Parul Ghosh

Parul Ghosh
Occupation Playback Singer

Parul Ghosh (died August 13, 1977), born Parul Biswas, was one of the pioneers of playback singing,[1] singing in Hindi and Bengali movies from 1935 to 1951.[2] Originally hailing from Barisal,[1] now in Bangladesh, she was introduced to playback singing by her brother Anil Biswas.[3] Films in which she featured include Jwar Bhata, Milan, Hamhaari Baat and Namaste.[1] In her early career she was associated with New Theatres, Kolkata.[4] She was married to the eminent flautist Pannalal Ghosh[5] in 1924.[1]

Parul Ghosh died on August 13, 1977 in Malad, Mumbai.[4]

References

  1. ^ a b c d Among contemporary musicians. Harman Publishing House. 2001. p. 156. ISBN 9788186622469. 
  2. ^ "Parul Ghosh". Internet Movie Database. http://www.imdb.com/name/nm1370766/. Retrieved 2 October 2011. 
  3. ^ Da Ranade, Ashok (2006). Hindi film song: music beyond boundaries. Bibliophile South Asia. p. 184. ISBN 9788185002644. 
  4. ^ a b The Illustrated Weekly of India 108 (14-26): 41. 1987. ISSN 0019-2430. 
  5. ^ Joshi, G. N. (1984). Down melody lane. Orient Longman. p. 23. ISBN 9780861311750.