Tansen
GIRISH CHATURVEDI
In this historical novel, the legendary Navratan Tansen, comes to life through tales of his guru bhakti, his quest for music, his loves, his family, and experiences as the chief court musician.
Hardback | 140 x 216mm (5.5 x 8.5") | 222 pp
ISBN 8174360174
Rs.135.00
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The name of the legendary Tansen, one of the nine jewels of Emperor Akbar’s court, is synonymous with the grandeur of Hindustani classical music. He is renowned for his rendering of the dhrupad and dhamar and for composing the majestic ragas Mian ki Todi and Mian ki Malhar. In this historical novel, Tansen comes to life with incidents of his guru bhakti, his quest for music, his loves and his family and as a chief court musician, which are interwoven into a rich drama with several imaginary figures. Altogether, it becomes a delightful journey into the life and times of one of the country’s greatest musicians.
About the author
Girish Chaturvedi, born in 1937, grew up in a family of distinguished Hindi litterateurs and showed literary promise at an early age. In 1958, he joined Akashvani and retired as its director (National Service) in 1995. He has scripted TV serials like Gautama Buddha and Sambhaami Yuge Yuge and authored Tansen, Yeh Muhalewale (novels), Yamuna Se Yamuna Tak (essays and reminiscences), Sandesa Ansuan Ko (Khand Kavya-Brij Bhasah). The Uttar Pradesh government bestowed the Shridhar Pathak Puruskar on him. He has been awarded the Nehru Fellowship (1995) for his project on Braj ki Lok Sanskriti.
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