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Dilip Kumar Roy

Indian musician, musicologist, novelist, poet and essayist (1897-1980) · India · On the map · Musicians · Died at 82

Dilip Kumar Roy, also spelt Dilipkumar Roy, was an Indian musician, singer, musicologist, novelist, poet, essayist and yogi. He was the son of Dwijendralal Ray.

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Awards

Fellow of the Sangeet Natak Akademi
Honorary Doctor of the University of Calcutta

About this person

In 1965, the Sangeet Natak Akademi, India's National Academy for Music, Dance and Drama, awarded him its highest honour for lifetime achievement, the Sangeet Natak Akademi Fellowship.

Country
India
Category
Musicians
Type
Singer / Musician
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1897 to 1980 · aged 82