Geeta Dutt
Technical Data
| Stamp Set | 100 Years of Indian Cinema |
|---|---|
| Date of Issue | May 3, 2013 |
| Denomination | Rs. 5 |
| Quantity | 810,000 |
| Perforation | 13 |
| Printer | Security Printing Press, Hyderabad |
| Printing Process | Offset Lithography |
| Watermark | No Watermark |
| Colors | Multicolor |
| Credit (Designed By) | Shri Kamleshwar Singh |
| Catalog Codes |
Michel IN 2738 Yvert et Tellier IN 2519 WADP Numbering System - WNS IN058.2013 |
| Themes | Anniversaries and Jubilees | Famous people | Movies | Singers | Women |
(Geeta Ghosh Roy Chowdhury)
Born: November 23, 1930, Faridpur (present-day Bangladesh)
Died: July 20, 1972, Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
Geeta Dutt was one of India’s most expressive and soulful playback singers, known for her uniquely emotive voice that brought rare depth and sensitivity to Hindi and Bengali film music. Her ability to blend classical nuances with natural simplicity made her one of the most cherished voices of the golden era of Indian cinema. She was also the spouse of noted filmmaker Guru Dutt.
Commemoration
A commemorative postage stamp was issued on Geeta Dutt as part of the ‘100 Years of Indian Cinema’ series, celebrating her enduring legacy as a Bengali–Hindi classical and playback artist.
First Day Cover
