{"id":73031,"date":"2026-09-01T17:31:26","date_gmt":"2026-09-01T12:01:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/businesspoint.co.in\/index.php\/2026\/09\/01\/kalpana-patowary-honoured-with-pandit-rajkumar-shukla-kala-shikhar-samman-2026\/"},"modified":"2026-09-01T17:31:26","modified_gmt":"2026-09-01T12:01:26","slug":"kalpana-patowary-honoured-with-pandit-rajkumar-shukla-kala-shikhar-samman-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/businesspoint.co.in\/index.php\/2026\/09\/01\/kalpana-patowary-honoured-with-pandit-rajkumar-shukla-kala-shikhar-samman-2026\/","title":{"rendered":"Kalpana Patowary Honoured with Pandit Rajkumar Shukla Kala Shikhar Samman\u20132026"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Patna (Bihar) [India], September 1:<\/strong> \u00a0Renowned folk singer and cultural exponent Kalpana Patowary was honoured with the prestigious Pandit Rajkumar Shukla Kala Shikhar Samman\u20132026 on the 151st birth anniversary of Pandit Rajkumar Shukla, the courageous farmer, freedom fighter and a key figure of the historic Champaran Satyagraha.<\/p>\n

The award was presented by the Hon\u2019ble Chief Minister of Bihar, Shri Samrat Choudhary, at a commemorative ceremony held at the Annexe Hall of the Bihar Legislative Council in Patna. The honour recognises Kalpana\u2019s contribution to preserving India\u2019s history and cultural heritage through folk music.<\/p>\n

She received the award for her musical travelogue \u201cChamparan Satyagraha,\u201d which narrates the story of Champaran\u2019s farmers, the struggle against the oppressive indigo cultivation system, Pandit Rajkumar Shukla\u2019s determination, and Mahatma Gandhi\u2019s historic arrival in Champaran. The presentation features the powerful song \u201cTinkathiya Neel Kheti,\u201d written by Amitabh Verma and released in 2017.<\/p>\n

Speaking about the honour, Kalpana Patowary said, \u201cI feel deeply honoured to receive this recognition in the name of Pandit Rajkumar Shukla, whose courage brought the voice of Champaran\u2019s farmers to Mahatma Gandhi and shaped a defining moment in India\u2019s freedom movement.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cAs a Bhojpuri artiste, I feel it is my responsibility to sing the pride, history and cultural richness of Bihar. Bihar has<\/p>\n

given India an extraordinary legacy of knowledge, courage and art. Through my music, my humble effort has been to reclaim and celebrate the lost glory of Bihar and present its stories with dignity before the world,\u201d she added.<\/p>\n

For Kalpana, folk music is a living archive that carries the memories, struggles and identity of communities. Her artistic journey has focused on bringing India\u2019s diverse folk traditions to contemporary audiences while preserving their authenticity.<\/p>\n

Another significant Gandhi-inspired work by Kalpana is \u201cGram Swaraj \u2013 Aao Sare Charkha Chalao,\u201d part of the 3D Musical Gandhi Yatra at Dandi Kutir, Gandhinagar. The project was conceived by the Government of Gujarat and the song was composed by Dhruv Ghanekar with lyrics by Swanand Kirkire.<\/p>\n

The Pandit Rajkumar Shukla Kala Shikhar Samman\u20132026 adds another milestone to Kalpana Patowary\u2019s journey as a cultural ambassador of India\u2019s folk heritage. Through her voice, research and artistic vision, she continues to preserve the stories of the past and carry India\u2019s rich musical traditions to new generations.<\/p>\n

\u201cI accept this honour with immense gratitude and humility. It strengthens my commitment to keep our traditions, stories and voices alive for future generations,\u201d Kalpana said.<\/p>\n

To watch the full video, please click:\u00a0<\/strong>https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=4OnNOzGfloo<\/u><\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

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