{"product_id":"annapurna-1","title":"Annapurna","description":"\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAuthor\u003c\/strong\u003e: Swapan Kumar Bandopadhyay\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGenre\u003c\/strong\u003e: Atmajibani - Jibani - Smritikatha\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCover : \u003c\/strong\u003eHardcover\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eISBN\u003c\/strong\u003e: 9788172159825\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePages\u003c\/strong\u003e: 112\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight\u003c\/strong\u003e: 301 grams\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eKey Highlights:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThis book is a \u003cstrong\u003ebiographical account\u003c\/strong\u003e of \u003cstrong\u003eAnnapurna\u003c\/strong\u003e, the daughter of the legendary musician \u003cstrong\u003eUstad Alauddin Khan\u003c\/strong\u003e and the first wife of \u003cstrong\u003ePandit Ravi Shankar\u003c\/strong\u003e, one of the most celebrated sitar players in the world.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAnnapurna's life has been largely shrouded in mystery, and she has chosen to live in \u003cstrong\u003evoluntary seclusion\u003c\/strong\u003e, far from the public eye. Despite this, her life continues to intrigue music lovers and enthusiasts who are fascinated by her enigmatic persona.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKnown for her deep commitment to the \u003cstrong\u003esurbahar\u003c\/strong\u003e (a rare musical instrument), Annapurna's craftsmanship continues to breathe new life into this unique instrument, which she has shaped with her artistry.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe book is not a conventional biography; rather, it is an \u003cstrong\u003e\"imaginative reconstruction\"\u003c\/strong\u003e of her lost past and present life. The author delves into the \u003cstrong\u003eemotional turmoil\u003c\/strong\u003e and the \u003cstrong\u003eunyielding spirit\u003c\/strong\u003e of Annapurna, exploring her inner world with empathy and insight.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe book also touches upon her early days with \u003cstrong\u003eRavi Shankar\u003c\/strong\u003e and their relationship, offering a vivid portrayal of their \u003cstrong\u003eyouthful days together in Maihar\u003c\/strong\u003e, where the two musicians bonded over music and life. The author portrays how their hearts intertwined, both in \u003cstrong\u003ecompanionship\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003esolitude\u003c\/strong\u003e, through shared music and the depths of their experiences.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAs the story progresses, the book explores the \u003cstrong\u003einevitable separation\u003c\/strong\u003e between Ravi Shankar and Annapurna, and the unexplored chapters of her life that followed. The book offers a \u003cstrong\u003ecomplete portrait\u003c\/strong\u003e of Annapurna’s life, both known and unknown, and her journey as a woman and an artist.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Information:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSwapan Kumar Bandopadhyay\u003c\/strong\u003e was born on \u003cstrong\u003eJanuary 1, 1948\u003c\/strong\u003e, in \u003cstrong\u003eBardhaman\u003c\/strong\u003e, West Bengal. He studied at \u003cstrong\u003eBardhaman Municipal High School\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eRamakrishna Mission Vidyamandir\u003c\/strong\u003e, and \u003cstrong\u003eBelur Math\u003c\/strong\u003e. He holds a \u003cstrong\u003eMaster's degree in English Literature\u003c\/strong\u003e from \u003cstrong\u003eCalcutta University\u003c\/strong\u003e and has a diploma in \u003cstrong\u003eFrench language and literature\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHe taught at \u003cstrong\u003eRamakrishna Mission Vidyamandir\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eVisva-Bharati University\u003c\/strong\u003e, and \u003cstrong\u003eBardhaman Vivekananda College\u003c\/strong\u003e before retiring.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInfluenced by his mother, Swapan Kumar started \u003cstrong\u003elearning music\u003c\/strong\u003e and studied \u003cstrong\u003esitar\u003c\/strong\u003e under \u003cstrong\u003eUstad Indranil Bhattacharya\u003c\/strong\u003e, a disciple of \u003cstrong\u003eUstad Alauddin Khan\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHe has written essays on \u003cstrong\u003eliterature, culture, and music\u003c\/strong\u003e, and his work has been published in various journals. His book on Annapurna, titled \u003cstrong\u003e\"Annapurna: An Unheard Melody\"\u003c\/strong\u003e, was published by \u003cstrong\u003eRoli Books\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePurpose and Content:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThis biography attempts to explore the \u003cstrong\u003elife of Annapurna\u003c\/strong\u003e, a remarkable woman who chose to live in the shadows of the music world despite her deep connection to it.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe book is not just about her \u003cstrong\u003emusical legacy\u003c\/strong\u003e, but it also explores her \u003cstrong\u003eemotional resilience\u003c\/strong\u003e, the dynamics of her relationship with Ravi Shankar, and her personal journey as an artist.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThrough this work, the author hopes to provide a more nuanced understanding of \u003cstrong\u003eAnnapurna's life\u003c\/strong\u003e, her contributions to music, and the profound influence she had on the \u003cstrong\u003esurbahar\u003c\/strong\u003e tradition.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSummary:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAnnapurna\u003c\/strong\u003e is a fascinating, thought-provoking exploration of the life of \u003cstrong\u003eAnnapurna\u003c\/strong\u003e, a significant but often overlooked figure in the world of classical Indian music. Swapan Kumar Bandopadhyay provides a detailed and empathetic account of her life, offering readers insights into her role in the development of the \u003cstrong\u003esurbahar\u003c\/strong\u003e and her deep connection with \u003cstrong\u003ePandit Ravi Shankar\u003c\/strong\u003e. This biography is a reflection on her \u003cstrong\u003eseclusion\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003einner strength\u003c\/strong\u003e, and \u003cstrong\u003emusical mastery\u003c\/strong\u003e, providing an in-depth portrayal of her \u003cstrong\u003epersonal and professional life\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ananda Publishers","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49511318978864,"sku":"AnandaPublishers_9788172159825","price":225.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0690\/9968\/4144\/files\/ananda-publishers-book-default-title-annapurna-40106119856432.jpg?v=1775958807","url":"https:\/\/www.retailmaharaj.com\/products\/annapurna-1","provider":"Retail Maharaj","version":"1.0","type":"link"}