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{{ | {{Short description|Indian musician (1955–2020)}} | ||
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[[File:Ranjon Ghoshal, First Rock Concert – Remembering Mohiner Ghoraguli.jpg|right|thumb|250px|Ranjon Ghoshal | [[File:Ranjon Ghoshal, First Rock Concert – Remembering Mohiner Ghoraguli.jpg|right|thumb|250px|Ranjon Ghoshal]] | ||
[[File:MoheenerGhoraguli-group.jpg|thumb|250px|[[Moheener Ghoraguli]] in concert at [[Rabindra Sadan]], 1979, left to right: Raja Banerjee, [[Pradip Chatterjee|Pradip Chattopadhyay]], Tapas Das, Pranab Sengupta, [[Gautam Chattopadhyay]] and ''Ranjon Ghoshal''.]] | [[File:MoheenerGhoraguli-group.jpg|thumb|250px|[[Moheener Ghoraguli]] in concert at [[Rabindra Sadan]], 1979, left to right: Raja Banerjee, [[Pradip Chatterjee|Pradip Chattopadhyay]], Tapas Das, Pranab Sengupta, [[Gautam Chattopadhyay]] and ''Ranjon Ghoshal''.]] | ||
[[File:Ranjon Ghoshal as Tagore.jpg|thumb|right|250px|Ranjon Ghoshal portraying Rabindranath Tagore in 2011]] | [[File:Ranjon Ghoshal as Tagore.jpg|thumb|right|250px|Ranjon Ghoshal portraying Rabindranath Tagore in 2011]] | ||
'''Ranjon Ghoshal''' ({{ | '''Ranjon Ghoshal''' ({{langx|bn|রঞ্জন ঘোষাল}}; 7 June 1955 – 9 July 2020) was an Indian theatre director and musician. He was a member of the [[Bengali band]] [[Moheener Ghoraguli]], and ran an advertising agency, Mareech Advertising in Bangalore, apart from Forum Three, a theatre group.<ref name=te/><ref name=hi>{{cite news |title=One for the road |url=https://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-features/tp-metroplus/one-for-the-road/article2240774.ece |newspaper=The Hindu |date=17 February 2007 | first=Rakesh | last=Mehar | accessdate=6 July 2018 }}</ref><ref>{{cite news |title=The Bangalore connection |url=http://www.telegraphindia.com/1081005/jsp/graphiti/story_9927223.jsp |archive-url=https://archive.today/20120919114719/http://www.telegraphindia.com/1081005/jsp/graphiti/story_9927223.jsp |url-status=dead |archive-date=19 September 2012 |publisher=The Telegraph |date=5 October 2008 |location=Calcutta, India}}</ref> | ||
==Biography== | ==Biography== | ||
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On 27 April 1980, Ranjon was married to Sangeeta (née Ghosh). | On 27 April 1980, Ranjon was married to Sangeeta (née Ghosh). | ||
A first cousin of [[Gautam Chattopadhyay]], who founded arguably Bengal's and India's first band in 1975 along with himself and other members;<ref>{{cite news |title=Song of the stallion|url= | A first cousin of [[Gautam Chattopadhyay]], who founded arguably Bengal's and India's first band in 1975 along with himself and other members;<ref>{{cite news |title=Song of the stallion|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/kolkata-/Song-of-the-stallion/articleshow/4681928.cms |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20111122155732/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2009-06-21/kolkata/28166934_1_composers-song-author-and-friend |url-status=live |archive-date=22 November 2011 |work=[[The Times of India]]|date=21 Jun 2009 }}</ref> Ranjon was the presenter of the band and also contributed to the lyrics. He used to handle all the media interaction and cover designing. | ||
An electrical engineer from [[Jadavpur University]] and PGD in Industrial Management, [[NITIE]], [[Mumbai]], Ranjon has worked with [[BHEL]] for a few years before becoming a designer-entrepreneur. He resided in [[Bangalore]], [[India]] with his wife Sangeeta and two sons, Indrayudh and Abhimanyu. Ranjon hosted various Bengali celebrities at his home in Bangalore which was also known as Yellow Submarine.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Playing it right|url=https://www.telegraphindia.com/culture/playing-it-right/cid/1540350|access-date=2020-07-10|website=www.telegraphindia.com}}</ref> | An electrical engineer from [[Jadavpur University]] and PGD in Industrial Management, [[NITIE]], [[Mumbai]], Ranjon has worked with [[BHEL]] for a few years before becoming a designer-entrepreneur. He resided in [[Bangalore]], [[India]] with his wife Sangeeta and two sons, Indrayudh and Abhimanyu. Ranjon hosted various Bengali celebrities at his home in Bangalore which was also known as Yellow Submarine.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Playing it right|url=https://www.telegraphindia.com/culture/playing-it-right/cid/1540350|access-date=2020-07-10|website=www.telegraphindia.com}}</ref> | ||
He was an active member of the Bangalore theatre scene, directing and performing plays in English with the group Forum Three.<ref name=te>{{cite news |title=Playing it right |url=http://www.telegraphindia.com/1050910/asp/weekend/story_5199777.asp |publisher=[[The Telegraph (Kolkata)]] |date=10 September 2005 |location=Calcutta, India |first=Shrabonti |last=Bagchi}}</ref> | He was an active member of the Bangalore theatre scene, directing and performing plays in English with the group Forum Three.<ref name=te>{{cite news |title=Playing it right |url=http://www.telegraphindia.com/1050910/asp/weekend/story_5199777.asp |archive-url=https://archive.today/20130105021515/http://www.telegraphindia.com/1050910/asp/weekend/story_5199777.asp |url-status=dead |archive-date=5 January 2013 |publisher=[[The Telegraph (Kolkata)]] |date=10 September 2005 |location=Calcutta, India |first=Shrabonti |last=Bagchi}}</ref> | ||
Ranjon, as a part of his effort in keeping alive the spirit of Moheen songs, had organized the [[First Rock Concert – Remembering Mohiner Ghoraguli|First Rock Concert]] in Bangalore<ref>{{Cite | Ranjon, as a part of his effort in keeping alive the spirit of Moheen songs, had organized the [[First Rock Concert – Remembering Mohiner Ghoraguli|First Rock Concert]] in Bangalore<ref>{{Cite news|title=Life-altering, influential: Anupam and Srijit remember Ranjon Ghoshal - Times of India|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/bengali/music/life-altering-influential-anupam-and-srijit-remember-ranjon-ghoshal/articleshow/76883663.cms|access-date=2020-07-10|website=The Times of India|date=10 July 2020 |language=en}}</ref> and Abar Bochhor Tirish Pore in Kolkata.{{citation needed|date=July 2020}} He had started grooming brands under a venture named 'Mind It!'.{{citation needed|date=July 2020}} | ||
Ghoshal died on July 9, 2020, at the age of 65.<ref>[https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/kannada/theatre/theatre-director-ranjon-ghosal-passes-away/articleshow/76872785.cms Theatre director Ranjon Ghosal passes away]</ref> | Ghoshal died on July 9, 2020, at the age of 65.<ref>[https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/kannada/theatre/theatre-director-ranjon-ghosal-passes-away/articleshow/76872785.cms Theatre director Ranjon Ghosal passes away]</ref> | ||
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*''[[Shangbigno Pakhikul O Kolkata Bishayak]]'' (1977) | *''[[Shangbigno Pakhikul O Kolkata Bishayak]]'' (1977) | ||
*''[[Ajaana UDonto bostu ba Aw-Oo-Baw]]'' (1978) | *''[[Ajaana UDonto bostu ba Aw-Oo-Baw]]'' (1978) | ||
*'' | *''Drishyomaan Moheener Ghoraguli'' (1979) | ||
==Plays== | ==Plays== | ||
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! Name !! year | ! Name !! year | ||
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| ShahJahan ({{ | | ShahJahan ({{langx|bn|শাহ্জাহান}}) || 1980 | ||
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| Sajano Bagan ({{ | | Sajano Bagan ({{langx|bn|সাজানো বাগান}}) || 1980 | ||
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| Banchharam's Orchard || 1981 | | Banchharam's Orchard || 1981 | ||
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| End Game || 1986 | | End Game || 1986 | ||
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| Ram-jatra ({{ | | Ram-jatra ({{langx|bn|রাম-যাত্রা}}) || 1987 | ||
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| Baro-pishima ({{ | | Baro-pishima ({{langx|bn|বড় পিসিমা}}) || 1988 | ||
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| Lathi ({{ | | Lathi ({{langx|bn|লাঠি}}) || 1990 | ||
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| An Audience With The King || 1999 | | An Audience With The King || 1999 | ||
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| A Terrorist Hanged || 2016 | | A Terrorist Hanged || 2016 | ||
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| The Blooming Orchard<ref>{{Cite web| | | The Blooming Orchard<ref>{{Cite web|date=Jan 10, 2018|title=Kapali fights back|url=https://bangaloremirror.indiatimes.com/entertainment/lounge/kapali-fights-back/articleshow/62432976.cms|access-date=2020-07-09|website=Bangalore Mirror|language=en}}</ref> || 2018 | ||
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| A Matter of Life and Death<ref>{{Cite news|last=Datta|first=Sravasti|date=2018-05-31|title=An existential crisis|language=en-IN|work=The Hindu|url=https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/theatre/an-existential-crisis/article24047045.ece|access-date=2020-07-09|issn=0971-751X}}</ref> || 2018 | | A Matter of Life and Death<ref>{{Cite news|last=Datta|first=Sravasti|date=2018-05-31|title=An existential crisis|language=en-IN|work=The Hindu|url=https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/theatre/an-existential-crisis/article24047045.ece|access-date=2020-07-09|issn=0971-751X}}</ref> || 2018 | ||
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| Hello Tagore || 2009 | | Hello Tagore || 2009 | ||
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| Hello Rabindranath ({{ | | Hello Rabindranath ({{langx|bn|হ্যালো রবীন্দ্রনাথ}}) || 2010 | ||
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| A Journey With Tagore || 2011 | | A Journey With Tagore || 2011 | ||
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==Scandals== | ==Scandals== | ||
In October 2019, there were allegations of sexual harassment against Ranjon Ghoshal.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/kolkata/metoo-allegations-against-musician-ranjon-ghoshal/articleshow/71674154.cms|title=#MeToo allegations against musician Ranjon Ghoshal | In October 2019, there were allegations of sexual harassment against Ranjon Ghoshal.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/kolkata/metoo-allegations-against-musician-ranjon-ghoshal/articleshow/71674154.cms|title=#MeToo allegations against musician Ranjon Ghoshal|date=October 21, 2019|first=Shamayita|last=Chakraborty|website=The Times of India|language=en|access-date=2019-10-22}}</ref> Though he had initially dismissed the allegations, he finally extended a public apology for his behavior, following social media outrage.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/kolkata/i-will-ask-her-what-i-can-do-so-that-she-forgives-me-ranjon-ghoshal/articleshow/71689104.cms|title=I will ask her what I can do so that she forgives me: Ranjon Ghoshal |date=October 22, 2019|first=Shamayita|last=Chakraborty|website=The Times of India|language=en|access-date=2019-10-22}}</ref> Gaurab Chatterjee, son of Moheener Ghoraguli leader [[Gautam Chattopadhyay|Goutam Chatterjee]], said "Ranjon Ghoshal is not synonymous with Moheener Ghoraguli" after these incidents.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/bengali/music/ranjon-ghoshal-is-not-synonymous-with-moheener-ghoraguli-gaurab-chatterjee/articleshow/71705783.cms|title=Ranjon Ghoshal is not synonymous with Moheener Ghoraguli: Gaurab Chatterjee - Times of India|website=The Times of India|date=23 October 2019 |language=en|access-date=2019-10-25}}</ref> An original member of the band, [[Tapas Das|Tapas Bapi Das]], also did the same.{{citation needed|date=July 2020}} | ||
==References== | ==References== | ||
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* [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LBViHw_LJGc/ Crisis of Civilization - A Journey with Tagore] | * [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LBViHw_LJGc/ Crisis of Civilization - A Journey with Tagore] | ||
* [https://web.archive.org/web/20110714033236/http://www.mareech.com/team.htm Mareech Advertising, team] | * [https://web.archive.org/web/20110714033236/http://www.mareech.com/team.htm Mareech Advertising, team] | ||
* [ | * [https://forumthree.blogspot.com/ Forum Three, website] | ||
* [https://web.archive.org/web/20110712224508/http://moheenerghoraguli.hpage.com/ Moheener Ghoraguli homepage] | * [https://web.archive.org/web/20110712224508/http://moheenerghoraguli.hpage.com/ Moheener Ghoraguli homepage] | ||
{{Moheener Ghoraguli}} | {{Moheener Ghoraguli}} | ||
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[[Category:Indian theatre directors]] | [[Category:Indian theatre directors]] | ||
[[Category:Indian male musicians]] | [[Category:Indian male musicians]] | ||
[[Category:Musicians from West Bengal]] | |||
Latest revision as of 06:20, 10 February 2026
Ranjon Ghoshal (Script error: The function "langx" does not exist.; 7 June 1955 – 9 July 2020) was an Indian theatre director and musician. He was a member of the Bengali band Moheener Ghoraguli, and ran an advertising agency, Mareech Advertising in Bangalore, apart from Forum Three, a theatre group.[1][2][3]
Biography[edit | edit source]
He was born in a small town named Memari, District: Burdwan, West Bengal to Leela (born: 1925) and late Tarapada Ghoshal (1915 - 16 February 2008), both from Barishal (district) now in Bangladesh. Tarapada retired from a Govt. of India's political intelligence bureau posting equivalent of an additional Superintendent of Police in 1973. Leela has always been a homemaker. Ranjon has three elder brothers, Tapan (born:1945), Swapan (born: 1947) and Chandan (born: 1950), one sister, Mala (born: 1957) and a younger brother, Kanchan (born: 1960).
On 27 April 1980, Ranjon was married to Sangeeta (née Ghosh).
A first cousin of Gautam Chattopadhyay, who founded arguably Bengal's and India's first band in 1975 along with himself and other members;[4] Ranjon was the presenter of the band and also contributed to the lyrics. He used to handle all the media interaction and cover designing.
An electrical engineer from Jadavpur University and PGD in Industrial Management, NITIE, Mumbai, Ranjon has worked with BHEL for a few years before becoming a designer-entrepreneur. He resided in Bangalore, India with his wife Sangeeta and two sons, Indrayudh and Abhimanyu. Ranjon hosted various Bengali celebrities at his home in Bangalore which was also known as Yellow Submarine.[5]
He was an active member of the Bangalore theatre scene, directing and performing plays in English with the group Forum Three.[1]
Ranjon, as a part of his effort in keeping alive the spirit of Moheen songs, had organized the First Rock Concert in Bangalore[6] and Abar Bochhor Tirish Pore in Kolkata.[citation needed] He had started grooming brands under a venture named 'Mind It!'.[citation needed]
Ghoshal died on July 9, 2020, at the age of 65.[7]
Discography[edit | edit source]
Moheener Ghoraguli albums[edit | edit source]
- Shangbigno Pakhikul O Kolkata Bishayak (1977)
- Ajaana UDonto bostu ba Aw-Oo-Baw (1978)
- Drishyomaan Moheener Ghoraguli (1979)
Plays[edit | edit source]
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| Name | year |
|---|---|
| Hello Tagore | 2009 |
| Hello Rabindranath (Script error: The function "langx" does not exist.) | 2010 |
| A Journey With Tagore | 2011 |
Scandals[edit | edit source]
In October 2019, there were allegations of sexual harassment against Ranjon Ghoshal.[10] Though he had initially dismissed the allegations, he finally extended a public apology for his behavior, following social media outrage.[11] Gaurab Chatterjee, son of Moheener Ghoraguli leader Goutam Chatterjee, said "Ranjon Ghoshal is not synonymous with Moheener Ghoraguli" after these incidents.[12] An original member of the band, Tapas Bapi Das, also did the same.[citation needed]
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Bagchi, Shrabonti (10 September 2005). "Playing it right". Calcutta, India: The Telegraph (Kolkata).
{{cite news}}: CS1 maint: deprecated archival service (link) - ↑ Mehar, Rakesh (17 February 2007). "One for the road". The Hindu. Retrieved 6 July 2018.
- ↑ "The Bangalore connection". Calcutta, India: The Telegraph. 5 October 2008.
{{cite news}}: CS1 maint: deprecated archival service (link) - ↑ "Song of the stallion". The Times of India. 21 June 2009. Archived from the original on 22 November 2011.
- ↑ "Playing it right". www.telegraphindia.com. Retrieved 10 July 2020.
- ↑ "Life-altering, influential: Anupam and Srijit remember Ranjon Ghoshal - Times of India". The Times of India. 10 July 2020. Retrieved 10 July 2020.
- ↑ Theatre director Ranjon Ghosal passes away
- ↑ "Kapali fights back". Bangalore Mirror. 10 January 2018. Retrieved 9 July 2020.
- ↑ Datta, Sravasti (31 May 2018). "An existential crisis". The Hindu. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 9 July 2020.
- ↑ Chakraborty, Shamayita (21 October 2019). "#MeToo allegations against musician Ranjon Ghoshal". The Times of India. Retrieved 22 October 2019.
- ↑ Chakraborty, Shamayita (22 October 2019). "I will ask her what I can do so that she forgives me: Ranjon Ghoshal". The Times of India. Retrieved 22 October 2019.
- ↑ "Ranjon Ghoshal is not synonymous with Moheener Ghoraguli: Gaurab Chatterjee - Times of India". The Times of India. 23 October 2019. Retrieved 25 October 2019.