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Pandit Nikhil Ranjan Banerjee (14 October 1931 – 27 January 1986) was an Indian classical sitarist of the Maihar Gharana. Along with Pandit Ravi Shankar and Ustad Vilayat Khan, he emerged as one of the leading exponents of the sitar. He was a recipient of the Indian civilian honour of the Padma Bhushan. [1] Training.
On January 27, 1986, the world of music lost one of its greatest artistic geniuses when, at the relatively young age of 54, the Indian classical sitarist Nikhil Banerjee died of a heart attack.
A student of the legendary Baba Allauddin Khan, Pandit Nikhil Banerjee was known for his technical virtuosity and clinical execution. Along with Pandit Ravi Shankar and Ustad Vilayat Khan, he emerged as one of the leading exponents of the Sitar and is regarded as a legend of Indian classical music. 1.
Sitar Maestro Nikhil Banerjee of the Maihar Gharana plays Raga 'Maluha Kalyan'. The deep and contemplative phrasings build up an atmosphere of reposefulness...
Oct 15, 2022 · 00:00:00 Raag CharukeshiPandit Nikhil Banerjee was the musician's musician. He was arguably the finest Sitarist that ever lived. From his calm demeanor and m...
Jan 19, 2017 · January is the month of Pandit Nikhil Banerjee’s untimely death. One of the greatest sitariyas of his time, Nikhil Banerjee died way before his time when he was just 54.
Listen To Enchanting Hindustani Classical Music Rendition Of "Sitar Legend" By Pt. Nikhil Banerjee. Only On @HindustaniClassical 00:00:00 - Start00:00:06 - S...
Feb 4, 1986 · Nikhil Banerjee, one of the leading sitarists of India, died of a heart attack Jan. 27 in Calcutta. He was 55 years old.
Nikhil Banerjee was a sitar maestro of the Maihar Gharana since the age of 5. Trained under Guru Allaudin Khan, he is remembered for his impeccable execution and technique in playing the sitar. Pandit Nikhil Banerjee at his home in 1973; Source: Raga Records by Ira Landgarten.
Details of known concerts and appearances in Europe and North America. Links to other Nikhil Banerjee web sites. The cover of the programme for the concert given by Ali Akbar Khan and Swapan Chowdhury on 27th January 1987, the first anniversary of Nikhil Banerjee's passing.
