By Admin 
From ‘Ghunghat Ke Pat Khol’ to ‘Pag Ghunghru Bandh Meera Nachi’, the singer of immortal bhajans, is also known as the Meera of the modern era. Yes, we are talking about Juthika Roy, whose death anniversary is on 5th February.
Juthika Roy left an indelible mark in the world of devotional music with her melodious voice. He sang more than 200 Hindi and 100 Bengali songs. His most popular bhajans ‘Ghunghat Ke Pat Khol Re’ and ‘Pag Ghunghru Bandh Meera Nachi Re’ are still alive in the hearts of the listeners.
Recorded her first album at the age of 12
‘Meera of the modern era’ was born on 20 April 1929 in Kolkata. At the age of just 12, he recorded his first album, which was a unique example of recording at the youngest age at that time. His love for music was deep since childhood. He took lessons in classical music and soon made his own identity in devotional music.
There was a unique combination of devotion, simplicity and depth in his voice. He sang Meera’s bhajans in such a way that the listeners became emotional. Bhajans like ‘Ghunghat Ke Pat Khol Re’, ‘Pag Ghunghru Bandh Meera Nachi Re’, ‘Main To Girdhar Ke Rang Rangi’ became immortal in his voice. Her voice was so true and touching in expressing Meera’s feelings that people started calling her ‘modern Meera’.
Apart from Hindi, Juthika Roy also sang many beautiful songs and bhajans in Bengali language. The same sweetness and devotional sentiment was reflected in his Bengali devotional songs also. He also lent his voice to the songs of Rabindranath Tagore and contributed to Rabindra Sangeet. His voice was so melodious that people remained mesmerized for hours listening to his songs on radio and records.
Playback singing in many films
He also did playback singing in many films. His voice was widely heard in devotional and emotional songs of films. Juthika Roy made a place in the hearts of millions of listeners by being active in the music world for more than 50 years.
On 15 August 1947, when Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru was going to hoist the tricolor at the Red Fort in Delhi, Juthika Roy’s bhajans were being broadcast on All India Radio. As Juthika finished her singing and was about to leave the station, All India Radio officials told her that the Prime Minister wanted her to continue singing till he hoisted the flag.
Indira Gandhi was also a big fan of Juthika’s bhajans. There was a special moment in the year 1946, when Gandhiji asked Juthika to sing just before his speech in Kolkata amidst the communal tension in Bengal. His melodious voice helped in spreading the message of peace at that time.
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