Meet Prabha Atre – The classical vocalist from Kirana Kharana awarded the Padma Vibhushan this year
Vidushi Prabha Atre, the doyen of the Kirana Gharana of Hindustani Classical Music has been awarded Padma Vibhushan this year
Vidushi Prabha Atre, the doyen of the Kirana Gharana of Hindustani Classical Music has been awarded Padma Vibhushan this year
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