Pandit Bhimsen Joshi – UPSC Prelims

Pandit Bhimsen Joshi:
  • 100th birth anniversary of Pandit Bhimsen Joshi.
  • Bhimsen Joshi was one of the greatest Indian vocalists from Karnataka, in the Hindustani classical tradition.
  • He is known for the Khayal form of singing and belongs to the Kirana Gharana tradition of Hindustani Classical Music.
  • Pandit Bhimsen Joshi has been awarded the Sangeet Natak Akademi Fellowship.
  • He also received the Bharat Ratna award in 2009.
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