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Manna Dey and Pt Bhimsen Joshi singing together in Basant Bahar (1956)

Do anyone of you remember this beautiful rendition as a duel between Manna Dey and Guruji in Basant Bahar (1956) ? I think it was a coup of sorts, bringing two of them together for playback singing together, by Shankar – Jai Kishen. I don’t think an event of this nature ever appeared again.

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Legendary vocalists Pandit Bhimsen Joshi and Gangubai Hangal at the latter’s residence in Hubli.

Pt. Bhimsen Joshi | Musical Memories about Guruji

I came across this beautiful article about Guruji in The Hindu, by Gautam Chatterjee which I felt I should share with you. It includes his last telephonic interview to the media, back in 2008..

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Pt Bhimsen Joshi passed away

Pt Bhimsen Joshi passed away

After a prolonged illness and despite our prayers, Guruji has left us for a place where Music stays eternal.

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Sawai and Me

Sawai and Me

Keeping a whip in your hand while analyzing once own performance is an old habit of mine. That really helps to keep you grounded. So how do I feel about it then?

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