JAIPUR ATRAULI GHARANA

JAIPUR ATRAULI GHARANA

Subject : Culture

Context : Chaitanya Tamhane’s film The Disciple opens with Pt Vinayak Pradhan (essayed deftly by Jaipur-Atrauli gharana classical singer Pt Arun Dravid) on the stage.

Concept :

• The Atrauli-Jaipur Gharana (also known as the Atrauli Gharana, Jaipur Gharana, Jaipur-Atrauli Gharana, Alladiya Gharana and Alladiyakhani Gayaki) is a Hindustani music apprenticeship fraternity (gharana), founded by Alladiya Khan (1855–1946) in the late-19th century.
• Evolved from the dhrupad tradition, the Jaipur Gharana acquired its name and status in the early half of the 20th century as a result of the growing popularity of khayal singers such as Surashri Kesarbai Kerkar, Gaanatapaswini Mogubai Kurdikar, and Pt. Mallikarjun Mansur.
• With the immense popularity of musicians like Surashri Kesarbai Kerkar, the Gharana earned repute as a leading representative of Hindustani classical music.
• The gharana is known for its distinctive vocal aesthetics, raga repertoire, and technical aptitude.