Ritwik Sanyal

Ritwik Sanyal
Born (1953-04-12) 12 April 1953 (age 71)
OriginVaranasi, India
GenresHindustani classical music, Dhrupad
OccupationClassical Vocalist
Years active1975–present
LabelsBihanmusic, Makar Records
Websitewww.ritwiksanyal.com

Pandit Ritwik Sanyal (born 12 April 1953) is an Indian classical singer and the Dhrupad maestro from Varanasi.[1] He is a retired professor and former dean from the department of vocal music at the faculty of performing arts at Banaras Hindu University. On 5 April 2023, Pandit (Dr.) Ritwik Sanyal was conferred the Padma Shri award for 2023 in recognition of his outstanding contributions to the revival and propagation of the Dhrupad tradition, both as an academician and performer. A recipient of the esteemed Kendriya Sangeet Natak Akademi award in 2013, presented by the then Hon. President of India, Pranab Mukherjee, Pandit Ritwik Sanyal has now received the 4th highest civilian award, the Padma Shri, from President of India, Droupadi Murmu.

  1. ^ Martin, Clayton M.; Clayton, Martin (2008). Time in Indian Music: Rhythm, Metre, and Form in North Indian Rāg Performance. Oxford University Press. p. 97. ISBN 9780195339680. Retrieved 2 October 2014.