Pandit Shamta Prasad Flashcards
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Period
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1921 - present. Birthplace Kashi
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Gharana
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Shamta Prasad also known as Gudai maharaj is son son of the great tabla player Bacha Maharaj of the Banares Gharana. He is also related to the Bhavana of Tabla Samrat Pratap maharaj
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Gurus
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Initially learnt from his father. After death of father continued education under Shri Bikku Maharaj.
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History
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At age of 21 participated in his first music conference in Allahabad
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Films
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He also performed in Hindi films like Jhanak Jhanak Payel and Basant Bahar.
