Prafulla Kar | |
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ପ୍ରଫୁଲ୍ଲ କର | |
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Died | 17 April 2022 Bhubaneswar, Odisha, India | (aged 83)
Nationality | Indian |
Education | Graduate (Law), Sangeeta Bisharada |
Alma mater | Utkal University, Gandharba University |
Known for | Odia Singer and Music Director,[1] Lyricist, Columnist, Writer |
Spouse | Manorama Kar |
Children | Mahaprasad Kar[2] Sandhyadipa Kar[3] Mahadeep Kar |
Parent(s) | Baidyanath Kar Sushila Kar |
Awards | Padma Shri |
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Prafulla Kar (16 February 1939 – 17 April 2022)[4] was an Odia musician, singer,[5] lyricist, writer and columnist. He was also famous for his Odissi Music recital.[6][7] He received Padma Shri, the fourth highest civilian award by the Government of India in 2015 for his contribution in the field of arts.[8]