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| Born | 1840 (1840) Bishnupur, Bengal Presidency, British India |
| Died | April 4, 1883(1883-04-04) (aged 43) |
| Occupation(s) | Vocalist, Musician |
| Years active | 1860 –1883 |
| Relatives | Madhusudan Bhattacharya |
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| Instrument(s) | Surbahar, sitar |
| Musical artist | |
Jadunath Bhattacharya (also known as Jadu Bhatta) (1840 – 4 April 1883) was an Indian musician and composer of the 19th century Indian classical music, mainly of the Bishnupur gharana. In fact, he was, in the words of the poet, " a master of the hand of God". He enriched the music of the Bishnupur gharana with his own uniqueness and spread the taste of its beauty and flavor to different parts of the country, increasing his own unparalleled fame and the glory of Bengal.
Jadu Bhatta influence on Rabindranath Tagore and Bankim
A mid-19th century tanpura that Dhrupad legend Jadu Bhatta used to play while giving lessons to icons like Bankim Chandra Chattopadhyay and Rabindranath Tagore.
| Rabindra Sangeet | Source - Original song by Jadu Bhatta | Raga, rhythm |
|---|---|---|
| 1) Return empty-handed, Nath. | Rum Jhum Barkhe is still badarba | Coffee, Surphankatal |
| 2) The spring breeze is blowing today. | Azu Bhat Suganga Pawan | Bahar, Teora |
| 3) Today, Mom wants it. | The flowers are abundant, the spring is coming. | Bahar, Chautal |
| 4) Victory is a strange joy | Joy Prabhu Begvati Sureshwari | Brindavani Sarong, Teora |
Bankim Chandra also became a musical disciple of Jadu Bhatta. He used to visit Bankim Chandra's house in Bhatpara, Naihati. He was the first composer of the "national anthem of Bengal" Vande Mataram. He first composed the song in the Kafi raga on the trital.
Legacy
The 177-year-old tanpura used by Jadunath Bhattacharya is now preserved in the Kolkata Museum.
Memories
"The uniqueness of his songs is not found in any other Hindustani song. It is doubtful whether anyone else has been born in modern India with a musical flair like Jadu Bhatta."
References
- "Jadu Bhatta's 177-year-old tanpura finds place in Indian Museum". The Times of India. 24 November 2012.
- Saṃsada bāṅgālī caritābhidhāna. 1 (Saṃśodhita 5. saṃskaraṇa, 2. mudraṇa ed.). Kalakātā: Sāhitya Saṃsada. 2013. p. 600. ISBN 978-81-7955-135-6.
- "যদুভট্টের থেকে পালিয়ে বেড়াতেন রবীন্দ্রনাথ, স্বীকার করেছেন নিজের গানের সীমাবদ্ধতাও - Prohor". যদুভট্টের থেকে পালিয়ে বেড়াতেন রবীন্দ্রনাথ, স্বীকার করেছেন নিজের গানের সীমাবদ্ধতাও - Prohor.
- Saha, Sanghamitra (1998). A Handbook of West Bengal. International School of Dravidian Linguistics. ISBN 978-81-85692-24-1.
- "Jadu Bhatta's 177-year-old tanpura finds place in Indian Museum". The Times of India. 24 November 2012.
- "Jadu Bhatta's 177-year-old tanpura finds place in Indian Museum". The Times of India. 24 November 2012.
- "আনন্দবাজার পত্রিকা - কলকাতার কড়চা". archives.anandabazar.com.
- Saṃsada bāṅgālī caritābhidhāna. 1 (Saṃśodhita 5. saṃskaraṇa, 2. mudraṇa ed.). Kalakātā: Sāhitya Saṃsada. 2013. p. 600. ISBN 978-81-7955-135-6.
External links
Media related to Jadunath Bhattacharya at Wikimedia Commons
