Akhilbandhu Ghosh

Akhilbandhu Ghosh (1920–1988) was a renowned Bengali male singer from Kolkata, West Bengal, India, celebrated for his mastery in classical-based vocal music. Born to Sri Bamandas Ghosh and Smt. Manimala Ghosh, he grew up in a musical household, learning from his maternal uncle Sri Kalidas Guha and later from noted musicians like Nirapada Mukhopadhyay and Tarapada Chakraborty. He was married to Dipali Ghosh, his disciple, and they lived childlessly, dedicating their lives to teaching music at their home in Kolkata.

Ghosh's career began with his first album in 1947, featuring songs like "Ekti kusum jaabe" and "Amar kanone phutechhilo phul." He became famous for modern classical Bengali songs, including hits such as 'আজি চাঁদিনি রাতি গো' (Aji chadini rati go) and 'ওই যে আকাশের গায়ে' (Oi je akasher gaye). He was associated with the Bengal Music College, founded in 1940 by Nanigopal Bhattacharya.

His legacy is marked by romantic odes that influenced later artists like Kabir Suman, who referenced him in a 1970 composition. Ghosh passed away on March 20, 1988, survived by his wife Dipali.