Padma Talwalkar
| Vidushi Padma Talwalkar | |
|---|---|
| Born | February 28, 1948 |
| Origin | India |
| Genres |
Hindustani classical music, Jaipur-Atrauli Gharana |
| Occupation(s) | Classical Vocalist |
Padma Talwalkar (born 28 February 1948) is an Indian classical vocalist.[1]
Early life
Padma Talwalkar was born in Mumbai, India. She received training in Khyal gayaki in three main styles or gharanas: Gwalior, Kirana and Jaipur.[2]
Personal life
Padma Talwalkar is married to well known tabla maestro Pt. Suresh Talwalkar. Their son Satyajit Talwalkar[3] and daughter Savani Talwalkar[4] are also tabla players.
Awards and Fellowships
- Five year scholarship from the Bhulabhai Memorial Trust
- Two year fellowship from the National Center for the Performing Arts.
- Pandit Jasraj Gaurav Puraskar in 2004.[5]
- Smt.Vatsalabai Bhimsen Joshi award in 2009
- Rajhans Pratishthan Puraskar in 2010.
References
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