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Promotion of Music and Arts

Organizing concerts, workshops, and events to preserve and showcase traditional music and arts.

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Educational Initiatives

Offering music workshops, masterclasses, and seminars to foster appreciation and knowledge of Indian classical music.

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Humanitarian Efforts

Supporting causes aligned with Vishmadev Chattopadhyay's values, such as education and healthcare.

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Cultural Exchange Programs

Facilitating cross-cultural understanding and collaboration through international music and arts exchange initiatives.

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Ustad Vishmadev Chattopadhyay

Vishmadev Chattopadhyay (Bengali: ভীষ্মদেব চট্টোপাধ্যায়; 8 November 1909 – 8 August 1977) was an eminent vocal artist in Indian Classical Music, a revered Guru (আচার্য্য or Ustad) in the Delhi Gharana of the vocal classical genre, and a music director in Bengali Film Industry in its early era.

Vishmadev was born on 8 November 1909 at Sarai village near Pandua station of Hooghly district in West Bengal of Ashutosh Chattopadhyay and Prabhabati Devi. His family was known to have spiritual inclinations, being descendants of Sadhak Gangananda Swami, and had relations with the family of Shri Ramakrishna (born Gadadhar Chattopadhyay).

About Pt.Jayanta Chattopadhyay

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Pandit Jayanta Chattopadhyay

Pandit Jayanta Chattopadhyay, the son of the legendary Indian singer Vishmadev Chattopadhyay, was born into a family deeply rooted in the rich tapestry of Indian classical music. Born on the 7th of September, 1975, in Kolkata, West Bengal, Jayanta inherited not only his father's illustrious name but also his musical talents and passion.

From a young age, Jayanta was immersed in the world of music, surrounded by the melodic strains that filled his home. Under the guidance of his father, he embarked on a musical journey that would see him emerge as one of the leading vocalists of his generation.

MISSION, VISION & GOALS

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MISSION

Preserve, promote, and perpetuate Vishmadev Chattopadhyay's musical legacy, advancing Indian classical music and cultural causes.

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VISION

Create an inclusive cultural community, enriching lives through music, fostering appreciation, understanding, and harmony.

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GOALS

Preserve Indian classical music, support emerging artists, foster cultural exchange, engage in humanitarian efforts, and promote research.

‘আমার গান শোনো, তোমার গান গাও’

আত্মভোলা সুরসাধক ভীষ্মদেব চট্টোপাধ্যায়। ঐশ্বরিক এক ক্ষমতায় তিনি শ্রোতাদের মন জয় করতেন। তাঁর সমৃদ্ধ গায়কিতে তানবিস্তার এমন দুর্বার গতিতে চলত যে, প্রতি মুহূর্তেই থাকত অপ্রত্যাশিত চমক। লিখছেন বিভূতিসুন্দর ভট্টাচার্যআত্মভোলা সুরসাধক ভীষ্মদেব চট্টোপাধ্যায়। ঐশ্বরিক এক ক্ষমতায় তিনি শ্রোতাদের মন জয় করতেন। তাঁর সমৃদ্ধ গায়কিতে তানবিস্তার এমন দুর্বার গতিতে চলত যে, প্রতি মুহূর্তেই থাকত অপ্রত্যাশিত চমক।

মঞ্চে তখন চলছে ‘সীতাহরণ’ পালা। ভিড়ে ঠাসা দর্শকের মধ্যে পাঁচ বছরের এক বালক একমনে বিভোর হয়ে পালার গানগুলি শুনছিল। পরদিন সকালে বাড়ির পাঁচিলে বসে খেলা করতে করতে সে যখন পালার গানগুলি অবিকল গেয়ে চলেছে, তখন পরিবারের সকলেই হতবাক! যে ছেলে কোনও দিনও গান শেখেনি, সে কী করে এক বার শুনেই পালার ওই সব গান গাইছে! সে দিন পরিবারের সদস্যরা বুঝতে পেরেছিলেন, বালকটির সহজাত সঙ্গীতপ্রতিভার কথা। পরবর্তী কালে মাত্র বারো বছর বয়সে যখন সেই কিশোরের গাওয়া টপ্পার রেকর্ড প্রকাশিত হয়, তখন কারও বুঝতে বাকি ছিল না যে, সঙ্গীত জগতের এক নক্ষত্র হয়ে বিরাজ করবে সে।

আত্মভোলা সেই সুরসাধক ভীষ্মদেব চট্টোপাধ্যায়। এক ঐশ্বরিক ক্ষমতায় তিনি শ্রোতাদের মন জয় করতে পারতেন। অনেকেই বলতেন ভীষ্মদেব শ্রোতাদের নাড়ি ধরতে জানতেন। তিনিই সম্ভবত একমাত্র বাঙালি শিল্পী, যাঁকে সকলে ‘উস্তাদ’ বলে সম্বোধন করতেন।

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EDUCATION & MUSIC

Vishmadev was known to have shown proficiency in music since his childhood, and considered as child prodigy. He studied at Sanskrit Collegiate School in Calcutta. Then he joined Calcutta Training Academy where from he passed his entrance examination. After passing he joined Vidyasagar College.

First lessons in Classical music was imparted to him by Shri Nagendranath Datta. He received training (তালিম) from Khalifa Badal Khan of Delhi gharana for fourteen years, and also collected some bandish from Ustad Faiyaz Khan from Arga gharana. His first album was released from HMV with two songs depicting Toppa of Nidhubabu (নিধুবাবুর টপ্পা) during May, 1926. The two songs of his first record were "সখী কি করে লোকের কথায়" in Raga Khamaj and "এত কি চাতুরী সহে প্রাণে" (Record No. P7402). His last recording released from Megaphone Company in July 1968 too contained the same song "সখী কি করে লোকের কথায়" (Record No JNG 6237). He earned fame and reverence for his contribution in Khayal in Hindusthani Classical Music. In 1933 he was appointed as a music director cum trainer in the Megaphone Record Company.

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