Shobha Gurtu | |
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| Background information | |
| Birth name | Bhanumati Shirodkar |
| Born | 8 February 1925 Belgaum, Karnataka, India |
| Died | 27 September 2004 (aged 79) Mumbai, India |
| Genres | Hindustani classical music |
| Occupation | singer |
| Years active | 1940s–2004 |
Shobha Gurtu (1925–2004) was an Indian singer in the light Hindustani classical style. Though she had equal command over pure classical style, it was with light classical music that she received her fame, and in time came to be known as the Thumri Queen,[1] and for the 'Abhinaya' sung in her full-throated voice. She was awarded the Padma Bhushan in 2002.[2][3]
- ^ Thumri queen Shobha Gurtu no more News, Rediff.com, 27 September 2004.
- ^ 'On stage Gurtu was always Radha' News, Rediff.com, 27 September 2004.
- ^ Tribute -Abhinaya in vocal chords www.themusicmagazine.com. 28 October 2004.