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Offbeat Talent – 91-year-old Ethnic Indian is Malaysia’s Oldest Composer

Kuala Lumpur, Apr 1 (PTI) Ajit Kumar Joardar, a 91-year-old ethnic Indian musician, has been recognized by Malaysia Book of Records as the oldest man to compose, produce and edit a music album. Joardar, who has no formal training in music, was recognized yesterday as the oldest man to compose, produce and edit an album.

At the age of 70, Joardar joined a meditation group which, he says, motivated him to write poems. Nine of these poems are put together into his first Hindi music album titled ”Geeton Ka Guldasta”. Joardar worked with Suresh Rogen, a well-known Indian Malaysian composer, on the music arrangements. The album was completed in three months.

Joardar said his family — his wife, a daughter and two grandchildren — was his inspiration in producing 40 song compositions, of which only the nine were included in the album. “My advice to those who are eager to venture into the world of music is to work hard and find someone to support your talent,” he said at the launch of his album here.

Joardar was born on November 29, 1919 in West Bengal. He came to Malaysia in December 1946.

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