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Kumar Mukherjee- son of late Kajal Mukherjee,who represented India in international soccer for 15 years has turned out to be a vocalist of repute ,following the Kasur-Patiala Gharana.

His early training began under the teaching of Pandit Shankar Ghosh,who taught him the traits of tabla.He started learning vocal music from Sanjukta Ghosh,the disciple of Ustad Munawar Ali Khansahib.

Thereafter,Kumar resumed his training from late Ustad Munawar Ali Khansahib,the doyen of Kasur-Patiala Gharana.Ustadji,later took Kumar as his disciple and Kumar remained to be his last disciple.Rigorous taleem and guidance,helped Kumar imbibe the traits of his mentor's Gharana.Fuul throated aakar taans,mellifluous sargams,layakari,an emotive style of thumri singing all characterise Kumar's style.

Kumar's mother,Suvra Mukherjee,has been one of the main inspirations for his taking up music as a career later and a passion earlier.His schooling in La Martiniere for boys,Kolkata and his subsequent tenure in Jadavpur University,have helped him mature as a performer of Khayal,Thumri,Dadra,Chaiti,Hori,Kajri,Ghazal,Sufi Kalaam,Bengali Raagpradhan,Nazrulgeeti,Manquabat,Soz,Noha etc.

Kumar has performed in myriad music concerts both within the country and abroad.His performances have been critically praised and loved by music lovers.HMV-SAREGAMA has released his only solo album titled RISING STAR.He is,perhaps the only artist of his generation to have performed in neighbouring Pakistan,as a goodwill ambassador of culture and peace.

Kumar Mukherjee,teaches students and organises workshops and concerts for his students,so that they can get a platform to showcase their talents.