Wednesday, January 26, 2011

Bhimsen Joshi passes away

  • The 88-year-old Bharat Ratna awardee was in hospital since December 31. He was on ventilator support, battling multiple organ failure. He is survived by three sons and a daughter.

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  1. u missed important points here

    -he is doyen of hindustani classical music
    -he is from KIRANA gharana (just like gangubai hangal)
    -he is latest to get noble prize (only in 2008). previous to it bharat ratna was given in 2001 and lata mangeshkar and bismil khan were recepient of it

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  2. Yup dude, thanks a lot for pointing out :)
    Have been busy a lot recently with office :(

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