Ques: Vasundhara Komkali Passed away on July 29, 2015. She was a-
a. Classical vocalist
b. Actress
c. Writer
d. Politician
Ans: a
Related facts:
- Renowned classical vocalist Vasundhara Komkali passed away on July 29, 2015 after a brief illness at her residence Dewas (M.P.) at the age of 85.
- She was married to eminent Hindustani classical singer late Pandit Kumar Gandharv.
- Few popular bhajan sang by both Vasundhara Komkali with her husband Pt. Kumar Gaurav are “Nirbhai nirbhai gun re gaunga” and “Udd jayega panchi akela”.
- A veteran of the arts, Vasundhara Komkali was recognised with several awards, including one conferred by the ‘Sangeet Natak Academy’, and the prestigious ‘Padma Shri’ award.
Reference:
http://www.indianetzone.com/14/vasundhara_komkali.htm
https://www.swarganga.org/artist_details.php?id=168
http://www.thehindu.com/news/national/vasundhara-komkali-obituary-in-a-musical-space-called-faith/article7477943.ece
http://www.jagran.com/entertainment/bollywood-classical-singer-vasundhara-komkli-died-12668413.html
http://sangeetnatak.gov.in/sna_hindi/awardeeslist-hindi.htm