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Sumitra Sen (1933-2022) was a Bengali musician and one of the foremost exponents of Rabindra Sangeet, the music of Rabindranath Tagore. She was a leading performer of the genre and her renditions of Tagore's songs were admired for their emotive depth and technical prowess. Sen was also a noted music teacher and her contributions to the development of Rabindra Sangeet were recognized with numerous awards and accolades, including the Sangeet Natak Akademi Award in 1969 and the Padma Shri, one of India's highest civilian honors. The West Bengal government also awarded her the "Sangeet Mahasamman" in 2012. Sen passed away in 2022 at the age of 89.

Early Life
Sumitra Sen was born in Kolkata, India in 1933. She began studying music at an early age and received training in classical music from Bhismadev Chattopadhyay and Rajendra Prasad Goswami. Sen's talent for singing was apparent from a young age and she quickly gained fame for her performances of Rabindra Sangeet.

Career
Sumitra Sen became a leading performer of Rabindra Sangeet and her renditions of Tagore's songs were particularly admired for their emotive depth and technical prowess. Some of Sen's most memorable songs include Megh Bolechhe Jabo Jabo, Tomari Jharnatalar Nirjone, Sakhi Bhabona Kahare Bole, and Achhe Dukho Achhe Mrityu. Sen's performances were highly sought after and she traveled extensively throughout India and abroad, giving concerts and lecture-demonstrations on Rabindra Sangeet. In addition to her performances, Sen was also a noted music teacher. She trained many students in Rabindra Sangeet and her contributions to the development of the genre were recognized with numerous awards and accolades. Sen was awarded the Sangeet Natak Akademi Award in 1969 and she was also a recipient of the Padma Shri, one of India's highest civilian honors. The West Bengal government also awarded her the "Sangeet Mahasamman" in 2012.

Personal Life
Sumitra Sen passed away in 2022 at the age of 89 after suffering from broncho-pneumonia and other age-related ailments. She was survived by her two daughters, Srabani and Indrani, both of whom are popular Rabindra Sangeet singers. Sen's death was mourned by many in the music world, including West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, who described it as an "irreparable loss." Sen was remembered as a pioneering figure in the world of Bengali music, and her songs will continue to be enjoyed by fans for years to come.