Legendary Singer Anup Ghoshal, the Melodious Voice Behind “Tujhse Naraz Nahi”, Passes Away at 77
Anup Ghoshal, the legendary Bengali singer best known for his soulful song “Tujhse Naraz Nahi Zindagi” from the 1983 Bollywood film Masoom, breathed his last on Friday in Kolkata. He was 77. The cause of his death was multiple organ failure.
Ghoshal was hospitalized for age-related health issues over the past few days. He is survived by his two daughters. His death marks the end of an era in the Bengal music industry.
Early Life and Training
Born in 1944-45 in Kolkata, Ghoshal inherited his musical talents from his mother Labanya Ghoshal, who arranged formal training for him at the age of 4.
Ghoshal received rigorous training in Indian classical music and Bengali folk forms under the tutelage of stalwarts like Sangeetacharya Tarapada Chakraborty and Sukhendu Goswami. He later earned a university degree in Humanities, a Masters and a PhD in music.
During his college days, Ghoshal actively took part in many inter-university music competitions, securing top positions in classical and light music categories. His rendition of Thumri, Khayal, Bhajan and folk songs was much acclaimed.
End of an era ….. Eminent singer Dr. Anup Ghoshal is no more. He and my relative Dr. Badhan Sengupta, author and Nazrul Researcher, together contributed toward unearthing unknown facets of rebel poet Kazi Nazrul Islam's life and work. RIP, Tujhse Naraz Nahin Zindagi's vocalist. pic.twitter.com/Zd7vJuECAR
— Seema Sengupta, (@SeemaSengupta5) December 16, 2023
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Illustrious Playback Singing Career
Ghoshal’s tryst with playback singing began when Satyajit Ray roped him in to sing for his 1969 children’s fantasy Goopy Gyne Bagha Byne at the age of 19.
What followed was an illustrious career spanning over five decades, enlivening Bengali, Hindi and Assamese films with his golden voice. He worked with trailblazing directors like Satyajit Ray, Tapan Sinha and Gulzar.
While Ghoshal sang over 3000 songs, he is most fondly remembered for his timeless number ”Tujhse Naraz Nahi Zindagi” from Masoom. The song is hummed in almost every household even today.
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Promoter of Bengali Culture
A proponent of Indian classical music, Ghoshal toured extensively in the UK, USA and Canada enthralling audiences with his lively Bengali folk and modern songs.
Through his concerts, he promoted the rich musical heritage beyond Indian shores. Ghoshal also authored a book “Ganer Bhubone” capturing the ethos of Bengali music.
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Political Innings
In 2011, Chief Minister Mamta Banerjee fielded Ghoshal from Uttarpara constituency and he registered a win under the All India Trinamool Congress banner. However, he did not contest subsequent elections.
As the news of the singer’s demise spread, obituaries poured in from all sections of society. CM Mamata Banerjee offered her condolences saying, “I express my deep grief and condolence over the death of Anup Ghoshal who had sung in Bengali, Hindi and other languages.”
Ghoshal’s demise has left the world of music much poorer. But the melodious legacy he left behind will continue inspiring generations to come.
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