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Vidushi Prabha Atre, Vocal artist of the Kirana gharana, Hindustani classical musician

Gharana

Kirana

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InstrumentVocal
TraditionHindustani
Legacy Profile(1932–2024)

Vidushi

Prabha Atre

Disciple of

Sureshbabu Mane

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Notable Students

Alka JoglekarVijaya PatkiAsha ParasnisPadmini RaoChetna BanawatAtindra SarvadikarArati ThakurAshvini ModakFumie NigeshiArati Thakur-Kundalkar

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Biography

Prabha Atre was a celebrated Indian classical vocalist from the Kirana gharana, known for her scholarly approach to music and for popularizing Indian classical music globally. A versatile artist with command over various genres like Khyal, Thumri, and Ghazal, she was also a composer, author, and guru. She is one of the rare artists to have been honored with all three Padma awards by the Government of India.

Profile last updated 2026-01-06

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