Meet our Experts

Professional Background:
Founder of Ichapur Rupsa Cultural Association (IRCA) and an acclaimed tabla artist. Performed with distinction in theatre and on both the big and small screen from 2010 to 2016.

The IRCA Journey:
Began the journey in 2016 with the "Milani Musical Group". That effort later grew into today's large and well-established institution, the Ichapur Rupsa Cultural Association. His skill in smoothly organising numerous large-scale cultural events is undeniable.

Musical Journey & Training:
My first guru was my mother, Srimati Rita Chakraborty. My second guru was Prof. Gobinda Banerjee (semi-classical and modern). My third guru was Pandit Kumar Roy of Kirana Gharana (Kheyal), and my fourth guru was Pandit Uday Bhawalkar from ITC-SRA (Dhrupad).

Training & Gurus:
Began musical training under Srimati Swapna Chatterjee, followed by training at various places, including Kheyal under Pandit Ajoy Chakraborty, Sri Anirban Chattopadhyay and Srimati Shilpi Pal. Currently continuing training under Sri Ajit Halder (Kheyal) and Srimati Jhumur Chatterjee.

• Zee Bangla Sa Re Ga Ma Pa supporting vocals
• Akash 8 (Akash a superstar reality show champion)
• Tara TV "The Rising Star" reality show finalist
• All India Radio Singer

Bisharad in Gandharva Gharana; M-Music from Rabindra Bharati University.
Associated with Radio, TV, West Bengal state centres and various apps.

Works with Bengali folk songs, devotional songs and other genres of music.

Professional Experience:
Passionate and experienced guitar instructor with over 35 years of experience teaching Acoustic, Electric and Bass guitar to students of all ages.

Core Skills & Styles:
Acoustic, Electric, Western Rock, Classical, Pop, Bollywood, and Tollywood songs.

Technical Expertise:
Music Theory, Sight Reading, Tablature, Ear Training, Improvisation.

Education & Certifications:
Trinity College London school certification.

Credentials:
Sangeet Visharad (PKK Chandigarh). Ex-Artist, All India Radio (AIR) Kolkata and Doordarshan Kendra, Kolkata & Lucknow. Teacher of Rabindra Sangeet, Nazrul Geeti & Bhav Sangeet at IRCA.

Playback Singing (Films):
Manab Premik Nimai (Dir. Saroj Roy), Ranakhetra (Dir. Haranath Chakraborty), Yasoda (Dir. Sisir Saha).

Telefilms & Television:
Kolkata TV National Network: Dristidan (Dir. Arun Guhathakurta), Muktir Upay (Dir. Arun Guhathakurta).
Tara Channel: Ektan Bahugan (Dir. Avijit Dasgupta).
E-TV "Gharer Manush": Natungaan (Dir. Sneha Chakraborty).

Discography:
CD released from Clarion Audio; "Mon Unmon" CD from Shyamalok — among other releases.

Affiliations & Certifications:
Bangiya Sangeet Parishad, Prayag Sangeet Samiti (Allahabad), Sangeet Prabhakar.

Dance Specializations:
Dedicated teacher at IRCA specializing in Rabindra Nritya, Nazrul Nritya, Kathak, and various Creative Dance forms.

Certifications:
Prayag Sangeet Samiti (Prabhakar).

Dance Specializations:
Expert in Kathak, Rabindra Nritya, Nazrul Nritya, and Creative Dance routines for stage performances.

Extra-Curricular Expertise:
10 years of experience acting in theatre productions and short films, bringing strong expressional value (Abhinaya) into dance.

Certifications:
Prabhakar in Visual Arts.

Class Details:
Conducts the weekly drawing and sketching batch every Sunday morning at 10:00 AM, focusing on foundations, colors, and composition.

Specializations:

• Pastel colour painting
• Water colour painting
• Sketch drawing
• Still life drawing
• Portrait drawing
• Various school projects (separate paid work)