Her pioneering efforts to popularise Indian classical music will always be remembered," he added. Photo via girijadevi.comVeteran lyricist Javed Akhtar said: "Girija Devi was not only a great classical singer but a national treasurer. "Deeply saddened at the demise of eminent classical singer Girija Devi. Santoor player Abhay Rustum Sopori recalled his personal interactions with Girija Devi. An outstanding exponent of Thumri, Tappa, Hori, Chaiti, Kajri, Tarana, Sadra, and other forms of Hindustani classical music, Girija Devi was groomed in the tradition of the Benaras and Seniya gharanas.

Source: bd News24 October 24, 2017 18:38 UTC