Enter the mesmerizing world of
Rabindrasangeet
Founded in 1979, Prangan needs little introduction amongst Rabindrasangeet enthusiasts in Mumbai and Kolkata. Affiliated to ‘Rabitirtha’ in Kolkata, which was founded by the legendary Late Smt. Suchitra Mitra, Prangan has made sincere efforts to transcend linguistic and cultural barriers to propagate the unifying message of Tagore’s works, in Mumbai over the past 45 years. The Founders, Smt. Debjani Ray and (Late) Smt. Sunanda Majumdar, later joined by (Late) Smt. Shukla Mitra, have created a legacy being taken forward by their disciples, in continuing Rabindrasangeet classes and shows in true to Prangan tradition. From a single branch to many across Mumbai and having students from across India joining through its online classes, Prangan is making a significant impact in instilling love for Rabindrasangeet, across generations.
Upcoming Event
Nov
14
"Shatoborsher Aaloke, Suchitra-Di" by Prangan
Sarod recital by Pt. Tejendra
Narayan Majumdar
Nehru Centre, Worli, Mumbai
6pm onwards
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Our lineage
Over the years Prangan not only focuses on imparting knowledge of Rabindrasangeet but also has staged more than a 100 performances in Mumbai, Kolkata and in the United Kingdom.
Prangan has had the privilege of several eminent artists performing during it’s many shows. The doyenne of Rabindrasangeet Smt. Suchitra Mitra has performed on multiple occasions from 1981 to 2005. Several other art and music personalities like Soumitra Chatterjee, Dwijen Mukherjee, Purba Dam, Pramita Mallick, Tapas Sen, Pt. Bhimsen Joshi, Hema Malini, Aparna Sen, Bhupinder and Mitali Singh, Joy Sengupta, Shobhaa De, Pradip Ghosh, Shaoli Mitra, Shounak Chatterjee, Vid. Kaushiki Chakraborty, Raghab Chatterjee and several others have performed on Prangan stage.
As part of its Silver Jubilee celebrations in 2004, Prangan also had an extremely successful and critically acclaimed musical tour of the UK, produced in conjunction with the University of Westminster.
Prangan has also actively sought to collaborate with other institutions seeking to propagate the works of Tagore within communities. In 1999, on the occasion of its 20th anniversary, Prangan organised a musical evening, providing a platform to over 8 cultural organisations in Mumbai. Again in 2004, during Prangan’s Silver Jubilee celebrations, it invited other leading Tagore institutions in Mumbai to participate jointly in a musical programme – “Robi-Pronaam” – the first of its kind in the city.
Along the way, Prangan has paid homage to Tagore by releasing two music CDs – Rabi Malika (launched by Smt. Suchitra Mitra in 2003) and Milan Swarga (launched by the Vice Chancellor of the University of Westminster in 2006). It is a matter of pride that two songs from Rabi Malika were subsequently included into another CD album called Robi Ragini, released by SaReGaMa on the occasion of Tagore’s 150th birth anniversary. Prangan also launched a book called “Tagore Lineage: Some Glimpses” during its silver jubilee celebrations in 2004, in order to show case the artistic and literary excellence of many illustrious members of Tagore’s family.
Gallery
A walk down the memory lane
Started in the year 1979
Prangan’s first stage show was ‘Arghya’ in the year 1981
Legendary Smt. Suchitra Mitra & Shri Subir Ray, Prangan’s strongest supporters, enjoying the show from the audience
Students performing at Akashwani, Mumbai, 1982
Kalmrigaya, 1983
Kalmrigaya, 1983
Shreemati, Mumbai 1985
Programme in the 90’s
Troyee, Mumbai - 1993, Kolkata - 1994
Kalmrigaya in 90’s
Suroprobaho –1997 – Nehru Centre Mumbai, 1998 – Rabindrasadan, Kolkata
Suroprobaho –1997 – Nehru Centre Mumbai, 1998 – Rabindrasadan, Kolkata
Suroprobaho –1997 – Nehru Centre Mumbai, 1998 – Rabindrasadan, Kolkata
“Rituraag”, Nehru Centre, 2001
Ritu Raag 2001
"Prayashchitta" play based on "Bou Thakuranir Haat" in 2002
Hema Malini performs in 2004, 25th year celebrations
Play-reading from "Chitra" by Smt. Shobha De, Sri Joy Sengupta & Smt. Dipika Roy - 2004. 25th year celebrations
Release of CD – Rabimalika, 2004
Pt Bhimsen Joshi performed in 2004
Parampara, 2005
"Milan Swarga", The University of Westminster, Regent Street, London, 2006
"Rabi Malika", Camden Centre, London, 2006
Program performs at Jorasanko Thakurbari - 2011
Faculty with Smt. Moushami Chatterji, Actor, during a show in 2012
Program in Kolkata - 2013
Classical singer, Shri Saunak Chattopadhyay performed in a show in Kolkata, 2013
Our Dearest Smt. Shukla Mitra Attending her last Prangan show in 2014
Prangan membars take part in Hajar Kontho aired live on Doordarshan, 2015
Puja Program - 2018
Students pay tribute to their beloved Shukladi / Mashi - 2019
Legendary Actor, Shri Soumitra Chatterjee performed with some readings, in Mumbai - 2019
"Bhabe Onubhobhe Poncho Kabi" - Mumbai 2019, Kolkata 2020
Smt. Kaushiki Chakraborty performs thumris and Hindustani Classical in Kolkata,, February 2020. 40th year celebrations
"Tepantorer Maath" - performance during Durga Puja, 2023
"Tepantorer Maath" - performance during Durga Puja, 2023
AS A TRUST
The trustees of Prangan foundation include senior faculty members and long term Prangan associates including retired corporate honchos who have held senior positions in various Government run and Private Conglomerates specializing in the banking, insurance, oil & gas and textiles sector.
Debjani Ray
Founder Prangan
Indira Sinha
Senior Member, Prangan
BD Banerjee
Ex CMD, PSU Insurance companies, Ex Director on the Board of Tata Companies
CK Sengupta
Former: Executive Director, BPCL; Director, Board of Bharat Oman Refineries Ltd;
Amit Deb
Ex MD, Nirlon
Ambalika Bhattacharya
Sr. Faculty Member, Prangan
Subrata Sarkar
Ex Sr Executive, SBI and Advisor, Bandhan Bank
PHILANTHROPIC ACTIVITIES
Having been fortunate to have received the continuous support of patrons, advertisers and sponsors over the years, Prangan has been deeply committed to social and developmental activities in India and overseas. The Prangan Foundation is registered as a Charitable Trust and has sought to make charitable contributions towards various causes, some of which include the Chief Minister’s Fund for earthquake and flood relief, The Prime Minister’s Relief Fund, the Spastic Society of India, the Ramakrishna Mission, Central School for the Deaf, School for the Blind and many other organisations. Even during themusical tour of London in 2006, Prangan was delighted to make a significant donation to AALO – a London based charity working for the visually impaired members of the UK based Bengali and Bangladeshi communities.
Bhabe Onubhobhe PonchoKabi
Tepantorer Maath by Prangan
(based on Tagore's poem Chhutir Dine)
Tagore's influence of Western Music
on Rabindrasangeet
PRANGAN - Tribute to Smt Suchitra Mitra
30 April 2011
Classes
Prangan conducts regular Music Classes and imparts a structured and formal curriculum in the musical works of Tagore, culminating in a Diploma in Rabindra Sangeet.
Classes are held both online and offline and therefore one can choose what best suits their requirements and convenience.
Junior Classes
- Parel / Online
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- Breach Candy / Online
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Senior Classes
- Andheri (E) / Online
- Lower Parel / Online
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- Parel / Online
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Junior Classes
Somdatta Acharyya
- Parel / Online
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Nilanjana Gulati
- Breach Candy / Online
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Senior Classes
Kumkum Som
- Andheri (E) / Online
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Susmita Mitra
- Lower Parel / Online
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Somdatta Acharyya
- Parel / Online
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