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| birth_date = 1869
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| birth_place = [[Bagbazar]], [[Kolkata|Calcutta]], [[Bengal Presidency]], [[British India]]
| birth_place = [[Bagbazar]], [[Kolkata|Calcutta]], [[Bengal Presidency]], British India
| death_date = 1934 (aged 65)
| death_date = 1934 (aged 65)
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| other_names = K.C. Das, Inventor of [[Rasmalai|Rossomalai]]
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| occupation = [[Businessman]], [[Confectionery|Confectioner]], [[Entrepreneurship|Entrepreneur]]
| occupation = Businessman, confectioner, entrepreneur
| years_active = 1900-1934
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'''Krishna Chandra Das '''(1869-1934), more commonly referred to as '''K.C. Das''', was a [[Bengali people|Bengali]] [[confectioner]],<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.iaslic1955.org/krishna_chandra_das.html|title=Krishna Chandra Das|website=www.iaslic1955.org|access-date=2016-04-26}}</ref> [[entrepreneur]], [[businessman]] and Bengali [[cultural icon]]<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.kcdas.co.in/|title=K.C. Das|website=www.kcdas.co.in|access-date=2016-04-26}}</ref> of the early 20th century. Born in the year 1869 in [[Bagbazar]], [[Kolkata]], [[India]], Krishna Chandra was the only son and successor of the Bengali confectioner and sweetmeat inventor [[Nobin Chandra Das]].<ref>{{cite book |author=Bishwanath Ghosh |title=Longing, Belonging: An Outsider At Home In Calcutta |url=https://books.google.com/books?id=C4obBQAAQBAJ&pg=PT177 |date=29 October 2014 |publisher=Westland |isbn=978-93-84030-60-5 |page=177 }}</ref> Krishna Chandra was a versatile enthusiast with a spirit of scientific exploration. He developed an electric loom, a soda fountain machine, did extensive research on homeopathy, and researched [[Indian classical music|eastern]] and [[western classical music]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.kcdas.co.in/history.php|title=K.C. Das|website=www.kcdas.co.in|access-date=2016-04-26}}</ref> Krishna Chandra Das became an iconic figure in the 1930s Kolkata with his original creation the "[[Rasmalai|Rossomalai]]"<ref>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VMCbYULUB8g</ref> and the vacuum canned "[[Rasgulla|Rossogolla]]",<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.indiamart.com/kcdas-grandson-limited/|title=K.C. Das Grandson Private Limited - Manufacturer & Exporter of CANNED SWEETS & INDIAN SWEETS from Kolkata|website=www.indiamart.com|access-date=2016-04-26}}</ref> which were popularized and promoted throughout India by his family organization K.C. Das Private Limited, founded by Krishna Chandra’s son and successor [[Sarada Charan Das]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.livemint.com/Leisure/J5jK255x5F6wpRll00gVFP/Kolkata-Chromosome-Like-KC-for-rossogolla.html|title=Kolkata Chromosome: Like KC for ‘rossogolla’|last=Ghosh|first=Bishwanath|date=2014-11-15|website=livemint.com/|access-date=2016-04-26}}</ref>
'''Krishna Chandra Das '''(1869–1934), more commonly referred to as '''K.C. Das''', was a [[Bengali people|Bengali]] confectioner,<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.iaslic1955.org/krishna_chandra_das.html|title=Krishna Chandra Das|website=''iaslic1955.org''|access-date=26 April 2016}}</ref> entrepreneur, businessman and Bengali<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.kcdas.co.in/|title=K.C. Das|website=''kcdas.co.in''|access-date=26 April 2016}}</ref> of the early 20th century. Born in the year 1869 in [[Bagbazar]], Kolkata, Krishna Chandra was the only son and successor of the Bengali confectioner and sweetmeat inventor [[Nobin Chandra Das]].<ref>{{cite book |author=Bishwanath Ghosh |title=Longing, Belonging: An Outsider At Home In Calcutta |url=https://books.google.com/books?id=C4obBQAAQBAJ&pg=PT177 |date=29 October 2014 |publisher=Westland |isbn=978-93-84030-60-5 |page=177 }}</ref> Krishna Chandra was a versatile enthusiast with a spirit of scientific exploration. He developed an electric loom, a soda fountain machine, did extensive research on homeopathy, and researched [[Indian classical music|eastern]] and [[western classical music]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.kcdas.co.in/history.php|title=K.C. Das|website=''kcdas.co.in''|access-date=26 April 2016}}</ref> Krishna Chandra Das became an iconic figure in the 1930s Kolkata with his original creation the "[[Rasmalai|Rossomalai]]"<ref>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VMCbYULUB8g</ref> and the vacuum canned "[[Rasgulla|Rossogolla]]",<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.indiamart.com/kcdas-grandson-limited/|title=K.C. Das Grandson Private Limited – Manufacturer & Exporter of CANNED SWEETS & INDIAN SWEETS from Kolkata|website=''indiamart.com''|access-date=26 April 2016}}</ref> which were popularized and promoted throughout India by his family organization K.C. Das Private Limited, founded by Krishna Chandra's son and successor [[Sarada Charan Das]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.livemint.com/Leisure/J5jK255x5F6wpRll00gVFP/Kolkata-Chromosome-Like-KC-for-rossogolla.html|title=Kolkata Chromosome: Like KC for ‘rossogolla’|last=Ghosh|first=Bishwanath|date=15 November 2014|website=livemint.com/|access-date=26 April 2016}}</ref>


== Historical Background ==
== Historical Background ==


[[Nobin Chandra Das]] left his confectionery business to his only son Krishna Chandra Das.<ref>https://www.facebook.com/bengali.udhyogpati/posts/684253301596204</ref> Krishna pioneered an exploratory spirit in the family confectionery business, enabling it to grow as a leading Indian confectioner.<ref>http://www.kcdas.co.in/history.php</ref>
[[Nobin Chandra Das]] left his confectionery business to his only son Krishna Chandra Das.<ref>https://www.facebook.com/bengali.udhyogpati/posts/684253301596204{{Primary source inline}}</ref> Krishna pioneered an exploratory spirit in the family confectionery business, enabling it to grow as a leading Indian confectioner.<ref>http://www.kcdas.co.in/history.php</ref>


Krishna Chandra, having an immense liking for scientific innovations and machinery, initially started a mechanical and scientific workshop at [[Bagbazar]]. His primary focus was developing new technology to modernize and revamp the Bengali sweet confectionery.<ref>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VMCbYULUB8g</ref> Unfortunately his mother Khridmoni Devi<ref>[[Nobin Chandra Das]]</ref> vehemently opposed the idea of redefining [[Nobin Chandra Das]]’ confectionery in the light of science and experimentation. This drove Krishna Chandra (K.C.Das) to break out of his father’s confectionery and create an original development as an extension to the family business under his own title. His vision to imbibe scientific methodology was soon realized and rewarded in terms of economic and technological success. It is probably largely due to the pioneering efforts of K.C. Das that the "[[Rossogolla]]" is widely regarded as the national sweet of India.<ref>http://www.pinkjooz.com/index.php/rosogolla-who-owns-it-bengal-or-orissa/</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=http://ifood.tv/menu/2322-rasgulla-national-sweet-of-india|title=Rasgulla: National Sweet Of India|website=iFood.tv|access-date=2016-04-26}}</ref>
Krishna Chandra, having an immense liking for scientific innovations and machinery, initially started a mechanical and scientific workshop at [[Bagbazar]]. His primary focus was developing new technology to modernize and revamp the Bengali sweet confectionery.<ref>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VMCbYULUB8g</ref> Unfortunately his mother Khridmoni Devi<ref>[[Nobin Chandra Das]]</ref> vehemently opposed the idea of redefining [[Nobin Chandra Das]]’ confectionery in the light of science and experimentation. This drove Krishna Chandra (K.C.Das) to break out of his father's confectionery and create an original development as an extension to the family business under his own title. His vision to imbibe scientific methodology was soon realized and rewarded in terms of economic and technological success. It is probably largely due to the pioneering efforts of K.C. Das that the "[[Rossogolla]]" is widely regarded as the national sweet of India.<ref>http://www.pinkjooz.com/index.php/rosogolla-who-owns-it-bengal-or-orissa/</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=http://ifood.tv/menu/2322-rasgulla-national-sweet-of-india|title=Rasgulla: National Sweet Of India|website=iFood.tv|access-date=26 April 2016}}</ref>


== Life and family ==
== Life and family ==


Besides being privileged to have the legendary "Nobin Moira" as his father, Krishna Chandra also inherited a well-known confectionery legacy from his mother’s family. His mother, Khirodmoni Devi, was the granddaughter of Bholanath Dey, better known as "[[Bhola Moira]]" in the history of nineteenth century Bengal. "Bhola Moira" holds a place in [[Bengali folklore]] and culture, not just as a professional confectioner but as an accomplished poet-minstrel.<ref>[[Kavigan]]</ref>
Besides being privileged to have the legendary "Nobin Moira" as his father, Krishna Chandra also inherited a well-known confectionery legacy from his mother's family. His mother, Khirodmoni Devi, was the granddaughter of Bholanath Dey, better known as "[[Bhola Moira]]" in the history of nineteenth century Bengal. "Bhola Moira" holds a place in [[Bengali folklore]] and culture, not just as a professional confectioner but as an accomplished poet-minstrel.<ref>[[Kavigan]]</ref>
Krishna Chandra was married to Shwetangini Devi, who was known to be a great beauty of her time.{{CN|date=January 2019}} They had five sons and one daughter. In 1930, Krishna Chandra started his first shop, "Krishna Chandra Das Confectioner" with his youngest son,<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.kcdas.co.in/production.php|title=K.C. Das|website=www.kcdas.co.in|access-date=2016-04-26}}</ref> [[Sarada Charan Das]].
Krishna Chandra was married to Shwetangini Devi, who was known to be a great beauty of her time.{{CN|date=January 2019}} They had five sons and one daughter. In 1930, Krishna Chandra started his first shop, "Krishna Chandra Das Confectioner" with his youngest son,<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.kcdas.co.in/production.php|title=K.C. Das|website=''kcdas.co.in''|access-date=26 April 2016}}</ref> [[Sarada Charan Das]].


== Contributions and legacy ==
== Contributions and legacy ==


Krishna Chandra’s major contribution was the introduction of the canned [[Rasgulla|Rossogolla]] and the creation of "[[Rasmalai|Rossomalai”]] in the year 1930, which became perennial favorites. To market his innovations, Krishna Chandra opened a new confectionery shop at [[Jorasanko]] (in 1930) with his youngest enthusiastic son [[Sarada Charan Das]]. From there he popularized the [[Canning|canned]] [[Rasgulla|Rossogolla]], which was the first and only canned dessert manufactured in India at that time.<ref>{{Citation|last=Dhiman Das|title=K.C.Das Rossogolla/Rosogolla/Rasgulla Story|date=2011-12-03|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VMCbYULUB8g|accessdate=2016-04-26}}</ref> This was the inception of the "K.C. Das" confectionery company, which was later enhanced and legally reestablished as K.C. Das Private Limited<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.kcdas.co.in/|title=K.C. Das|website=www.kcdas.co.in|access-date=2016-04-26}}</ref> under the Companies’ Act of 1946 by Krishna Chandra’s son and successor [[Sarada Charan Das]]. Krishna Chandra died within four years of the opening of the company, leaving the affairs of the nascent company in the able hands of [[Sarada Charan Das|Sarada Charan]]. Today K.C. Das Private Limited is widely acknowledged for their original creations such as "[[Rasgulla|Rossogolla]]" and "[[Rasmalai|Rossomalai]]".<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.tripadvisor.in/ShowUserReviews-g304558-d2476297-r187186452-K_C_Das-Kolkata_Calcutta_West_Bengal.html|title=The Inventors of Rosogolla !! - Reviews, Photos - K.C. Das - TripAdvisor|website=www.tripadvisor.in|access-date=2016-04-26}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://ishitaunblogged.com/2012/04/16/rasgulla-or-roshogolla/|title=Rôshogolla or Rasgulla – Bengali’s Own Sweet|last=IshitaUnblogged|date=2012-04-16|website=IshitaUnblogged|access-date=2016-04-26}}</ref>
Krishna Chandra's major contribution was the introduction of the canned [[Rasgulla|Rossogolla]] and the creation of "[[Rasmalai|Rossomalai"]] in the year 1930, which became perennial favorites. To market his innovations, Krishna Chandra opened a new confectionery shop at [[Jorasanko]] (in 1930) with his youngest enthusiastic son [[Sarada Charan Das]]. From there he popularized the [[Canning|canned]] [[Rasgulla|Rossogolla]], which was the first and only canned dessert manufactured in India at that time.<ref>{{Citation|last=Dhiman Das|title=K.C.Das Rossogolla/Rosogolla/Rasgulla Story|date=2011-12-03|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VMCbYULUB8g|accessdate=2016-04-26}}</ref> This was the inception of the "K.C. Das" confectionery company, which was later enhanced and legally reestablished as K.C. Das Private Limited<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.kcdas.co.in/|title=K.C. Das|website=''kcdas.co.in''|access-date=26 April 2016}}</ref> under the Companies’ Act of 1946 by Krishna Chandra's son and successor [[Sarada Charan Das]]. Krishna Chandra died within four years of the opening of the company, leaving the affairs of the nascent company in the able hands of [[Sarada Charan Das|Sarada Charan]]. Today K.C. Das Private Limited is widely acknowledged for their original creations such as "[[Rasgulla|Rossogolla]]" and "[[Rasmalai|Rossomalai]]".<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.tripadvisor.in/ShowUserReviews-g304558-d2476297-r187186452-K_C_Das-Kolkata_Calcutta_West_Bengal.html|title=The Inventors of Rosogolla !! – Reviews, Photos – K.C. Das – TripAdvisor|website=tripadvisor.in|access-date=26 April 2016}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://ishitaunblogged.com/2012/04/16/rasgulla-or-roshogolla/|title=Rôshogolla or Rasgulla – Bengali's Own Sweet|last=IshitaUnblogged|date=16 April 2012|website=IshitaUnblogged|access-date=26 April 2016}}</ref>


== See also ==
== See also ==
*[[Bengali cuisine|Bengali Cuisine]]
*[[Bengali cuisine]]
*[[K.C. Das Grandsons]]
*[[K.C. Das Grandsons]]


Revision as of 07:31, 17 August 2019

For the manufacturer, see K.C. Das (chemist).

Krishna Chandra Das (K.C.Das)
কৃষ্ণ চন্দ্র দাশ
Born1869
Bagbazar, Calcutta, Bengal Presidency, British India
Died1934 (aged 65)
Bagbazar
NationalityBritish India
Other namesK.C. Das, inventor of Rossomalai
Occupation(s)Businessman, confectioner, entrepreneur
Years active1900–1934
OrganizationK.C.Das Pvt.Ltd
Known forInventor of Rossomalai, Canned Rossogolla
PredecessorNobin Chandra Das
SuccessorSarada Charan Das
MovementBengali Renaissance
SpouseShwetangini Devi
Children6
RelativesBhola Moira
Websitewww.kcdas.co.in

Krishna Chandra Das (1869–1934), more commonly referred to as K.C. Das, was a Bengali confectioner,[1] entrepreneur, businessman and Bengali[2] of the early 20th century. Born in the year 1869 in Bagbazar, Kolkata, Krishna Chandra was the only son and successor of the Bengali confectioner and sweetmeat inventor Nobin Chandra Das.[3] Krishna Chandra was a versatile enthusiast with a spirit of scientific exploration. He developed an electric loom, a soda fountain machine, did extensive research on homeopathy, and researched eastern and western classical music.[4] Krishna Chandra Das became an iconic figure in the 1930s Kolkata with his original creation the "Rossomalai"[5] and the vacuum canned "Rossogolla",[6] which were popularized and promoted throughout India by his family organization K.C. Das Private Limited, founded by Krishna Chandra's son and successor Sarada Charan Das.[7]

Historical Background

Nobin Chandra Das left his confectionery business to his only son Krishna Chandra Das.[8] Krishna pioneered an exploratory spirit in the family confectionery business, enabling it to grow as a leading Indian confectioner.[9]

Krishna Chandra, having an immense liking for scientific innovations and machinery, initially started a mechanical and scientific workshop at Bagbazar. His primary focus was developing new technology to modernize and revamp the Bengali sweet confectionery.[10] Unfortunately his mother Khridmoni Devi[11] vehemently opposed the idea of redefining Nobin Chandra Das’ confectionery in the light of science and experimentation. This drove Krishna Chandra (K.C.Das) to break out of his father's confectionery and create an original development as an extension to the family business under his own title. His vision to imbibe scientific methodology was soon realized and rewarded in terms of economic and technological success. It is probably largely due to the pioneering efforts of K.C. Das that the "Rossogolla" is widely regarded as the national sweet of India.[12][13]

Life and family

Besides being privileged to have the legendary "Nobin Moira" as his father, Krishna Chandra also inherited a well-known confectionery legacy from his mother's family. His mother, Khirodmoni Devi, was the granddaughter of Bholanath Dey, better known as "Bhola Moira" in the history of nineteenth century Bengal. "Bhola Moira" holds a place in Bengali folklore and culture, not just as a professional confectioner but as an accomplished poet-minstrel.[14] Krishna Chandra was married to Shwetangini Devi, who was known to be a great beauty of her time.[citation needed] They had five sons and one daughter. In 1930, Krishna Chandra started his first shop, "Krishna Chandra Das Confectioner" with his youngest son,[15] Sarada Charan Das.

Contributions and legacy

Krishna Chandra's major contribution was the introduction of the canned Rossogolla and the creation of "Rossomalai" in the year 1930, which became perennial favorites. To market his innovations, Krishna Chandra opened a new confectionery shop at Jorasanko (in 1930) with his youngest enthusiastic son Sarada Charan Das. From there he popularized the canned Rossogolla, which was the first and only canned dessert manufactured in India at that time.[16] This was the inception of the "K.C. Das" confectionery company, which was later enhanced and legally reestablished as K.C. Das Private Limited[17] under the Companies’ Act of 1946 by Krishna Chandra's son and successor Sarada Charan Das. Krishna Chandra died within four years of the opening of the company, leaving the affairs of the nascent company in the able hands of Sarada Charan. Today K.C. Das Private Limited is widely acknowledged for their original creations such as "Rossogolla" and "Rossomalai".[18][19]

See also

References

  1. ^ "Krishna Chandra Das". iaslic1955.org. Retrieved 26 April 2016. {{cite web}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in: |website= (help)
  2. ^ "K.C. Das". kcdas.co.in. Retrieved 26 April 2016. {{cite web}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in: |website= (help)
  3. ^ Bishwanath Ghosh (29 October 2014). Longing, Belonging: An Outsider At Home In Calcutta. Westland. p. 177. ISBN 978-93-84030-60-5.
  4. ^ "K.C. Das". kcdas.co.in. Retrieved 26 April 2016. {{cite web}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in: |website= (help)
  5. ^ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VMCbYULUB8g
  6. ^ "K.C. Das Grandson Private Limited – Manufacturer & Exporter of CANNED SWEETS & INDIAN SWEETS from Kolkata". indiamart.com. Retrieved 26 April 2016. {{cite web}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in: |website= (help)
  7. ^ Ghosh, Bishwanath (15 November 2014). "Kolkata Chromosome: Like KC for 'rossogolla'". livemint.com/. Retrieved 26 April 2016.
  8. ^ https://www.facebook.com/bengali.udhyogpati/posts/684253301596204[non-primary source needed]
  9. ^ http://www.kcdas.co.in/history.php
  10. ^ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VMCbYULUB8g
  11. ^ Nobin Chandra Das
  12. ^ http://www.pinkjooz.com/index.php/rosogolla-who-owns-it-bengal-or-orissa/
  13. ^ "Rasgulla: National Sweet Of India". iFood.tv. Retrieved 26 April 2016.
  14. ^ Kavigan
  15. ^ "K.C. Das". kcdas.co.in. Retrieved 26 April 2016. {{cite web}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in: |website= (help)
  16. ^ Dhiman Das (3 December 2011), K.C.Das Rossogolla/Rosogolla/Rasgulla Story, retrieved 26 April 2016
  17. ^ "K.C. Das". kcdas.co.in. Retrieved 26 April 2016. {{cite web}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in: |website= (help)
  18. ^ "The Inventors of Rosogolla !! – Reviews, Photos – K.C. Das – TripAdvisor". tripadvisor.in. Retrieved 26 April 2016.
  19. ^ IshitaUnblogged (16 April 2012). "Rôshogolla or Rasgulla – Bengali's Own Sweet". IshitaUnblogged. Retrieved 26 April 2016.
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