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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...
May 25, 2021 · A wonderful unfinished film on the music and life of Nikhil Banerjee by Steven Baigel. This work is a product of love dedicated to the Samrat of Sitar, Shri Nikhil Banerjee. Steven Baigel...
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 · One of the greatest sitariyas of his time, Nikhil Banerjee died way before his time when he was just 54. Apart from being a very fine musician, one of his greatest achievements was to forge his...
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. (1931-1986) Nikhil Banerjee and Ravi Shankar. Photo credit: Dr. Mandar Mitra. ♫ Raga Aahiri. ♫ Raga Kaushi Kanada. ♫ Raga Latangi. About Nikhil Banerjee. From: Musicians of India by Amal Das Sharma. “ Nikhil Banerjee (1930-1986), a distinguished Sitarist, was born in Calcutta.
When Nikhil Banerjee died in 1986, India didn't just lose one of its greatest sitar players, but one of its most influential classical musicians. A former child prodigy who won the All-Bengal sitar competition…. Read Full Biography.
