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18/05/2026

In 1966, a unique cinematic collaboration between India and Nepal gave us Maitighar, a film that became more than just a movie. With Mala Sinha in the lead and Jaidev composing the music, it featured the voices of Lata Mangeshkar, Asha Bhosle, Manna Dey, and Geeta Dutt. But the most remarkable gem? A song written by the then King of Nepal, Mahendra Bir Bikram Shah Dev, and sung by Lata Ji, Jun Mato Ma Mero. The film’s legacy lives on in Kathmandu’s Maitighar Mandala, named after the movie itself. A moment in history when two cultures met through melody.

16/05/2026

One Year, One Cassette: How Asha Bhosle Perfected Tagore | Rabindra-Dhara: Ep 8 | Asha Bhosle |

Welcome to the grand finale of "Rabindra-Dhara." To conclude our week-long celebration of Rabindranath Tagore, we look at a musical titan who conquered every genre of Indian music—from Bollywood pop to classical ghazals—yet approached Rabindra Sangeet with the deepest reverence: the legendary Asha Bhosle.

In 2009, a 75-year-old Asha Bhosle stood on a Kolkata stage alongside younger icons, matching them note for note. When a young fan begged her to sing one of her massive Hindi film hits, Asha Ji did something extraordinary—she gently refused. For her, that stage belonged strictly to Tagore.

We dive deep into her 40-year journey with Rabindra Sangeet, beginning with a 1969 duet alongside Hemanta Mukhopadhyay, leading up to her legendary 1980 album Baro Asha Kore Esechhi. Discover the mind-blowing discipline of how Asha Ji carried a reference cassette everywhere for a whole year just to perfect her Bengali pronunciation, eventually recording a masterpiece that traversed complex ragas like Pilu, Desh, and Hameer.

As we close this monumental series, veteran Rabindra Sangeet artist Sibasish Mukherjee joins us for one last time, delivering a soulful performance that honors the legacy of devotion, versatility, and ultimate respect left behind by these icons.

15/05/2026

The Poetic Significance of Feb 6th for Lata Mangeshkar | | Rabindra-Dhara: Ep 7 | Lata Mangeshkar

On February 6th, 2022, as the world bid farewell to the Nightingale of India, a poetic coincidence came to light. This same date, years earlier, marked one of Lata Mangeshkar’s greatest honors: the Deshikottama from Visva-Bharati. Welcome to Episode 7 of "Rabindra-Dhara.

Lata Mangeshkar’s journey with Tagore began in 1953 under the mentorship of Hemanta Mukhopadhyay. But her connection to Bengal went far deeper than just playback. We explore the "unsung melody", the historic collaboration with the legendary Kanika Bandopadhyay that was planned at Shantiniketan but lost to time.

Most importantly, we revisit the 1973 film Shriman Prithviraj. In a beautiful moment of musical history, Lata ji sang a duet of "Shokhi Bhabona Kahare Bole" with a nervous 15-year-old girl making her debut. That girl was Kavita Krishnamurthy. Today, we celebrate the discipline, the grace, and the eternal echo of Lata Mangeshkar in the world of Rabindra Sangeet.

We close this episode with veteran Rabindra Sangeet artist Sibasish Mukherjee performs a final, soulful rendition, bringing our celebration of Tagore’s timeless influence to a beautiful conclusion.

13/05/2026

Beyond Bollywood: The Genre Closest to Manna Dey’s Soul | Rabindra-Dhara: Ep 5 | Manna Dey

Welcome to Episode 5 of "Rabindra-Dhara." We often know Manna Dey as the master of classical playback singing, but today we uncover how Rabindranath Tagore’s music wasn't just a professional pursuit for him, it was the very foundation of his personal life.

In the 1950s, a rehearsal for a Tagore duet in Mumbai changed Manna Dey’s life forever. When he met a young Malayali woman named Sulochana Kumaran to sing "Ami Tomaro Shongey Bedhechi Amaro Pran," the lyrics became prophetic. Tagore's music didn't just bring them together on stage; it united them in marriage.

Beyond the romance, Manna Dey carried a massive mission: to break the language barrier. Trained by his uncle, the legendary K.C. Dey, Manna Dey went on to record nearly 50 Tagore songs, including rare renditions in Hindi and even Gujarati! He took Rabindra Sangeet to the corners of India where Bengali was never spoken, proving that Tagore’s soul is universal.

To honor this legacy of love and language, veteran Rabindra Sangeet artist Sibasish Mukherjee joins us at the end of the story to present a rendition that resonates with the depth of Manna Dey’s devotion.

Manna Dey Sings Rabindra Sangeet in Gujarati - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q1mIuRBgw0Q

12/05/2026

From "Chhoto Pankaj" to a Legend: The Rise of Hemanta Mukhopadhyay | Rabindra-Dhara: Ep 4 | Hemanta Mukhopadhyay
Welcome to Episode 4 of "Rabindra-Dhara." Today, we explore the golden era of Rabindra Sangeet through the legendary voice of Hemanta Mukhopadhyay.
Inspired by Pankaj Mullick and discovered by the visionary Shailesh Duttagupta, Hemanta Mukhopadhyay’s journey into Tagore’s music was shaped by the meticulous training of Anadi Dastidar. From his first recordings in 1944 to becoming the voice that defined timeless classics like "Mone Robe Ki Na Robe," "Arup Tomar Bani,", "Tayi Tomar Anando Amar Por," and many more.
Did you know that when Hemanta Mukhopadhyay moved to Mumbai, he named his bungalow "Gitanjali"? Or that the great Gulzar, who reads and writes Bengali, confessed to being addicted to Rabindra Sangeet specifically in Hemanta Mukhopadhyay's voice?
To conclude this story of legacy and devotion, veteran artist Sibasish Mukherjee performs a rendition that honors the bari-toned path paved by Hemanta Mukhopadhyay.

11/05/2026

Why Did S.D. Burman Never Record a Tagore Song? | Rabindra-Dhara: Ep 3 | Sachin Dev Burman

Welcome to Episode 3 of "Rabindra-Dhara." Today, we explore one of the most intriguing ironies in Indian music: why Sachin Dev Burman, a son of Bengal and Tripura’s royalty, never officially recorded a Rabindra Sangeet, despite Tagore himself asking him why.

The bond between the Tagores and the Burman royal family was deep and historical. Yet, while K.L. Saigal (a non-Bengali) was celebrated for his Tagore renditions, S.D. Burman remained silent. Was it out of deep reverence, or a different musical path?

In this episode, we travel back in time when the two legends met. We also trace the invisible threads of Tagore’s influence in Burman’s Bollywood masterpieces, from the haunting "Jaane Woh Kaise Log The" to the legendary "Tere Mere Milan Ki Yeh Raina," where S.D. Burman’s genius met Tagore’s melody to create something immortal.

To honor this profound musical legacy, veteran Rabindra Sangeet artist Sibasish Mukherjee concludes our story with a performance that captures the essence of the melodies that influenced a generation of composers.

10/05/2026

When Tagore Allowed K.L. Saigal to Break the Rules | Rabindra-Dhara: Ep 2 | Kundan Lal Saigal

Welcome back to "Rabindra-Dhara." In our second episode, we explore a legendary collaboration that defied language and tradition: the bond between Pankaj Kumar Mullick, K.L. Saigal, and Rabindranath Tagore.

Pankaj Mullick harbored a bold dream - to have a non-Bengali singer embrace the soul of Rabindra Sangeet. K.L. Saigal was the chosen voice, but the journey wasn't easy. From mastering Bengali "Juktakkhor" (compound letters) to an accidental lyrical slip that changed a Tagore masterpiece forever, this episode reveals the human side of the great Poet.

Discover how a mistake in the song "Tomar Binay Gaan Chhilo" became the permanent version in the Geetabitan, and why Saigal took a journey to Shantiniketan just to change a single word in "Ami Tomaye Joto."

As always, we conclude this story with a soulful performance. This evening, veteran artist Sibasish Mukherjee presents a Rabindra Sangeet that echoes the sincerity Saigal brought to this genre.

Music : Anirudh Chowdhury

08/05/2026

While May belongs to Tagore, it also marks the birth of another titan: Pandit Acharya Jnan Prakash Ghosh.
​After a tragic loss of sight in his 20s ended his dreams as a sportsman and painter, he didn't surrender to the dark. Instead, he transformed it into a symphony. A master of the Tabla and Harmonium, he became the "Guru of Gurus," shaping the legends of Indian Classical Music.
​From silence to sound, from darkness to devotion—this is the legacy of a true musical polymath.

Hello Music Lovers! This 9th May, we begin “Rabindra-Dhara”, a week-long celebration of Rabindranath Tagore and his time...
06/05/2026

Hello Music Lovers! This 9th May, we begin “Rabindra-Dhara”, a week-long celebration of Rabindranath Tagore and his timeless connection with some of our most beloved musical legends. Everyday, for a week, we’ll share some fascinating stories coupled with a soulful touch of music by veteran Rabindra Sangeet artist Sibasish Mukherjee.
Join us on Jalsaghar as we revisit the magic, memories, and music of the Bard of Bengal Rabindranath Tagore.

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