Prafulla Kar

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 Govt of India in 2015 for his contribution in the field of arts.[7]

Prafulla Kar
ପ୍ରଫୁଲ୍ଲ କର
Born (1939-02-16) 16 February 1939
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
WebsiteOfficial website

Early life & Career

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 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]

  • '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
YearAwardEventCategorySource
2004Jayadeva AwardOrissa State Film AwardsMusic[13][14]
2008Swarna Sanjibani Award[15]
2009Kabi Samrat Upendra Bhanja Award[16]
2010Balakrushna Das Award[17]
2011FitFat Biscope Award[18]
2012Kadambini Award[19]
Parampara Award[20][21]
2013Sahadev Padhi Award11th Kumar Utsav[22]
2015Padma ShriArts[23]
2016D. Lit (Utkal University)Music[24][25]
2017Choklate Legend AwardChoklate Music Awards[26][27]
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References
  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". sites.google.com. 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. Orissa state gazetteer. Gazetteers Unit, Dept. of Revenue, Govt. 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. "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. "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". hindu.com. Retrieved 22 July 2016.
  16. "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 17 December 2012. Retrieved 27 June 2013.CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
  17. "News Archives: The Hindu". hindu.com. 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". thehindu.com. The Hindu. Retrieved 22 July 2016.
  20. "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 17 December 2012. Retrieved 27 June 2013.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". thehindu.com. The Hindu. 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. "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.
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