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Pratima Saha Mitra (Born March 14, 1950)is an award-winning playback singer, celebrated for her remarkable contributions to Indian music over a distinguished career spanning six decades. A trained Hindustani classical vocalist, she began her musical journey under the mentorship of legendary maestros, including Guru Jnan Prakash Ghosh Jnan Prakash Ghosh

and Pandit Dr. Jamini Nath Ganguly. She has also studied Rabindra Sangeet under the guidance of Sumitra Sen,and Shyama Sangeet[1] from Dhananjay Bhattacharya, further enriching her musical repertoire.

Biography

Smt. Pratima Saha Mitra's versatility shines through her ability to perform in both Bengali and Hindi, captivating audiences with her heartfelt interpretations. As a Bachelor of Music and a senior artist, she continues to grace the airwaves, performing for All India Radio and Doordarshan [2] in Mumbai, solidifying her legacy as one of India's most respected and beloved singers.

Career

Before relocating to Mumbai, Smt. Pratima Saha Mitra was a celebrated figure in the Bengali film industry, where she made a lasting impact with her enchanting voice. She has lent her talent to several blockbuster Bengali films, such as Shochimar Sansar, Ei To Sansar, Deeper Naam Tiya Rong, and Jibon Je Rokhom, starring Waheeda Rehman. She also has her own collection of music albums on YouTube which has been cherished by many.

Throughout her illustrious career, she has collaborated with some of the most renowned names in the industry, including iconic singers Manna Dey, Dhananjay Bhattacharya [3], and Hemant Kumar, as well as acclaimed composers like Ravindra Jain, Nachiketa Ghosh [4], Robin Chatterjee, Manabendra Mukhopadhyay [5], and Amol Mukherjee. She has also performed songs written by renowned lyricists such as Pulak Bandyopadhyay, Gauri Prasanna Mazumder [6], Bhabesh Gupta, and Prabir Majumdar. She was regularly accompanied by the legendary tabla maestros Pandit Radhakanta Nandi and Ustad Kiramat Ullah Khan for her performances and high-profile events, which were often attended by renowned politicians such as Tarun Kanti Ghosh and Bidhan Chandra Roy [7].

Her move to Mumbai further expanded her career, allowing her to reach new heights and continue her musical journey across diverse platforms. She was felicitated by the renowned politician Bal Thackeray Bal Thackeray in recognition of her exceptional musical performances.

Personal Life

Smt. Pratima Saha Mitra began her musical journey at the age of 5. Born in Kolkata, West Bengal, she is the daughter of Late. Parul Saha and Late. Priyanath Saha. She is married to Shri. Dipak Kumar Mitra, MIE, MBA, CE. Their daughter, Devanjalee, MBA, MCom is a professional singer. She is privileged to count among her close friends eminent personalities such as (Bhajan Samrat) Anup Jalota, Kankana Banerjee (singer)[8], Pandit Nayan Ghosh, Hemlata (singer) [9], Shekhar Sen, Babul Bose (music composer), Late. Ravindra Jain, Late. Sushila Rani Patel, Late. Manas Mukherjee, Late. Alok Ganguly (music composer) and Late. Nirmala Mishra.

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