Pandit Mani Prasad was an Indian classical vocalist from the Kirana gharana.
10 Facts About Mani Prasad
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Mani Prasad accompanied his father on all his tours and performances across the country from an early age.
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Mani Prasad moved from Wardha in Maharashtra to New Delhi in his youth along with his father.
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Mani Prasad was trained mostly by his father but was guided by his grandfather Pandit Shakti Lal and by his uncles Pandit Shankar Lal and Pandit Gopal Prasad.
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Pandit Mani Prasad started his career early, being brought up in a musical family.
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Mani Prasad is ranked as a Top Grade 'A class' artist by the All India Radio and is a well recognised television artist with the Doordarshan.
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Mani Prasad has not only created some new ragas but composed many bandishes in existing ragas with the mudra Dhyan Rang Piya.
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Pandit Mani Prasad passed away on 13 January 2023 in Mumbai.
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Mani Prasad is survived by his three children - Deepak Prasad, Lata Tandon, and Lalit Prasad, who are involved in Indian classical music.
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Mani Prasad's grandson, Rahul Babbar is an up and coming singer and takes forward his legacy.