Rajanikanta Sen

Rajanikanta Sen (born on 26 July 1865 ) was a Bengali poet and composer, known for his devotional (bhakti) compositions, as well as his patriotic songs. Rajanikanta was born in the village of Bhangabari, Sirajganjpre-viously :Pabna. He was the third child of Guruprasad Sen and Manomohini Devi Guruprasad was posted in Katwa when Rajanikanta was born.

Guruprasad's elder brother, Govin-danath, was a successful advocate. However, much of the family wealth was unwisely invested, and Rajanikanta faced increasing poverty throughout his life. Rajani's mother Manomohini Devi had interest in Bengali literature. She used to discuss about it with young Rajani.

This influenced his future compositions a lot. Rajani also imbibed a deep interest in music from Tarakeshwar Chakrabarty, his friend in Bhangakuthi, who was good in singing.He was fluent in writing poems in Bengali and Sanskrit from childhood.