| Name(s) |
GANGUBAI HANGAL |
| Date of
Birth |
March 05, 1913 |
| Date of
Death |
July 21, 2009 |
|
Identity |
Indian singer of
the khyal genre of Hindustani classical music |
|
Other Events &
Developments |
- Well known for her deep and
powerful voice.
- She belonged to the Kirana
gharana.
|
| Awards
and Accolades |
- She received a number of awards,
which include:
- Karnataka Sangeet Nritya
Academy Award, 1962
- Padma Bhushan,
1971
- Sangeet Natak Akademi Award,
1973
- Sangeet Natak
Akademi Fellowship,
1996
- Padma Vibhushan,
2002
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