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Kishan Maharaj
Benares gharana tabla performance
Tala Vadya Kacheri · Padma Vibhushan
- Born
- 3 September 1923
- Birthplace
- Varanasi
- Died
- 4 May 2008
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Kishan Maharaj
Kishan Maharaj was a leading tabla soloist and accompanist in Hindustani classical music. His playing supported singers, instrumentalists and dancers while demonstrating intricate rhythmic patterns.
Early life
Musical family
Born in Benaras, he began learning with his father and continued under his uncle Kanthe Maharaj after his father’s death.
Career
- Childhood
Concert debut
Was performing publicly by eleven.
- 1944
Bombay
Moved there to pursue musical work.
- 1965
International festivals
Performed at major events in Britain.
Selected work
Tala Vadya Kacheri
Collaborated with mridangam player Palghat Raghu.
Padma Vibhushan
Received the Indian civilian honour.
Beyond work
Family
Married Veena Devi in 1947. Their son Pooran also became a tabla player.
Sources & photo credit
Biography and career ↗Biographical references ↗Original photograph. Cropped and displayed in monochrome.
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Photo: Ministry of Information and Broadcasting. GODL-India · Original image. Cropped and displayed in monochrome.