The illustrious musician Pandit Amiya Ranjan Bandhyopadhyay is the scion of the legendary Vishnupur Gharana, being the son of one of the greatest luminaries of this gharana, Sangitacharya Satyakinkar Bandyopadhyay. He was born in the year 1927, an established and much esteemed performer and a top grade artiste of Akashvani and Doordarshan, Pandit Amiya Ranjan Bandyopadhyay is a regular participant in the most prestigious music conferences of the country and abroad. One of the most authentic exponents of the Khayal,

Sri Bandyopadhyay has evolved a wholly new style, remarkable for its mature synthesis of cerebration and emotive content. The depth and density of his "Vistar" is complemented by his outstanding tanas -- unmatched for their full-flowing vibrance, clarity and precision.