- Legendary classical singer and Padma Vibhushan died at the age of 92.
- She was one of the prominent dancers of the Kirana gharana.
- She played a significant role in popularising classical music across the globe.
- She received the Padma Shri in 1990, the Padma Bhushan in 2002 and the Padma Vibhushan in 2022.
- She was born in Pune in September 1932 and received her training in classical music from the renowned Sureshbabu Mane.
Kirana gharana
- It is one of the Indian classical khyal gharana.
- The main feature of the Kirana Gharana style is swara, or individual notes.
- Abdul Karim Khan is considered the founder of the Kirana Gharana of classical music.