Tarapada Chakraborty

Tarapada Chakraborty[1] (Bengali: তারাপদ চক্রবর্তী Taaraapado Chokrobortee); (April 1, 1909 – September 1, 1975) was an Indian classical vocalist. He was born in Kotalipara, Faridpur, Bengal Presidency (now in Bangladesh) to a Vaidik Brahman family. He is known for the khyal and thumri forms of singing, as well as for his popular renditions of Raagpradhans. He is the pioneer of the Kotali Gharana which is best known for its slow rendition of Aalaap while presenting a Raaga. He was the first Indian Classical artiste to have presented any Raaga in 48-beats Vilambit format, which is considered to be a difficult rendition in itself. He is the creator of Raaga Chhaya Hindol and Navamalaka.

Tarapada Chakraborty
Background information
Birth name	Tarapada Chakraborty
Born	(1909-04-01)April 1, 1909 Kotalipara, Faridpur, British India (now in Bangladesh)
Died	September 1, 1975(1975-09-01) (aged 66) Kolkata, West Bengal , India
Genres	Indian classical music
Occupation(s)	Singer
Years active	1925–1975
Website	www.tarapadachakraborty.com

In 1972, he was awarded the Sangeet Natak Akademi Fellowship the highest honour conferred by Sangeet Natak Akademi, India's National Academy for Music, Dance and Drama.[2] He was the recipient of State Academy Award from Rabindra Bharati University in 1972.