Asgari Bai
Asgari Bai (January–August 1918 – 9 August 2006) was an Indian Dhrupad singer.[1] She was a recipient of Padma Shri,[2] Tansen Samman, Academy Samman and Shikhar Samman.[3] She has also been felicitated with Nari Shakti Samman. Crowned with many awards, the artiste enthralled music lovers not only in Madhya Pradesh but also across the country with her unique style and talent for decades.
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Born | January–August 1918 |
Origin | Chhatarpur district, Madhya Pradesh, India |
Died | (2006-08-09)9 August 2006 (aged 87) |
Genres | Hindustani classical music, Mewati Gharana |
Occupation(s) | Classical Vocalist |
Years active | 1937–2005 |
Early life and background
Asgari Bai was born in Bijawar, Chhatarpur. She had come with her mother Nazeera Begum to Tikamgarh. Her mother was a court singer for the erstwhile royal family of Bijawar, while her grandmother Balayat Bibi adorned the court of Ajaygarh princely state.
Singing career
A royal singer
Asgari Bai made her Guru to Zahoor Khan resident of Gohad, Bhind. She had been in Tikamgarh Raj Darbar up to 35 years. Asgari Bai acquired extraordinary expertise in Dhrupad to reign as the main court singer for the Orchha dynasty. She was also invited by other royal families to treat music lovers to her spellbinding
Personal life
Asgari bai was married at the age of 35 years with Chiman Lal Gupta of Agra. She has 5 sons and 3 daughters.
She died on Wednesday, 9 August 2006.
Awards
She was awarded the Padmashri on 24 March 1990. She was awarded Sangeet Natak Akademi award in February 1987, and honoured by the Madhya Pradesh government with the Tansen Samman in December 1985 and the Sikhar Samman in February 1986.[1]
References
- "Dhrupad singer Asgari Bai dead". Dnaindia.com. Retrieved 16 January 2020.
- "Padma Awards" (PDF). Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of India. 2015. Archived from the original (PDF) on 15 October 2015. Retrieved 21 July 2015.
- "In a male bastion, Asgari Bai held her own tune". Indian Express. 10 August 2006. Retrieved 16 January 2020.
Sources
- बुंदेलखंड दर्शन डोट कॉम- बुन्देलखण्ड की विस्तृत जानकारी
- Dhrupad singer Asgari Bai dead
- Dhrupad artiste Asgari Bai hospitalised
- Award return over son fear
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