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Ranjon Ghoshal

Moheener Ghoraguli in concert, 1979. Ranjon Ghoshal is on the right.

Ranjon Ghoshal acting as Rabindranath Tagore in 2011.

Ranjon Ghoshal (Bengali: রঞ্জন ঘোষাল) was an Indian theatre director and musician. He was born on June 7, 1955, and passed away on July 9, 2020. Ranjon was a member of the famous Bengali band Moheener Ghoraguli. He also ran an advertising company called Mareech Advertising in Bangalore. Besides that, he managed a theatre group named Forum Three.

Ranjon Ghoshal's Life Story

Ranjon Ghoshal was born in a small town called Memari in West Bengal, India. His parents were Leela and Tarapada Ghoshal. He had three older brothers, one sister, and a younger brother.

On April 27, 1980, Ranjon married Sangeeta Ghosh. They later had two sons, Indrayudh and Abhimanyu. The family lived in Bangalore, India. Their home was even known as "Yellow Submarine" because many Bengali celebrities visited there.

Early Career and Education

Ranjon studied electrical engineering at Jadavpur University. He also earned a postgraduate degree in Industrial Management from NITIE, Mumbai. Before becoming a designer and business owner, he worked for BHEL for a few years.

His Role in Moheener Ghoraguli

Ranjon Ghoshal was a cousin of Gautam Chattopadhyay. Gautam founded Moheener Ghoraguli in 1975. This band is considered one of the first modern bands in Bengal and India.

Ranjon was very important to the band. He was the presenter for their shows. He also helped write some of their songs. He handled all the band's media interactions. He even designed their album covers.

Theatre Work and Other Projects

Ranjon was very active in the theatre scene in Bangalore. He directed and performed in English plays with his group, Forum Three.

He also worked hard to keep the music of Moheener Ghoraguli alive. He organized special concerts like the First Rock Concert in Bangalore. He also put on "Abar Bochhor Tirish Pore" in Kolkata. These events helped new generations discover the band's music. Ranjon also started a business called 'Mind It!' to help develop brands.

When Did Ranjon Ghoshal Pass Away?

Ranjon Ghoshal passed away on July 9, 2020. He was 65 years old.

Music Albums by Moheener Ghoraguli

Ranjon Ghoshal was part of these albums with Moheener Ghoraguli:

• Shangbigno Pakhikul O Kolkata Bishayak (1977)
• Ajaana UDonto bostu ba Aw-Oo-Baw (1978)
• Drishyomaan Moheener Ghoraguli (1979)

Plays Ranjon Ghoshal Worked On

Ranjon Ghoshal was involved in many theatre productions. He worked as an actor, producer, director, and playwright.

Plays as Actor, Producer, and Director

Plays as Actor and Playwright