Lachhu Maharaj (musician)

For the choreographer, see Lachhu Maharaj.

Lakshmi Narayan Singh (16 October 1944 – 28 July 2016),[1] known professionally as Lachhu Maharaj, was an Indian tabla player of Benaras gharana.[2]

Maharaj was born on 16 October 1944 to Vausdev Narayan Singh.[1] His sister Nirmala was the mother of actor Govinda.[3] He married a French woman Teena, and they had a daughter, Narayani.[3]

Along with his professional tabla performances all over the world, he was featured in films.[4] He was nominated for the Padma Shri, but refused to accept it. He felt the appreciation of his audience was enough of an honour.[3][5]

Death

Maharaj died in Varanasi on 28 July 2016, at the age of 72 years.[4] He was cremated on Manikarnika Ghat in the city on 29 July 2016.[6]

Condolences were received from Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi.[7] Politician Sonia Gandhi condoled his death and said "His contributions to classical as well as the popular film genre would forever inspire artistes in the years to come."[6][8]

Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh, Akhilesh Yadav, said in his condolence message that 'Lacchu Maharaj popularized tabla playing internationally with his talented performances, and his death was a huge loss'.[6][9]

Classical singer Girija Devi said it was an irreparable loss, and Maharaj knew the nuances of tabla like no other artist.[2]

References

  1. 1 2 "Tabla beats stop (थम गई तबले की थाप)". epaper.jagran.com. Retrieved 2016-07-29.
  2. 1 2 "World Famous Tabla Player Lachhu Maharaj Passes Away". Nai Dunia - Jagran. Retrieved 2016-07-29.
  3. 1 2 3 "Famous Tabla exponent Lachhu Maharaj no more (बनारस घराने के मशहूर तबला वादक लच्छू महाराज का निधन, सीएम ने जताया शोक)". ABP Live. 2016-07-28. Retrieved 2016-07-29.
  4. 1 2 "Tabla maestro Pandit Lacchu Maharaj dies in Varanasi". Indian Express. 2016-07-28. Retrieved 2016-07-29.
  5. ↑ "बचपन में ही गोविंदा ने लच्छू महाराज को बना लिया था गुरु...". Daily Bhaskar. Retrieved 2016-07-29.
  6. 1 2 3 "Mortal remains of Pt Lacchu Maharaj consigned to flames". Business Standard. Retrieved 2016-07-29.
  7. ↑ "Tabla maestro Pandit Lacchu Maharaj dies in Varanasi - Times of India". Retrieved 2016-07-29.
  8. ↑ "Sonia condoles death of Pandit Lacchu Maharaj". Business Standard. Retrieved 2016-07-29.
  9. ↑ "CM Akhilesh gives condolence on death of Lachhu Maharaj". Patrika. Retrieved 2016-07-29.
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