Dwijendragiti (Dwijendrageeti)
Dwijendralal Ray (1863-1913) was a Bengali poet, playwright, and musician, known primarily for his Indian and Bengali patriotic plays and songs, as well as his Hindu devotional lyrics. His songs, which number over 500, like those of Rabindranath Tagore and Kazi Nazrul Islam are considered a genre of their own, and are referred to as Dwijendrageeti (Songs of Dwijendralal). Two of his most famous compositions are Dhana Dhanya Pushpa Bhara and Banga Amar Janani Amar. He is regarded as one of the most important figures in early modern Bengali literature. He is also known commonly as D L Roy.
Dwijendralal was born in Krishnanagar, Nadia district, in modern day West Bengal, India. He was admitted to Krishnanagar College in 1878.
He completed his undergraduate education at Hooghly College in 1883, followed by a Masters degree in English Literature from Presidency College in Kolkata in 1884. He subsequently went to London as was common among the Bengali elite of that era, and became a Fellow of the Royal Agricultural Society from the Royal Agricultural College. He joined the government on his return to India and was posted to the Central Provinces (modern day Madhya Pradesh). It was during these travels in England and central India that Dwijendralal became heavily influenced by both western music and classical Hindusthani traditions.
He returned to Bengal when appointed a deputy magistrate in Dinajpur.
Though from a landed Bengali aristocratic family, Dwijendralal was known for his pro-peasant sentiments. In 1890, while working for the government, he clashed with the Bengal Governor on the issue of peasant land rights and tithing obligations.
Following the 1905 Partition of Bengal, Dwijendralal joined the cultural movement to reunite the two new Bengali provinces. It was during the time he wrote several patriotic songs that are still immensely popular today.
He was known also for his commitment to the upliftment of women, and his strong stance against Hindu religious orthodoxy and ritual. His collection Hanshir Gaan was a cleverly crafted satire against upper-caste Hindu dominance of religious practices.
Major Works
* Aryagatha (1882, 1894)
* Bibhrat O Kalki Abatar (1895)
* Ekghare (1889)
* Tryahasparsha (1900)
* Hanshir Gaan (1900)
* Pashani (1900)
* Mandra (1902)
* Prayaschitta (1902)
* Rana Pratap Singh (1905)
* Alekhya (1907)
* Sita (1908)
* Mebar Patan (1908)
* Nurjahan (1908)
* Shahjahan (1909)
* Punarjanma (1911)
* Chandragupta (1911)
* Tribeni (1912)
* Parapare (1912)
* Bhishma (1914)
* Banganari (1916)
Famous Songs:
* Aji Gao Maha Geet
* Amar Bharat (patriotic)
* Banga Amar Janani Amar (patriotic)
* Dhana Dhanya Pushpa Bhara (patriotic)
* Esho Pran Shakha
* Je Din Sunil Jaladhi Haite (patriotic)
* Patitadwarini Gangey (patriotic)
* Aamra Emni eshey bheshey jai
Tracks of more common Dwinjendrageeti
1. Aaji Eshechhi Bondhu He.
2. Aaji Tomar K aachhe.
3. Aailo Riturajo Sojoni.
4. Aay re Amar Sudhhar Kona.
5. Amra Emni Ese Bhese Jai.
6. Aar Keno Michhe Asha Michhe Bhalobasa.
7. Banga Amar Jononi Amar Dhatri Amar Amar Desh.
8. Borosha Aailo Oi.
9. Bhitore Hasichhe Mukhora Jamini.
10. Dhono Dhannyo Pushpo Bhora.
11. E Jibone Purilo Na Sadh Bhalobasi.
12. Ebar Tore Chinechhi Maa.
13. Ekbaar Gaalbhora Maa Daake.
14. Eso Prano Sokha Eso Prane.
15. Hridoy Amar Gopon Kore.
16. Jao He Sukho Pao.
17. Moloyo Aasiya Koye Gechhe Kaane.
18. Neeel Akashe Oshim Chheye Chhoriye Gechhe Chander Aalo.
19. Oi Mohasindhur Opar Theke.
20. O Ke Gaan Geye Geye Chole Jaay.
21. Maa Potito Dharini Gonge.
22. Sokol Byathar Byathi Ami Hoi.
23. Se Keno Dekha Dilo Re.
24. Sudhu Du Dineri Khela.
25. Tomarei Bhalobesechhi Ami.
26. Tumi Bandhiye Ki Diye.
If you are a fan of Dijendralal Roy, Please comment.
Some text has been borrowed from: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dwijendralal_Ray
I’m surprised that there is not even a mention of Sri Dwijendralal Roy’s son Sri Dilip Kumar Roy or his music on this website. Sri Dilip Kumar contribustion to Bengali Music cannot be missed.
The All India Radio had recently launched a CD of Sri Dilip Kumar’s music.
You can read more about SRi Dilip Kumar here
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dilipkumar_Roy
and
http://www.harikrishnamandirindiraniloy.com/dadaji.htm (please note that all content and photos on this site are under a strict copyright and requires written permission from the Trustees to be used)
Is there any recording of Dwijendralal Roy’s songs in his own voice?
Page updated with Brand New Radio for Dwijendralal Roy Songs. Enjoy All.
Hi,
I would request to upload some popular Dwijendragiti in this site. Along with their lyrics. It would be great for the young generations to understand and listen to these masters.
regards,
Arghya
Dwijendragiti is really hard to find. Very few people actually listen to Dwijendragiti these days. I will look for some Dwijendragiti however, and if I find it, I will share with you.
Thi s shall be highly appreciated if you aloow us free down load
Dear Ashoke,
Google it. We do not offer download. However, you can download songs from may other sites. Come to Calcutta Music Blog to share your passion for Music and listen online.
Is it possible to download songs of Shri D.L.Roy in pdf format?
it is not possible to download the songs of D.L.Roy.
Mr.D.L.Roy was a great lyricist. I can fly with his songs,
“amra malayo batase veshe jabo sudhu kusumer madhu koribo paan ”
I love his songs.
Thanks a lot for this great effort.
I have some songs collection of atulprashad,rajanikanto and D.L. ray.
as I don’t find any active link here to download the above mentioned songs, I would like to share the links here (if it is not forbidden to post links here- i don’t know).
this is an album by Jhuma Khandakar, a talented artist from Bangladesh who has performed the songs of these “TIN GEETI KOBI” with a noticeable melody.
some of the tracks are : aaji nootono ratone, baela boye jay, ora chahite jane na, tumi nirmol koro…etc.
hope you all will like this album…
I’m not sure whether the links are allowed to be published here, so i post here the links with some change.
just add ( http://) before each link and remove (.abcd) from the end and enter this actual link to download.
1.rapidshare.com/files/264003113/Jhuma_Khandakar_-_Aaji_Nootono_Ratone.part1.rar.abcd
2.rapidshare.com/files/255814070/Jhuma_Khandakar_-_Aaji_Nootono_Ratone.part2.rar.abcd
good day,
Dear All
Could any one please send me the bengali script of Dhana Dhanye Puspe Bhora. I want to sing this song
at our Durgapuja Festival in Wellington, Newzealand.
Thank you very much
Tapash
Where can I get the lyrics of the songs composed by Dwijendra lal Roy?
d.l.roy was a great dramatist
We,the family members, like very much to hear the songs of Dwijendragiti time to time when needed. Because we are very fond of his Gaan.