Girija devi biography of mahatma

  • Girija devi biography of mahatma

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    Girija devi biography of mahatma

  • Girija devi biography of mahatma
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    • Girija Devi

    Indian classical singer

    For the Indian politician, see Girija Devi (politician).

    Musical artist

    Girija Devi (8 May 1929 – 24 October 2017) was an Indian classical singer of the Seniya and Banarasgharanas.

    She performed classical and light classical music and helped elevate the profile of thumri. She was dubbed as the 'Queen of Thumri' for her contribution in the genre.[1][2] She died on 24 October 2017.

    Early life

    Girija Devi was born in Varanasi, on 8 May 1929, to Ramdeo Rai, a zamindar.[3] Her father played the harmonium and taught music, and had Girija Devi take lessons in singing khyal and tappa from vocalist and sarangi player Sarju Prasad Misra starting at the age of five.[4] She starred in the movie Yaad rahe aged nine and continued her studies under Chand Misra in a variety of styles.[4]

    Performing career

    Girija Devi made her public debut in 1949 on All India RadioAllahabad, after marrying