Sanjoy Sarkar, better known as Babla, hardly need introduction when it comes to promoting Rabindra Sangeet in an around Delhi. A versatile performer and a meticulous organizer of a variety of thematic events, functions and other programs revolving around enlarging the cultural Rabindra philosophy, he is also endeared as a teacher of substance in this area.

Having born into a family where music, Rabindra Sangeet in particular, was worshipped as a ritual, it was natural for Sanjoy to take to singing. His interest was initially steered by his mother Shrimati Protima Sarkar, and later influenced by Shri Shubho Guha Thakurta and Shrimati Manjula Guha Thakurta of “Dakshinee”. After acquiring his professional degree in Engineering from Jadavpur Engineering College, he went on to pursue his formal music training from “Dakshinee” itself.

Sanjoy came to Delhi in 1975 in pursuit of his professional career. His singing talent too was readily acknowledged. Together with some like-minded friends, he started organizing a variety of musical programs and functions. His passion for performing arts resulted in the formation of famous “Uttarayan”. Its first endeavor “Phalguni” was a commendable success. Since then, Sanjoy, under the expert guidance of Shri Ashish Mukherjee spearheaded many well-acclaimed productions like “Balmiki Pratibha”, “Kshudito Pashan”, “Shrabone Gatha”, “Chandalika”, “Jonmodin ashey barey barey”, “Tobu mone rekho,” and many more in addition to the “Kabi Smaran” led by him every year to celebrate Tagore’s birthday to the delight of his audiences.

The CD”Amar Swaponocharini” released by P & M Records on the rendition of Sanjoy Sarkar’s melodious voice in 2006, further lent grace to his vast list of achievements.

Sanjoy had been schooling talents in the field of Rabindra Sangeet since 1993 had affiliation by Dakshinee, Kolkata to conduct its own Diploma course in Delhi for award of Diploma to deserving students in Rabindra Sangee. He continues to hold regulate training classes at various locations of Delhi.

In commemoration of Tagor’s 150th Birth Anniversary, Sanjoy, on behalf of Uttarayan, organized a good number of exclusive and innovative solo performances, in response to invitation from ICCR, Ministry of Culture, TCGS. To name a few of his undertakings. “Tota Kahini (by the children) . “Gitanjali” (staged in Kalamandir as part of Dakshinee invite). “Teen Sandhya” (theatre based on Tagore’s writing), “music Conference “ (inviting Tagore-talents all over India).

Uttaryan, today, founded in Delhi years back to promote Rabindra Sangeet, has now blossomed into a grown tree vast enough to shelter both established and aspiring fresh talents. Feeling nostalgic about the achievement of this great order, Sanjoy was all the more enthused to making an impacting advance further in this direction.

Sanjoy passed away in October 2018.