Question

Which of the following is related to the Hindustani classical music exponent Kirana Gharana?
1. Pandit Shiv Kumar Sharma
2. Ustad Zakir Hussain
3. Pandit Bhimsen Joshi
4. Ustad Bismillah Khan

Answer 1

Correct Answer - Option 3 : Pandit Bhimsen Joshi

The correct answer is Pandit Bhimsen Joshi.

• Kirana Gharana:
  • It derives its name from the birthplace of Abdul Kharim Khan of Kirana near Kurukshetra.
  • In the Kirana style of singing, the swara is used to create an emotional mood by means of elongation and use of Kana-s. 
  • Founders - Abdul Karim Khan and Abdul Wahid Khan
  • Exponents - Hirabhai Barodekar, Begum Akhtar, Bhimsen Joshi, Gangubai Hangal and Prabha Atre. 

• Hindustani Music Gharanas
  • A Gharana is a system of social organisation linking musicians or dancers by lineage or apprenticeship, and by adherence to a particular musical style.
  • Function in guru-shishya parampara, i.e. disciples learning under a particular guru, transmitting his musical knowledge and style.

 

Gharana	Place	Founder
Gwalior	Gwalior	Nanthan Khan
Agra	Agra	Hajisujan Khan
Rangeela	Agra	Faiyyaz Khan
Jaipur Atrauli	Jaipur	Alladiya Khan
Kirana	Awadh	Abdul Wahid Khan