Buddhadeb Guha (author), Debasri Mitra (US based singer), etc.
Mal was married to Namita, the sister of sculptor Sarbari Roy Chowdhury, and had a son, Debajyoti.
He died on 8 December 2021, at the age of 92 in his home in Bally. He was survived by his wife Namita, Son Debajyoti, Daughter-in-Law Vandana and Granddaughter Aaryaka.
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Trivia & Knowledge· 16 questions
Questions drawn from Chandidas Mal's archived record and the sources above.
1.Starting in 1944, Chandidas Mal was a regular performer for which entity?
- A.Doordarshan
- B.Visva Bharati University
- C.All India Radiocorrect
- D.His Master's Voice
Chandidas Mal had been a regular in All India Radio since 1944.
Source: Biography section
2.Which award did Chandidas Mal receive from Bangiya Sangeet Parishad?
- A.Puratani Bhushan
- B.Academy Award
- C.Sangeet Ratna
- D.Vibhakarcorrect
Chandidas Mal received the Vibhakar award from Bangiya Sangeet Parishad.
Source: Biography section
3.What is the name of the son of Chandidas Mal?
- A.Sarbari
- B.Ajoy
- C.Debajyoticorrect
- D.Buddhadeb
Chandidas Mal had one son named Debajyoti.
Source: Biography section
4.How many Tappa and Puratani Bengali songs did the West Bengal State Sangeet Academy record in the voice of Chandidas Mal?
- A.200
- B.100correct
- C.75
- D.50
The West Bengal State Sangeet Academy recorded 100 Tappa and Puratani Bengali songs in the voice of Chandidas Mal.
Source: Biography section
5.Chandidas Mal was an instructor associated with which of the following institutions?
- A.Indian Institute of Technology
- B.Calcutta University
- C.Bengal Music Collegecorrect
- D.National School of Drama
Chandidas Mal had been associated with many institutions, including the Bengal Music College.
Source: Biography section
6.Who was the sister of the wife of Chandidas Mal?
- A.Namita was the sister
- B.Debasri Mitra was the sister
- C.Vandana was the sister
- D.Sarbari Roy Chowdhury was the brothercorrect
Chandidas Mal was married to Namita, who was the sister of sculptor Sarbari Roy Chowdhury.
Source: Biography section
7.Which of these individuals was a disciple of Chandidas Mal?
- A.Dr. Utpala Goswamicorrect
- B.Ramchandra Guha
- C.Kishori Mohan Sinha
- D.Krishna Chandra Dey
Notable disciples of Chandidas Mal include Dr. Utpala Goswami, the former Dean of Rabindra Bharati University.
Source: Biography section
8.Chandidas Mal was the eldest of how many children born to Narayan and Ushangini Mal?
- A.Three
- B.Two
- C.Fourcorrect
- D.Five
Chandidas Mal was the eldest among four children born to Narayan Chandra Mal and Ushangini Mal.
Source: Biography section
9.Which company released the music records of Chandidas Mal?
- A.T-Series
- B.Universal Music
- C.Sony Music India
- D.His Master's Voicecorrect
The music records of Chandidas Mal were released by His Master's Voice and other music companies.
Source: Biography section
10.Which family member was present to survive Chandidas Mal at the time of his death?
- A.Ushangini Mal
- B.Sarbari Roy Chowdhury
- C.Narayan Chandra Mal
- D.Aaryakacorrect
Chandidas Mal was survived by his wife Namita, son Debajyoti, daughter-in-law Vandana, and granddaughter Aaryaka.
Source: Biography section
11.In what city was the Indian musician Chandidas Mal born?
- A.Ballycorrect
- B.Delhi
- C.Mumbai
- D.Kolkata
Chandidas Mal was born in Bally, British India.
Source: Biography section
12.At what age did Chandidas Mal begin his formal music lessons?
- A.Age 6
- B.Age 15
- C.Age 10
- D.Age 3correct
Chandidas Mal started his music lessons at the age of 3 from his father.
Source: Biography section
13.What is the name of the wife of Chandidas Mal?
- A.Debasri
- B.Namitacorrect
- C.Ushangini
- D.Vandana
Chandidas Mal was married to Namita.
Source: Biography section
14.On what date did Chandidas Mal pass away?
- A.15 January 2020
- B.8 December 2021correct
- C.7 October 1929
- D.22 November 2021
Chandidas Mal died on 8 December 2021 at the age of 92.
Source: Biography section
15.Chandidas Mal was recognized for his talent at age 6 by winning a prize from which organization?
- A.West Bengal State Sangeet Academy
- B.All Bengal Music Associationcorrect
- C.Rabindra Bharati University
- D.Bangiya Sangeet Parishad
At age 6, Chandidas Mal got 1st Prize in a conference at the All Bengal Music Association.
Source: Biography section
16.Which of the following musicians taught Chandidas Mal the style of Tappa?
- A.Gyan Prakash Ghosh
- B.Shailaja Ranjan Majumdar
- C.Kalipada Pathakcorrect
- D.Durga Sen
Chandidas Mal took his music lessons from many musicians, including the legendary Tappa singer Kalipada Pathak.
Source: Biography section
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