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Indrajit Banerjee was born in 1965 in a family of musicians. He inherited his musical talent from his sitarist mother, who was a disciple of Pandit Nikhil Banerjee. Indrajit had initial sitar training from his maternal grandfather Bankim Kumar Pal and later from Pt. Manilal Nag. For the last fifteen years he has been under the tutelage of Pandit Kartick Kumar, senior disciple of Pandit Ravi Shankar.

Coming from the rich heritage of Senia Gharana, he is able to astound both lay music lovers and connoissuers with his unique depth and poetic style. His sweet lyrical musical eloquence blends with his sophisticated aesthetic sense in a distinct manner which both charms and tugs at the heart strings of the soul.

He is an 'A-grade' Artiste of Indian Radio and Televison, also an approved artiste of l.C.C.R. (Govt. of India). Indrajit was awarded the 'Gokul Nag Memorial Gold Medal' in 1987 by Bangiya Sangeet Parishad (Bengal), 'Sura-Mani' in 1990 by Sur-SingarSamsad (Bombay) and 'Abhinav Kala Samman' in 1997 by Abhinav Kala Parishad (Bhopal).

He has featured in many broadcasts from the B.B.C., Radio NDR (Germany), Monte Carlo Radio, TV Asia, Radio France, Martinique Radio and TV.

Indrajit, an Artist of many dimensions, is also a Graduate of Arts, University of Calcutta and 'Sangeet Bibhakar' of Bangiya Sangeet Parisad (affiliated to Rabindra Bharati University). He was invited for teaching assignment in England and Germany His performances are featured on Audio Cassettes, C.D.s and Video recordings.

THE STATESMAN - 26TH NOV. 1999

"The tadim under Bankim Pal, Manilal Nag and Kartick Kumar, have evidently given him a clear conception of 'Ragarupa'. The progression of notes together with their expansion in varied laya was impressive."

THE TELEGRAPH - 18TH APRIL 1997

'The Sitar Player Indrajit Banerjee presented an impressive recital in the raga yaman.......... the tankari at end of jod and vilambit teen tad gat was excellent."

ANANDABAZAR PATRIKA - 15TH FEB. 1997

"Indrajit's Sitar recital on raga Behag established his artistic pedigree in no time.......... he showed well riyaz, clear conception of the raga in his rendition, rythmic pattern of Tankari and in Tehai. He left an impression of intelligence and competence in his compositions."

DESH - 31ST DECEMBER 1994

Alap of Puriya Dhaneshri was very tuneful and blossomed up with it's character. His playing was thoughtful, imaginative.......... bilambit and drut gat was a listening pleasure"

PRABASI ANANDA BAZAR - 6TH SEPTEMBER 1997

He has a sweetness in his playing of Sitar. His fine meend work and clear stroking is praisworthy. His rendition is spontenious and enjoyable."

THE TIMES OF INDIA - 17TH JAN. 1992

".......... Commanding sitar recital presented by Indrajit Banerjee."

SANANDA - 2ND APRIL 1993

".......... Although in age he is very young he proved himself very mature in his sitar recital.......... a strong foundation and hard practice in his performance."

  • Indrajit's perfomances in several music circles and conferences have been highly applauded both in India and abroad. He has participated in many prestigious festivals/ conferences, here are just a few of these:
  • Concert at Mentmore Castle, Buckinghamshire, 1989 (England)
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  • Concert at N.C.P.A. 1990 (Bombay)
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  • Martinique Inde FestivaL, 1992 (Caribbean Island)
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  • International Festival of Performing Arts, 1994 (Beirut)
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  • Summer Festival, 1994 (England)
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  • Bath FestivaL, 1995 (England)
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  • Theatre de la Ville, Paris 1996 (France)
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  • Concert at M.L T., Massachusetts, 1996 (U.S.A.)
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  • Haridas Sangeet Sammelan, 1992 (Bombay)
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  • Srirampur Sangeet Sammelan, 1992 (Bengal)
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  • All India Music FestivaL, 1996 (Delhi)
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  • Srirampur Sangeet Sammelan, 1997 (Bengal)
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  • Alauddin Khan Sangeet Samaroha, 1997 (Bhopal)
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  • Spic-Macay Concert at Texas A & M University, 1997 (U.S.A.)
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  • Radio France Live Concert, Paris, 1997 (France)
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  • Sankat Mohan Music FestivaL, 1998 (Benares)
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  • Dover Lane Music Conference (Periodical), 1998 (Calcutta)
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  • National Programme of Music (Live) A.LR., 1999
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  • Channel 'V' concert with 'Sting'. (Delhi)
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Address :

Mahendra Kutir, 18, R. C. Ghat Road, Panihati, 24 Pargs (N), Pin : 743176 INDIA Ted : (033) 553-0644, E-mail : indrajit_in@yahoo.com

 MP3

 Indrajit Banerjee with Gourisankar on Tabla

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