| Name(s) |
CHEMBAI VAIDYANATHA
(C.V.) BHAGAVATAR - also known as VAIDYANATHA
IYER |
| Date of
Birth |
September 01, 1896 |
| Date of
Death |
October 16, 1974 |
|
Identity |
Indian Carnatic
music singer from Palakkad (state of Kerala, India). |
|
Other Events &
Developments |
- He was a Known by his village name Chembai, or simply as
Bhagavatar.
- He was noted for his powerful voice and majestic style
of singing.
- His first public performance was in 1904, when he was
nine.
- A recipient of several titles and honours, he was known
for his encouragement of upcoming musicians and ability to
spot new talent.
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|
Awards & Accolades |
- "Gayana Gandharva" (a title bestowed by Kalki
Krishnamurthy in 1940)
- Sangeetha Kalanidhi (1951; highest accolade in Carnatic
music)
- Sangeet Natak Akademi Award (1958)
- Sangeetha Kalasikhamani (1964; by The Fine Arts Society,
Chennai)
- Padma Bhushan (1973)
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|
Commemoration |
The Department of Posts,
Govt of India released a special issue stamp in
Chembai's birth centenary year (1996). |
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