Krishna Ram Chaudhary
Born
Benaras
NationalityIndian
OccupationIndian musician
AwardsPadma Shri in 2017

Krishna Ram Chaudhary was an Indian musician. In 2017, he was awarded Padma Shri by the Indian Government for his contribution in music.[1][2]

Early life

Chaudhary was from Benaras.[3]

Career

Chaudhary at the age 16 topped the All India Radio (AIR) competition in shehnai and was awarded a gold medal. He was awarded the President's Award in the All India Radio music competition in 1961.In 1982, he got the Critics’ Circle of India Award.[4]

Awards

Death

Chaudhary died at the age of 83 and was suffering from gastroenterological disease.[7]

References

  1. ^ "A Dying Fall: Is the shehnai on its way out?". The Indian Express. 12 February 2017. Retrieved 11 September 2022.
  2. ^ Sinha, Manjari (3 February 2017). "The sacred sound". The Hindu. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 11 September 2022.
  3. ^ "Age not important: 97-year-old musicologist on Padma Shri honour". Business Standard India. 27 January 2017. Retrieved 11 September 2022.
  4. ^ Sinha, Manjari (24 January 2019). "The abiding charm of Krishna's shehnai". The Hindu. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 11 September 2022.
  5. ^ "Gharana music Fest comes to Chennai". The New Indian Express. 18 March 2009. Retrieved 6 May 2023.
  6. ^ "Sangeet Natak Akademi Fellowship & Awards". www.jagranjosh.com. 5 April 2011. Retrieved 11 September 2022.
  7. ^ Sharda, Shailvee (16 January 2019). "Shehnai maestro Krishna Ram Chaudhury passes away at 83 in Lucknow". The Times of India. Retrieved 11 September 2022.


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