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Hemanta Mukhopadhyay was credited as a singer, composer and lyricist. Hemanta Mukhopadhyay was born in Varanasi, Varanasi district, India on June 16, 1920. Death is recorded on September 26, 1989, at the age of 69. Schooling on record includes University of Calcutta. Awards on record include Filmfare Awards and honorary doctor of the University of Calcutta.
My Take
Hemanta Mukhopadhyay stands as one of those figures who make me sit up straighter. A son of Varanasi who sang across Bengali, Hindi, Marathi, Tamil and even Sanskrit, he was singer, composer, lyricist and actor all at once, crowned with Filmfare honors and an honorary doctorate from Calcutta University. That famous deep, velvet voice still echoes in Indian memory. I'm drawn to artists who refuse to be confined to one language or one craft, and few carried that breadth as gracefully as he did. His legacy feels timeless to me, the mark of a true cultural pillar.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Hemanta Mukhopadhyay
- Name (Japanese)
- ヘマント・ムカルジー
- Reading
- へまんと・むかるじー
- Born
- June 16, 1920 – September 26, 1989
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Gemini / Monkey
- Origin
- Varanasi, Varanasi district, India
- Occupation
- singer / composer / lyricist / writer / film actor
2. Background
- University
- University of Calcutta
Awards & achievements
- Filmfare Awards
- honorary doctor of the University of Calcutta
3. Links
- Wikipedia (English)https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hemant%20Kumar
- Wikidatahttps://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q2732205
4. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-21
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.
Frequently asked questions
When was Hemanta Mukhopadhyay born?
Born June 16, 1920.
When did Hemanta Mukhopadhyay die?
Died September 26, 1989, aged 69.
Where was Hemanta Mukhopadhyay from?
Hemanta Mukhopadhyay was from Varanasi, Varanasi district, India.
What did Hemanta Mukhopadhyay do?
Hemanta Mukhopadhyay worked as singer, composer, lyricist, writer, film actor.
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