Pandit Bhimsen Joshi, who passed away on 24 January 2011, was a brilliant exponent in the field of Hindustani classical music, Pandit Bhimsen Joshi is a legend who had not just earned the respect and admiration of his fans but that of his critics as well. Famous for perfecting the Khayal, a form of Hindustani classical, Bhimsen Joshi was also known for his presentation of devotional music. His ‘bhajans’, which were usually sung in Kannada, Hindi and Marathi languages, are widely recognized and appreciated not just by ardent music lovers but also by devotees all over the country. This versatile singer has also recorded Kannada Dasa Krithis in Dasavani, the likes which are usually sung by Carnatic musicians. His most memorable performance that is recalled by his fans even today is the song ‘Mile Sur Mera Tumhara’. His golden voice which appealed the Indians to be united and stand as one nation is an evergreen number that is hummed even today by one and all.
Pt. Joshi is noted for his concerts,
and between 1964 to 1982 Joshi toured Afghanistan, Italy, France, Canada and
USA. He was the first musician from India whose concerts were advertised
through posters in New York city, United States. Bhimsen Joshi was instrumental
in organising the Sawai Gandharva Music Festival annually, as homage to his
guru, Pandit Sawai Gandharva.
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