Sri Samir Das has established his school for learning Rabindrasangeet, in his own house. The name of his famous school is ‘SURAJHARNA’.

The school for learning of Rabindra sangeet has been set up in the year 1976. Since then the School has produced a large number of eminent and dedicated Rabindra Sangeet artists of Tripura. A learner can develop skills to sing Rabindra Sangeet upto a perfect level and automatically gets dedicated to the songs of Tagore.

SAMIR DAS…..A LIVING LEGEND

Honoured with different awards, including Rabindra Puraskar awarded by the Government of Tripura, Sri Das is working hard for the promotion of Rabindra Sangeet in correct form for the next generation. Sri Samir Kanti Das, who himself is an institution, has won the hearts of a number of Rabindra Sangeet lovers, not only in Tripura, but everywhere he visited with the songs of Tagore.  Sri Samir Das came to Tripura in the year 1955 and got admission in M.B.B.College, Agartala as a student of 3rd year. He was a charming person at that time and even at this age he looks lively and enthusiastic. He always has an immense love for Rabindrasangeet. At his arrival to Agartala, Sri Das got a huge popularity in the field of light-music. He has had a beautiful expression in his singing. Even now he is holding that life, boldness and melody in his singing.   During his young age Samir Das and a group of his friends used to organize various cultural functions and Sri Das used to be one of the leading singers of those functions. At that time he used to sing all types of light melodies. Gradually, he became tilted towards Rabindrasangeet. He never imitated any famous Rabindrasangeet artist. He has created his own style of singing Tagore’s songs. As per his statement, he used to listen to the songs sung by famous Rabindrasangeet artists, but never copied them. His style of songs has really enriched the subtleness and mood of Rabindrasangeet.  Sri Samir Das is a veteran Rabindrasangeet artist in Tripura, as well as he is an ideal and successful teacher of Tagore’s songs. For last 40-45 years he is teaching Rabindrasangeet, and a number of students have learnt Rabindrasangeet from him. Many of the eminent Rabindrasangeet artists of present age in Tripura have learnt from him. He is loved and respected by his students. Since 1976 Sri Samir Das has established his school for learning Rabindrasangeet, in his own house. The name of his famous school is ‘SURAJHARNA’. His personality and his dedication for Rabindrasangeet have attracted many people from the state and outside. We offer our gratitude to this living legend…. “Aaguner parashmoni chhowaon praane”.