chhannulal mishra

Classical singer Pandit chhannulal mishra passed away on Thursday. He faced prolonged health issues. His daughter Namrata Mishra confirmed his demise. Last rites will be performed with state honours at Manikarnika Ghat. The Banaras gharana exponent received Padma Bhushan and Padma Vibhushan. Government officials provided support to the family. His death impacts Indian classical music.

The legendary classical singer Pandit chhannulal mishra departed this world at the age of 89 on Thursday morning in Mirzapur. Known for his enchanting Purab Ang Thumri, he had struggled with health issues after suffering a minor heart attack. A recipient of the prestigious Padma Vibhushan, his illustrious career spanned many decades and earned him accolades both nationally and internationally.

Renowned classical vocalist Pandit chhannulal mishra passed away at 91 in Mirzapur. The Padma Vibhushan awardee was a pride of the Banaras gharana. He enriched Indian art and culture. Prime Minister Modi expressed deep condolences. Mishra was a proposer for Modi in 2014. His last rites will be performed at Manikarnika Ghat in Varanasi.

‘Khele Mashane mein Holi Digamber, khele mashane mein Holi…’ (Lord Shiva playing Holi at cremation place….), the famous and favourite song of noted vocalist Pt. chhannulal mishra, came alive at Manikarnika Ghat on Monday when scores of people celebrated Holi with ‘chita bhasma’ (ashes from pyres) and red gulals amid the burning pyres. It happens only in Banaras, where death is not fearful, and dying here means attaining moksha.

A Modi wave is being witnessed with activities like 'havan', prayer and signature campaigns being organised by Modi supporters for his candidature from Varanasi.

Classical musicians and performing arts veterans such as Hariprasad Chaurasia, Shujat Khan, Ashwini Bhide Deshpande, chhannulal mishra, Aashish Khan, Shubha Mudgal, Vishwamohan Bhatt and Uma Sharma are among participants at a three-day festival beginning here today.

The Banaras Gharana of music mourned the demise of the legendary artiste and Kathak icon Pt Birju Maharaj of Lucknow Gharana of Kathak dance.The artistes and music lovers of Kashi paid rich tributes to the Kathak maestro.

As many as 23 Banarasis will be present in Rashtrapati Bhawan on Monday evening to see the making of a Prime Minister from their constituency .

‘Thumri’ has been reverberating the air in Hariharpur village for over three-and-a-half centuries now. The learning of this semi-classical but extremely popular form, along with its other versions, is all set to get formalized with the Uttar Pradesh government deciding to start a music college in the village.

The city turned musical on Wednesday evening as the famous classical singer Pandit chhannulal mishra captivated the audience at Sant Gadge auditorium in Gomtinagar with his soulful voice.

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At Manikarnika Ghat on Monday when scores of people celebrated Holi with ‘chita bhasma’ (ash from pyres) and red gulal amid the burning pyres. It happens only in Banaras, where death is not something to fear about and dying here means attaining ‘moksha’ (salvation).

Amidst the row erupted over Padma Award following the nomination of badminton star Saina Nehwal, the pain of noted vocalist Pt. chhannulal mishra also came out for not honoured with Bharat Ratna, the highest civilian award of the country, so far.

Union home minister Amit Shah and UP chief minister Yogi Adityanath are expected to visit Hariharpur village in Azamgarh district on April 7 to lay the foundation stone of a music college.

Janmashtami seemed an apt day for Dr Vandana Sehgal to inaugurate her painting exhibition, `The Woman... and Krishnaa'. Organised at the Lalit Kala Akademi in Aliganj, the exhibition was attended by the veritable who's who of the city.

Azamgarh: In the village of Hariharpur, children learn ‘Saregama…’ before even knowing the alphabet. Musical instruments become their toys as well as their teachers. The little ones accompany their elders when they are doing ‘riyaaz’ (practice), and a child below the age of 5 years is familiar with ‘sur’ and ‘raaga.’