Hindustani Maestro Pandit Chhannulal Mishra

On 2nd October 2025, Padma Vibhushan vocalist and legendary Hindustani classical musician Pandit Chhannulal Mishra passed away in Mirzapur, Uttar Pradesh, at the age of 89 after a prolonged illness.

Born in Azamgarh in 1936, Mishra became a towering figure in Hindustani classical music, mastering and popularizing styles such as Khayal, Thumri, Dadra, Chaiti, Kajri, and Bhajan.
He received his initial music training from his father, Badri Prasad Mishra, and later honed his skills under the guidance of Ustad Abdul Ghani Khan of the Kirana gharana and Thakur Jaidev Singh.
Mishra was widely celebrated for his soulful renditions that bridged classical rigor with devotional and folk traditions, making him a revered figure across generations.
In recognition of his monumental contribution to Indian music, he was awarded the Padma Vibhushan in 2020 and the Padma Bhushan in 2010.