Prafulla Kar
Prafulla Kar | |
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ପ୍ରଫୁଲ୍ଲ କର | |
Born | Puri, Odisha | 16 February 1939
Nationality | Indian |
Education | Graduate (Law), Sangeeta Bisharada |
Alma mater | Utkal University, Gandharba University |
Known for | Odia Singer and Music Director,[1] Lyricist, Columnist, Writer |
Spouse(s) | Manorama Kar |
Children | Mahaprasad Kar[2] Sandhyadipa Kar[3] Mahadeep Kar |
Parent(s) | Baidyanath Kar Sushila Kar |
Awards | Padma Shri |
Website | Official website |
Prafulla Kar (born 16 February 1939) is an Oriya musician, singer,[4] lyricist, writer and columnist.[5][6] He was received Padma Shri, the fourth highest civilian award by the Government of India in 2015 for his contribution in the field of arts.[7]
Early life and career[]
Born in 1939 into musician family in Puri, Odisha. His father is Baidyanath Kar and mother is Susila Kar. His elder father Khetra Mohan Kar was a renowned Tabla Player. He was raised and brought up by his grand father Bhagaban Misra and grand mother Apanna Devi because he lost his father at an early age.[8]
Prafulla Kar has worked as music director and often as singer in 70 Oriya Films (Released and unreleased) as well as in 4 Bangla films.[9][10]
In popular culture[]
- 'Prafulla Kar Samman' awarded to different singers every year to celebrate his birthday in a two-day musical event.[11] The award consists of a cash reward of Rs 1 lakh, a citation and a shawl.[12]
Awards[]
Year | Award | Event | Category | Source |
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2004 | Jayadeva Award | Orissa State Film Awards | Music | [13][14] |
2008 | Swarna Sanjibani Award | [15] | ||
2009 | Kabi Samrat Upendra Bhanja Award | [16] | ||
2010 | Balakrushna Das Award | [17] | ||
2011 | FitFat Biscope Award | [18] | ||
2012 | Kadambini Award | [19] | ||
Parampara Award | [20][21] | |||
2013 | Sahadev Padhi Award | 11th Kumar Utsav | [22] | |
2015 | Padma Shri | Arts | [23] | |
2016 | D. Lit (Utkal University) | Music | [24][25] | |
2017 | Choklate Legend Award | Choklate Music Awards | [26][27] |
References[]
- ^ Kisan world. Sakthi Sugars, Ltd. 1982. Retrieved 7 August 2012.
- ^ "The Telegraph - Calcutta (Kolkata) | Orissa | Musical tribute to singer". telegraphindia.com. Retrieved 22 July 2016.
- ^ "Artist Profile - Sandhyadipa". Retrieved 22 July 2016.
- ^ Orissa reference: glimpses of Orissa. TechnoCAD Systems. 2001. Retrieved 7 August 2012.
- ^ Gopinath Mohanty; Jeeban Kumar Patnaik; Santosha Kumāra Ratha (2003). Cultural heritage of [Orissa]. State Level Vyasakabi Fakir Mohan Smruti Samsad. ISBN 978-81-902761-4-6. Retrieved 21 January 2013.
- ^ N. C. Behuria; Orissa (India). Gazetteers Unit (1990). Orissa state gazetteer. Gazetteers Unit, Deptartment of Revenue, Government of Orissa. Retrieved 21 January 2013.
- ^ "Padma Awards 2015". TheIndianExpress. Retrieved 25 January 2015.
- ^ "Prafulla Kar - Sandhyadipa". sites.google.com. Retrieved 1 March 2019.
- ^ Rath, Punya Prava. "Prafulla Kar contribution to the industry". Retrieved 1 March 2019.
- ^ "Prafulla Kar Foundation ::". www.prafullakar.com. Retrieved 1 March 2019.
- ^ "Prafulla Kar Samman for Kavita Krishnamurthy". The New Indian Express. Retrieved 1 March 2019.
- ^ Bureau, Odisha Sun Times. "Kavita Krishnamurthy to be conferred with Prafulla Kar Samman | OdishaSunTimes.com". Retrieved 1 March 2019.
- ^ "Orissa State Film Award Winners | Orissa Cinema | Odisha Ollywood". orissacinema.com. Retrieved 22 July 2016.
- ^ "Odisha: Film Director Aprub Kishore Bir selected for Prestigious 'Jayadev Award' for 2010, Oriya Success Orbit, Odisha Latest Headlines". orissadiary.com. Retrieved 22 July 2016.
- ^ "'Swarna Sanjivani' award for Prafulla Kar - Other States". The Hindu. 11 May 2008. Archived from the original on 22 May 2008. Retrieved 22 July 2016.
- ^ "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 17 December 2012. Retrieved 27 June 2013.CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
- ^ "News Archives:". The Hindu. 25 October 2010. Archived from the original on 29 October 2010. Retrieved 22 July 2016.
- ^ "CinemaSagar » 8th FITFAT Biscope Awards -2011". Archived from the original on 11 May 2012. Retrieved 22 July 2016.
- ^ "Kadambini Samman for Prafulla Kar - Other States". thehindu.com. The Hindu. Retrieved 22 July 2016.
- ^ "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 17 December 2012. Retrieved 27 June 2013.CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
- ^ http://www.amaodisha.com/orissa/entertainment/singer-prafulla-kar-has-been-felicitated-by-governor-m-c-bhandare/
- ^ Pioneer, The. "Singer Prafulla Kar gets Sahadev Padhi Award". The Pioneer. Retrieved 1 March 2019.
- ^ "Padma Awards 2015". Press Information Bureau. Archived from the original on 26 January 2015. Retrieved 25 January 2015.
- ^ "13 students presented gold medals at convocation - OTther States". thehindu.com. The Hindu. Retrieved 22 July 2016.
- ^ "Odisha: 3rd convocation ceremony of Utkal University of Culture held, Odisha Events, Odisha Latest Headlines". orissadiary.com. Retrieved 22 July 2016.
- ^ Rath, Punya Prava. "Prafulla Kar— the man behind introducing 'Onglish' in Ollywood! | OdishaSunTimes.com". Retrieved 1 March 2019.
- ^ "Prafulla Kar- the man behind introducing 'Onglish' in Ollywood! - Odisha Sun Times". Dailyhunt. Retrieved 1 March 2019.
External links[]
- Prafulla Kar at IMDb
- Biography
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- Indian film score composers
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