Lachhu Maharaj (musician)

Lakshmi Narayan Singh (16 October 1944 – 28 July 2016),[1] known professionally as Lachhu Maharaj, was an Indian tabla player of Benaras gharana.[2]

For the choreographer, see Lachhu Maharaj.

Maharaj was born on 16 October 1944 to Vasudev Narayan Singh. [1] His sister Nirmala was the mother of actor Govinda.[3] He married a French woman Teena, and they had a daughter, Narayni [3]

Along with his professional tabla performances all over the world, he was featured in films.[4] He was nominated for the Padma Shri, but refused to accept it. He felt the appreciation of his audience was enough of an honor.[3][5]

Death

Maharaj Singh died on 28 July 2016, at the age of 71.[4] He was cremated in Manikarnika Ghat in Varanasi, in the Indian state of Uttar Pradesh.[6]

Condolences were received from Indian Prime Minister, Narendra Modi.[7] Politician Sonia Gandhi commented that "His contributions to classical as well as the popular film genre would forever inspire artistes in the years to come."[6][8]

Then Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh, Akhilesh Yadav, said in his condolence message that 'Lacchu Maharaj popularized tabla playing internationally with his talented performances, and his death was a huge loss'.[6][9]

Classical singer Girija Devi said it was an irreparable loss, and Maharaj knew the nuances of tabla like no other artist.[2]

On October 16, 2018, Google dedicated a doodle to Lachhu Maharaj on his 74th birthday anniversary.[10]

References
  1. "Tabla beats stop(थम गई तबले की थाप)". epaper.jagran.com. Archived from the original on 18 August 2016. Retrieved 29 July 2016.
  2. "World Famous Tabla Player Lachhu Maharaj Passes Away". Nai Dunia - Jagran. Retrieved 29 July 2016.
  3. "Famous Tabla exponent Lachhu Maharaj no more (बनारस घराने के मशहूर तबला वादक लच्छू महाराज का निधन, सीएम ने जताया शोक)". ABP Live. 28 July 2016. Archived from the original on 1 August 2016. Retrieved 25 December 2017.
  4. "Tabla maestro Pandit Lacchu Maharaj dies in Varanasi". Indian Express. 28 July 2016. Retrieved 29 July 2016.
  5. "बचपन में ही गोविंदा ने लच्छू महाराज को बना लिया था गुरु..." Daily Bhaskar. 28 July 2016. Retrieved 29 July 2016.
  6. India, Press Trust of (29 July 2016). "Mortal remains of Pt Lacchu Maharaj consigned to flames". Business Standard India. Retrieved 29 July 2016.
  7. "Tabla maestro Pandit Lacchu Maharaj dies in Varanasi". Times of India. Archived from the original on 20 November 2016. Retrieved 26 December 2017.
  8. "Sonia condoles death of Pandit Lacchu Maharaj". Business Standard India. 28 July 2016. Retrieved 29 July 2016.
  9. "CM Akhilesh gives condolence on death of Lachhu Maharaj". Patrika. Retrieved 29 July 2016.
  10. "Google pays homage to noted tabla maestro Lachhu Maharaj on 110th birthday". Financial Express. 10 October 2018.
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