Krishna Ram Chaudhary was an Indian musician. In 2017, he was awarded Padma Shri by the Indian Government for his contribution in music.[1][2]
Krishna Ram Chaudhary | |
|---|---|
| Born | Benaras |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Occupation | Indian musician |
| Awards | Padma Shri in 2017 |
Early life edit
Career edit
Chaudhary at the age 16 topped the All India Radio (AIR) competition in shehnai and was awarded a gold medal. He was awarded the President's Award in the All India Radio music competition in 1961.In 1982, he got the Critics’ Circle of India Award.[4]
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Death edit
Chaudhary died at the age of 83 and was suffering from gastroenterological disease.[7]
References edit
- ^ "A Dying Fall: Is the shehnai on its way out?". The Indian Express. 12 February 2017. Retrieved 11 September 2022.
- ^ Sinha, Manjari (3 February 2017). "The sacred sound". The Hindu. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 11 September 2022.
- ^ "Age not important: 97-year-old musicologist on Padma Shri honour". Business Standard India. 27 January 2017. Retrieved 11 September 2022.
- ^ Sinha, Manjari (24 January 2019). "The abiding charm of Krishna's shehnai". The Hindu. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 11 September 2022.
- ^ "Gharana music Fest comes to Chennai". The New Indian Express. 18 March 2009. Retrieved 6 May 2023.
- ^ "Sangeet Natak Akademi Fellowship & Awards". www.jagranjosh.com. 5 April 2011. Retrieved 11 September 2022.
- ^ Sharda, Shailvee (16 January 2019). "Shehnai maestro Krishna Ram Chaudhury passes away at 83 in Lucknow". The Times of India. Retrieved 11 September 2022.
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