Background information
Born
(1936-08-03) 3 August 1936 (age 87)
Origin
Hariharpur, Azamgarh district, Uttar Pradesh, India
Genres
Hindustani classical music, Thumri
Occupation(s)
Singer
Years active
1960–present
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Pandit Chhannulal Mishra (born 3 August 1936) is a celebrated Hindustani classical singer from Banaras, a noted exponent of the Kirana gharana (school)[1][2][3] of the Hindustani classical music and especially the Khayal and the 'Purab Ang' – Thumri.
He has won 'Shiromani Award' of Sur Singar Sansad, Bombay; Uttar Pradesh Sangeet Natak Akademi Award; Naushad Award of U.P. Govt; Yash Bharti Award of U.P; Sangeet Natak Academy fellowship by Government of India[4] and the Bihar Sangeet Shiromani Award.[5][6] He was awarded the Padma Bhushan, India's third highest civilian honour, on 25 January 2010.[7] He was awarded the Padma Vibhushan India's second highest civilian award in 2020.[8][9]
Personal Life
Mishra ji is the son-in law of the late Pt Anokhelal Mishra.
Mishra was born on 3 August 1936 in Hariharpur, Azamgarh districtofUttar Pradesh, in the home of Badri Prasad Mishra. He first learnt music with his father, Badri Prasad Mishra, and was then educated by 'Ustad Abdul Ghani Khan' of the Kirana gharana.[10] He was trained thereafter by Thakur Jaidev Singh. [citation needed]
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