Mumbai: Indian classical music has given the country many legendary voices, and among them, Shobha Gurtu holds a special place. Known as the “Queen of Thumri”, the veteran singer created a unique identity with her soulful renditions of thumri, dadra, kajri and hori. Her powerful voice also left a lasting impression in Bollywood, where she delivered several memorable songs. Shobha Gurtu’s real name was Bhanumati Shirodkar. Born in 1925 in Punjab, she was introduced to music at an early age. Her mother Janki Bai was also a dancer and singer,…
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