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Vidushi Kishori Amonkar, Vocal artist of the Jaipur-Atrauli gharana, Hindustani classical musician

Gharana

Jaipur-Atrauli

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InstrumentVocal
TraditionHindustani
Legacy Profile(1932–2017)

Vidushi

Kishori Amonkar

Disciple of

Mogubai Kurdikar

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Notable Students

Manik BhideMaya UpadhyeRaghunandan PanshikarNandini Panshikar-BedekarSuhasini MulgaonkarMalati KamatArun DravidMira PanshikarSulabhatai PishawikarMeena JoshiVidya BhagwatArati Ankalikar-TikekarDevaki PanditSangeeta KattiManjiri Asnare-KelkarPapri ChakrabartiShivraj ShitoleMilind Raikar(Violin)

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Biography

Kishori Amonkar was a leading Indian classical vocalist from the Jaipur gharana, renowned for her emotive and intellectual approach to music. A disciple of her mother Mogubai Kurdikar, she expanded the gharana's boundaries by incorporating elements from other traditions, creating a unique and influential style. She was a master of khyal, thumri, and bhajan, and her performances were noted for their profound emotional depth and spiritual intensity.

Profile last updated 2026-01-06

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