Albums & Singles

About me

Dear Recipient, I am Prasanta Samadhar, a highly skilled and versatile artist deeply rooted in the realm of Hindustani classical music. Ustad Zakir Hussain himself has lauded me for possessing a voice that resonates with maturity, melody, and enchantment. My musical journey commenced with performances for esteemed figures like Rajiv Gandhi and R Venkataraman at the Rashtrapati Bhavan when I was merely 14 years old. The global stage became witness to my musical prowess during the Shark Taranalaray Festival in Moscow. It was there that my innovative approach to front singing garnered significant attention, adding a unique dimension to my artistry. My education under the tutelage of renowned maestros like Pandit Bhimsen Joshi has enabled me to explore a diverse repertoire ranging from profound ragas to romantic film melodies and fusion compositions. I am honored to have been awarded a National Scholarship in Indian Classical Music and to have been a scholar at the esteemed ITC Sangeet Research Academy. Collaborations with luminaries such as AR Rahman, Lata Mangeshkar, and Asha Bhonsle further adorn my musical journey. Beyond my contributions to the realm of cinema, I lead the fusion band "Silk" and am the founder of the band "Namahaa." This venture seamlessly blends traditional instruments with classical bandish, Sufi tunes, and folk melodies. Noteworthy moments include being chosen by Pandit Bhimsen Joshi as a vocal support artist, nurturing talents like Arijit Singh and Shreya Ghoshal, and active participation in well-regarded reality shows. My dedication to popularizing classical music remains steadfast. I am committed to creating transcendent musical experiences, driven by the belief that music stands as the pinnacle of education. With an unwavering resolve and a distinct artistic vision, I, Prasanta A Samadhar, am carving an exceptional path within the world of music. Warm regards, Prasanta Samadhar

News

YOUTUBE FEED

Khamoshiyan | Official Music Video

Maa Ko Naman | Official Music Video

Bappa Jay Ganesha | Official Music Video

Ghumiyeche Shohar - Bengali song

LIVE PERFORMANCE

Baul And Light Classic Fusion

Sargams with western orchestration

Fusion jugalbandi Hariharan ji and Prasanta

Thumari Fusion

Classical Performance Vocal Flute Jugalbandi

Performance on Telvision | Bengali Song

Achivement

1. At the age of 14, Prasanta was invited to the Rashtrapati Bhavan to perform for the late Prime Minister Shri Rajiv Gandhi and President Shri R Venkataraman at the prestigious Mughal Gardens, Delhi.

2. Prasanta received National Scholarship in Indian Classical Music from the Central Government of India and later became a scholar at the prestigious ITC Sangeet Research Academy, the only Gurukul in India with a Gurushishya Parampara.

3. As a scholar, Prasanta was invited to perform on the same stage as Pandit Bhimsen Joshi, Padma Vibhushan Girija Devi, Ustad Zakir Hussain, Pandit Jasraj, Pandit Hariprasad Chaurasia, Ustad Amzad Ali Khan.

4. Prasanta has done fusion shows with AR Rahman. The then Indian Cricket Captain Sourav Ganguly had invited Prasant to perform with Lata Mangeshkar in Kolkata.

5. Asha Bhonsle gave Prasant an offer to create a new concept show with film and fusion music, in which he got an opportunity to perform with Asha ji in concerts throughout the country.

6. Prasanta has had the honour of being selected by Pandit Bhimsen Joshi as a vocal support artist for his concerts over 15 years.

7. He came to Mumbai on Kalyanji Bhai's offer to groom and give advanced voice training to young budding talents in Little Wonders; this included young talents like Shreya Ghoshal, Sneha Pant etc.

8. Prasanta is also a part of the famous fusion band “Silk” as lead vocalist; the band boasts of talented musicians like Louiz Banks, Sivamani, Karl Peters, Sridhar Parthasarathy

9. He has lent his powerful voice to several films like Taal, Fiza, Gadar etc. For the film Fiza, he received appreciation from Amitabh Bachchan and Gulzar saying “the most powerful voice that haunts - industry should have learned singers like Prasant”

10. He recorded a track for the album called Vadrabole based on Lord Shiva, for the album Vayuputra. This track was particularly appreciated by Mr Amitabh Bachchan.

11. He has worked as faculty and judge in popular TV reality shows like Fame Gurukul (on Sony Entertainment Television along with Javed Akhtar, KK, Shankar Mahdevan, Ila Arun) and Sitaron Ko Choona Hai (Real TV).

12. Prasanta has groomed singers in Indian Idol on Sony entertainment television and has been a judge in music shows on regional TV.

13. He performed with his fusion band “Namahaa” at the Zee Cine Awards. Namah includes Gino Banks (drums), Sheldon D'Silva (bass) with a combination of Indian percussionists and keyboard

14. He imparted advanced musical sense to artistes like Arijit Singh, Shreya Ghoshal, Sneha Pant and many more.

Contact

Phone

+91-81400 46149

Email

param243@yahoo.in

Address

Varsova, Mumbai