Malini Rajurkar (8 January 1941 – 6 September 2023) was an Indian Hindustani classical singer of Gwalior Gharana.[1]
Malini Rajurkar | |
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 Malini Rajurkar in 2011 | |
| Background information | |
| Born | 8 January 1941 Rajasthan, India |
| Died | 6 September 2023 (aged 82) Hyderabad, India |
| Genres | Classical, Devotional, Folk |
| Occupation(s) | Singer, musician |
| Instrument(s) | Vocals, Harmonium, Tanpura |
| Years active | 1966–20?? |
| Labels | HMV, Saregama |
Early life
editMalini Rajurkar grew up in the state of Rajasthan in India. For three years she taught mathematics at the Savitri Girls’ High School & College, Ajmer, where she had graduated in the same subject. Taking advantage of a three-year scholarship that came her way, she finished her Sangeet Nipun from the Ajmer Music College, studying music under the guidance of Govindrao Rajurkar and his nephew, who was to become her future husband, Vasantrao Rajurkar.[2]
Performing career
editMalini performed in major music festivals in India for nearly fifty years, including Gunidas Sammelan (Mumbai), Tansen Samaroh (Gwalior),[3] Sawai Gandharva Bhimsen Festival (Pune), and Shankar Lal Festival (Delhi).
Malini is noted especially for her command over the Tappa, her Khyal renditions and the Tarana genre. She also sung lighter music. Her renditions of Marathi natyageete, pandu-nrupati janak jaya, naravar krishnasamaan, ya bhavanatil geet purane have been particularly popular.
Death
editRajurkar died in Hyderabad on 6 September 2023, at the age of 82. She is survived by two daughters and a granddaughter.[2]
Awards
edit- Sangeet Natak Academy Award 2001[4]
References
edit- ^ "She is a connoisseur's delight". The Hindu. 19 March 2004. Archived from the original on 9 May 2004. Retrieved 10 October 2014.
{{cite news}}: CS1 maint: unfit URL (link) - ^ a b "Malini Rajurkar, Hindustani vocalist whose 'tappa' renditions were epic, passes away at 82". The Times of India. 7 September 2023. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 12 April 2024.
- ^ Anant Maral Shastri#Saluting the Legends
- ^ "Sangeet Natak Academy awardee list". Sangeet Natak Academy. Archived from the original on 30 May 2015. Retrieved 10 October 2014.
External links
edit- Blog on Malinitai's recitals
- Malini Rajurkar discography at Discogs