KOLKATA: Eminent Bengali elocutionist Partha Ghosh died of a cardiac arrest at a hospital in Howrah on Saturday, his household stated. He was 83.
He's survived by his son. His spouse and fellow elocutionist Gouri Ghosh predeceased him on August 26 final 12 months.
Partha Ghosh had undergone throat surgical procedure at a non-public hospital in Howrah. Instantly, he complained of uneasiness on Saturday morning.
He was admitted to the ICU of a hospital, however he suffered from an enormous cardiac arrest, and regardless of greatest efforts of the docs, died round 7.40am, his household stated.
Having regaled the viewers along with his renditions in 'Karna Kunti Sangbad' together with Gouri Ghosh, the duo had a big following throughout West Bengal.
They have been additionally well-known for recitals resembling 'Sotti Jabe', 'Chhai' and 'Maa' amongst others. He was a well-liked announcer in a youngsters's programme on radio for years.
Condoling Ghosh's demise, West Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee stated his distinctive recitals would at all times be remembered by numerous listeners and poetry lovers.
Banerjee recalled Ghosh's lengthy stint in All India Radio, Kolkata as announcer-presenter. The state authorities had bestowed the 'Banga Bhushan' award on him in 2018.