Ajit Pandey (10 March 1937 – 13 June 2013) was an Indian singer and politician.
Ajit Pandey | |
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| Member of the West Bengal Legislative Assembly for Bowbazar | |
| In office 3 June 1998 – 16 May 2001 | |
| Preceded by | Sudip Bandyopadhyay |
| Succeeded by | Nayna Bandyopadhyay |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 10 March 1937 Lalgola Murshidabad, West Bengal, India |
| Died | 13 June 2013 (aged 76) |
| Political party | CPI(M) |
| Spouse | Aditi Pandey |
| Parents |
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| Residence | Bowbazar |
| Occupation | Musician and politician |
| Musical career | |
| Occupation(s) | Musician and politician |
| Years active | 1972–2013 |
Life edit
Born in 1937 in Lalgola, Murshidabad, Pandey became involved in both music and politics from an early age.[citation needed] During his career, he recorded over 30 albums, winning international awards from Russia, Bangladesh and Vietnam. He also served as a Member of the Legislative Assembly, representing the constituency of Bowbazar. He died of a heart attack in Kolkata at the age of 76.[1]
References edit
- ^ "Mass singer Ajit Pandey dies". The Times of India. 14 June 2013. Archived from the original on 19 October 2013.
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