Promit Sen – A Grand Return
The promising progeny of the veteran exponent of Tagore songs, Sagar Sen was into an exile for a prolonged period. Pramit Sen, a gifted singer, who had established his credentials as one of the most sought after male voices in the Tagore circuit in the early 90’s was discovered anew by Kavisammela’, one of the leading cultural magazines of Kolkata at an almost full-house RabindraSadan on 2nd May.’09.
Pramit was blessed by veterans like Smt.Sumitra Sen, Bani Tagore, Bandana Singha before the commencement of his two hour long recital of Tagore songs,anchored by Satinath Mukhopadhyay. Aji ey Anandasandhya set to raag Purvi was the first song which captured the mood of the evening.Pramit’s unique tonal quality,having echoes of his illustrious predecessor was a euphonic treat—-he went on to regale the connoisseurs with puja numbers like’’Prothomo Adi Tobo’, Jibone Amar Joto Ananda’,’Uriye Dhwaja’, Aji Pronomi Tomarey’and’ Protidino Tobo Gatha,Jetey Jetey;Ekla Pathey’;though at times Pramit took liberty with the notations,and faltered with the taal, the emotive aspect of his rendition overshadowed those minor slipshods.Prabhu,Toma Lagi was one song where he poured his heart out in the first half.
The second half of the evening was a welcome variation as Pramit chose some popular yet melodious songs from prem and bichitro paryay.Ami Jene Shune Bish,Kayno Je Mon Bhole,Oi Jhonjharo jhonkare,were rendered flawlessly with the magical accompaniment of Durbadal Chatterji on the violin,Surajit Roy on the esraaj,Subrata Mukherji on the keyboard,and Biplab Mondal on the tabla.The finale was the highlight of the concert as Pramit was joined by the leading lady of the Rabindrasangeet arena ,Srabani Sen for the romantic duet, Shedin Dujoney.
Review by Gaanmela Journalist: Kaustav Goswami
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Pramit’s rendition of tagore songs is like echo of heavenly voice. His voice is not just god gifted but years of dedication and hard work. As a singer pramit will be in our hearts and of many generations. His humaneness and respect for values gives his rendition more of the ethereal character. Will always look forward to many more from his golden voice.