Nachiketa Ghosh

DOB : 28-01-1925
Date of death: 12-10-1976
Lived For : 50 Years
Star Sign : Aquarius
Gender : Male

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Nachiketa Ghosh was a musical star in India, who made his place as a widely known music director. His music contributions covered Bengali, Hindi, and Oriya music, which got him immense popularity and love. Nachiketa's deep influence on Bengali music was found in both modern and film songs. He was recognized not only as a music director but also as a versatile singer. His soothing voice was recorded in various gramophones which serves as a witness to his skills and talents.

He was born on 28 January 1925 into a respected family in Kolkata. Nachiketa's father’s name was Dr. Sanat Kumar Ghosh, he was a well-known physician, he also had the honor of attending physician of Dr. Bidhan Chandra Roy, the iconic Chief Minister of West Bengal. Nachiketa's heart resonated with music despite his family's medical background and scholarly pursuits. His love for music came from his early contact with well-known musicians such as Krishna Chandra Dey, Subal Dasgupta, Kamal Dasgupta Kamal Dasgupta, born on July 28, 1912, in Naral, B >> Read More... , and Kana Satkari, who frequently met at his home for musical gatherings.

He also played table alongside these artists which also helped him form deeper connections with music and songs. He started his career as a music director at the early age of twenty-four and set a new boundary for Bengali music. He had new and innovative ideas and approaches to music which gave a new and fresh look to the Bengali music industry.

Nachiketa Ghosh's musical journey began during his college days when he worked as a music director for the film "Twenty-Fifth July."However, his professional debut as a music director was with the release of "Boudir Bon" in 1953. He then released "Joydeb" in 1954, which got him extensive popularity. Nachiketa had the pleasure of working with numerous musical masterminds during the golden era of Bengali music. He worked with celebrities like Gouri Prasanna Majumdar, Hemanta Kumar Mukhopadhyay, and the legendary actor Uttam Kumar.

He temporarily moved to Mumbai in the early 1960s to work in the Hindi film industry but soon returned to Bengal to continue his eminent career.Nachiketa's musical legacy includes iconic songs such as "Mou Bone Aaj," "Malati Bhromore," "Nishi Raat Banka Chand," "Putul Nebe Go," "Nir Choto Khoti Nei," "Surjo Dobar Pala," and many more. These songs are engraved in the records of Bengali music history. He has also created notable children's songs, including "Moinar Ma Moinamoti" and "Hatti Matim Tim." Moreover, his contributions to the audio play "Thakurmar Jhuli" continue to be cherished by children throughout Bengal.

Nachiketa Ghosh was married to Smt. Sibani Dutta and they both had two daughters named Srabani and Sampurna, and a son named Suparna Kanti. Significantly, Suparna Kanti Ghosh followed his father's path and made his place as a well-known music composer in Bengal. He has left behind a legacy for the Bengali music industry and his contributions are cherished throughout the country. He died on 12 October 1976.