Chhannulal Mishra
Classical singer and Padma Vibhushan awardee Chhannulal Mishra dies at 89
Varanasi/IBNS: Legendary Indian classical singer Chhannulal Mishra died of age-related ailments at the age of 89 on Thursday.
Mishra passed away at his daughter's home in Uttar Pradesh's Mirzapur at 4 am.
He was admitted to hospital for more than two weeks.
Mishra is survived by his son, tabla player Ramkumar Mishra, and three daughters.
Regarded as one of the greatest exponents of the Kirana gharana of Hindustani classical music, Mishra was awarded Padma Bhushan in 2010 and Padma Vibhushan in 2020.
Often called the "Living legend of Banaras Gharana", his music represents the rich tradition of Varanasi.
Apart from Khayal and Thumri, he has also performed devotional music, especially compositions dedicated to Lord Shiva and Lord Krishna.
Mourning his demise, Prime Minister Narendra Modi wrote on X, "I am deeply saddened by the demise of the renowned classical singer Pandit Channulal Mishra ji. He remained dedicated throughout his life to the enrichment of Indian art and culture. Along with taking classical music to the masses, he also made an invaluable contribution to establishing Indian tradition on the global stage.
"It is my good fortune that I always received his affection and blessings. In the year 2014, he was also my proposer from the Varanasi seat. In this hour of grief, I express my deepest condolences to his family and admirers. Om Shanti!"
सुप्रसिद्ध शास्त्रीय गायक पंडित छन्नूलाल मिश्र जी के निधन से अत्यंत दुख हुआ है। वे जीवनपर्यंत भारतीय कला और संस्कृति की समृद्धि के लिए समर्पित रहे। उन्होंने शास्त्रीय संगीत को जन-जन तक पहुंचाने के साथ ही भारतीय परंपरा को विश्व पटल पर प्रतिष्ठित करने में भी अपना अमूल्य योगदान… pic.twitter.com/tw8jb5iXu7
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) October 2, 2025
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath wrote on X, "The demise of Pandit Channulal Mishra ji, a connoisseur of Indian classical music and the renowned classical singer adorned with the 'Padma Vibhushan', is extremely heartbreaking and an irreparable loss to the realm of classical music. Humble tribute to him!
"You dedicated your entire life to the upliftment of Indian classical music. Your singing serves as an inspiration for artists pursuing the art. I pray to Lord Shri Ram that the departed soul attains eternal peace and that his grieving family, followers, and admirers are granted the strength to bear this profound sorrow."
भारतीय शास्त्रीय संगीत के मर्मज्ञ, 'पद्म विभूषण' प्रख्यात शास्त्रीय गायक पंडित छन्नूलाल मिश्र जी का निधन अत्यंत दुःखद एवं शास्त्रीय संगीत विधा की अपूरणीय क्षति है। उन्हें विनम्र श्रद्धांजलि!
— Yogi Adityanath (@myogiadityanath) October 2, 2025
आपने अपना पूरा जीवन भारतीय शास्त्रीय गीत-संगीत के उत्थान में समर्पित कर दिया। आपका गायन…
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