Manto Munshi (musician)
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'''Sumitrajit Munshi''', better known as '''Manto Munshi''' (Bengali: ম্যান্টো মুন্সী; 23 October, 1943 – 2 March, 2010), was an Indian pianist, bandleader and composer based in [[Kolkata]], India.{{cite book |last=Ghosh |first=Santanu |title=মুন্সীয়ানায় চল্লিশ পুরুষ |language=bn |publisher=Kamalini |location=Kolkata |year=2016 |page=77}}{{cite book |last=Ghosh |first=Santanu |title=মুন্সীয়ানায় চল্লিশ পুরুষ |language=bn |publisher=Kamalini |location=Kolkata |year=2016 |page=78}} A descendant of the extended Munshi family of [[Kadirpara Estate|Kadirpara]] and [[Chougachi Estate|Chougachi]], Munshi was born on October 23, 1943, to Indian artist [[Annada Munsi]] and Jayati Munshi in [[Paikpara]], [[Kolkata]].{{cite news |last=Mukhopadhyay |first=Biswadeb |title=সাদা ধুতি-পাঞ্জাবি পরে পিয়ানোয় মুনলাইট্ সোনাটা বাজিয়ে শুনিয়েছিলেন অন্নদা মুন্সী (in Bengali) |url=https://robbar.in/mini-series/musical-journey-of-commercial-artist-annada-munshi/ |newspaper=Robbar.in ([[Sangbad Pratidin]]) |date=27 November 2025 |access-date=22 March 2026}} Educated at house, Munshi learnt music from his father [[Annada Munsi]]. Besides piano, Munshi eventually became a multi-instrumentalist |
'''Sumitrajit Munshi''', better known as '''Manto Munshi''' (Bengali: ম্যান্টো মুন্সী; 23 October, 1943 – 2 March, 2010), was an Indian pianist, bandleader and composer based in [[Kolkata]], India.{{cite book |last=Ghosh |first=Santanu |title=মুন্সীয়ানায় চল্লিশ পুরুষ |language=bn |publisher=Kamalini |location=Kolkata |year=2016 |page=77}}{{cite book |last=Ghosh |first=Santanu |title=মুন্সীয়ানায় চল্লিশ পুরুষ |language=bn |publisher=Kamalini |location=Kolkata |year=2016 |page=78}} A descendant of the extended Munshi family of [[Kadirpara Estate|Kadirpara]] and [[Chougachi Estate|Chougachi]], Munshi was born on October 23, 1943, to Indian artist [[Annada Munsi]] and Jayati Munshi in [[Paikpara]], [[Kolkata]].{{cite news |last=Mukhopadhyay |first=Biswadeb |title=সাদা ধুতি-পাঞ্জাবি পরে পিয়ানোয় মুনলাইট্ সোনাটা বাজিয়ে শুনিয়েছিলেন অন্নদা মুন্সী (in Bengali) |url=https://robbar.in/mini-series/musical-journey-of-commercial-artist-annada-munshi/ |newspaper=Robbar.in ([[Sangbad Pratidin]]) |date=27 November 2025 |access-date=22 March 2026}} Educated at house, Munshi learnt music from his father [[Annada Munsi]]. Besides piano, Munshi eventually became a multi-instrumentalist proficient in playing 16 instruments, including [[accordion]], [[mouth organ]], violin, [[harmonium]] and [[tabla]].{{cite book |last=Ghosh |first=Santanu |title=Binodane Paikpara Belgachia |publisher=Dey's Publishing |year=2012 |page=156 |isbn=8129517000}} |
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Munshi was noted for his exceptional musical ability and wide-ranging repertoire. He could perform a variety of [[Hindustani classical music|Hindustani classical ragas]] and [[Western classical music|Western classical pieces]] (composed by [[Beethoven]], [[Mozart]] and [[Franz Liszt]]), and compositions without written [[Musical notation|notation]], reportedly relying on his strong memory and ability to reproduce music after hearing it once.{{cite news |last=Munshi |first=Buku |title=আমার বাবা অন্নদা মুন্সী (in Bengali)|url=https://robbar.in/mini-series/my-father-annada-munshi-by-buku-munsh-robbar/ |newspaper=Robbar.in ([[Sangbad Pratidin]]) |date=27 November 2025 |access-date=22 March 2026}} In addition to Hindustani and Western classical music, he was also skilled at playing [[Rabindra Sangeet]], [[folk songs]], and [[kirtan]] melodies on the piano. His professional career included work as a bandleader at the [[Great Eastern Hotel, Kolkata|Great Eastern Hotel]]’s Maxim, and later at [[The Park Hotels]] and Hotel Metropole. His performances were appreciated by noted figures such as filmmaker [[Satyajit Ray]] and composer V. Balsara.{{cite book |last=Ghosh |first=Santanu |title=মুন্সীয়ানায় চল্লিশ পুরুষ |language=bn |publisher=Kamalini |location=Kolkata |year=2016 |page=79}} |
Munshi was noted for his exceptional musical ability and wide-ranging repertoire. He could perform a variety of [[Hindustani classical music|Hindustani classical ragas]] and [[Western classical music|Western classical pieces]] (composed by [[Beethoven]], [[Mozart]] and [[Franz Liszt]]), and compositions without written [[Musical notation|notation]], reportedly relying on his strong memory and ability to reproduce music after hearing it once.{{cite news |last=Munshi |first=Buku |title=আমার বাবা অন্নদা মুন্সী (in Bengali)|url=https://robbar.in/mini-series/my-father-annada-munshi-by-buku-munsh-robbar/ |newspaper=Robbar.in ([[Sangbad Pratidin]]) |date=27 November 2025 |access-date=22 March 2026}} In addition to Hindustani and Western classical music, he was also skilled at playing [[Rabindra Sangeet]], [[folk songs]], and [[kirtan]] melodies on the piano. His professional career included work as a bandleader at the [[Great Eastern Hotel, Kolkata|Great Eastern Hotel]]’s Maxim, and later at [[The Park Hotels]] and Hotel Metropole. His performances were appreciated by noted figures such as filmmaker [[Satyajit Ray]] and composer V. Balsara.{{cite book |last=Ghosh |first=Santanu |title=মুন্সীয়ানায় চল্লিশ পুরুষ |language=bn |publisher=Kamalini |location=Kolkata |year=2016 |page=79}} |
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