Prafulla Kar: The noted Music director will remain immortal in the hearts of Odias forever

Prafulla Kar was a legendary Odia musician, singer, lyricist and writer. He had received Padma Shri Award for his contribution in the field of arts.

Kar was born on February 16, 1939 into a musician family in Puri where his paternal uncle Khetra Mohan Kar was a renowned Tabla Player.

He was raised by his grandfather Bhagaban Misra and grandmother Apanna Devi as he lost his father Baidyanath Kar at an early stage of life.

In a popular culture, ‘Prafulla Kar Samman’ award has been given to many budding singers every year to celebrate his birthday.

The legend worked as a music director in around 70 odia movies which includes both released and unreleased.

Here are some of his very popular songs in every household of Odisha:

Kamala Desha Rajakumara

Courtesy: Sujit Madhual

Nei jaa re megha mote

Courtesy: Lalitendu Swain

Roopa Hoithiba Labanyabati

Courtesy: Chitta Jena – Topic

Mo Priya Thaaru Kiye Adhika Sundara

Courtesy: Chitta Jena- Topic

Manika alo alo manika

Courtesy:
Jagabandhu Mahapatra