Dr Sahana Bajpaie is known as a renowned singer, songwriter and academic. She is currently serving as a senior fellow teaching Bengali language and literature at SOAS, University of London. Bajpaie recently delighted social media users with a heartwarming video in which one of her students is seen performing a famous song by Rabindranath Tagore.
In the clip, shared on Instagram by Bajpaie, the student named Lila Saw-Mitchell is seen passionately singing Tagore’s iconic song Amar Praner Manush Aache Prane. As her melodious voice fills the atmosphere, audience members are visibly enthralled, many capturing the moment on camera.
The caption accompanying the video read, “Rabindrasangeet by my student the lovely Lila Shaw-Mitchell at the Celebration of the Rights of the River Cam, Cambridge UK. So proud of you, Lila!”
Watch the viral video here:
Bajpaie’s post ignited a flurry of excitement online, leaving social media users awestruck by her students’ mesmerising performance at the University of Cambridge. Comments from social media users poured in expressing admiration and praise for Mitchell.
One user reflected, “This proves music, art and dance are beyond boundaries,” while another chimed in with, “Much love and respect to the student and her teacher!”
A viewer exclaimed, “Best watched reel of the evening.”
Another simply wrote, “This is beautiful beyond words.”
The positive feedback continued to pour in with responses like “How wonderful is that!!!” and “This is heavenly Sahana Bajpaie.”
A person posted a touching comment, stating, “Such a lovely voice. Beautifully sang just like her mother.”
Many felt a swell of pride with one user declaring, “Feeling extremely proud,” and another adding, “Proud moment.”
An individual highlighted, “Music breaking the barriers.”
And a heartfelt tribute summed it up, “Magic of TAGORE… love and efforts of Sahana Bajpaie.”
Since being shared online, the video has accumulated over 5 lakh views so far.
Dr. Sahana Bajpaie, a trailblazer in Rabindrasangeet with a PhD from King’s College London, holds the distinction of producing the UK and Europe’s first doctoral thesis on this musical genre. Recognised with The Bengal’s Pride Award at the UK Parliament for her significant contributions to Arts and Culture, Sahana’s journey began in Santiniketan, West Bengal, where she was nurtured in Rabindrasangeet and Bengali Baul Songs.
Her performances have graced prestigious venues worldwide, from the Royal Albert Hall and Royal Festival Hall in the UK to international stages in the US, Germany, Poland, Italy and across Europe. Having spent formative years in Dhaka, Bangladesh, Bajpaie now resides in London.
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