Arup Ratan Mukherjee: A Legacy of Indian Classical Music

Arup Ratan Mukherjee, born in the ancient city of Pataliputra, possessed an innate talent for the sitar. His exceptional skills were nurtured under the guidance of his mother, Smt. Nilakshi Mukharjee, and later from the esteemed Late Arun Kumar Chatterjee.

In August 1986, Arup Ratan Mukherjee embarked on a transformative journey as a disciple of Pandit Jotin Bhattacharya, a revered disciple of Baba Allauddin Khan Saheeb of Maihar. Under the benevolent guidance of Pandit Bhattacharya, Arup Ratan Mukherjee dedicated his life to the pursuit of pure Indian Classical Music, training a select few students in the sacred traditions of Mian Tansen.

Arup Ratan Mukherjee’s unwavering commitment to his art has been recognised through numerous accolades. He is one of the founding trustees of the Baba Allauddin Khan Music Foundation (Registered) Delhi, which spearheads the promotion of Indian Classical Music and emerging artists through regular Baithaks and significant concerts. Additionally,

* He has composed music for the documentary on Sufism titled “Mastkalander,” directed by Sri Rajeev Srivastava for the Ministry of External Affairs.

• Department of Post released a first-day cover featuring Arup Ratan Mukherjee, underscoring his significant contributions to the nation’s cultural landscape.
• In recognition of his exceptional artistic prowess, he received the Naad Sadhak award from Sangeet Kala Kendra Agra.
• He was awarded the Sangeet Sudhakar Samman 2011 in memory of Ustad Amir Khan Saheeb.

Arup Ratan Mukherjee’s extensive repertoire has been showcased in numerous performances organised by renowned event management companies, solidifying his status as a prominent figure in the Indian classical music scene.

* He has also collaborated with numerous national and international bands.

Concerts:

* Jorasankho Thakur Bari (Kolkata)

* 100 Years of Chicago Sammelen, Ram Krishna Mission (Patna)

* Sankat MochanSangeet Samaroh (Varanasi)

* India Habitat Centre (Delhi)

* India International Centre (Delhi)

* Russian Centre (Delhi)

* Barabati Music and Dance Festival (Cuttack)

* UstadAllauddin Khan Sangeet Samaj (Kolkata)

* Baba AllauddinKhan Music Foundation (Delhi)

* In presence of Maharaja of Tripura (Kolkata)

* In presence of Maharaja of Jaipur (Jaipur)

* Music For Peace And Harmony Concert (Delhi)

* Melodies of Maihar (Delhi)

* Expressions (A Duet of Sitar and Painting)

* “Vibrant Gujrat 2013” Global Summit

• International Film Festival (100 years of Michel Angelo) at Sri Fort Auditorium 2012
• Rashtrapati Bhawan

USA Concerts:

* Fringe Festival (Concert):

– Wichita State University

– Johnson County Community College

– Kansas University