Singer Anup Ghoshal dies

Noted singer Anup Ghoshal died at around 1:45pm on Friday at a private hospital in Kolkata.

He was 78 years.

He was put on ventilation support for seven days at Rashbehari Fortis Hospital.

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has expressed deep shock at the death of renowned singer.

Anup Ghoshal voiced in Satyajit Ray's films like 'Goopy Gyne Bagha Byne' and 'Hirak Rajar Deshe'.

From a young age, he was associated with music. It is said that his mother, Labanya Ghoshal, was his biggest inspiration in life.

Primarily acclaimed for his Nazrul Geeti and Shyama Sangeet renditions, he earned immense praise in the world of music. Apart from that, he showcased his musical talent in films of various languages, including Bengali and Hindi.

In the film 'Sagina Mahato' directed by Tarun Majumdar, his songs are still remembered by the audience. The song 'Tujhse Naraaz Nahin Zindagi' from the movie 'Masoom' has left an unforgettable mark as well. Besides Bengali and Hindi songs, he has also lent his voice to songs in Bhojpuri and Assamese languages.

In 2011, the West Bengal government honoured Anup Ghoshal with the 'Nazrul Smriti Puraskar', and in 2013, he received the 'Sangeet Mahasamman' (Music Lifetime Achievement Award).