Girija Devi (Thumri Queen) Age, Death Cause, Husband, Family, Biography & More
Girija Devi (Thumri Queen) Age, Death Cause, Husband, Family, Biography & More
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| Bio | |
|---|---|
| Real Name | Girija Devi |
| Nickname | Thumri Queen, Appa |
| Profession | Indian classical singer |
| Gharana (Music School) | Seniya and Banaras Gharanas |
| Guru/Ustaad/Mentor | Sarju Prasad Misra and Chand Mishra |
| Personal Life | |
| Date of Birth | 8 May 1929 |
| Birth Place | Varanasi, United Provinces, British India |
| Date of Death | 24 October 2017 |
| Place of Death | BM Birla Hospital, Kolkata, India |
| Age (at the time of death) | 88 Years |
| Death Cause | Cardiac Arrest |
| Zodiac sign/Sun sign | Taurus |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Hometown | Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, India |
| School | Not Known |
| College | Not Known |
| Educational Qualification | Not Known |
| Family | Father- Ramdeo Rai (A Zamindar) Mother- Name Not Known Brother- Not Known Sister- Not Known |
| Religion | Hinduism |
| Hobbies | Watching Periodic Films, Listening to Music |
| Awards/Honours | 1972: Padma Shri 1977: Sangeet Natak Akademi Award 1989: Padma Bhushan 2010: Sangeet Natak Akademi Fellowship 2012: Maha Sangeet Samman Award and GiMA Awards 2012 (Lifetime Achievement) 2015: Banga Bibhushan 2016: Padma Vibhushan  |
| Favourite Things | |
| Favourite Food | Paan (Betel) |
| Favourite Politician(s) | Dr Radhakrishnan, Sarojini Naidu, Jawaharlal Nehru, Indira Gandhi |
| Favourite Singer | Lata Mangeshkar |
| Boys, Affairs and More | |
| Marital Status | Widowed |
| Husband/Spouse | Name Not Known (A Businessman) |
| Marriage Date | Year 1946 |
| Children | Son- None Daughter- 1 |
Some Lesser Known Facts About Girija Devi
Girija Devi was a renowned Indian Classical singer.
She was born into a Zamindar family in Varanasi.
Besides being a Zamindar, her father was also a musician.
Initially, she was taught music by her father and later under the mentorship of Sarju Prasad Misra and Chand Misra.
At the age of 5, she started learning ‘Khayal’ and ‘Tappa’ from vocalist and sarangi player Sarju Prasad Misra.
At the age of 9, she also played a role in a movie- Yaad Rahe.
In 1949, Girija Devi made her public debut on All India Radio Allahabad.
She faced opposition in singing publicly, as it was believed that no upper caste woman should perform publicly.
In 1951, she gave her 1st public concert in Bihar.
Her singing style was highly appreciated and her audiences included Jawaharlal Nehru, Dr. Radhakrishnan, Sarojini Naidu, Indira Gandhi, etc.
After her husband’s demise, she forayed into devotional singing, giving another dimension to her music.
Girija Devi elevated the Purabi Ang Thumri style of singing.
Her repertoire included the semi-classical genres- Kajri, Chaiti, and Holi.
Girija Devi was very popular for her humour among her friends and relatives.
Since her childhood, she had been fond of toys (especially dolls). Even in her old age, she had been gifted toys and dolls on her birthdays.
On 24 October 2017, she died after a cardiac arrest. Condolences started pouring from every corner of the society.   Â
   
Here’s a detailed conversation with the Queen of Thumri:
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