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Devendra Murdeshwar

1923 – 2000

Indian bansuri flutist

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About Devendra Murdeshwar

Lived 1923 – 2000. Devendra Murdeshwar was an Indian flautist and musician.

Devendra Murdeshwar (19 September 1923 – 29 January 2000) was an Indian bansuri flutist.

Early life Murdeshwar was born in 1923 in a Brahmin family in Masur in the Mysore State in Karnataka. His father played the violin, tabla and the bansuri flute as a hobby. Devendra first also learned flute and tabla before shifting to the flute.

Career He had an early interest in music. In 1941 he went to Bombay to study under Pannalal Ghosh. He was a staff artist at All India Radio Delhi. Through his work he came in contact with musicians such as Allauddin Khan, Omkarnath Thakur, Mallikarjun Mansur and Bade Ghulam Ali Khan. Along with Pannalal Ghosh he was one of India's leading flutists in the 20th century. He trained a number of students including Pandit Nityanand Haldipur, Vijay Kabinhittal, Ravindra Samant, Naresh Kumta and many more aspiring artistes.

Death Murdeshwar died on 29 January 2000 from a heart attack aged 77.

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Important facts

Born
1923, Kingdom of Mysore
Birth century
Died
2000
Occupation
Flautist, musician
Nationality
Employers
All India Radio

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Devendra Murdeshwar?

Indian bansuri flutist

When was Devendra Murdeshwar born?

Devendra Murdeshwar was born in 1923 in Kingdom of Mysore.

When did Devendra Murdeshwar die?

Devendra Murdeshwar died in 2000.

What was Devendra Murdeshwar's occupation?

Devendra Murdeshwar was a flautist and musician.

What nationality was Devendra Murdeshwar?

Devendra Murdeshwar was Indian.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Devendra Murdeshwar

· Wikidata: Q72301547

· DBpedia: Devendra Murdeshwar

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