Prafulla Kar

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Prafulla Kar
ପ୍ରଫୁଲ୍ଲ କର
Prafulla Kar singing in 2014
Born (1939-02-16) 16 February 1939 (age 86)
Puri, Odisha
NationalityIndian
EducationGraduate (Law), Sangeeta Bisharada
Alma materUtkal University,
Gandharba University
Known forOdia Singer and Music Director,[1] Lyricist, Columnist, Writer
Spouse(s)Manorama Kar
ChildrenMahaprasad Kar[2] Sandhyadipa Kar[3] Mahadeep Kar
Parent(s)Baidyanath Kar
Sushila Kar
AwardsPadma Shri
Websitewww.prafullakar.com/biography.htm

Prafulla Kar (born 16 February 1939) is an Oriya musician, singer,[4] lyricist, writer and columnist.[5][6] He was received Padma Shri, the fourth highest civilian award by the Government of India in 2015 for his contribution in the field of arts.[7]

Early life and career[edit]

Born in 1939 into musician family in Puri, Odisha. His father 

is Baidyanath Kar and mother is Susila Kar. His elder father Khetra Mohan Kar was a renowned Tabla Player. He was raised and brought up by his grand father Bhagaban Misra and grand mother Apanna Devi because he lost his father at an early age.[8]

Prafulla Kar has worked as music director and often as singer in 70 Oriya Films (Released and unreleased) as well as in 4 Bangla films.[9][10]

In popular culture[edit]

  • 'Prafulla Kar Samman' awarded to different singers every year to celebrate his birthday in a two-day musical event.[11] The award consists of a cash reward of Rs 1 lakh, a citation and a shawl.[12]

Awards[edit]

Year Award Event Category Source
2004 Jayadeva Award Orissa State Film Awards Music [13][14]
2008 Swarna Sanjibani Award [15]
2009 Kabi Samrat Upendra Bhanja Award [16]
2010 Balakrushna Das Award [17]
2011 FitFat Biscope Award [18]
2012 Kadambini Award [19]
Parampara Award [20][21]
2013 Sahadev Padhi Award 11th Kumar Utsav [22]
2015 Padma Shri Arts [23]
2016 D. Lit (Utkal University) Music [24][25]
2017 Choklate Legend Award Choklate Music Awards [26][27]

References[edit]

  1. ↑ Kisan world. Sakthi Sugars, Ltd. 1982. Retrieved 7 August 2012.
  2. ↑ "The Telegraph - Calcutta (Kolkata) | Orissa | Musical tribute to singer". telegraphindia.com. Retrieved 22 July 2016.
  3. ↑ "Artist Profile - Sandhyadipa". Retrieved 22 July 2016.
  4. ↑ Orissa reference: glimpses of Orissa. TechnoCAD Systems. 2001. Retrieved 7 August 2012.
  5. ↑ Gopinath Mohanty; Jeeban Kumar Patnaik; Santosha Kumāra Ratha (2003). Cultural heritage of [Orissa]. State Level Vyasakabi Fakir Mohan Smruti Samsad. ISBN 978-81-902761-4-6. Retrieved 21 January 2013.
  6. ↑ N. C. Behuria; Orissa (India). Gazetteers Unit (1990). Orissa state gazetteer. Gazetteers Unit, Deptartment of Revenue, Government of Orissa. Retrieved 21 January 2013.
  7. ↑ "Padma Awards 2015". TheIndianExpress. Retrieved 25 January 2015.
  8. ↑ "Prafulla Kar - Sandhyadipa". sites.google.com. Retrieved 1 March 2019.
  9. ↑ Rath, Punya Prava (19 November 2017). "Prafulla Kar contribution to the industry". Retrieved 1 March 2019.
  10. ↑ "Prafulla Kar Foundation ::". www.prafullakar.com. Retrieved 1 March 2019.
  11. ↑ "Prafulla Kar Samman for Kavita Krishnamurthy". The New Indian Express. Retrieved 1 March 2019.
  12. ↑ Bureau, Odisha Sun Times (12 February 2018). "Kavita Krishnamurthy to be conferred with Prafulla Kar Samman | OdishaSunTimes.com". Retrieved 1 March 2019.
  13. ↑ "Orissa State Film Award Winners | Orissa Cinema | Odisha Ollywood". orissacinema.com. Retrieved 22 July 2016.
  14. ↑ "Odisha: Film Director Aprub Kishore Bir selected for Prestigious 'Jayadev Award' for 2010, Oriya Success Orbit, Odisha Latest Headlines". orissadiary.com. Retrieved 22 July 2016.
  15. ↑ "'Swarna Sanjivani' award for Prafulla Kar - Other States". The Hindu. 11 May 2008. Archived from the original on 22 May 2008. Retrieved 22 July 2016.
  16. ↑ "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 17 December 2012. Retrieved 27 June 2013.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
  17. ↑ "News Archives". The Hindu. 25 October 2010. Archived from the original on 29 October 2010. Retrieved 22 July 2016.
  18. ↑ "CinemaSagar » 8th FITFAT Biscope Awards -2011". Archived from the original on 11 May 2012. Retrieved 22 July 2016.
  19. ↑ "Kadambini Samman for Prafulla Kar - Other States". The Hindu. July 2012. Retrieved 22 July 2016.
  20. ↑ "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 17 December 2012. Retrieved 27 June 2013.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
  21. ↑ http://www.amaodisha.com/orissa/entertainment/singer-prafulla-kar-has-been-felicitated-by-governor-m-c-bhandare/
  22. ↑ Pioneer, The. "Singer Prafulla Kar gets Sahadev Padhi Award". The Pioneer. Retrieved 1 March 2019.
  23. ↑ "Padma Awards 2015". Press Information Bureau. Archived from the original on 26 January 2015. Retrieved 25 January 2015.
  24. ↑ "13 students presented gold medals at convocation - OTther States". The Hindu. 6 January 2012. Retrieved 22 July 2016.
  25. ↑ "Odisha: 3rd convocation ceremony of Utkal University of Culture held, Odisha Events, Odisha Latest Headlines". orissadiary.com. Retrieved 22 July 2016.
  26. ↑ Rath, Punya Prava (19 November 2017). "Prafulla Kar— the man behind introducing 'Onglish' in Ollywood! | OdishaSunTimes.com". Retrieved 1 March 2019.
  27. ↑ "Prafulla Kar- the man behind introducing 'Onglish' in Ollywood! - Odisha Sun Times". Dailyhunt. Retrieved 1 March 2019.

External links[edit]

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