Veteran Bengali singer Amar Pal passes away

Veteran Bengali folk singer Amar Pal passed away at age 96 in Kolkata after a prolonged illness.
His playback in Satyajit Ray directed Hirak Rajar Deshe 'Kotai Ranga Dekhi Duniya' was one of the hit songs among Bengali circles.
He was an old artist of Akashvani Kolkata and remained closely associated with this prestigious institution.
The Govt of West Bengal conferred Sangeet Mahasamman on him in 2012 for his outstanding contribution in the field of music.

Published On : 22 Apr 2019