Famous People with Name Pandit

Pandit Chitresh Das            Origin/Culture/Country: Indian

Pandit Chitresh Das: one of the most dynamic and far-reaching artists to have emerged from modern India. A prolific artist, his performance, choreography and evolution of Kathak, classical dance of North India, have influenced the art form world-wide. Pandit Das is not only a master and virtuosic performer of the classical Kathak tradition, but a dedicated teacher who has trained many dancers with a strong base in the tradition to go on and establish their own careers in Kathak dance.

Pandit Jitendra Abhisheki            Origin/Culture/Country: Indian

Pandit Jitendra Abhisheki: was an Indian vocalist of classical, semi-classical, and devotional music. He importantly adapted the operatic style of musicals to Marathi theater.After a degree in Sanskrit literature, Abhisheki joined All India Radio (AIR) at Mumbai for a brief period, when he came in contact with several musicians and also got an opportunity to display his musical talents by composing several pieces for some radio programs.

Pandit Nikhil Banerjee            Origin/Culture/Country: Indian

Pandit Nikhil Banerjee: was one of India's most prominent sitar masters of the 20th century.In 1947 Banerjee met Allauddin Khan, who was to become his main guru along with his son, Ali Akbar Khan. Both were sarod players. Banerjee went to Allauddin Khan's concerts and was desperate to have him as his teacher. Allauddin Khan did not want to take on more students, but changed his mind after listening to one of Banerjee's radio broadcasts. Though Allauddin Khan was Banerjee's main teacher, he also learned from Ali Akbar Khan, the son of Allaudin Khan, for many years.[citation needed]

Pandit Hariprasad Chaurasia            Origin/Culture/Country: Indian

Pandit Hariprasad Chaurasia: a Indian classical instrumentalist. He is a player of the bansuri, the North Indian bamboo flute. Chaurasia is a classicist who has made a conscious effort to reach out and expand the audience for classical music.

Pandit Dayal Thakur            Origin/Culture/Country: Indian

Pandit Dayal Thakur: an Indian Classical Musician in the North Indian Hindustani music tradition. He is a dedicated proponent of the Patiala Gharana of vocal music, in the lineage of the great Bade Ghulam Ali Khan.[1]Dayal Thakur is a versatile artist who is well known for his evocative performances in traditional North Indian (Hindustani) Classical Music, his innovative compositions and for his excellence as a teacher. He is an accomplished singer, famous for his distinctive style of Ghazals, Thumris and Khayals. He is a delightful and captivating performer, combining technical mastery with personal charm and has performed several concerts in India and abroad.

Vijaya Lakshmi Nehru Pandit            Origin/Culture/Country: Indian

Vijaya Lakshmi Nehru Pandit: was an Indian diplomat and politician, sister of Indian Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru.In 1921 she married Ranjit Sitaram Pandit, who died on January 14, 1944. She was the first Indian woman to hold a cabinet post. In 1937 she was elected to the provincial legislature of the United Provinces and was designated minister of local self-government and public health. She held the latter post until 1939 and again from 1946 to 1947. In 1946 she was elected to the Constituent Assembly from the United Provinces.

Bal Pandit            Origin/Culture/Country: Indian

Bal Pandit: was an Indian cricketer. He was a right-handed batsman who played for Maharashtra. He was born in Poona. Pandit made his cricketing debut in the Rohinton Baria Trophy, in which he played for two seasons between 1951 and 1953. Pandit made a single first-cl

Shobha Pandit            Origin/Culture/Country: Indian

Shobha Pandit: is a former Test and One Day International cricketer who represented India. She also represented Maharashtra in the domestic league. She played eight Test matches and two One Day Internationals.