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Hemanta Mukherjee

Sound

Born June 16, 1920 · Varanasi, British Raj [now India]

Died September 26, 1989

Also known as Hemant Kumar · Hemanta Kumar Mukhopadhyay · Hemanta Mukhopadhyay

Biography

Hemanta Mukherjee also known as Hemant Kumar (16 June 1920 – 26 September 1989); was an Indian music director and singer who sang in Bengali, Hindi and other Indian languages. He was an artist of Rabindra Sangeet. He won two National awards for the category best male playback singer.

Awards & recognition

  • Filmfare Awards
  • honorary doctor of the University of Calcutta

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