Sanjit Acharya, a renowned lyricist, composer, and singer took his final breath on the age of 71, leaving in the back of a permanent legacy in folk music.
Hailing from Chattogram’s Chapora village in Patiya, the musician was eminent for his works in the parents music fashion.
Approved for timeless songs such as, ‘Amar Moner Bedona Bondhu Chara Jane Na’, Sanjit Acharya’s deep connection to his roots and fervour for music had been evident from a younger age.
At some stage in his life, Acharya explored many genres such as, ‘Haldafada’ music and ‘Bhandari’ songs, which will seemingly be nonetheless cherished by folks. With a repertoire of over 1,000 songs, his work continues to resonate with music enthusiasts.
Acharya was also the inventive power in the back of a total lot of duets sung by Chattogram’s legendary singers, Shyam Sundar Baishnab and Shefali Ghosh.
His contributions prolonged beyond music. He was in the back of the eminent play, ‘Sampanwala’, which was later adapted to a movie. He was also the songwriter and composer of the movie’s tune, ‘Kornophulire Shakkhi Rakhilam Tore’.
“Sanjit was a legendary figure in the realm of conventional songs of Chattogram. His passing marks the quit of an period in folk music. I’m traipse that in some unspecified time in the future, his music will seemingly be mentioned for its prominence, and folks will uncover and study on his a kind of standard songs. I want eternal peace for this great artist,” shared standard lyricist Asif Iqbal.
The liked musician passed away on Monday at 7.10 PM in a clinical institution in Chittagong. His unparalleled contributions to folk music have left an indelible ticket, making sure his legacy lives on via the music he created.
