Hemant Kumar Mukhopadhyay

Place: Varanasi

Born: 1920

Death: 1989

Biography:

Introduction to Hemant Kumar Mukhopadhyay

, known professionally as Hemant Kumar, was an Indian music director, composer, singer, and film producer who worked in Hindi and Bengali films. He was born in Varanasi, India, in 1920 and died in Kolkata, India, in 1989.

Early Life and Education

Hemant grew up in Kolkata and attended Nasiruddin School, later moving to Mitra Institution School in the Bhowanipore area. He also developed a friendship with the noted writer Santosh Kumar Ghosh during his studies. Hemant enrolled in the Bengal Technical Institute at Jadavpur (now Jadavpur University) to pursue an Engineering Diploma.

Music Career

Hemanta's first film song was in the Bengali film Rajkumarer Nirbbasan released in 1940 which was scored by S.D. Burman. This was followed by Nimai Sanyas in 1941, in which music was scored by Hariprasanna Das. Hemanta's first compositions for himself were the Bengali non-film songs "Katha Kayonako Shudhu Shono" and "Amar Biraha Akashe Priya" in 1943. https://Wikioo.org/@/Hemant-Kumar-Mukhopadhyay The lyrics were by Amiya Bagchi. His first hindi film songs were in Meenakshi in 1942, followed by Irada in 1944, with music composed by Amar Nath.

Success and Migration to Mumbai

In the mid-1940s, Hemanta became an active member of the Indian People's Theatre Association (IPTA) and started an association with another active IPTA member — songwriter and composer Salil Chowdhury. https://Wikioo.org/Art.nsf/O/A@D3CQNZ One of the main driving forces behind Hemanta's success was his unique voice, which was both powerful and expressive. He is considered the foremost exponent of Rabindra Sangeet, and his first recorded Rabindra Sangeet disc was in 1944 under the Columbia label. https://Wikioo.org/Art.nsf/O/A@D3CLG7 The songs were "Aamar Aar Habe Na Deri" and "Keno Pantha E Chanchalata".

Family and Legacy

Hemanta had three brothers and a sister Nilima. His younger brother Tarajyoti was a Bengali short story writer. https://Wikioo.org/@@/D7EKWA-Ferdinand-Schimon-Ludwig-van-Beethoven In 1945, Hemanta married Bela Mukherjee, a singer from Bengal. Although she had sung some popular songs in the movie Kashinath, she did not actively pursue her musical career after marriage. https://Wikioo.org/Art.nsf/O/A@D3BDY9-Discovering-the-Artworks-of-Snape-Maltings-Concert-Hall-United-Kingdom They had two children, a son Jayant, and a daughter Ranu. https://Wikioo.org/Art.nsf/O/D7N9US

• Important: Hemanta's unique voice and his contributions to the Indian film industry have made him a legendary figure in the world of music.
• Success: Hemanta's success can be attributed to his hard work and dedication to his craft.
• Family: Hemanta's family has been an important part of his life, with his wife and children supporting him throughout his career.

https://Wikioo.org/Art.nsf/O/D7GMK2 Hemanta's legacy continues to be celebrated through his music, and he remains one of the most influential figures in Indian music history.