Lachhu Maharaj (musician)
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Also known asLacchu Maharaj
Born
March 9, 1944
Laxmi Narayan Singh
March 9, 1944
DiedJuly 28, 2016 (aged 72)
Laxmi Narayan Singh | |
|---|---|
| Also known as | Lacchu Maharaj |
| Born | Laxmi Narayan Singh March 9, 1944 |
| Died | July 28, 2016 (aged 72) |
| Genres | Hindustani classical music |
| Occupation | Musician |
| Instrument | Tabla |
Laxmi Narayan Singh (16 October 1944 - 28 July 2016) known professionally as Lachhu Maharaj was an Indian Tabla Player of Banaras Gharana. Maharaj was born on 16 October 1944 to Vasudev Narayan Singh. His sister is Nirmala Devi, mother of Bollywood actor Govind Arun Ahuja. He had given many professional tabla performances performed all over the world. He was featured in films. He was nominated for Padma Shri but refused to accept it he felt that the appreciations of his audience was enough for him.