Nirmala Devi
Nirmala Devi aka Nirmala Arun ( –1996) was a Bengali Hindustani classical vocalist of the Patiala Gharana, in far northern India.[1][2][3][4] She is the mother of Bollywood actor Govinda.
Personal Life
Nirmala Devi was the wife of a popular actor, of the 1940s, Arun Ahuja. She has five children, including actor Govinda (actor) and director Kirti Kumar. She died in 1996.
Filmography
- Ram Teri Ganga Maili (1985) - playback singer
- Bawarchi (1972) - playback singer, as Nirmala Arun
- Zara Bachke (1959) - playback singer
- Shama Parwana (1954) - playback singer, as Nirmala Arun
- Soundtrack
- Bawarchi (1972) - performer: "Kahhey Kanha Karat Bijori"
- Actress
References
- ^ Manuel, Peter Lamarche (1990). Ṭhumrī in historical and stylistic perspectives. Motilal Banarsidass. p. 90. ISBN 9788120806733.
- ^ Wade, Bonnie C. (1987). Music in India: the classical traditions. Riverdale Company. p. 178. ISBN 9780913215258.
- ^ Sharma, Manorma (2006). Tradition of Hindustani music. APH Publishing. p. 114. ISBN 9788176489997.
- ^ Singh, Manjit (1992). Political socialization of students. Deep & Deep Publications. p. 24. ISBN 9788171004041.
| Persondata |
| Name |
Devi, Nirmala |
| Alternative names |
|
| Short description |
|
| Date of birth |
|
| Place of birth |
|
| Date of death |
|
| Place of death |
|