Nikhil Bandyopadhyay: Tar Chhire Geche Kobe

• Author: Swapan Kumar Bandyopadhyay
• Genre: Autobiography | Biography | Memoir (Atmajibani - Jibani - Smritikatha)
• Format: Hardcover
• ISBN: 9789350402962
• Pages: 250
• Weight: 414 grams

About the Book

🎶 This book is a detailed and heartfelt biography of Nikhil Bandyopadhyay, one of India’s most celebrated sitar maestros.
🎶 The journey of a young boy who, at just 9 years old, performed with trembling fingers before his first audience—only to become, by 17, a musical prodigy who astonished India's greatest musicians.
🎶 His breakthrough moment came in 1956 at the Tansen Music Conference, where he was recognized as a true maestro.
🎶 His musical collaborations with legends like Ustad Alauddin Khan and Ali Akbar Khan shaped the landscape of Indian classical music.
🎶 The book traces his unparalleled musical journey, capturing how, despite his continuous rise, he always sought to outdo himself, perfecting his craft year after year.
🎶 Even on the night before his passing, he played his final performance, immersing himself in the depths of ragas Darbaari Kanada and Hemant.
🎶 A must-read for music lovers, this book includes:

• Rare insights into his life and artistic evolution
• A list of his recordings and compositions
• His own writings on music
• The ragas he created

About the Author

📖 Swapan Kumar Bandyopadhyay (Born: January 1, 1948) is a renowned scholar, writer, and musician.
📖 Education & Career:

• Studied at Burdwan Municipal High School and Ramakrishna Mission Vidyamandir, Belur Math.
• Completed M.A. in English from the University of Calcutta, awarded the Regina Guha Gold Medal (1968).
• Diploma in French language and literature.
• Taught at Ramakrishna Mission Vidyamandir (1970), Visva-Bharati (1972), and Burdwan Vivekananda College before retirement.

🎵 Musical Background:

• Inspired by his mother, he pursued classical music.
• Trained in sitar under Indranil Bhattacharya, a disciple of Ustad Alauddin Khan.
• Published numerous articles on literature, culture, and music.
• Author of Annapurna: An Unheard Melody, published by Roli Books.

🔹 A fascinating tribute to one of India’s greatest sitarists, this book offers an immersive look into Nikhil Bandyopadhyay’s musical genius and his relentless pursuit of perfection.