Vithal Rao
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| Pandit Vithal Rao | |
|---|---|
| Born | 1929 (age 84–85)[1] |
| Origin | Hyderabad, AP, India |
| Genres | Ghazals |
| Occupations | singer |
| Years active | 1920s - present |
Pandit Vithal Rao (born 1929) is an Indian classical vocalist. He is considered one of the few living maestros of 'Ghazals' and was the last court singer of the Last Nizam of Hyderabad. He is popular for singing ghazals written by Hyderabad writers,[2] Urdu as well as Hindi ghazals.
Early life
Vithal Rao was born in Hyderabad, India.
Performing career
Vithal Rao performing at Lamakaan, Hyderabad
Vithal Rao was a court musician of the Last Nizam of Hyderabad. He is popular with the noble families of Hyderabad. Among his notable accompanists include Ustad Sardar Khan (tabla).
Among his notable disciples is Kiran Ahluwalia.[3]
Discography
Some his popular ghazals are:
- Ek chamele ke mandve tale
- Maine teri aaakho mein pada, sab bhool gaya bus yaad raha sirf Allah hi Allah (Sufiana Kalam)
- Aye mere ham nasheen
- Nindiya Na Aaye
- O Sitamgar Tera Muskurana Kaam Aane Ke Qabil Nahin Hai
- Zehal-e miskin makun taghaful, duraye naina banaye batiyan[4]
- Ghazals of Janab Sayeed Shaheedi
References
- ↑ http://www.expressindia.com/latest-news/Small-Talk/277048/
- ↑ http://www.canada.com/reginaleaderpost/news/arts_life/story.html?id=e8fce359-2f02-4464-8bf5-411d162e23fa
- ↑ http://www.canada.com/reginaleaderpost/news/arts_life/story.html?id=e8fce359-2f02-4464-8bf5-411d162e23fa
- ↑ http://www.mid-day.com/whatson/2009/jun/270609-Mumbai-hosts-Amir-Khusrau-Dosakhune-Dhakosle.htm
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