MAHALAYA RECITATION

Birendra Krishna Bhadra was from the lively Indian city of Kolkata. He was known for his work in playwriting, playing, narrating, and running a theatre. 

This famous and accomplished Bengali author started a journey that would change and revive great works of literature, giving radio dramas a new lease on life.

History takes us back to the 1930s, a very important time when the first episode of "Mahishashura Mardini" aired. 

The epic battle between the heavenly goddess Durga and the powerful demon king Mahishashura was the subject of this two-hour radio show. 

All India Radio in Kolkata was there for this important event, which was Bhadra's first step into the world of radio.

In the early 1930s, Bhadra, who was already a master in his field, worked at All India Radio, making and adapting plays with great skill. 

In 1931, he hosted India's first radio show, "Mahishashura Mardini," which was a big moment in his long and successful career. On the show, he sang beautiful Sanskrit lyrics.

Born in Kolkata, West Bengal, in 1905, Birendra Krishna Bhadra was the beloved child of Roy Bahadur Kalikrishna and Sarala Bala Devi. He left a permanent mark on the history of Indian culture. 

His home, Ahiritola, which is north of Calcutta, is a reminder of where he came from.

Time finally finished weaving its threads, and on November 3, 1991, Birendra Krishna Bhadra died in his beloved city of Kolkata. His death left a void in the hearts of those who loved his art.

The big story of "Mahishashura Mardini," which was written by Pankaj Kumar Mallik and Bani Kumar, was first broadcast on Mahalaya in 1931. 

Since 1952, this groundbreaking radio show has continued to enchant listeners with its pre-recorded version.

However, Bhadra's impact goes far beyond this important radio show. 

The great person changed the course of Indian radio history by starting the first and long-lasting "Chandipath" radio show, which was a reading from the Chandi texts that took place on Mahalaya's early morning canvas.

It's possible that Bhadra left this world in 1991, but his deeply moving words live on. 

They will always be heard as a testament to his musical skill, resonating through the airwaves, cyberspace, and mobile apps, making sure that his beautiful voice is always praised.