RAJAR (Radio Joint Audience Research Limited) was established in 1992 to operate a single audience measurement system for the radio industry in the United Kingdom. RAJAR is jointly owned by the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) and the RadioCentre (Commercial Radio's trade body). Prior to this, the BBC and RadioCentre's predecessor (The CRCA) carried out their own measurements independently.

The methodology is based on a paper diary, which is filled in on a quarter-hour basis for one week by a representative sample. In a year, around 130,000 people complete a RAJAR diary. The research itself is carried out by contractors, currently Ipsos MORI.

There has been controversy over the collection methods, with the former owner of TalkSport, Kelvin MacKenzie, complaining that the diary method consistently under-reported his station's audience. The High Court threw out his lawsuit against RAJAR - the judge dismissing the central plank of his case as "impossible to see".

RAJAR has conducted extensive testing of electronic devices that capture listening, either by picking up encoded signals within station transmissions or by matching captured audio against a database of all transmissions. This would allow measurement to capture both 'conscious' and 'unconscious' listening and would theoretically end listeners attributing their listening to the wrong station. However, RAJAR was not convinced that the devices and the method were ready for use on the main survey and a new two-year contract using diaries was awarded to Ipsos MORI in May 2006, to begin in 2007.

In 2007 there was joint venture with BARB which involved the establishment of an electronic measurement panel to further test the use of Arbitron's 'Portable People Meter' to capture radio listening and TV viewing. Details of this pilot are not currently clear.

External links

Homepage of RAJAR

Category:British radio

Name	Anup Ghoshal
Background	solo_singer
Birth name	Anup Ghoshal
Born	Kolkata
Instrument	Vocalist
Genre	Playback singing
Occupation	Singer
Years active	1968–present
Url	http://www.anupghosal.com/

Anup Ghoshal (born 1949), is a singer in Hindi films and other vernacular Indian films, especially Bengali language films.

Biography

Ghoshal was born to Amulya Chandra (father) and Labanya Ghoshal (mother). His musical training began at an early age from his mother. He graduated from Asutosh College of the prestigious University of Calcutta in Kolkata, and subsequently obtained a doctoral degree from Rabindra Bharati University.

Accolades and Awards

Ghoshal has been offered Honorary Citizen of Chicago in 1994 by Mayor Richard M. Daley, as well as other awards:

Gold Medal in Sangeet Bharati Degree Examination during 1967-68.

1992 Bengal Film Journalists' Association - Best Male Playback Award for the Bengali film Goopy Bagha Phire Elo

1983 Bengal Film Journalists' Association - Best Male Playback Award for the Hindi film Masoom

1981 National Film Award for Best Male Playback Singer for the Bengali film Hirak Rajar Deshe

1971 Bengal Film Journalists' Association - Best Male Playback Award for the Bengali film Sagina Mahato

Filmography

Goopy Gyne Bagha Byne

Hirak Rajar Deshe

Goopy Bagha Phire Elo

Sasti

Atattatar Din Porey

Nayikar Bumikay

Kabi

Chhadabeshi

Jiban Jerakam

Nimantran

Phuleswari

Biraj Bou

Mohun Baganer Meye

Subarnagolok

Bancharamer Bagan

Harmonium

Ek Je Chhilo Desh

Ajab Gayer Ajab Kotha

Sagina Mahato

;Well-known songs

Tujse Naraz Nehi Zindegi from Masoom

Husn Bhi Aap Hain, Ishq Bhi Aap Hain

Tum saath ho zindagi bhar ke liye from Sheeshay ka ghar

References

External links

Anup Ghoshal in Gomolo.in

Kolkata swinging to patriotic beat

Culture date with Bengal

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Name	Utpal Dutt
Imagesize	225px
Birthdate	March 29, 1929
Birth place	Barisal, East Bengal, British India
Deathdate	August 19, 1993
Deathplace	Kolkata, West Bengal, India
Occupation	Actor, director, playwright
Yearsactive	1947–1993
Nationalfilmawards	Best Actor 1970 Bhuvan Shome
Filmfareawards	Best Comedian 1980 Golmaal 1982 Naram Garam 1984 Rang Birangi
Spouse
Children	Bishnupriya Dutt

Utpal Dutt (, utpôl dôtto) (29 March 1929 – 19 August 1993) was an Indian actor, director and writer-playwright. He was primarily an actor in Bengali Theatre, where he became a pioneering figure in Modern Indian theatre, when he founded the 'Little Theater Group' in 1947, which enacted many English, Shakespearean and Brecht plays, in a period now known as the 'Epic theater' period, before emerging itself completely in highly political and radical theatre. His plays became apt vehicle of the expression for his Marxist ideologies, visible in socio-political plays like, Kallol (1965), Manusher Adhikar, Louha Manob (1964), Tiner Toloar and Maha-Bidroha. He also acted over 100 Bengali and Hindi films in his career spanning 40 years, and remains most known for his roles in films like, Mrinal Sen’s Bhuvan Shome (1969), Satyajit Ray’s Agantuk (1991) and Gautam Ghose’s Padma Nadir Majhi (1993) and in breezy Hindi comedies like Gol Maal (1980) and Rang Birangi (1983)

Meanwhile, his transition to films happened when while they were performing role of Othello, which famous filmmaker Madhu Bose happened to watch and gave him the lead in his film, Michael Madhusudan (1950), based on the life of the Indo-Anglian poet Michael Madhusudan Dutt. Later, he himself, wrote a play on the fragmented colonial psyche and Michael Madhusudan Dutt, and the ambivalence of swaying between "colonial" admiration and "anti-colonial" revolt. He went on to act in many Bengali films, including many films by Satyajit Ray .

Dutt was also an extremely famous comic actor in Hindi cinemas, though he acted only in a handful of Hindi cinemas. He acted in the comedy movies, most notable ones being Guddi, Golmaal, Naram Garam, Rang Birangi and Shaukeen. He received Filmfare Best Comedian Award for Golmaal, Naram Garam and Rang Birangi. In Bengali cinema, he appeared in Bhuvan Shome for which he was awarded the National Film Award for Best Actor, Ek Adhuri Kahani and Chorus, all by Mrinal Sen; Agantuk, Jana Aranya, Joy Baba Felunath and Hirak Rajar Deshe, by Satyajit Ray; Paar and Padma Nadir Majhi, by Gautam Ghose; Bombay Talkie, The Guru, and Shakespearewallah, by James Ivory; Jukti Takko Aar Gappo, by Ritwik Ghatak; Guddi, by Hrishikesh Mukherjee; Swami and Gol Maal, directed by Basu Chatterjee and Amanush by Shakti Samanta.

He balanced successful parallel careers as an extremely serious theatre playwright and director in Bengal alongside doing hilariously comic roles in Hindi cinema. He is the greatest dramatist in progressive Bengali theatre of 20th century.

Dutt was also a lifelong Marxist and an active supporter of the Communist Party, CPIM or Communist Party of India Marxist. In all, he wrote twenty-two full-length plays, fifteen poster plays, nineteen Jatra scripts, acted in thousands of shows, and directed more than sixty productions., apart from writing serious studies of Shakespeare, Girish Ghosh, Stanislavsky, Brecht, and revolutionary theatre, and translating Shakespeare and Brecht.

He also directed a number of films like, Megh (1961) a psychological thriller, Ghoom Bhangar Gaan (1965), Jhar (Storm) (1979) based on the Young Bengal movement, Baisakhi Megh (1981), Maa (1983) and Inquilab Ke Baad (1984).

Dutt died in Calcutta, West Bengal on 19 August 1993 .

Legacy

Forty years after the staging of classic play Kallol which entails the story as the mutiny of Indian sailors against the British on the Arabian Sea, for which he was even imprisoned, was revived in 2005, as Gangabokshe Kallol, part of the state-funded 'Utpal Dutt Natyotsav' (Utpal Dutt Theatre Festival) on an off-shore stage, by the Hooghly River in Kolkata .

The Last Lear, the 2007 English film based on his play Aajker Shahjahan on an eccentric Shakespearean actor, and directed for the screen by Rituparno Ghosh, later won the National Film Award for Best Feature Film in English.

Personal life

In 1960, Dutt married theatre and film actress Shobha Sen. Their only daughter, Bishnupriya Dutt, is a Professor of Theatre history in the School of Arts and Aesthetics at Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi.

Awards and recognition

1970:won: National Film Award for Best Actor: Bhuvan Shome

1980:won: Filmfare Best Comedian Award: Gol Maal

1980:Nominated:Filmfare Best Supporting Actor Award-Gol Maal

1982: Filmfare Best Comedian Award: Naram Garam

1984: Filmfare Best Comedian Award: Rang Birangi

1986:Nominated:Filmfare Best Supporting Actor Award-Saaheb

1990: Sangeet Natak Akademi Fellowship

1993: Bengal Film Journalists' Association Award: Best Actor Award: Agantuk

Filmography

This is an incomplete filmography of Utpal Dutt.

The Last Lear (2007) (story - based on Aajker Sajahan, by Dutt )

Mera Damad (1995)

Padma Nadir Majhi (1993)

Agantuk (1991)

Jaan Pechaan (1991)

Path-o-Prasad (1991)

Jawani Zindabad (1990)

Mera Pati Sirf Mera Hai (1990)

Bahurani (1989)

Mahaveera (1988)

La Nuit Bengali (1988)

Pyaar Ke Kabil (1987)

Aaj Ka Robin Hood (1987)

Aap Ke Saath (1986)

Baat Ban Jaye (1986)

Kirayadar (1986)

Main Balwan (1986)

Pathbhola (1986)

Sadaa Suhagan (1986)

Saaheb (1985)

Aar Paar (1985) aka Anyay Abhchar

Ulta Seedha (1985)

Love Marriage (1984)

John Jani Janardhan (1984)

Lakhon Ki Baat (1984)

Inquilaab (1984)

Paar (1984)

Yeh Desh (1984)

Achha Bura (1983)

Rang Birangi (1983)

Kissi Se Na Kehna (1983)

Pasand Apni Apni (1983)

Shubh Kaamna (1983)

Raaste Pyar Ke (1982)

Hamari Bahu Alka (1982)

Angoor (1982)

Agni Pareeksha (1981)

Naram Garam (1981)

Barsaat Ki Ek Raat (1981) aka Anusandhan (India: Bengali title)

Chaalchitra (1981)

Meghmukti (1981)

Shaukeen (1981)

Agreement (1980)

Dadar Kirti (1980)

Hirak Rajar Deshe (1980)

Apne Paraye (1980)

Heerak Rajar Deshe (1980)

Ram Balram (1980)

Kartavya (1979)

Gol Maal (1979)

The Great Gambler (1979)

Jhor (1979)

Prem Vivah (1979)

Atithee (1978)

Joi Baba Felunath (1978)

Toote Khilone (1978)

Kotwal Saab (1977)

Yehi Hai Zindagi (1977)

Immaan Dharam (1977)

Anand Ashram (1977)

Anurodh (1977)

Dulhan Wahi Jo Piya Man Bhaaye (1977)

Farishta Ya Qatil (1977)

Kissa Kursi Ka (1977)

Priyatama (1977)

Safed Haathi (1978)

Joi Baba Felunath (1978)

Swami (1977)

Jana Aranya (1976)

Datta (1976)

Do Anjaane (1976)

Santan (1976)

Seyi Chokh (1976)

Shaque (1976)

Amanush (1975)

Julie (1975) (as Utpall Dutt)

Anari (1975)

Palanka (1975)

Asati (1974)

Chorus (1974 film) (1974)

Jukti, Takko Aar Gappo (1974)

Mr. Romeo (1974)

Thagini (1974)

Honeymoon (1973)

Marjina Abdulla (1973)

Shriman Prithviraj (1973)

Ek Adhuri Kahani (1972)

Mere Jeevan Saathi (1972)

Sabse Bada Sukh (1972)

Calcutta 71 (1971)

Guddi (1971)

Khunjey Berai (1971)

Bombay Talkie (1970)

Kalankita Nayak (1970)

The Guru (1969)

Bhuvan Shome (1969)

Saat Hindustani (1969)

Chowringhee (1968)

Shakespeare-Wallah (1965)

Momer Alo (1964)

Shesh Anka (1963)

Surya Sikha (1963)

Rakta Palash (1962)

Saptapadi (1961) (voice)

Harano Sur (1957)

Subhalagna (1956)

Vikram Urvashi (1954)

Michael Madhusudhan (1950)

Vidyasagar (1950)

Plays

''Mirkassim

''Tiner Talowar

''Ferari Fauj

''Boniker Rajdando

''Barricade

''Chayanat

''Kangor Karagare

''Kallol

''Aajker Shahjahan

Works

Girish Chandra Ghosh. Sahitya Akademi Publications. 1992. ISBN 8172011970. Excerpts

The Great Rebellion, 1857 (Mahabidroha), Seagull Books, 1986. ISBN 8170460328.

On Theatre, Seagull Books. 2009. ISBN 8170462517.

Towards A Revolutionary Theatre. Seagull Books, 2009. ISBN 8170463408.

On Cinema. Seagull Books, 2009. ISBN 8170462525.

Rights Of Man (Manusher Adhikare). Seagull Books, 2009. ISBN 8170463319.

3 Plays. Seagull Books, 2009. ISBN 8170462568.

Further reading

Representation and class politics in the theatre of Utpal Dutt, by Himani Bannerji. Centre for Studies in Social Sciences, 1988.

References

Popular theatre: a sourcebook, Worlds of performance, by Joel Schechter. Routledge, 2003. ISBN 0415258308. Theatre As Weapon: Utpal Dutt

External links

Profile at Calcuttaweb.com

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Name	Rabi Ghosh
Imagesize	150px
Birthname	Rabi Ghosh Dostidar
Birthdate	November 24, 1931
Deathdate	February 04, 1997
Deathplace	Kolkata
Occupation	Actor, Film Director
Yearsactive	1959-1997
Spouse	Baishakhi Devi

Rabi Ghosh () (24 November 1931 – 4 February 1997) was an actor from India. He is best known for his comic roles in Bengali movies, though his versatile acting talent has stunned viewers and critics alike in various kind of roles. He was a regular in Satyajit Ray cinemas. Rabi Ghosh was a renowned actor in Bengali theatre and TV as well.

Early life

He was born on 24 November 1931 in Kolkata. His real name was Robi Ghosh Dostidar. In 1949 he completed his matriculation from South Suburban Main School. After completing his ISC , he joined Asutosh College for graduation. He used to work in Bankshal Court from 1953 to 1959. He got married to actress Anubha Gupta. After her demise, he re-married Baishakhi Devi on 24 November 1982.

Career

Rabi Ghosh’s role in the play “ Angar” was noticed by director Aurabinda Mukhopadhay. Robi made his debut in a small role in his film “Ahoban” in 1959.He wowed the audience with his breakthrough lead role of a talismanic male servant in Tapan Sinha's classic 'Galpo Holeyo Sotti', which was later remade in Hindi where the lead role was played by then superstar Rajesh Khanna.But his role in Satyajit Ray’s Goopy Gyne Bagha Byne (1968) became a landmark in his career and he is still fondly remembered by all as Bagha.Abhijan(1962), Aranyer Din Ratri(1970) Hirak Rajar Deshe(1980), Goopy Bagha Phire Elo (1991), Padma Nadir Majhi (1993) are some of his memorable movies. He was also a noted theatre personality who was a student of Utpal Dutta’s Little Theatre Group. He had also traveled extensively abroad for his performances in Berlin(1969), Mauritius(1988), USA and Europe in (1995). He also directed the movie “Nidhiram Sardar”. In 1970, he also participated in the world famous Berlin Film Festival as the lead actor of Goopi Gyne Bagha Byne. He was the founder of the theatre group “Chalachal”. In 1960 he was awarded Ultorath Award for his outstanding performance in the play “Angar”. He died on 4 February 1997.

Filmography

As Actor

Kahini (1997)

Baksho Rahashya (1996)

Vrindavan Film Studios (1996)

Patang (1994)

Padma Nadir Majhi (1993)

Agantuk (1991)

Goopy Bagha Phire Elo (1991)

Antarjali Yatra (1987)

Maha Yatra (1987)

Amar Geeti (1983)

Bancharamer Bagan (1980)

Heerak Rajar Deshe (1980)

Naukadubi (1979)

Jana Aranya (1976)

Chorus (1974)

Sangini (1974)

Thagini (1974)

Basanata Bilap (1973)

Marjina Abdulla (1973)

Ajker Nayak (1972)

Padi Pishir Barmi Baksha (1972)

Sabse Bada Sukh (1972)

Dhanyee Meye (1971)

Aranyer Din Ratri (1970)

Arogya Niketan (1969)

Satyakam (1969)

Apanjan (1968)

Baghini (1968)

Goopy Gyne Bagha Byne (1968)

Balika Badhu (1967)

Kal Tumi Aleya (1966)

Monihaar (1966)

Dol Gobinder Karcha (1966)

Galpa Holeo Satyi (1966)

Uttarpurush (1966)

Griha Sandhaney (1966)

Swapna Niye (1966)

Arohi (1965)

Mahapurush (1965)

Ektuku basha (1965)

Surer Aagun (1965)

Aarohi (1964)

Lal Pathar (1964)

Subha O Debotar Grash (1964)

Momer Alo (1964)

Abaseshe (1963)

Nirjan Saikate (1963)

Kashtipathar (1963)

Sesh prahar (1963)

Chhayasurya (1963)

Binimoy (1963)

Nyaydanda (1963)

Palatak (1963)

Aagun (1962)

Abhijan (1962)

Hansuli Banker Upakatha (1962)

Megh (1961)

Kichukkhan (1959)

As Director

Nidhi Ram Sardar (1976)

Sadhu Judhishthirer Karcha (1974) (as Ekalavya)

Awards

Anandalok Award for Nayantara in 1998 (Special Jury Award)

References

External links

Category:Bengali actors Category:Bengali film actors Category:Alumni of Asutosh College, Kolkata Category:University of Calcutta alumni Category:1931 births Category:1997 deaths