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	Topics Ruma Guha Thakurta Topic Home Ruma Guha Thakurta is a BengaliBengali people The Bengali people are the ethnic community from Bengal in Indian subcontinent with a history going back more than two mille... actress and singer. She was born in 1934 as Ruma Ghosh. She hails from a distinguished BrahmoBrahmo A Brahmo is either an adherent of Brahmoism to the exclusion of all other religions, or a person with at least one Brahmo pa... Bengali family. Her father was Satyen Ghosh (known as Montey Ghosh), her mother Sati Devi, a talented singer. Sati Devi's younger sister Bijoya is married to legendary film director Satyajit RaySatyajit Ray Satyajit Ray was an Indian filmmaker who is widely regarded as one of the greatest auteurs of 20th century cinema.... . Ruma had her formal education in many places including SantiniketanSantiniketan Santiniketan is a small town near Bolpur in the Birbhum district of West Bengal, India, and approximately 180 kilometres nor... for a brief period. She was also one of the earliest child students of Uday ShankarUday Shankar Uday Shankar was a world renowned classical dancer and choreographer from India.... Cultural Centre in AlmoraAlmora Almora is a cantonment town in Almora district in the state of Uttaranchal, India.... in its formative years where her mother had been a music teacher.Kishore KumarKishore Kumar Kishore Kumar, born as Abhas Kumar Ganguly, was an Indian film playback singer and actor.... married Ruma Ghosh in May 1951 in Bombay, and their son Amit KumarAmit Kumar Amit Kumar is the elder son of the late all-rounder, Kishore Kumar.... was born the following year. The couple divorced in 1958. she settled in Calcutta and married Arup Guha Thakurta and had two children by him Ayan and Sromana. In the year 1958 she set up Calcutta Youth ChoirCalcutta Youth Choir In the year 1958 Ruma Guha Thakurta set up Calcutta Youth Choir with Salil Chowdhury and Satyajit Ray.... with Salil ChowdhurySalil Chowdhury Salil Chowdhury was a famous Bengali composer and poet.... and Satyajit RaySatyajit Ray Summary Satyajit Ray was an Indian filmmaker who is widely regarded as one of the greatest auteurs of 20th century cinema.... . Ruma Guhathakurta is a versatile genius a singerFacts About Singer A singer is a type of musician who uses his or her voice to produce music.... , an actress, a dancer, a choreographer, and many other characteristics in a single personality. Calcutta Youth Choir Singer actress Ruma Guha Thakurata's Calcutta Youth ChoirCalcutta Youth Choir In the year 1958 Ruma Guha Thakurta set up Calcutta Youth Choir with Salil Chowdhury and Satyajit Ray.... has always been known for their traditional folk song, Mass songMass (music) ----The Mass, a form of sacred musical composition, is a choral composition that sets the fixed portions of the Eucharistic... and folk danceFolk dance Folk dance is a term used to describe a large number of dances, mostly of European origin, that tend to share the following... . Several years ago, the choirChoir A choir or chorus is a musical ensemble of singers.... had coined the song, 'Aaj joto juddhabaaj'. The lyrics were by Shibdas Bandopadhyay and the music for the song was composed by V. Balsara. HMV had come out with the soundtrack a couple of years ago. Another famous song by Ruma Guhathakurta's Calcutta Youth Choir is 'Bharatvarsh Suraj Ka Ek Naam' was regularly screened in DD Channel few years before was originally written in BengaliBengali language Bengali or Bangla is an Indo-Aryan language of East South Asia, evolved from Prakrit, Pali and Sanskrit.... by Shibdas Bandopadhyay and set to tune by Y.S. Moolky (Bharatbarsho Surjer Ek Naam.....). The songs 'Bistirno Duparee...' and 'Tomar Amar Thikana....Padma Meghna Jamuna' by Calcutta Youth Choir under the direction of Ruma Guhathakurta ......No other singers have the range that Ruma Guhathakurta has in her voice for these two songs.... HMV brought out a record on the Choir where these songs were included.To make a mark of a choirChoir A choir or chorus is a musical ensemble of singers.... worldwide is a mammoth task. But Ruma Guha Thakurta - known popularly as Rumadi - has ruling the music world for over six decades with the talent of choir conduction. She has captured the imagination of generations of music lovers and if one likes to know the choir culture of IndiaIndia India , officially the Republic of India, is a country in South Asia.... the first and foremost thought comes in mind is Ruma Guhathakurta's Calcutta Youth ChoirCalcutta Youth Choir In the year 1958 Ruma Guha Thakurta set up Calcutta Youth Choir with Salil Chowdhury and Satyajit Ray.... . Traditional folk song and dance from the various parts of the world is also a gift of the choir to the Indian Culture. In the year, July, 1974 20-member Folk Song and Dance troupe of Calcutta Youth Choir led by Smt. Ruma Guha Thakurta, participated in the Festival and won the first prize, in the CopenhagenCopenhagen Copenhagen is the capital of Denmark and the country's largest city , at present made up of 16 municipalities.... Youth Festival. The Choir also got opportunity to participate in the 25th Republic Day of IndiaIndia India , officially the Republic of India, is a country in South Asia.... in DelhiFacts About Delhi Delhi is a metropolis in northern India.... . Opening song by Calcutta Youth Choir to welcome Nelson MandelaNelson Mandela Nelson Rolihlahla Mandela OM, CC, AC, QC was the first President of South Africa to be elected in fully-representative dem... in India in 1990 and to honour Amartya SenAmartya Sen Dr Amartya Kumar Sen CH , is an economist and a winner of the Bank of Sweden Prize in Economic Sciences in 1998, for his ... for Nobel prizeNobel Prize The Nobel Prizes are prizes instituted by the will of Alfred Nobel, awarded to people who have done outstanding research, i... in the year 1998 are the Laurel. 21st June 2007 the choir performed in 30th Anniversary of Left Front Government of West BengalGovernment of West Bengal The Government of West Bengal also known as the State Government of West Bengal, or locally as State Government,... in Netaji Indoor StadiumNetaji Indoor Stadium The Netaji Indoor Stadium is an indoor sports arena, in Calcutta, India.... . More than 5000 shows are performed by the choir led by Ruma Guhathakurta. But the performance of choir started becoming quite disappointing since 2003 due to physical illness of Guhathakurta. Chief minister of West BengalWest Bengal West Bengal is a state in eastern India.... Buddhadeb BhattacharyaBuddhadeb Bhattacharya Buddhadeb Bhattacharya has been the Chief Minister of West Bengal since November 6, 2000.... inaugurated the new building of the choir in South Calcutta on 29th December 2006. 2nd May 2008 Calcutta Youth Choir celebrated 50th Golden Anniversary in Rabindra SadanRabindra Sadan Rabindra Sadan is a cultural centre and theatre in Calcutta, located near the Nandan and the Academy of Fine Arts.... , KolkataKolkata Summary Kolkata is the capital of the Indian state of West Bengal.... , in the presence of siting Honorable Speaker of Parliament of IndiaParliament of India The Parliament of India is bicameral.... Mr. Somenath Chatterjee, Mayor of Kolkata Corporation Sri Bikash Ranjan Bhattachharia, Singer Manna DeyManna Dey Prabodh Chandra Dey, better known by his nickname as Manna Dey, is one of the greatest playback singers in Hindi films and o... , Suchitra MitraSuchitra Mitra Summary Suchitradi is a well respected exponent of Rabindra Sangeet or the songs of Bengal's poet laureate Rabindranath Tagore.... , Sabita Chowdury, Actor Soumitra ChatterjeeSoumitra Chatterjee Soumitra Chatterjee is a Bengali actor from India, most famous for his frequent collaborations with the great Indian directo... and others. Manna Dey and Sabita Chowdhury performed Janey Waley Sipahi along with Calcutta Youth Choir headed by Ruma Guha Thakurta. Singing career As a solo singer Ruma Guha Thakurta had also recorded few Rabindra sangeet like Maya Bono Biharini Harini with Kishore KumarKishore Kumar Kishore Kumar, born as Abhas Kumar Ganguly, was an Indian film playback singer and actor.... in Lookochuri, Sukher Majhe tomai dekhechi in Jodi Jantem and Potho Hara Tumi Pothika and a few nos of Rabindra SangeetRabindra Sangeet Rabindra Sangeet refers to complete body of songs and lyrical poetry written and composed by Bengali Nobel-laureate poet Rab... in 'Bakshaw Badal', 'Bajey Karun Surey' in monihar and others. HMV recorded Kotha Baire Dure, Khone Khone Mone Mone and few others. In Bangla Adunik (modern) songs Guhathakurta recorded a no of songs like Mon Je amar kemon kemon...' in Polatak, 'Ei To Hethai Kunja...' with Kishore KumarKishore Kumar Kishore Kumar, born as Abhas Kumar Ganguly, was an Indian film playback singer and actor.... in Lookochuri, 'Tomar Geeti with Hemant Kumar in Lookichuri, Jodi Akash Hote in Ashi te Ashio na (only used in film), Sukh Sari with Manna DeyManna Dey Prabodh Chandra Dey, better known by his nickname as Manna Dey, is one of the greatest playback singers in Hindi films and o... in Antony Firengee. In the year 1969 HMV recorded Ek Khana Megh Bheshe elo akase and Bathan Bathan by her was super hit. Few duet songs like Sajea Dopati with Bhupen HazarikaBhupen Hazarika Bhupen Hazarika is a multi-faceted artist from Assam, a state in the north-eastern part of India.... are too good. In the year 1993 after Satyajit RaySatyajit Ray Satyajit Ray was an Indian filmmaker who is widely regarded as one of the greatest auteurs of 20th century cinema.... died she recorded Puroskare Sommane as a tribute to him. Guha Thakurta is having a strong voice range so the songs which the listeners are userd to listen in her voice will never like in others voice. Once hearing those songs specially Bistirno Duparee, Tomar Amar Thikana, and many more. Her tribute to Mother TeresaMother Teresa Mother Teresa of Calcutta, OM was a Roman Catholic nun of Albanian descent, who founded the Missionaries of Charity in India... after Mother passed away was really sung by her from the core point of her heart. She takes music classes where it is seen that both her students and herself is really devoted in music. Most of the songs sung by her is always related for awakening the society. Famous Song 1. Bistirno Duparee (Bengali version of Ol%27_Man_River)...Along with Calcutta Youth ChoirCalcutta Youth Choir In the year 1958 Ruma Guha Thakurta set up Calcutta Youth Choir with Salil Chowdhury and Satyajit Ray.... . 2. Tomar Amar Thikana...Along with Calcutta Youth ChoirCalcutta Youth Choir In the year 1958 Ruma Guha Thakurta set up Calcutta Youth Choir with Salil Chowdhury and Satyajit Ray.... . 3. Bharat Barsha Surjer Ek Naam...Along with Calcutta Youth ChoirCalcutta Youth Choir In the year 1958 Ruma Guha Thakurta set up Calcutta Youth Choir with Salil Chowdhury and Satyajit Ray.... . 4. Akash Theke Alo Nilam...Along with Calcutta Youth ChoirCalcutta Youth Choir In the year 1958 Ruma Guha Thakurta set up Calcutta Youth Choir with Salil Chowdhury and Satyajit Ray.... . 5. Haowa Khana Chup Chap...Along with Calcutta Youth ChoirCalcutta Youth Choir In the year 1958 Ruma Guha Thakurta set up Calcutta Youth Choir with Salil Chowdhury and Satyajit Ray.... . 6. Chera Kathai Dhaka Sorir...Along with Calcutta Youth ChoirCalcutta Youth Choir In the year 1958 Ruma Guha Thakurta set up Calcutta Youth Choir with Salil Chowdhury and Satyajit Ray.... . 7. Bolo Bolo Bolo Sobe...Along with Calcutta Youth ChoirCalcutta Youth Choir In the year 1958 Ruma Guha Thakurta set up Calcutta Youth Choir with Salil Chowdhury and Satyajit Ray.... . 8. Jago Onoson Bondi...Along with Calcutta Youth ChoirCalcutta Youth Choir In the year 1958 Ruma Guha Thakurta set up Calcutta Youth Choir with Salil Chowdhury and Satyajit Ray.... . 9. Chetonar Soikote...Along with Calcutta Youth ChoirCalcutta Youth Choir In the year 1958 Ruma Guha Thakurta set up Calcutta Youth Choir with Salil Chowdhury and Satyajit Ray.... . 10. Beje Uthlo Ki Somoyer Ghori...Along with Calcutta Youth ChoirCalcutta Youth Choir Overview In the year 1958 Ruma Guha Thakurta set up Calcutta Youth Choir with Salil Chowdhury and Satyajit Ray.... . 11. Maya Bono Biharini...with Kishore KumarKishore Kumar Kishore Kumar, born as Abhas Kumar Ganguly, was an Indian film playback singer and actor.... in movie Lukochuri. 12. Ei To Hethai ...with Kishore KumarKishore Kumar Kishore Kumar, born as Abhas Kumar Ganguly, was an Indian film playback singer and actor.... in movie Lukochuri. 13. Ek Khana Megh ...Solo 14. Puroshkare Sonmaney...Solo. 15. Mon J Amar...Solo in movie Polatak. 16. Ekta Chooto Mey...Solo. 17. Bathan Bathan(folk)...Solo. 18. Sajia Dopati(folk)...With Bhupen HazarikaBhupen Hazarika Bhupen Hazarika is a multi-faceted artist from Assam, a state in the north-eastern part of India.... . 19. Baje Karuna Sure...Solo Rabindrasangeet in movie Monihara. 20. Sukher Majhe Tomai Dekhechi...Solo Rabindrasangeet in movie Jodi Jantem. 21. Sagor Nodi...Along with Calcutta Youth ChoirCalcutta Youth Choir In the year 1958 Ruma Guha Thakurta set up Calcutta Youth Choir with Salil Chowdhury and Satyajit Ray.... . 22. Amader Jop Top Mantra...Along with Calcutta Youth ChoirCalcutta Youth Choir In the year 1958 Ruma Guha Thakurta set up Calcutta Youth Choir with Salil Chowdhury and Satyajit Ray.... . 23. Sare Jahan Se Accha...Along with Calcutta Youth ChoirCalcutta Youth Choir In the year 1958 Ruma Guha Thakurta set up Calcutta Youth Choir with Salil Chowdhury and Satyajit Ray.... . 24. We Shall OvercomeWe Shall Overcome We Shall Overcome is a protest song that became a key anthem of the US civil rights movement.... ...Along with Calcutta Youth ChoirCalcutta Youth Choir In the year 1958 Ruma Guha Thakurta set up Calcutta Youth Choir with Salil Chowdhury and Satyajit Ray.... . 25. Bharat Jaijan...Along with Calcutta Youth ChoirCalcutta Youth Choir In the year 1958 Ruma Guha Thakurta set up Calcutta Youth Choir with Salil Chowdhury and Satyajit Ray.... . 26. Sukh Bole Sari...With Manna DeyManna Dey Summary Prabodh Chandra Dey, better known by his nickname as Manna Dey, is one of the greatest playback singers in Hindi films and o... in movie Antony Firengee. 27. Jodi Akash Hote...With Manna DeyManna Dey Prabodh Chandra Dey, better known by his nickname as Manna Dey, is one of the greatest playback singers in Hindi films and o... in movie Ashi Te Ashio Na. 28. Shudhu Poth Chey Thaka... in movie Baghini. Acting career Her career started in BollywoodBollywood Bollywood is the informal name given to the popular Mumbai-based Hindi language film industry in India.... as a child artist. Ruma Guha Thakurta acted more than 100 movies in Bengali. Most of her Hindi movies were released in Fifties. She joined Bollywood as a child artist at a remuneration of Rs 500/- at the age of thirteen in Prithvi TheatrePrithvi Theatre Prithvi is one of Mumbai's best known theatres, that belongs to the Kapoors, one of the most influential actor/director families i... . Acted in no of movies in Hindi like Rajani, Raagrang, Samar, Afsar, BairaagBairaag Bairaag is a 1976 Hindi film. Produced by the duo Mushir- Riaz, it is directed by Asit Sen.... . Devikarani gave her a break in "Jwar Bhata" after getting impressed with her dance skillsin the year 1944. In the year 1989 GanashatruGanashatru *Ganashatru* was a 1989 film adapted from the play An Enemy of the People by Henrik Ibsen.... was nominated for oscar where she was in the main lead female character. She kept remarable performance as a successful lead actress in 'Khaneker Athithi', 'Benarasi', 'Ashi te Asio Na', 'Personal Asst.', 'Ganga', 'AbhijanAbhijan *Abhijan* is a 1962 film directed by Satyajit Ray. ... ', 'Nirjan Soikote', 'Ponchosor', 'Arogya Niketon', GanashatruGanashatru *Ganashatru* was a 1989 film adapted from the play An Enemy of the People by Henrik Ibsen.... and many more and as a supporting actress in 'Cheley Kar', 'Gar Nasimpur', 'Bhaghini', 'Jodi Jantem', 'Hanghsa Mithun', 'Balika Badhu', 'Chakranto', 'Malabadal', 'Chowdury Paribar', 'Aakrosh', 'Aagoon'. She won the award for best actress for her performance in "Nirjan Saikate". Her acting as a mother character in 'Amar Songi', 'Anuraher Chhoya', 'Trayee', 'Dadar Kirti','Arogya Niketon', 'Papi', '36 Chowringhee Lane36 Chowringhee Lane *36 Chowringee Lane* is a film written and directed by Aparna Sen and produced by Shashi Kapoor.... ', Amrita Kumbher Sandhaney, 'Srodhanjoli' are really outstanding. She also played some notable characters in Mega TV Sereals also like 'Prabaho', 'Ghum Nei', 'Pritibimbo',etc. In the year 2006 she also acted in Mira NairMira Nair Mira Nair is an India-born, New York-based film director.... 's The Namesake (film)The Namesake (film) *The Namesake* is a film which will receive a limited release in the United States on March 9 2007.... . See also List of notable Calcuttans External links