Narayanrao Bodas (नारायणराव बोडस) was an Indian classical vocalist from Maharashtra, belonging to the Gwalior gharana (singing style). He was also a leading vocalist of Marathi stage drama.[2][3][4]

Narayanrao Bodas
Born(1933-01-31)31 January 1933[1]
Karachi, British India
Died27 November 2017(2017-11-27) (aged 84)
Pune, Maharashtra, India
GenresIndian classical music
Occupation(s)Hindustani Classical, Natyasangeet
Years active1960–2010

Plays acted

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  • Soubhagyarama सौभाग्यरमा
  • Sangeet Sharda संगीत शारदा
  • Sangeet Saubhadram संगीत सौभद्रम्
  • Mrichakatika मृच्छकटिक
  • Sangeet Mruchchakatik सं. मृच्छकटिक
  • Pati gele ga kathewadi पती गेले गं काठेवाडी
  • Buddha jithe harla बुद्ध तिथे हरला
  • Sangeet Mahashweta सं. महाश्वेता
  • Sangeet Manapman संगीत मानापमान
  • Sangeet Swayamvar सं. स्वयंवर
  • Sangeet Saubhadra सं. सौभद्र
  • Sangeet Samshay kallol सं. संशयकल्लोळ
  • Dhadila Ramtine ka vani? धाडिला राम तिने का वनी?
  • Sunder mi honar सुंदर मी होणार
  • Sangeet Mandarmala मंदारमाला
  • Sangeet Suvarnatula सुवर्णतुला
  • Bawankhani बावनखणी
  • Sant gora Kumbhar संत गोरा कुंभार
  • Lahanpan dega deva लहानपण देगा देवा
  • Dev dinaghari dhavla देव दीनाघरी धावला
  • To ek rajhans तो एक राजहंस
  • Krushnarjunyuddha कृष्णार्जुनयुद्ध

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Personal life

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A revered alumnus of Akhil Bhartiya Gandharva Mahavidyalaya Mandal [7] & eminent vocalist of Gwalior gharana, Pt. Narayanrao Bodas, a master of classical music, was inspired by his father's teachings and dedicated to preserving its essence. He was deeply influenced by the thought and musical vision of Pt. Paluskar.

Narayanrao was survived by his family, including son Kedar Bodas, who was also a singer from the Gwalior gharana.[8]

Illness and death

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Bodas died on 27 November 2017 at 7:40 am due to old age, at his home in Pune.[9]

Awards and recognitions

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  • Maharashtra State Government - Balgandharva award

References

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  1. ^ DOB
  2. ^ Banerjee, Shoumojit (27 November 2017). "Pandit Narayanrao Bodas no more". The Hindu.
  3. ^ "'The real beauty lies in the traditional style'". The Hindu. 27 August 2016.
  4. ^ Banerjee, Shoumojit (28 November 2017). "Gwalior gharana exponent Narayanrao Bodas is dead". The Hindu.
  5. ^ गायक-अभिनेते पं. नारायणराव बोडस
  6. ^ ज्येष्ठ गायक पं. नारायणराव बोडस यांचं निधन
  7. ^ "ABGMV". abgmvm.org. Retrieved 3 June 2024.
  8. ^ Kedar Bodas
  9. ^ ग्वाल्हेर घराण्याचे शास्त्रीय गायक पं.नारायणराव बोडस यांचं निधन