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Lucknow Gharana
The Lucknow Gharānā, also known as "Purab Gharâna" for tabla, is a discipleship tradition ("gharana") with a tabla legacy and Kathak legacy. These two traditions are known for being one of the six major gharanas of tabla and three gharanas of kathak. Exponents Kathak * Durga Prasad Mishra (c. 1800–1880), father and guru of Bindadin Maharaj and Kalka Prasad Mishra. * Thakur Prasad Misha (c. 1800–1880), uncle and guru of Bindadin Maharaj and Kalka Prasad Mishra. * Bindadin Maharaj (1830-1918), co-founder of the gharana. Disciple of father, Durga Prasad Mishra, and uncle, Thakur Prasad Mishra. * Kalka Prasad Mishra (1842-1913), co-founder of the gharana. Disciple of father, Durga Prasad Mishra, and uncle, Thakur Prasad Mishra. * Acchan Maharaj (1883-1960), son and disciple of father Kalka Prasad Mishra. * Lacchu Maharaj (1901-1978), son and disciple of father Kalka Prasad Mishra. * Shambhu Maharaj (1910-1970), son and disciple of father Kalka Prasad Mishra. * Birju Mahar ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Gharana
In Hindustani music (North Indian classical music), a ''gharānā'' is a system of social organisation in the Indian subcontinent, linking musicians or dancers by lineage or apprenticeship, and more importantly by adherence to a particular musical style. The word gharana comes from the Hindi word 'ghar' which is derived from the Sanskrit word ''Griha'', which means 'house'. It typically refers to the place where the musical ideology originated; for example, some of the gharanas well known for singing khyals are: Dilli(Delhi), Agra, Gwalior, Indore, Atrauli-Jaipur, Kirana and Patiala. Four famous kathak gharanas are: Lucknow, Atrauli-Jaipur, Benares and Raigarh. Vocal gharanas Khyal gharanas The gharana system in khyal was rooted in the ''guru–shishya tradition'' and was similar to the Dhrupad ''Bani'' system. The gharana system was greatly influenced by the gradual fall of the Mughal Empire, which forced musicians to move from Delhi to princely states such as Gwalior, Luc ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Notability (people)
Notability is the property of being worthy of notice, having fame, or being considered to be of a high degree of interest, significance, or distinction. It also refers to the capacity to be such. Persons who are notable due to public responsibility, accomplishments, or, even, mere participation in the celebrity industry are said to have a public profile. The concept arises in the philosophy of aesthetics regarding aesthetic appraisal.Aesthetic Appraisal', Philosophy (1975), 50: 189–204, Evan Simpson There are criticisms of art galleries determining monetary valuation, or valuation so as to determine what or what not to display, being based on notability of the artist, rather than inherent quality of the art work. Notability arises in decisions on coverage questions in journalism. Marketers and newspapers may try to create notability to create celebrity, fame, or notoriety, or to increase sales, as in the yellow press. The privileged class are sometimes called notables, when ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ujjal Roy
Ashraf Uddin Ahmed Uzzal (known by the stage name Uzzal; 28 April 1946) is a Bangladeshi film actor, producer and director. In the film, he made his film debut with Subhash Dutta directed film ''Binimoy''. In addition to acting in the film, he also produced and directed films. He acted in over 100 films and also in about 100 television plays. Notable films in which he starred include ''Arunodoyer Agnishakkhi'' and '' Nalish''. His directorial films are ''Shakti Porikkha'', ''Tibro Protibad'', and ''Paaper Shasti''. Early life Uzzal was born in Jantihar village, Shahzadpur, Pabna District in the then British India. He was a student of the University of Dhaka. He passed MA in International Relations in 1970 from Dhaka University. While staying at the SM hall of Dhaka University in 1967–69, he played the role of a hero in the play of the university or in the drama played by TSC and Sujata or Rubina was his co-artist. Career From 1967 to 1969 he used to play drama on Dhaka Televi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Pandit Ashok Maitra
A Pandit ( sa, पण्डित, paṇḍit; hi, पंडित; also spelled Pundit, pronounced ; abbreviated Pt.) is a man with specialised knowledge or a teacher of any field of knowledge whether it is shashtra (Holy Books) or shastra (Weapons) in Hinduism, particularly the Vedic scriptures, dharma, or Hindu philosophy; in colonial-era literature, the term generally refers to Brahmins specialized in Hindu law. Pandits (Brahmins) is the highest varna or class of sanatan dharma. Brahmins are both martial and preacher community. This community inculdes many surnames like Tyagi, Bhumihar, Mohyal, Chibber etc. Pandits can do agriculture also as they are among the biggest Zamindar (landlord) communities of India. Whereas, today the title is used for experts in other subjects, such as music. Pundit is an English loanword meaning "an expert in a particular subject or field who is frequently called upon to give their opinions to the public". Ustad is the equivalent title for a Mu ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Pandit Swaraj Bhattacharya
A Pandit ( sa, पण्डित, paṇḍit; hi, पंडित; also spelled Pundit, pronounced ; abbreviated Pt.) is a man with specialised knowledge or a teacher of any field of knowledge whether it is shashtra (Holy Books) or shastra (Weapons) in Hinduism, particularly the Vedic scriptures, dharma, or Hindu philosophy; in colonial-era literature, the term generally refers to Brahmins specialized in Hindu law. Pandits (Brahmins) is the highest varna or class of sanatan dharma. Brahmins are both martial and preacher community. This community inculdes many surnames like Tyagi, Bhumihar, Mohyal, Chibber etc. Pandits can do agriculture also as they are among the biggest Zamindar (landlord) communities of India. Whereas, today the title is used for experts in other subjects, such as music. Pundit is an English loanword meaning "an expert in a particular subject or field who is frequently called upon to give their opinions to the public". Ustad is the equivalent title for a Mu ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ustad Julfikar Hussain
Ustād or ostād (abbreviated as Ust., Ut. or Ud.; from Persian ) is an honorific title used in West Asia, North Africa, South Asia and Southeast Asia. It is used in various languages such as Persian, , Azerbaijani, Urdu, Hindi, Bengali, Marathi, Dhivehi, Punjabi, Pashto, Turkish, Indonesian, Malay and Kurdish. Etymology The Persian word () is from Middle Persian (, 'master, craftsman'). Usage The title precedes the name and was historically usually used for well-regarded teachers and artists. It can be used for any sort of master of an art or occupation; for example, an acknowledged master motorcycle mechanic would be addressed as ''ustad''. The term is also used by an apprentice (''shagird'') for their teacher. In Persian and in the Arabic-speaking world, it also refers to a university professor. Ustad is only used for qualified Islamic scholars in Brunei, Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines, Singapore, Southern Thailand where it is a direct equivalent of terms such ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
S R Chishti
S. R. Chishti is a tabla player of Lucknow gharana (tabla) and composer. S R Chishti completed his PhD from Dr. B. R. Ambedkar University, Agra in music (Tabla). Career He is music (tabla) instructor at Cultural Education Center, Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh and authored Fun-e-Tabla the first ever book on the art of playing Tabla in Urdu language after 1906. He has various books on the different topics of Tabla. Published books He has published five books so far, which include: # ''Fan-E-Tabla (Urdu)'' published in 2011 # ''Tabla Sanchayan (Hindi)'' published in 2012 # ''Tabla Mein Das Anko Ka Mahetv (Hindi)'' published in 2013 # ''Bhartiye Talon Mein Theke Ke Vibhinn Sworoop (Hindi)'' published in 2014 # ''Compositions of The Great Tabla Maestros (English)'' Awards and honors *Regular ‘B-High’ grade artist of AIR Agra since 1995 *Honored by Swami D. R. Pavertikar Sangeet Sansthan, Mathura in 2004 *Given estimation and prestigious judgment for various musical compet ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Swapan Chaudhuri
Pandit Swapan Chaudhuri (born 30 March 1945), is an Indian tabla player. He has accompanied several musicians of Indian classical music, including, Pandit Ravi Shankar, Ustad Ali Akbar Khan, Ustad Vilayat Khan, Pandit Bhimshen Joshi, Pandit Jasraj., Ustad Amjad Ali Khan and many more. He also taught his sons tabla. Awards He received American Academy of Artists Award and was nominee to Percussive Arts Society Hall of Fame. In 1996, Swapan Chaudhuri received the Sangeet Natak Academy Award from the President of India, the highest awards for Classical Music in India. In 2019, he received the Padma Shri, one of India's highest honor from the Indian government. See also *Zakir Hussain *Shankar Ghosh *Chandra Nath Shastri *Anindo Chatterjee *Kumar Bose *Yogesh Samsi *Ravi Shankar References External links faculty webpageat ''California Institute of the Arts The California Institute of the Arts (CalArts) is a private art university in Santa Clarita, California. It was incor ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Afaq Hussain Khan (born 1985), Pakistani cricketer
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Afaq is a muslim name. e.g Afaq Mushtaq.. Notable people with the name include: * Afaq Ahmed (born 1962), Pakistani politician * Afaq Hussain (1939–2002), Pakistani cricketer * Afaq Khoja (1626–1694), Uyghur political and religious leader *Afaq Raheem Afaq Raheem (; born 11 October 1985) is a First-class cricketer. He is a right handed batsman. He has represented Zarai Taraqiati Bank Limited, Azad Jammu and Kashmir Cricket Association Under-19s, Khan Research Laboratories; and Islamabad Leop ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Birju Maharaj
Pandit Birju Maharaj (born Brijmohan Nath Mishra; 4 February 1938 – 16 January 2022) was an Indian dancer, composer, singer, child molester and exponent of the Lucknow "Kalka-Bindadin" Gharana of Kathak dance in India. He was a descendant of the Maharaj family of Kathak dancers, which includes his two uncles, Shambhu Maharaj and Lachhu Maharaj, and his father and guru, Acchan Maharaj. He also practised Hindustani classical music and was a vocalist. After working along with his uncle, Shambhu Maharaj at Bhartiya Kala Kendra, later the Kathak Kendra, New Delhi, he remained head of the latter, for several years, until his retirement in 1998 when he opened his own dance school, ''Kalashram'', also in Delhi. Birju Maharaj was a recipient of the Padma Vibhushan, India's second highest civilian honor, in 1986. Early life Maharaj was born Brijmohan Nath Mishra, on 4 February 1937 into a Hindu Brahmin family at Handia of Allahabad district. His father was the Kathak exponent, Jagan ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Tabla
A tabla, bn, তবলা, prs, طبلا, gu, તબલા, hi, तबला, kn, ತಬಲಾ, ml, തബല, mr, तबला, ne, तबला, or, ତବଲା, ps, طبله, pa, ਤਬਲਾ, ta, தபலா, te, తబలా, ur, , group="nb", name="nb" is a pair of twin hand drums from the Indian subcontinent, that are somewhat similar in shape to the bongos. Since the 18th century, it has been the principal percussion instrument in Hindustani classical music, where it may be played solo, as accompaniment with other instruments and vocals, and as a part of larger ensembles. It is frequently played in popular and folk music performances in India, Bangladesh, Afghanistan, Pakistan, Nepal and Sri Lanka.Tabla Encyclopædia Britannica The tabla is an essential instrument in the |
