Pandit Rajan and Pandit Sajan Mishra, esteemed exponents of Hindustani classical music, have left an indelible mark on the global music landscape. Hailing from the illustrious Banaras Gharana, their harmonious duets have captivated audiences worldwide, earning them numerous accolades, including the prestigious Padma Bhushan award. Pandit Rajan and Sajan Mishra Early Life and Musical Lineage […]

Shael Oswal is an Indian pop singer, entrepreneur, and member of an affluent business family, best known for his hit track Soniye Hiriye (2006) and a series of successful music albums.   Background and Personal Life Shael Oswal was born on 28 May 1978 in Ludhiana, Punjab, into a prominent industrialist family. His father, Abhey […]

Salim Sulaiman is an Indian score composer duo consisting of siblings Salim Merchant and Sulaiman Merchant. The duo composes music predominantly for Hindi films.   Salim sulaiman । Indian score composer Life and early career Salim Sulaiman’s ancestral town is Mundra, Kutch, Gujarat. They were born in Mumbai. Salim Merchant was born on 3 March […]

Shadkala Govinda Marar was a Carnatic Musician from Kerala, India. He was a contemporary of Saint Tyāgarāja and Swathi Thirunal Rama Varma. He was also adept in playing musical instruments like Chenda, Edakka and Thimila. His expertise in singing in the six degrees of geometric speed earned him the title Ṣaṭkāla. By legend, Endaro Mahanubhavulu, […]

Ustad Sabri Khan was an Indian sarangi player, who was descended on both sides of his family from a line of distinguished musicians.   Ustad Sabri Khan । Indian sarangi player Early life Sabri Khan was born on 21 May 1927 in Moradabad, Uttar Pradesh, British India.[1][2] He belonged to the Sainia Gharana. This Gharana […]

Musician S Ramanathan (1917-1988) was a Carnatic music singer and musicologist. He was awarded the Sangeetha Kalanidhi title in 1985 by Madras Music Academy.   Musician S Ramanathan । Carnatic music singer and musicologist Early life Musician S Ramanathan was born in Valavanur in 1917. Displaying a talent for music from a very early age, […]