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Mallikarjun Mansur (1910/1911–1992), often spelled Mallikarjun Mansoor, was a legendary Hindustani classical vocalist of the Jaipur-Atrauli gharana, celebrated for his mastery of rare ragas and cross-genre fluency. Birth: Born on 31 December 1910 (or 1 January 1911, per conflicting sources) in Manur village near Dharwad, Karnataka. Theatrical Beginnings: Joined his brother’s Yakshagana troupe at age 9, performing mythological roles like Prahlad and Narada. Early Mentors: Trained in Carnatic music under Appaya Swamy and later in Hindustani music under Nilkanth Bua Alurmath (Gwalior gharana). Jaipur-Atrauli Influence: Studied under Ustad Manji Khan and Ustad Bhurji Khan (sons of Alladiya Khan), adopting the gharana’s intricate jod-ragas (composite ragas) and tappa styles. Hybrid Style: Blended Gwalior’s lyricism with Jaipur’s rhythmic complexity, later infusing Carnatic nuances into his improvisations. Rare Ragas: Mastered obscure ragas like Sampoorna Malkauns, Hem Nat, and Kabiri Bhairav, known for their intricate note patterns. Cross-Genre Mastery: Excelled in khayal, dhrupad, and tappa, often incorporating nom-tom alaap (dhrupad-style improvisation) into his renditions. Signature Style: Characterized by seamless melodic flow, breath control (despite chain-smoking), and emotional depth. Padma Vibhushan (1992), Padma Bhushan (1976), and Padma Shri (1970). Sangeet Natak Akademi Fellowship (1982), India’s highest honor in performing arts. Cultural Bridge: Merged Carnatic and Hindustani traditions, inspiring a generation of vocalists like Rajashekhar Mansur (his son) and Biswajit Roy Chowdhary. Philosophy: Advocated rigorous practice and spontaneity, often stating, Music is not just technique—it’s the soul’s expression.
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