Prafulla Kar

( Feb 16 1939 - Apr 17 2022 )

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Prafulla Kar (16 February 1939 – 17 April 2022) was an Oriya musician, singer, lyricist, writer and columnist. He received Padma Shri, the fourth highest civilian award by the Government of India in 2015 for his contribution in the field of arts. Born in 1939 into musician family in Puri, Bengal Presidency. His father is Baidyanath Kar and mother is Susila Kar. His uncle Khetra Mohan Kar was a tabla player. He was raised and brought up by his grandfather Bhagaban Misra and grandmother Apanna Devi because he lost his father at an early age. when student he was a part of AISF ( students wing of CPI) and as an artist he was an eminent part of IPTA , the cultural wing of CPI. 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.

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Oriya musician, singer

Address

Puri, India