Prateek Chaudhuri

Pandit Prateek Chaudhuri (7 September 1971 – 6 May 2021) son of Padmabhushan Pandit Debu Chaudhuri, was an eminent Indian classical sitarist of the Senia Gharana (school) and graded as a "Top Class" Artist of India by the Radio & National Television, Government of India. He was also associated as a Professor with the Faculty of Music, University of Delhi, India.

Prateek Chaudhuri
Background information
Birth namePrateek Chaudhuri
Born(1971-09-07)7 September 1971
OriginDelhi, India
Died6 May 2021(2021-05-06) (aged 49)
Delhi
GenresIndian Classical Music, Fusion
Occupation(s)Musician
Instrument(s)Sitar
LabelsSaregama
Websiteprateekchaudhuri.com

Biography

He initiated his musical training under the tutelage of his father Pandit Debu Chaudhuri and also from his Father's Guru Ustad Mushtaq Ali Khan Sahab.[1]

Discography
  1. Prateek Chaudhuri - Sitar,[2]
  2. Debu Chaudhuri And Prateek Chaudhuri Sitar [3]

Death

Prateek Chaudhuri died of COVID-19 on 6 May 2021, in Delhi.[4][5] This took place only five days after his father had passed from a covid-related illness on May 1.

Publications
  • Plucked Instruments of Northern India with Special Reference to Sitar, ISBN 9788174531735, Sanjay Prakashan-2005, New Delhi, India
  • Indian Music. ISBN 9788174530202, Sanjay Prakashan-2005, New Delhi, India.

References
  1. "The Senia traditionist, Sitarist Prateek Chaudhuri, son of Padma Bhushan Pandit Debu Chaudhuri". Prateekchaudhuri.com. Retrieved 23 July 2015.
  2. http://www.saregama.com/album/prateek-chaudhuri-sitar_102581%5B%5D
  3. "Debu Chaudhuri and Prateek Chaudhuri - Sitar - 25 October 1999 Download | Debu Chaudhuri and Prateek Chaudhuri - Sitar - 25 October 1999 Movie Songs Download".
  4. "Renowned Sitar Player Prateek Chaudhuri Dies of Covid-19 at 49". News18. 7 May 2021. Retrieved 7 May 2021.
  5. "Prateek Chaudhuri passes away due to Covid: Remembering the renowned sitar player". The Indian Express. 7 May 2021. Retrieved 7 May 2021.
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