- Manik Varma
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Padmashree Manik Varma (Devanagari: माणिक वर्मा ) (1920 — November 10, 1996) is considered the doyen of Hindustani classical Music from the Kirana Gharana, most known for her song, Amrutahuni Goad. [1][2] She also excelled in semi-classical and light music like Thumri, Marathi Natya Sangeet, Bhavgeet and Bhakti geet (Devotional Music). She was a discple of Hirabai Barodekar, daughter of Abdul Karim Khan (1872-1937), the founder of the Kirana Gharana.[3][4]
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Career
In April 1955, her songs became part of the Geet Ramayan, a presentation of songs on Ram, a weekly, year-long programme by All India Radio (AIR), Pune, along with artists like Lata Mangeshkar, Yogini Joglekar, Babanrao Navdikar and Sudhir Phadke. [5]
A number of renowned artists including Asha Khadilkar trained under her. She was legend of Marathi Sugam Sangeet (Light Music). Many new singers does Riyaz (song practice in early morning) of her sung songs at initial stage. Her voice was excellent and unique.
Personal life
Her maiden name was Manik Dadarkar (Devanagari: माणिक दादरकर). Her daughters include, Rani Varma, Aruna Jaiprakash, Bharati Achrekar, an actor and Vandana Gupte, a Marathi stage, film and television actor. [2][6]
Awards
She received the prestigious Padma Shri award from the Government of India in 1974. [7], followed by the Sangeet Natak Akademi Award given by the Sangeet Natak Akademi, India's National Academy for Music, Dance and Drama in 1986.[8]
Legacy
In her memory Manik Varma Pratishthan was established in Mumbai, which also presents Manik Ratna Award and scholarships. It also organises function on the birth and death anniversary of Manik Verma. [9][10] On her ninth death anniversary on November 12, 2004, a musical programme Baharla Parijaat Daari was presented by Devgandharva Bakhlebua Trust at Tilak Smarak Mandir in Pune. [6][2]
References
- ^ "Torch-bearers of kirana gharana, and their followers". Times of India. Jan 26, 2011. http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/hubli/Torch-bearers-of-kirana-gharana-and-their-followers/articleshow/7356191.cms.
- ^ a b c "A tribute to legendary singer Manik Varma". Indian Express. November 10, 2005. http://cities.expressindia.com/fullstory.php?newsid=156498.
- ^ Manuel, Peter (1989). Thumri in Historical and Stylistic Perspectives. Motilal Banarsidass Publ.. p. 86. ISBN 8120806735.. http://books.google.co.in/books?id=PlNShmx3x68C&pg=PA86&dq=manik+varma&hl=en&ei=9VtNTZ_eLMHhrAfs2eXZBg&sa=X&oi=book_result&ct=result&resnum=9&ved=0CEkQ6AEwCA#v=onepage&q=manik%20varma&f=false.
- ^ Deshpande, Vaman Hari (1989). Between two tanpuras. Popular Prakashan. p. 151. ISBN 0861322266. http://books.google.co.in/books?id=-EkDt0Gboe8C&pg=PA114&dq=manik+varma&hl=en&ei=9VtNTZ_eLMHhrAfs2eXZBg&sa=X&oi=book_result&ct=result&resnum=10&ved=0CE4Q6AEwCQ#v=onepage&q=manik%20varma&f=false.
- ^ "Yesterday once more as Geet Ramayan turns 50". Indian Express. January 25, 2005. http://cities.expressindia.com/fullstory.php?newsid=115249.
- ^ a b "Remembering Manik Varma". Indian Express. November 15, 2005. http://cities.expressindia.com/fullstory.php?newsid=157179.
- ^ "Padma Awards Directory (1954-2009)". Ministry of Home Affairs. http://www.mha.nic.in/pdfs/LST-PDAWD.pdf.
- ^ "SNA: List of Akademi Awardees". Sangeet Natak Akademi Official website. http://www.sangeetnatak.org/sna/awardeeslist.htm.
- ^ "Stars shine down". Indian Express. November 7, 1998. http://www.indianexpress.com/res/web/pIe/ie/daily/19981107/31151634.html.
- ^ "Melodies for your soul: Music". Indian Express. November 06, 2003. http://cities.expressindia.com/local-news/archivefullstory.php?newsid=67369&creation_date=2003-11-06.
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Categories:- Indian singers
- Hindustani musicians
- 1920 births
- 1996 deaths
- People from Mumbai
- Marathi-language singers
- Indian female singers
- Marathi Music
- Performers of Hindu music
- Recipients of the Padma Shri
- Recipients of the Sangeet Natak Akademi Award
- Thumri
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