Indian Classics

  VIDEO:  Murliya Kaun Gumaan ========================================================================================== Sunday 04, October 2026, 16:40. Siddheshwari Devi Background information: Born 8 August 1908, Benares,  India Died 18 March 1977 (aged 68),New Delhi, India Genre Hindustani Occupation Musician Awards Padma Shri (1966) Sangeet Natak Akademi Award Introductions: Siddheswari Devi (8 August 1908 – 18 March 1977) was a legendary Hindustani singer from Varanasi, India, known as Maa (mother). Her music embodied the Banaras Gharana style, which focuses on conveying deep emotions and feelings through musical notes and voice modulations. A stalwart figure in thumri, Siddheshwari's repertoire also encompassed khayals, dhrupads, dadras, tappas, kajris, chaitis, horis, and bhajans. She is considered one of the greatest Thumri singers of the 20th century and was called the 'Thumri Queen' by her contemporaries like Kesarbai Kerkar. Personal life: Born in 190...

============================================================================================ Friday 02, October 2026, 07:25. Rajeswari Sainath Born Hyderabad, India Occupations Bharatanatyam dancer, choreographer Children Vyshnavie Sainath Awards Kalaimamani (2018) Rajeswari Sainath - Bharatanatyam (Sangeet Natak Akademi Awards (Akademi Puraskar) for the year 2024) Introductions: Rajeswari Sainath is an Indian Bharatanatyam dancer and choreographer based in Hyderabad, India. She is known for her performances and choreography, often collaborating with her daughter, Vyshnavie Sainath. Sainath has been recognized for her contributions to Indian classical dance, receiving the Kalaimamani award from the Tamil Nadu government in 2018. Early life and training: Rajeswari Sainath was born in Hyderabad, India. She began her Bharatanatyam training under Guru Indra Rajan and later continued her studies with other notable teachers. She developed an interest in rhythmic compositions and has ...

  ================================================================================================== Friday 18, September 2026, 18:00. Abouts: Alamelu Mani Born Alamelu 4 October 1934 (age 91) Mumbai, British India Occupation Singer Spouse Anantha Subramani Children Hariharan Awards Sangeet Natak Akademi Award (2018) Musical career Genres Carnatic music Instrument Vocals I:ntroductions: Alamelu Mani (born 4 October 1934) is an Indian Carnatic vocalist and music teacher from Mumbai, India. She is the mother of singer Hariharan. In 2018 she received the Sangeet Natak Akademi Award in Carnatic music. Biography: Alamelu Mani was born on 4 October 1934, at Mumbai, Maharashtra. Her father, Varadhan, was a harmonium player. Hariharan, an Indian playback singer is her only son. Musical career: Alamelu Mani, Hariharan's Mother Bags Lifetime Achievemt Award While Others Bag Global Women Achiever Awards 2019    Commemorating the International Father's Day 2019, DYK Hea...

================================================================================================================================================= Monday 17, Aug 2026, 06:00. Pantula Rama: VIDEO  Dr. Pantula Rama - Carnatic Vocal Kacheri - Live in Concert - #carnaticprapancha Background information Genres Carnatic Music Occupation Singer Instruments Violin, Viola Years active 1980–present Label Charsur Digital Station Introductions:  VIDEO:  Maryada Gadu - Sankarabharanam Pantula Rama is an Indian singer, instrumentalist, and author who performs Carnatic music. She has been performing since the age of 8. Known as Andhra's Nightingale and Golden Voice, Pantula Rama lives in Vishakhapatnam and is married to violinist MSN Murthy. Early life and education:  Pantula Rama was born to parents who are musicians. Her father is a violinist, and her mother is a Veena player. Her father was her first music teacher. After finishing school, Rama obtained a seat in MBBS. E...