Biografía

The Bengal government honoured her with the 'Sangeet Mahasamman' award in 2020.

Beyond her musical contributions, Mukhopadhyay held another significant identity - she was the wife of actor Partha Mukhopadhyay.

Two controversies mired her career. One was with Uttam Kumar's chant for the 'Mahisasura Mardini' programme. The other was her usurped credit controversy regarding 'Baghbondi Khela'.

Her soulful voice in "Bodhu emono badalo" in 'Memshaheb' (1972) picturised on Aparna Sen was a poignant expression of longing. She did it again for 'Emon sondhay aakashe' picturised on Aparna Sen and Uttam Kumar on a beach. For the same movie, she also had a duet 'Aaj bujhi pakhira' with Manna Dey.

She could easily move between genres and was as effortless in composing classical-based songs as out-and-out fun romantic numbers in some 10-odd films she composed for.