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Shobha Gurtu

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Indian singer (1925-2004)

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Shobha Gurtu (1925-2004) was an Indian singer in the Hindustani classical style. Though she had equal command over pure classical style, it was with light semi-classical music that she received her fame, and in time came to be known as the Thumri Queen, and for the 'Abhinaya' sung in her full-throated voice.

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Sangeet Natak Akademi Award
Padma Bhushan

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Shobha Gurtu (1925-2004) was an Indian singer in the Hindustani classical style. Though she had equal command over pure classical style, it was with light semi-classical music that she received her fame, and in time came to be known as the Thumri Queen, and for the 'Abhinaya' sung in her full-throated voice. She was awarded the Padma Bhushan in 2002.

Country
India
Category
Musicians
Type
Singer / Musician
Status
deceased
Dates
Lived 1925 to 2004 · aged 79
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15 languages

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