Parul Ghosh
| Parul Ghosh | |
|---|---|
| Born | Parul Biswas |
| Died |
13 August 1977 Malad, Mumbai, India |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Occupation | Playback singer |
| Spouse(s) | Pannalal Ghosh |
| Relatives | Anil Biswas (brother) |
Parul Ghosh (née Biswas; before 1935–August 13, 1977) was an Indian playback singer.[1]
Career
Ghosh sang in Hindi and Bengali movies from 1935 to 1951.[2] Hailing from Barisal (now in Bangladesh), she was introduced to playback singing by her brother Anil Biswas.[1][3] Films in which she featured include Jwar Bhata, Milan, Hamaari Baat and Namaste.[1] In her early career she was associated with New Theatres, Kolkata.[4]
Personal life and death
Ghosh was married to the flautist Pannalal Ghosh[5] in 1924.[1] Ghosh died on August 13, 1977 in Malad, Mumbai.[4]
References
- 1 2 3 4 Misra, Susheela (2001). Among contemporary musicians. Harman Publishing House. p. 156. ISBN 978-81-86622-46-9.
- ↑ "Parul Ghosh". Internet Movie Database. Retrieved 2 October 2011.
- ↑ Da Ranade, Ashok (2006). Hindi film song: music beyond boundaries. Bibliophile South Asia. p. 184. ISBN 978-81-85002-64-4.
- 1 2 "The Illustrated Weekly of India". 108 (14-26). 1987: 41. ISSN 0019-2430.
- ↑ Joshi, G. N. (1984). Down melody lane. Orient Longman. p. 23. ISBN 978-0-86131-175-0.
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