Rita Dev
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Born
GenresIndian classical, Hindustani Classical, Natyageeta, Bhajan, Thumri, Tappa
OccupationClassical Singer
Dr. Rita Dev | |
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| Genres | Indian classical, Hindustani Classical, Natyageeta, Bhajan, Thumri, Tappa |
| Occupation | Classical Singer |
| Website | https://ritadev.com/index.html |
Dr. Rita Dev is a Hindustani classical singer.[1] She is a disciple of the Thumri vocalist Padma Vibhushan Vidhushi, Dr. Girija Devi.[2]
Dev completed her primary education in classical music at an early age under the guidance of Guru Nirmal Acharya. After pursuing M.A. from Banaras Hindu University, she did her Doctorate in classical music under the guidance of Prof. Chittaranjan Jyotishi of Gwalior Gharana. She also got a golden opportunity of learning light classical music under the Legendary Vocalist of Banaras Gharana, Late. Pt. Mahadev Prasad Mishra.[4]