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Padma Shri classical singer Shanti Hiranand Chawla passes away

Sumit Arora Published On April 11th, 2020 Leave a comment

Renowned Hindustani classical singer and Padma Shri awardee Shanti Hiranand Chawla passed away. The singer was trained in thumri, Dadra and ghazal singing by Begum Akhtar, and was world-renowned for keeping the legendary ghazal singer’s style alive in her performances, which she staged all across the world, including Lahore, Islamabad, Toronto, Boston, New York, and Washington.

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She had also penned a book titled “Begum Akhtar: The Story of My Ammi.” which depicts her journey with her music guru, Begum Akhtar. she has received numerous accolades, including the Padma Shri, which was awarded to her in 2007.

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