Tulika Ghosh
Bringing to you another gem of a Singer, from RSMM's entourage, Tulika Ghosh from Mumbai. She is an advanced trained Indian Sub-Continental/Hindustani Classical Music Singer.
From an early age, she was exposed to Indian Sub-Continental/Hindustani Classical Music, as her father, Pt. Nikhil Ghosh, was a reputed Tabla Maestro. Furthermore, her brothers, Pt. Nayan Ghosh and Pt. Dhruba Ghosh, play the Sitar and Sarangi respectively. Therefore, her interest in this art grew further.
Tulika was bound to find affinity with Indian Sub-Continental/Hindustani Classical Music because of her family, as mentioned previously. This allowed her to easily and aptly sing all kinds of Indian Sub-Continental/Hindustani Classical Vocal genres, such as Khayal, Tappa, Bhajan, Thumri etc.
Her focal point and prowess lies in the form of her husky and velvety voice, which is further complimented by her phenomenal understanding of the singing styles and techniques associated with such. In addition, she has a stupendous knack for correct diction, enunciation and pronunciation.
Tulika's learnt Indian Sub-Continental/Hindustani Classical Music from many stalwarts, a few have already been mentioned in the homepage short descripton of her's. In addition, she was taught by Ust. Yunus Hussain Khan and Pt. Jnan Prakash Ghosh.
She has performed in the UK, France, Germany, Japan and USA, to her fame. Furthermore, she has headed the department for MA(Hons) in Vocal Music in Mumbai from 1976-2004. Nowadays, Tulika is passing on her art to the next generation of aspirants, by holding sessions all over the globe.
Tulika's recorded songs, by RSMM, are presented to you below, in the form of an enigmatic songography.
Featured
Songs
A Plea
Aise Prabhu Jane Na
Meera cries in despair for her Lord in this Bhajan, she says "dont let me go like this Lord, i have sacrificed my body, soul and wealth, place me within your heart". Her constant pining and hope to meet her Lord soon, is what is seen in continuum here.
The Coercion
Tu Mat Barji Maayi Ri
"Dont you force me, O' mother, i will go to see the monks, the name of Lord Ram is etched in my heart" claims Meera. In this Bhajan, she is professing her rebellion towards her family in search of her Lord. The whole sense of revolutionising her stance is well narrated here.
The Enamour
Aali Sanware Ri Drishti
"O' confidante, the vision of the dark one is like the dagger of love" swoons Meera. She is in love with the Lord and sings in merry, describing her vision of the Lord. The iconography she has used in this Bhajan, is very important in understanding her emotional needs of the Lord.
A Fealty
Ib To Nibhayan Saregi
In this Bhajan, Meera admits that without the Lord's support, nobody can pass this world of trials and tribulations. She states "now i have committed myself, the arm of honour will burn". Here the world is seen as a transitionary plane, which needs to be passed, inorder to merge with the Lord.
An Infamy
Rana Ji Mhane Yeh
"O' Rana, this infamy is very sweet to me" admits Meera to her husband. She openly informs her husband of her feelings and current state, in this Bhajan. Such courage and bravery are rarely seen but expressed here openly.
An Anxiety
Ghar Aangan Na Suhave
Meera is very saddened, she exclaims "the house and its courtyard don't charm me anymore, without my love, it isn't desirable anymore". She is upset saliently, in this Bhajan, she talks of the pangs of seperation from her Lord. How shall she find respite? here she tells exactly howso.
The Mania
Virhani Banwari Ri Bhayi
"Grieved, mad, i am O' folks" shouts Meera in agony. She shares her painful moments of without meeting her Lord, in this Bhajan. Here she shares, how she is unfamished in the days, sleepless at nights and food she finds undesirable.
A Devotion
Govind Gaav Man Govind
Meera teaches "O' soul sing of Govind", by devoting and surrendering oneself to the Lord. The Bhajan describes how one can attain such a plight by doing the necessary rites, such as, taking a love-dip in the Ganges river.
An Infirmity
Aavo Manmohana Ji Joun
"Come, O' soul-capturer, whatever you say" admits Meera. Her continuous desperation for meeting the Lord is rapidly increasing and making her restless. The constant hope for seeing the Lord soon, is a relief to her and her longing, as depicted beautifully in this Bhajan.
