Gour Khyapa
About Gour Khyapa
Gour Khyapa (15 August 1947 – 26 January 2013) was a Bengali Baul singer and a philosopher. His philosophy was related to Tattva. He was famous for his songs related to Radha-Krishna.[1] He taught philosophy at Vassar and Brown University.
Music[edit]
He had performed alongside Bob Dylan, Bob Marley and Janis Joplin at various concerts.[2][3] He also worked with Jerzy Grotowski, a Polish theatre director and theorist.[4] He refused to visit the United States to perform in Peter Brook’s 1989 film The Mahabharata, when told he couldn’t legally carry hemp with him.[4]
Death and legacy[edit]
On 22 January 2013, he was hospitalised after a street accident at Ilambazar near Shantiniketan.[1] He died on 26 January 2013. He is survived by his wife Parvati and daughter Lakshmi.[1] He has only one disciple, Sanat Das Baul.[2][3] On 15 September 2019 Indian politician and current Chief Minister of West Bengal Mamata Banerjee homage to Gour Khyapa on Twitter.[5]
Discography[edit]
Collaboration albums
Le Chant Des Bauls - Manuche O Rautan (2002, with various artists)
SOURCE : WIKIPEDIA
Filmography(1)
| Film | Release Date | Role | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|
The New Generation Baul Documentary | 9 Jul 2020 | Actor | Released |
Career Timeline
1 films · Debut 2020
Frequent Co-stars(2)
Gour Khyapa – Career & Contributions to Hindi Cinema
Gour Khyapa is one of Indian cinema's celebrated actors, having contributed to 1 films in the Indian film industry (popularly known as Indian), headquartered in Bhubaneswar, Odisha.
Throughout their career, Gour Khyapa has collaborated with some of Indian cinema's finest artists, including Bonnie Chakraborty, Kartik Das Baul. These on-screen partnerships have resonated strongly with audiences.
Gour Khyapa has worked across multiple genres in Indian cinema, including Documentary. This versatility has made them a sought-after name across all kinds of productions.
Gour Khyapa made their film debut in 2020 with the film The New Generation Baul. Since then, they have steadily grown into one of Indian cinema's most recognised faces, building a loyal fanbase across Odisha and among the global diaspora.
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