Pandit Kishan Maharaj Biography

By the time he was eleven, Kishan Maharaj began performing in concerts. Within a few years, Kishan Maharaj was sharing the stage with stalwarts like Faiyaz Khan, Omkarnath Thakur, Bade Ghulam Ali Khan, Bhimsen Joshi, Ravi Shankar, Ali Akbar Khan, Vasant Rai, Vilayat Khan, Girija Devi, Sitara Devi and many others.
Maharaj had the ability to play cross-rhythms and produce complex calculations, particularly in tihai patterns. Known as an excellent accompanist, Maharaj was extremely versatile and capable of playing with any accompaniment, be it with the Sitar, Sarod, Dhrupad, Dhamar or even dance.
Maharaj 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.
Among all his compositions, his "Tala Vadya Kacheri" with the Mridangam Vidwan, "Palghat Raghu" stood out. Maharaj extensively toured and participated in several prestigious events across the world, including the Edinburgh festival and the Commonwealth Arts festival in the United Kingdom in 1965.
Maharaj was awarded the Padma Shri in 1973 and the Padma Vibhushan in 2002.[3] He was married to Beena devi niece of Tabla maestro of Benaras Pt. Anokhe lal mishra.
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Jay ho gurudev

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Very informative

[@debasisbhowmick9914]

What a treat you have given ?
My soul conjures up the sweet memories of "Mithas Benarasi".
My words fail to express the deep and solemn respect to Late Pt.Kishen Maharaj who has left behind us the legacy of "Sweetness is all". I bow my head to the icon because he was not only a great Tabla Prodigy but a kindred spirit of heaven and home.
Thank you very much for your
endeavors.

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Thank you sir for your appreciation. I will try more better to represent our legacy in the world.

[@debasisbhowmick9914]

@@classicalmusicevent Frankly speaking my GURU ji was Pt.
Kanai Dutta and Ustadji Keramat Khan Sahib in Tabla. They had a
deep respect for "Mithas Benarasi".
In my Bengal Pt.Kumar Bose is now the glittering icon of "Mithas Benarasi", the Tiger of Tabla.
You know better that his GURU ji was Pt.Kishen Maharaj. I have a deep
respect for this Gharana.
Thank you.

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Thanks for sharing

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Why the background music??? So desturbing! Can't hear the discussion.

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Sorry sir, this issue is arise after uploading the video.