Name(s) Pandit KISHAN MAHARAJ Date of Birth September 03, 1923 Date of Death May 04, 2008 Identity Indian tabla player Other Events & Developments He belonged to the Benares gharana of Hindustani classical music. He began performing in concerts at the age of 11 years. Within a few years, he was sharing the stage with stalwarts like Faiyaz Khan, Omkarnath Thakur, Bade Ghulam Ali Khan, Bhimsen Joshi, Ravi Shankar, Ali Akbar Khan, Vilayat Khan, Girija Devi, Sitara Devi and many others. He was extremely versatile and capable of playing with any accompaniment, be it with the Sitar, Sarod, Dhrupad, Dhamar or even dance. He gave a number of solo concerts during his career and also gave `Sangat` to some great dancers like Sri Shambhu Maharaj, Sitara Devi, Natraj Gopi Krishna, and Birju Maharaj. Awards & Accolades Padma Shri in 1973. Padma Vibhushan in 2002.

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