Krishnarao Phulambrikar
Master Krishnarao Phulambrikar | |
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| Born | 20 January 1898 Devachi Alandi, Maharashtra, India |
| Died | 20 October 1974 |
| Other names | Master Krishnarao, Master Krishna |
| Occupation(s) | Classical musician Vocalist, Film and Drama artist |
| Known for | Hindustani music Marathi Sangeet Natak Marathi and Hindi film music |
| Spouse | Radhabai Phulambrikar |
| Children | Three |
| Parent(s) | Ganesh Phulambrikar Mathurabai Phulambrikar |
| Awards | Padma Bhushan Sangeet Natak Akademi Fellowship Vishnudas Bhave Gold Medal Balgandharva Gold Medal Sangeetkalanidhi |
| Website | www.masterkrishnarao.com |
Krishnaji Ganesh Phulambrikar (1898–1974), popularly known as Master Krishnarao, was a musical genius - an Indian vocalist, classical musician and composer of Hindustani music. He was credited with the creation of three Hindustani ragas and several bandishes. Phulambrikar, a recipient of the Sangeet Natak Akademi Fellowship, was also the music composer of several movies, including Dharmatma, a 1935 Hindi film starring Bal Gandharva, a renowned Marathi singer and Padosi, a 1941 directorial venture of V. Shantaram. The Government of India awarded him the third highest civilian honour of the Padma Bhushan, in 1971, for his contributions to music.