‘He was a one of a kind’

Today marks the death anniversary of legendary musician Kamal Dasgupta. Marking this day, his son, popular musician and frontman of celebrated band Miles, Hamin Ahmed took to Facebook to write an emotional post in memory of his father.

"Baba left us early on this day before we could truly realise the giant that he was, still is and will be as long as the music of our subcontinent lives on," read part of his post.

Hamin also highlighted his father's achievements and contributions in the music industry with "over 6000 songs in Bangla, Hindi and Tamil, 400 of which are songs of National Poet Kazi Nazrul Islam."

"He was greatly respected by the heads of state, his peers, composers, directors and artists, he was 'one of a kind' and he is my father," his post continued.

The artist also expressed his gratitude towards his mother, legendary Nazrul singer Feroza Begum.

Hamin concluded the post with an excerpt written about his father. "Kamal Dasgupta featured Juthika Roy in one of Mirabai's Bhajans. This track went on to become so popular that Mahatma Gandhi bestowed Roy with the title of 'Mirabai'. Gandhi also gave him the stance of a director, following this song."