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Professor in Sitar
Faculty of Performing Arts, BHU, Varanasi
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Department of Instrumental Music
Two distinguished faculty members of Banaras Hindu University from the Faculty of Performing Arts: Prof. Rajesh Shah and Dr. Ramshankar, have been selected for the prestigious Uttar Pradesh Sangeet Natak Akademi Awards. Prof. Rajesh Shah, an eminent Sitar maestro and Professor in the Instrumental Music Department, has been conferred with the Uttar Pradesh Sangeet Natak Akademi Award for the year 2024. Widely acclaimed for his mastery over Hindustani classical music and his deep engagement with the traditions of the Saini and Banaras gharanas, he has made significant contributions as a performer, composer, and mentor. Dr. Ramshankar, Associate Professor in the Department of Vocal Music, has been conferred with the Uttar Pradesh Sangeet Natak Akademi Award for the year 2023. A distinguished Hindustani classical vocalist, he is known for his rich repertoire, scholarly contributions, and dedication to teaching. Vice-Chancellor Prof. Ajit Kumar Chaturvedi has congratulated Prof. Rajesh Shah and Dr. Ramshankar on being conferred the Uttar Pradesh Sangeet Natak Akademi Award. Prof. Chaturvedi said that these achievements not only honour individual excellence but also reinforce the institution’s longstanding contribution to the preservation and promotion of Indian classical arts. Prof. Sangeeta Pandit, Dean, Faculty of Performing Arts, and other members of the Faculty have extended congratulations to both the awardees on their remarkable achievements.
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Rajesh Shah serves as Professor in the Department of Instrumental Music, contributing to teaching, research, student mentorship and academic initiatives.
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Faculty of Performing Arts, BHU, Varanasi
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Faculty of Performing Arts, BHU, Varanasi
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Vasanta College for Women, Rajghat, Varanasi
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Vasanta College for Women, Rajghat, Varanasi
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Vishva Bharati Shantiniketan, West Bengal
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Faculty of Performing Arts, BHU
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Scholar: MAMTA YADAV · BHU
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Scholar: ANJALI SHARMA · BHU
Scholar: NIRANJAN BHANDARI · BHU
Scholar: SIDDHARTH CHAUDHARY · BHU
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Scholar: SHYAM RASTOGI · BHU
Scholar: NAVAL KISHORE SINGH · BHU
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Two distinguished faculty members of Banaras Hindu University from the Faculty of Performing Arts: Prof. Rajesh Shah and Dr. Ramshankar, have been selected for the prestigious Uttar Pradesh Sangeet Natak Akademi Awards.
Prof. Rajesh Shah, an eminent Sitar maestro and Professor in the Instrumental Music Department, has been conferred with the Uttar Pradesh Sangeet Natak Akademi Award for the year 2024. Widely acclaimed for his mastery over Hindustani classical music and his deep engagement with the traditions of the Saini and Banaras gharanas, he has made significant contributions as a performer, composer, and mentor.
Dr. Ramshankar, Associate Professor in the Department of Vocal Music, has been conferred with the Uttar Pradesh Sangeet Natak Akademi Award for the year 2023. A distinguished Hindustani classical vocalist, he is known for his rich repertoire, scholarly contributions, and dedication to teaching.
Vice-Chancellor Prof. Ajit Kumar Chaturvedi has congratulated Prof. Rajesh Shah and Dr. Ramshankar on being conferred the Uttar Pradesh Sangeet Natak Akademi Award. Prof. Chaturvedi said that these achievements not only honour individual excellence but also reinforce the institution’s longstanding contribution to the preservation and promotion of Indian classical arts.
Prof. Sangeeta Pandit, Dean, Faculty of Performing Arts, and other members of the Faculty have extended congratulations to both the awardees on their remarkable achievements.
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