Debanjan Bhattacharjee
Debanjan Bhattacharjee is an Indian Classical Music solo artiste from Kolkata, India, playing the Sarode.
He is well known for his authentic style of solo performances in Indian Classical Music. Apart from solo stage shows,
Debanjan has done numerous collaborations with globally renowned musicians. Debanjan has also done significant
music arrangements, and played Sarode for the background music of renowned movies, and Theme Music for renowned
Puja committees for the mega cultural extravaganza - Durga Puja of Kolkata. Debanjan has gained worldwide recognition for his
pioneering work in establishing his brainchild and his new initiative - "Dhrupad Sarod" with solely Pakhawaj on accompaniment.
President's Award
Debanjan is a recipient of the coveted President of India's Gold Medal Award in 2008.
18 Countries
Debanjan performed in 18 Countries - North & Central America, Europe, Middle East, South Central Asia.
64 Cities in India
In India, Debanjan has performed in almost all the major music festivals across 64 Cities in 23 States in India.
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Debanjan at UN
Debanjan had the rare honour to represent India in the United Nations Congress 2012 (Bahrain), where he performed in front of the then UN Secy. Gen. Dr. Ban-ki-Moon and His Excellency, the King of Bahrain.
Cultural Diplomat
Debanjan was sent as one of the youngest Cultural Diplomats by the Govt. of India to represent Indian music in the biggest Latin American Music Festival - Internacional Cervantino. Also invited by US State Department in USA.
GiMA Nomination
Debanjan is a nominated artiste for the renowned Global Indian Music Academy Awards for the Best Album alongside legends Pt. Hariprasad Chaurasia, Pt. Jasraj, Ust. Rashid Khan, Ust. Shujaat Khan, Pt. Ronu Majumdar.
Dhrupad Sarod - a Pioneering Work
Besides regular Sarode concerts with Tabla on accompaniment, Debanjan has gained worldwide recognition for his pioneering work
in establishing his brainchild and his new initiative - "Dhrupad Sarod" with solely Pakhawaj on accompaniment.
Dhrupad, the ancient most form of Indian Classical Music is very less heard on Sarod accompanied on Pakhawaj.
"Dhrupad Sarod" is a new concept & special form of Sarod recital conceptualized & exclusively performed globally by
Debanjan Bhattacharjee with Pakhawaj on accompaniment. This unique presentation comprises of Dhrupad style
compositions in Dhrupad Talas accompanied solely by Pakhawa