Prafulla Kar


Prafulla Kar is an Oriya musician, singer, lyricist, writer and columnist.
He was received Padma Shri,the fourth highest civilian award by Govt of India in 2015 for his contribution in the field of arts.

Early life &; Career

Born in 1939 into musician family in Puri, Odisha. His father is Baidyanath Kar and mother is Susila Kar. His elder father Khetra Mohan Kar was a renowned Tabla Player. He raised and brought up by his grand father Bhagaban Misra and grand mother Apanna Devi because he lost his father at an early age.
Prafulla Kar has worked as music director and often as singer in 70 Oriya Films as well as in 4 Bangla films.

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