Satyanarayan Mishra : (1961-2010)

It is with deep regret that we announce the demise of our past scholar, Satyanarayan Mishra on July 12, 2010. Satyanarayan, who had been a teacher in the vocal department of Bhatkhande Music College, Dehradun for more than a decade, was born in Varanasi in May, 1961. He was a descendant of both the Senia as well as Banaras gharanas. He was initially trained by his illustrious father, Pandit Shrichandra Mishra, and then by Smt. Girija Devi, after his father’s death. He was a scholar of ITC SRA between 1978 and 1983. He held a Masters degree in vocal music and Hindi literature and was a recipient of several awards including the Surmani award (1991) and Saptarshi Samman (1995). ‘Sattu Bhaiya’, as he was fondly known as amongst his co-scholars at the Academy, was a regular performer. He was also a poet, writer and composer, having worked with Kelucharan Mohapatra, Birju Maharaj and other eminent artistes of India.

May his soul rest in peace.

 

Satyanarayan with Pandit Ajoy Chakrabarty at the ITC SRA lawns, during the Homecoming event held at the Academy in January 2007

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