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'''Annada Munshi''' (1905-1985) was an [[Indian]] artist who is widely considered to promote the Indian Commercial Art on the platform of world [[Fine arts]]. He was born in Chowgachhi Zamindar family (now in Shivnagar, [[Pabna]], [[Bangladesh]]). He is regarded by many as the 'Father of Indian Commercial Art'.<ref>https://www.geni.com/people/Annada-Munshi/6000000135620202282</ref><ref>https://artfacts.net/artist/annada-munshi/710912</ref> Munshi holds the credit to draw a beautiful conjunction between Fine Arts and Commercialisation. [[Satyajit Ray]] himself was trained the commercial art by Annada Munshi when Munshi was holding the post of Art Director in DJ Keymar and Co.<ref>https://www.etvbharat.com/english/national/state/west-bengal/annada-munshis-character-sparks-debate-in-anik-duttas-aparajito/na20220525090909619619394</ref> Not only in fine arts, Munshi was extensively talented in music too. He possessed a soulful melodious voice and was efficient to play a handsome number of [[musical instruments]], especially [[violin]].<ref>http://kolkatakonnector.blogspot.com/2015/08/from-land-of-nobel-prize-now-comes.html?m=1</ref> 'Crucified India' is one of his notable literary works. In 1985, he breathed his last at his own residence at Talapark, [[Kolkata]].<ref name="Santanu Ghosh: Munshianay Chollis Purush">Santanu Ghosh. "Munshianay Chollis Purush" Publisher: Dey's Publishing</ref><ref name="Santanu Ghosh: Binodane Paikpara Belgachia">Santanu Ghosh. "Binodane Paikpara Belgachia" Publisher: Dey's Publishing[https://thecafetable.com/binodane_paikpara_belgachia]</ref> | '''Annada Munshi''' (1905-1985) was an [[Indian]] artist who is widely considered to promote the Indian Commercial Art on the platform of world [[Fine arts]]. He was born in Chowgachhi Zamindar family (now in Shivnagar, [[Pabna]], [[Bangladesh]]). He is regarded by many as the 'Father of Indian Commercial Art'.<ref>{{Cite web|url= https://www.geni.com/people/Annada-Munshi/6000000135620202282|title=Annada Munshi|work=Geni}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://artfacts.net/artist/annada-munshi/710912|title=Artist Annada Munshi|work=Artfacts}}</ref> Munshi holds the credit to draw a beautiful conjunction between Fine Arts and Commercialisation. [[Satyajit Ray]] himself was trained the commercial art by Annada Munshi when Munshi was holding the post of Art Director in DJ Keymar and Co.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.etvbharat.com/english/national/state/west-bengal/annada-munshis-character-sparks-debate-in-anik-duttas-aparajito/na20220525090909619619394|title=Annada Munshi's character sparks debate in Anik Dutta's Aparajito|work=Etv Bharat}}</ref> Not only in fine arts, Munshi was extensively talented in music too. He possessed a soulful melodious voice and was efficient to play a handsome number of [[musical instruments]], especially [[violin]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://kolkatakonnector.blogspot.com/2015/08/from-land-of-nobel-prize-now-comes.html?m=1|title=From The Land of the Nobel Prize, Now comes Rabindrasangeet!|work=Kolkatakonnector}}</ref> 'Crucified India' is one of his notable literary works. In 1985, he breathed his last at his own residence at Talapark, [[Kolkata]].<ref name="Santanu Ghosh: Munshianay Chollis Purush">Santanu Ghosh. "Munshianay Chollis Purush" Publisher: Dey's Publishing</ref><ref name="Santanu Ghosh: Binodane Paikpara Belgachia">Santanu Ghosh. "Binodane Paikpara Belgachia" Publisher: Dey's Publishing[https://thecafetable.com/binodane_paikpara_belgachia]</ref> | ||
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Munshi started his career as a Shepherd Designer at Army Navy Stores in Kolkata. Then he moved to Mumbai . There he worked as an advertiser in the office of the [[Times of India]]. With this work, he performed [[Rabindra Sangeet]] every month at [[Akashvani]]'s [[Mumbai]] Center and used to sing Swadeshi Jagaran on Prabhat Ferry. As a successful artist, Munshi mastered the art of sketching scenes in film projects also. As a result, he returned to Calcutta with a job as the art director of the international advertising agency DJ Keymar. {{Citation needed|reason=Your explanation here|date=March 2022}} His work in advertising gives special fame in the field of the railway and tea board.<ref>https://www.researchgate.net/figure/Poster-by-Annada-Munshi-for-ITMEB-1947-courtesy-Courtesy-Urban-History-Documentation_fig8_274463295</ref> In 1946, he wrote the script for an outstanding film, along with details and sketches of each scene, in a new way of thinking about his whole life. Eminent Bengali graphic designers Raghunath Goswami, Ranen Ayan Dutta and many others came in contact with Annada Munshi. | Munshi started his career as a Shepherd Designer at Army Navy Stores in Kolkata. Then he moved to Mumbai . There he worked as an advertiser in the office of the [[Times of India]]. With this work, he performed [[Rabindra Sangeet]] every month at [[Akashvani]]'s [[Mumbai]] Center and used to sing Swadeshi Jagaran on Prabhat Ferry. As a successful artist, Munshi mastered the art of sketching scenes in film projects also. As a result, he returned to Calcutta with a job as the art director of the international advertising agency DJ Keymar. {{Citation needed|reason=Your explanation here|date=March 2022}} His work in advertising gives special fame in the field of the railway and tea board.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.researchgate.net/figure/Poster-by-Annada-Munshi-for-ITMEB-1947-courtesy-Courtesy-Urban-History-Documentation_fig8_274463295|title=Poster by Annada Munshi for ITMEB, 1947|work=Researchgate}}</ref> In 1946, he wrote the script for an outstanding film, along with details and sketches of each scene, in a new way of thinking about his whole life. Eminent Bengali graphic designers Raghunath Goswami, Ranen Ayan Dutta and many others came in contact with Annada Munshi. | ||
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Annada Munshi (1905-1985) was an Indian artist who is widely considered to promote the Indian Commercial Art on the platform of world Fine arts. He was born in Chowgachhi Zamindar family (now in Shivnagar, Pabna, Bangladesh). He is regarded by many as the 'Father of Indian Commercial Art'.[1][2] Munshi holds the credit to draw a beautiful conjunction between Fine Arts and Commercialisation. Satyajit Ray himself was trained the commercial art by Annada Munshi when Munshi was holding the post of Art Director in DJ Keymar and Co.[3] Not only in fine arts, Munshi was extensively talented in music too. He possessed a soulful melodious voice and was efficient to play a handsome number of musical instruments, especially violin.[4] 'Crucified India' is one of his notable literary works. In 1985, he breathed his last at his own residence at Talapark, Kolkata.[5][6]
Annada Munshi | |
|---|---|
| Born | 27 November 1905 |
| Died | 13 January 1985 (aged 79) |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Spouse(s) | Jayati Munshi |
CareerEdit
Munshi started his career as a Shepherd Designer at Army Navy Stores in Kolkata. Then he moved to Mumbai . There he worked as an advertiser in the office of the Times of India. With this work, he performed Rabindra Sangeet every month at Akashvani's Mumbai Center and used to sing Swadeshi Jagaran on Prabhat Ferry. As a successful artist, Munshi mastered the art of sketching scenes in film projects also. As a result, he returned to Calcutta with a job as the art director of the international advertising agency DJ Keymar. [citation needed] His work in advertising gives special fame in the field of the railway and tea board.[7] In 1946, he wrote the script for an outstanding film, along with details and sketches of each scene, in a new way of thinking about his whole life. Eminent Bengali graphic designers Raghunath Goswami, Ranen Ayan Dutta and many others came in contact with Annada Munshi.
ReferencesEdit
- ↑ "Annada Munshi". Geni.
- ↑ "Artist Annada Munshi". Artfacts.
- ↑ "Annada Munshi's character sparks debate in Anik Dutta's Aparajito". Etv Bharat.
- ↑ "From The Land of the Nobel Prize, Now comes Rabindrasangeet!". Kolkatakonnector.
- ↑ Santanu Ghosh. "Munshianay Chollis Purush" Publisher: Dey's Publishing
- ↑ Santanu Ghosh. "Binodane Paikpara Belgachia" Publisher: Dey's Publishing[1]
- ↑ "Poster by Annada Munshi for ITMEB, 1947". Researchgate.
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