Rajashekhar Mansur

Please note that the content of this book primarily consists of articles available from Wikipedia or other free sources online. Pt. Rajashekhar Mansur (born in 1942) is a Hindustani Classical vocalist of the Jaipur-Atrauli Gharana. He is the son and disciple of Hindustani vocalist Pt. Mallikarjun Mansur. Rajashekhar Mansur was born to legendary singer, Mallikarjun Mansur. A journey into Hindustani Classical Music needs a lifetime of unswerving dedication and devotion. An in depth study and dissemination of literature needs another. But Rajshekar Mansur has famously pursued both with equal passion in one life time, in the manner of a true sadhaka. Son and Shishya of Pt. Mallikarjun Mansur, the doyen of Jaipur Atrauli Gharana. In his 16th year, he suddenly took his father by storm when he performed Rag Malkauns in his college gathering. Pt. Mallikarjun Mansur quickly realised the hidden talent of his son and began imparting rigorous talim. Within a couple of years , Rajshekar won the gold medal in Sangeet Visharad exam and went on to bag the 1st prize in the AIR Youth Music Competition.