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Asok Chakraborty is a renowned classical music artist from India, known for his exceptional skills in playing the sitar. He was born on 15th August 1955 in Kolkata, West Bengal, India. Asok was born into a family of musicians, and his father, Late Shri Bimal Chakraborty, was a well-known sitar player. Asok grew up in an environment where music was an integral part of his life, and he started learning sitar at a very young age. Asok's father was his first guru, and he started teaching him the basics of sitar when he was just six years old. Asok was a quick learner, and he soon started showing signs of exceptional talent. He continued his training under his father's guidance for several years, and by the time he was a teenager, he had already started performing in public concerts. Asok's talent was soon recognized by the music fraternity, and he started receiving invitations to perform at various music festivals and concerts across India. He also started receiving offers to perform abroad, and he soon became a popular name in the international music scene. Asok's first major performance was at the All India Radio Music Competition in 1972, where he won the first prize for his exceptional performance on the sitar. This was a significant achievement for Asok, and it opened up many doors for him in the music industry. He soon started receiving invitations to perform at various music festivals and concerts across India. Asok's talent was not limited to just playing the sitar. He was also a gifted composer, and he started composing his own music at a very young age. His compositions were a blend of traditional Indian classical music and modern elements, and they soon became popular among music lovers. Asok's most significant achievement came in 1983 when he was awarded the prestigious Sangeet Natak Akademi Award for his contribution to Indian classical music. This award is considered to be one of the highest honors in the field of Indian classical music, and it was a proud moment for Asok and his family. Asok continued to perform and compose music throughout his career, and he has released several albums over the years. Some of his most popular albums include 'Raga Darbari', 'Raga Bhairavi', and 'Raga Yaman'. His music has been appreciated by music lovers across the world, and he has performed in several countries, including the United States, Canada, and Europe. Asok's contribution to Indian classical music has been immense, and he has inspired several young musicians to take up the sitar. He has also been a mentor to many young musicians, and he has helped them hone their skills and develop their talent. Asok's legacy continues to live on, and his music continues to inspire and captivate audiences across the world. He remains one of the most respected and revered classical music artists in India, and his contribution to the field of Indian classical music will always be remembered.

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