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Pranjal Ghatak, a proficient flautist, recently emerged as the winner in the Telegraph Online Edugraph 18 Under 18 Awards
Guided by eminent flautists Shri Sattyaki Pathak and Shri Bubai Nandi in his early years, Pranjal's musical skills found a nurturing ground
Pranjal Ghatak, a proficient flautist, recently emerged as the winner in the Telegraph Online Edugraph 18 Under 18 Awards. His journey in the world of music, began at the tender age of nine at Apeejay School, Salt Lake, reflects a tale of passion, dedication, and melodic excellence.
The Telegraph Online Edugraph got in touch with him soon after his win and he added “I have no words to describe my feelings at the moment. I am extremely happy. When I saw my video being played on the stage it all felt so surreal. Watching the chief guest Sudha Murthy give a speech live was a dream come true. I believe that was the happiest moment of my life till now.”
Guided by eminent flautists Shri Sattyaki Pathak and Shri Bubai Nandi in his early years, Pranjal's musical skills found a nurturing ground. The next significant chapter in his journey unfolded under the mentorship of Shri Paramananda Roy at the ITC Sangeet Research Academy, where his exceptional skills led him to crack the academy's scholarship test at a mere age of 14.
“I was nominated from my school directly and I was somewhat confident that I may be selected in the top finalists. I was interviewed by Pandit Bickram Ghosh who really liked my performance and praised my flute playing skills during the interview and gave me advice for my future” said Pranjal.
Source: The Telegraph Online Edugraph
Adding another feather to his cap, the young flautist was honoured in 2023 with The Telegraph School Awards for Excellence for Outstanding Talent in Music. This recognition stands as a testament to Pranjal's continuous dedication and exceptional talent, garnering applause from the musical fraternity and beyond.
“Academically, I would like to study Geology in future as I wish to gain deeper knowledge about rocks, minerals and chemical composition. I surely want to be a classical performer one day, I wish to perform like Pandit Hariprasad Chaurasia when I grow up. Furthermore, I want to collaborate with different artists to produce mashup music for my audiences” added Pranjal.
The prestigious recognition at the Telegraph Online Edugraph 18 Under 18 Awards not only celebrates Pranjal’s individual accomplishments but also underscores the significance of nurturing young talents in the field of extracurriculars and academics.
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Last updated on 31 Jan 2024
