K. C. Das
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Krishna Chandra Das | |
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| কৃষ্ণচন্দ্র দাশ | |
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| Born | 1869 |
| Died | 1934 (aged 65) Bagbazar |
| Nationality | British India |
| Other names | K.C. Das, inventor of Rossomalai |
| Occupation(s) | Businessman, confectioner, entrepreneur |
| Years active | 1900–1934 |
| Known for | Inventor of Canned Rossogolla |
| Predecessor | Nobin Chandra Das |
| Successor | Sarada Charan Das |
| Movement | Bengali Renaissance |
| Spouse | Shwetangini Devi |
| Children | 6, including Sarada Charan Das |
| Relatives | Bhola Moira |
| Website | kcdas |
Krishna Chandra Das (1869–1934), commonly known as K.C. Das, was a Bengali confectioner, entrepreneur, businessman and cultural icon of the early 20th century.[1][2] Born in 1869 in Bagbazar, Kolkata in India, Krishna Chandra was the only son and successor of the Bengali confectioner and inventor Nobin Chandra Das.[3] He developed an electric loom, a soda fountain machine, did extensive research on homeopathy, and researched eastern and western classical music.[4] K.C. Das became an iconic figure in the 1930s Kolkata as one of the creators of "Rosso Malai"[5] and inventor of the canned "Rosso Golla",[6] which were popularized and promoted throughout India by his family organization K.C. Das Private Limited, founded by K.C.'s son and successor, Sarada Charan Das.[7]
Historical background
[edit]Nobin Chandra Das, left his confectionery business to his only son Krishna Chandra Das.[8]
Krishna Chandra, having an immense liking for scientific innovations and machinery, initially started a mechanical and scientific workshop in Bagbazar. His primary focus was on developing new technology to modernize and revamp Bengali sweet confectionery. His mother Khridmoni Devi[9] strongly opposed the idea of redefining Nobin Chandra Das' confectionery in the light of science and experimentation. This drove Krishna Chandra 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 of applying scientific methodology was soon realized, leading to economic and technological success. Likely largely due to the pioneering efforts of K.C. Das that "Rosso Golla" is widely regarded as the national sweet of India.[10][11][12]
Life and family
[edit]K.C. Das inherited a well-known confectionery legacy from his mother's family. His mother, Khirod Moni Devi, was the granddaughter of Bholanath Dey, better known as "Bhola Moira", who holds a place in Bengali folklore and culture, not just as a professional confectioner but as an accomplished poet-minstrel.[13] K.C. was married to Swetangini Devi. They had five sons and one daughter. In 1930, K.C. started his first shop, "Krishna Chandra Das Confectioner" with his youngest son,[14] Sarada Charan Das.
Contributions and legacy
[edit]Krishna Chandra's major contribution were the introduction of the canned Rosso Golla and the creation of "Rosso Malai" in the year 1930, which became enduring favorites. To market his innovations, K.C. opened a new confectionery shop in Jora Sanko with his youngest enthusiastic son Sarada Charan Das in 1930. From there, he popularized the canned Rosso Golla, which was the first and only canned dessert manufactured in India at the time.[15] This was the inception of the "K.C. Das" confectionery company, which was later enhanced and legally reestablished as K.C. Das Private Limited[16] under the Companies' Act of 1946 by Krishna Chandra's son and successor Sarada Charan Das. Krishna Chandra died within four years of the foundation of the company, leaving the affairs of the nascent company in the hands of his son Sarada Charan. Today, K.C. Das Private Limited is widely acknowledged for its original creations such as "Rosso Golla" and "Rosso Malai".[17][18]
See also
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ "Krishna Chandra Das". iaslic1955.org. Retrieved 26 April 2016.
- ^ "K.C. Das". kcdas.co.in. Retrieved 26 April 2016.
- ^ Bishwanath Ghosh (29 October 2014). Longing, Belonging: An Outsider At Home In Calcutta. Westland. p. 177. ISBN 978-93-84030-60-5.
- ^ "K.C. Das". kcdas.co.in. Retrieved 26 April 2016.
- ^ Krondl, Michael (2011). Sweet Invention: A History of Dessert. Chicago Review Press. ISBN 978-1-55652-954-2.
- ^ "K.C. Das Grandson Private Limited – Manufacturer & Exporter of CANNED SWEETS & INDIAN SWEETS from Kolkata". indiamart.com. Retrieved 26 April 2016.
- ^ Ghosh, Bishwanath (15 November 2014). "Kolkata Chromosome: Like KC for 'rossogolla'". livemint.com/. Retrieved 26 April 2016.
- ^ Ghosh, Bishwanath (15 November 2014). "Kolkata Chromosome: Like KC for 'rossogolla'". mint. Retrieved 2 October 2020.
- ^ Nobin Chandra Das
- ^ "Rosogolla – Who owns it Bengal or Orissa | PinkJooz". Archived from the original on 3 July 2018. Retrieved 22 October 2014.
- ^ "Rasgulla: National Sweet Of India". iFood.tv. Archived from the original on 22 October 2014. Retrieved 26 April 2016.
- ^ "Gulftimes : Rasmalai is simply the dessert to beat". m.gulf-times.com. 6 October 2017. Retrieved 2 October 2020.
- ^ Kavigan
- ^ "K.C. Das". kcdas.co.in. Retrieved 26 April 2016.
- ^ Dhiman Das (3 December 2011), K.C.Das Rossogolla/Rosogolla/Rasgulla Story, retrieved 26 April 2016
- ^ "K.C. Das". kcdas.co.in. Retrieved 26 April 2016.
- ^ "The Inventors of Rosogolla !! – Reviews, Photos – K.C. Das – TripAdvisor". tripadvisor.in. Retrieved 26 April 2016.
- ^ IshitaUnblogged (16 April 2012). "Rôshogolla or Rasgulla – Bengali's Own Sweet". IshitaUnblogged. Retrieved 26 April 2016.