Kolkata [India]: West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee led the final tributes to legendary Bengali singer-songwriter Pratul Mukhopadhyay, who passed away at the age of 82. His last rites were performed with full state honours at Rabindra Sadan, Kolkata.
A Legendary Voice of Bengal
🎶 Mukhopadhyay was renowned for his socially conscious songs and was the voice behind iconic Bengali compositions like:
- ‘Ami Banglay Gan Gai’
- ‘Dinga Bhashao Sagore’
⚕️ The veteran musician had been battling cancer before passing away on February 15.
CM Mamata Banerjee’s Tribute
💬 Expressing deep sorrow, CM Banerjee shared:
“We had very good relations with Pratul da. We offered help from the state, but his family refused. This is a big loss for us.”
🔹 Body Donation: Following his last rites, Mukhopadhyay’s body will be donated to Seth Sukhlal Karnani Memorial Hospital (SSKM), Kolkata, where he was undergoing treatment.
🔹 State Honours: CM Banerjee consoled the family and laid a white garland on Mukhopadhyay’s body.
A Lasting Musical Legacy
📀 Mukhopadhyay’s renowned albums include:
🎵 Pathorey Pathorey Naachey Aagun
🎵 Jete Hobey
🎵 Otho Hey
🎵 Kuttus Kottas
🎵 Swapner Pheriwala
🎵 Tomake Dekhchhilam
🕊️ Fans, followers, and family gathered to pay their last respects to the legendary artist, whose music defined an era of Bengali cultural and social consciousness.