Atulprasad Sen Writer

Atulprasad Sen (Bengali: অতুলপ্রসাদ সেন) (20 October 1871 – 26 August 1934) was an Bengali composer, lyricist and singer. He is principally remembered as a musician and composer. His songs centred on three broad subjects- patriotism, devotion and love. The sufferings he experienced in his life found their ways into his lyrics; and this has made his songs full of pathos.Atulprasad is credited with introducing the Thumri style in Bengali music. He also pioneered Ghazal's in Bengali, composing about 6 or 7 ghazals.

Personal facts

Atulprasad Sen
Birth dateOctober 20, 1871
Birth place
Bangladesh , Dhaka , Bengal Presidency
Nationality
India
Ethnicity
Bengali Hindus
Date of deathAugust 26, 1934
Place of death
India , Lucknow

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