Indian Classical Music at Chatu Babu's Natmandir.
Classical Music were previously held only at Raja Maharaja and Zamindar's Havelis .However times have changed and with it things.Some are still trying to stick to their traditions.Old Calcuttans still remembers the fireworks at the Chatu Babu's Bazaar and the Musical Soirees held at their Thakurbari (Natmandir).Artists like Bade Gulam Ali Khan,Ustad Vilayat Khan,Udayshankar & Amalashankar, Ravishankar, Ustad Amir Khan, Raushan Kumari, Nikhil Banerjee etc.performed.Tablawadaks like Pt. Shantaprashad, Kanthe Maharaj, Kishan Maharaj , Keramutalla Khan,Allaraka Khan, Shyamal Bose also performed. Apart from this their Charak Mela still exist at Beadon Street. Sanyasis are seen encircling round the Charak Tree. This is perhaps the only Charak Puja held in Kolkata. Now... A Classical Music program will be held on Saturday 17th December 2022 from 6pm at Chatu Babu's Natmandir.This program is organised by the family members Saibal & Mausam Deb.