Biography of Nasiruddin Khan
An outstanding Dhrupad singer of Dagar Gharana, Nasiruddin Khan was born in 1895. He had learnt Dhrupad Dhamar from his father Ustad Alla Bande Khan and was very much a carbon copy of his father … read more
Biography of Narayan Rao Vyas
Narayan Rao Vyas was one amongst the selected few who integrated philosophy in Hindustani classical music, which provided new life to it. For him, music was not only a means of livelihood but also a … read more
Biography of Mushtaq Hussain Khan
Ustad Mushtaq Ali Khan , a resident of Rampur ,was exellent in Khayall singing. He used to sing Khayaal in a very disciplined mannar and it used to be very emotional. But he never let … read more
Biography of Mushtaq Ali Khan
Mushtaq Ali Khan was born on June 20, 19 11, in Banaras , his father Ustad Ashiq Ali Khan was a renowned Sitar player. When Mushtaq Ali Khan was only five years old he began … read more
Biography of Mallikarjun Mansoor
Mallikarjun Mansoor was born on December 31, 19 10, at Mansoor in Dharwar district of North Karnataka. His father Bhimrappya Mansoor had a great interest in dance and music. From an early age he had … read more
Biography of Mrinalini Sarabhai
An internationally recognized dancer and choreographer whose reputation for innovation is unmatched. Mrinalini Sarabhai is trained in Pandnallur tradition by Sri Meenakshi Sundaram Pillai. She has retained the purity of Bharatnatyam and yet invested it … read more
Biography of Moula Bux
The famous singer and Rudra Veena player, Moula bux was the master of Hindustani and Carnatic classical music. He was the man who prepared a list of alphabets to impart knowledge of Hindustani classical music. … read more
Biography of Mallika Sarabhai
A noted film-maker, a familiar T.V. anchor, an editor, a publisher, and a leading exponent of Bharatnatyam and Kuchipudi, Mallika Sarabhai dazzles with her multifaceted personality and everlasting Charisma. The daughter of a reputed dancer, … read more
Biography of Malavika Sarukkai
Malavika Sarukkai is one of the leading lights of Bharatnatyam dance in India . She holds similar dexterity in Odissi dance. She has had Gurus like K. Kalyanasundaram Pillai, S.K. Rajaratnam, and Kalonidhi Narayanan, Kelucharan … read more
Biography of Laxmikant
Laxmikant, along with Pyarelal, formed one of the most successful music director duo of the Hindi cinema. Born in 1937, Laxmikant never had the opportunity to finish his education. A friend of the family advised … read more
Biography of Lalmani Mishra
One of the most versatile singers and instrument player of Indian music was Lalmani Mishra. It will not be an exaggeration to say that Lalmani Mishra was himself a source of music. Lalmani Mishra was … read more
Biography of Kumar Gandharva
Kumar Gandharva, whose real name was Shivputra Siddharamya Komkali, was born in 1924 at Sulebhavi in Karnataka. When he was only 10 years old, he sang in the All India Musical Conference, Allahabad . In … read more
Biography of Kudau singh
Kudau Singh is remembered as one of the greatest Pnkhawaj players in India . Kudau Singh is born in 1815 in Banda, Utter Pradesh. His father’s name was Gappa. When he was merely nine years … read more
Biography of Kishori Amonkar
Considered by many as the finest female vocalist of her generation, Kishori Amonkar has been blessed with a naturally melodious voice. The distinguishing feature of her performance is the effortlessness with which she presents ragas. … read more
Biography of Kesarbai Karkar
Kesarbai was born on July 13, 18 90m at Keri in Goa . Kesarbai used to visit the nearby Shanta Durga Temple in the evening where she had the privilege to listen to devotional songs. … read more