Bickram Ghosh Age, Wiki and Bio

Bickram Ghosh

Quick Info

ProfessionIndian Classical Musician and Music Director
NationalityIndian
Date of Birth20/10/1966
Age57 years
BirthplaceKolkata, West Bengal

Physical Stats & More

Height180 cm
Eye ColorBlack
Hair ColorBlack

Educational Qualification(s)

College/University
  • La Martiniere, Kolkata
  • St. Xavier’s College, Kolkata (Bachelor's degree in English)
  • Jadavpur University (Master's degree in English Literature)

Personal Life

Zodiac SignLibra
HometownKolkata, West Bengal

Family

FatherShankar Ghosh (Tabla Maestro)
MotherSanjukta Ghosh (Classical Vocalist)
SpouseJaya Seal (m. 2004)
Children
  • Son: Aadit Ghosh (Elder)
  • Son: Arav Ghosh (Younger)

Career

Debut
ComposerIti Srikanta (2004)
ActingBand of Maharajas (2017)
Popular Albums
  • 2001: Full Circle at Carnegie Hall
  • 2003: Rhythm Scape
  • 2010: Crossroads
  • 2013: Jal
  • 2015: The Music Benders
  • 2019: Paperboats
Collaborations
  • 1997: Chants of India - Ravi Shankar/George Harrison
  • 1997: Nomad Christmas
  • 2000: Cello - Barry Phillips
  • 2000: Jewels of the Subcontinent
  • 2001: The Afro-Indian Project: Travels with the African
  • 2002: Kora So Far - Ravi (J.P. Freeman)
  • 2002: Axiom of Choice - Unfolding
  • 2002: Brain Washed - George Harrison
  • 2008: One - Bickram Ghosh and the Mezcal Jazz Unit
Awards, Honours, Achievements
  • 2012: GIMA Award for Best Pop/Rock Single - Vande Mataram
  • 2012: Transformation: Best Fusion Album at the Indian Recording Arts Awards
  • 2012: Banga Bhushan Award (second highest civilian State award in West Bengal)
  • 2015: Sangeet Maha Samman (highest musical recognition in West Bengal)
  • 2016: GIMA Award for Best Pop Song - Saiyyan Bina

Favourites

FoodJapanese
SingerKishore Kumar
ComposerR.D. Burman
Pass TimeReading Books

Some Lesser Known Facts

Bickram Ghosh is celebrated for his exceptional skill and agility on the tabla.
He gained recognition for his contributions to experimental fusion music.
He is renowned for being a collaborator with Pt. Ravi Shankar.
He played on the Grammy-winning album "Full Circle" by Ravi Shankar.
He also performed on George Harrison's Grammy Award-winning album "Brainwashed".
His band Rhythmscape had its UK premiere at Queen Elizabeth Hall, London in 2003.
He showcased his talent at the Commonwealth Games in 2010 in New Delhi alongside other eminent musicians.
In 2010, he founded his own production company, Melting Pot Productions.
Bickram has composed music for over 38 feature films and co-composed for the Oscar-nominated film "Jal (2013)".
He established the Bickram Ghosh Academy of Performing Arts in 2014.
He collaborated with Hariharan on the release "Ishq (2021)" and performed live together at numerous concerts.
He graced the stage at the Darbar Festival in London, a prominent Indian classical music and dance festival.