Pandit Chhannulal Mishra handed away on the age of 89 on Thursday morning (October 2). Reportedly, the maestro took his final breath at 4:15 am at his daughter Namrata’s residence in Mirzapur’s Gangadarshan Colony. Pandit Chhannulal Mishra is thought for his soulful renditions and likewise for his mastery over the Purab Ang model of Thumri.
Well being struggles and final moments
As reported by ANI, Pandit Chhannulal Mishra had been unwell for a while. He was not too long ago hospitalized after a minor coronary heart assault. Following his restoration, he returned residence to Mirzapur, the place he was beneath the care of docs at Ramakrishna Mission Hospital. His late rites will likely be carried out with full state honours at Manikarnika Ghat on Thursday night.
A musical journey spanning a long time
Pandit Mishra was born on August 3, 1936, in a village in Azamgarh district, Uttar Pradesh. Pandit Mishra acquired his early coaching from his father . This was him earlier than pursuing formal schooling in Varanasi. He additional honed his craft beneath Ustad Abdul Ghani Khan of the Kirana Gharana. He has earned each nationwide and worldwide acclaim. His interpretation of Purab Ang Thumri was extensively celebrated.Pandit Mishra acquired quite a few accolades, together with the Uttar Pradesh Sangeet Natak Akademi Award, Naushad Award, and the Yash Bharati Award.The Authorities of India honoured him with the Padma Bhushan in 2010 and the Padma Vibhushan in 2020. He was additionally a recipient of the celebrated Sangeet Natak Akademi Fellowship. PM Modi paid tribute to the legend by Tweeting, “सुप्रसिद्ध शास्त्रीय गायक पंडित छन्नूलाल मिश्र जी के निधन से अत्यंत दुख हुआ है। वे जीवनपर्यंत भारतीय कला और संस्कृति की समृद्धि के लिए समर्पित रहे। उन्होंने शास्त्रीय संगीत को जन-जन तक पहुंचाने के साथ ही भारतीय परंपरा को विश्व पटल पर प्रतिष्ठित करने में भी अपना अमूल्य योगदान दिया। यह मेरा सौभाग्य है कि मुझे सदैव उनका स्नेह और आशीर्वाद प्राप्त होता रहा। साल 2014 में वे वाराणसी सीट से मेरे प्रस्तावक भी रहे थे। शोक की इस घड़ी में मैं उनके परिजनों और प्रशंसकों के प्रति अपनी गहरी संवेदना प्रकट करता हूं। ओम शांति!,” (It’s with deep sorrow that we mourn the passing of the famend classical singer Pandit Chhannulal Mishra. All through his life, he remained dedicated to the richness of Indian artwork and tradition. He not solely introduced classical music to the plenty but in addition performed a useful position in establishing Indian traditions on the worldwide stage. I think about it my luck to have at all times acquired his affection and blessings. In 2014, he was even my proposer from the Varanasi constituency. On this time of grief, I lengthen my heartfelt condolences to his household and admirers. Om Shanti!)