Rahim Fahimuddin Dagar

Rahim Fahimuddin Dagar (2 February 1927 – 27 July 2011)[1] was an exponent of Dagar vani Dhrupad of Indian classical music. He represented the 19th generation of Dagar Tradition. His cousins Nasir Moinuddin Dagar and Nasir Aminuddin Dagar were known as the Senior Dagar Brothers. Similarly, Nasir Zahiruddin and Nasir Faiyazuddin Dagar were known as the Junior Dagar Brothers. His other cousins were Zia Mohiuddin Dagar, Fariduddin Dagar, and H. Sayeeduddin Dagar.[2]

He was awarded the Padma Bhushan in 2008, the third highest civilian honour given by Government of India,[3] followed by the 2010 Sangeet Natak Akademi Fellowship, the highest honour in the performing arts conferred by the Sangeet Natak Akademi, India's National Academy for Music, Dance and Drama.

  1. ^ "Rahim Fahimuddin Dagar - Tribute To A Maestro". ITC Sangeet Research Academy website. Archived from the original on 19 April 2015. Retrieved 20 January 2024.
  2. ^ "The Dagar Brothers and the Dagar Family: Renowned Dhrupad Maestros". Dhrupad.info website. Retrieved 20 January 2024.
  3. ^ "Padma Awards Directory (1954–2009)" (PDF). Ministry of Home Affairs. Archived from the original (PDF) on 10 May 2013. Retrieved 20 January 2024.