Rajan Mishra

Rajan Mishra

Question: Rajan Mishra who passed away recently was-
(a) Film Director
(b) Scientist
(c) Singer
(d) Poet
Answer: (c)
Related facts:

  • Renowned Hindustani classical singer Pandit Rajan Mishra passed away at Ganga Ram Hospital in New Delhi. He was 70.
  • He was associated with ‘Banaras Gharana’ of India.
  • He was a vocalist in the khyal style of Indian classical singing.
  • Mishra was awarded Padma Bhushan in the field of art in 2007.
  • He has also been conferred the Sangeet Natak Akademi Award, the Gandharwa National Award and the National Tansen Samman.

By-Amar Mani Upadhyay

Links:
https://www.indiatoday.in/lifestyle/people/story/indian-classical-music-padma-bhushan-pandit-rajan-mishra-death-covid-cardiac-arrest-1794887-2021-04-25