<span style="color: #222222;">Noted Bengali folk singer Amar Pal died in Kolkata this afternoon after a prolonged illness. He was 96. </span><br />'' <br />'' <span style="color: #222222;">Pal was suffering from old age diseases and suffered a cerebral attack. He is one of the legendary figures to popularise Bengali folk songs. </span><br />'' <br />'' <span style="color: #222222;">His playback in Satyajit Ray directed Hirak Rajar Deshe 'Kotai Ranga Dekhi Duniyay' was one of the hit songs among Bengali circles. </span><br />'' <br />'' <span style="color: #222222;">He was an old artist of Akashvani Kolkata and remained closely associated with this prestigious institution. </span><br />'' <br />'' <span style="color: #222222;">The West Bengal Government conferred Sangeet Mahasamman on him in 2012 for his outstanding contribution in the field of music. Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has condoled Amar Pal's death. </span><br />''