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#bengalclassicalmusicfestival Padma Vibhushan Pandit Hariprasad Chaurasia is a living legend and one of greatest ambassadors of Indian classical music. Unlike many other great artists, Pandit Chaurasia does not come from a family of musicians. Rather, music is a path he found for himself. He overcame the many challenges to emerge successful by dint of sheer talent, hard work, devotion and dedication. Born on July 1st, 1938, in Allahabad, Pandit Chaurasia began his musical pursuit at the age of 15, by learning classical vocal techniques from Pandit Rajaram. Within a year however, he switched to the flute after being profoundly influenced by a recital by the noted flautist of Varanasi, Pandit Bholanath. He tutored under Pandit Bholanath for eight years. Above all, it was under the tutelage of the legendary Vidushi Annapurna Devi, daughter of Baba Allauddin Khan and sister of Ustad Ali Akbar Khan, that his music reached great heights. His role as a flautist witnessed a paradigm shift and his artistry
