Episode 43. 75 Legendary women of India - Hirabai Barodekar
Hirabai Barodekar holds a record of sorts by staging the first-ever ticketed public concert. Know the legend in Newsbharati"s exclusive video;
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On the occasion of Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav, NewsBharati has come up with an initiative to celebrate India's Independence. We have tried to attempt to introduce 75 Legendary Women of India who have made immense contributions in their respective fields.
At a time when the idea of an Indian woman performing onstage was frowned upon, Hirabai Barodekar created a record of sorts by staging the first-ever ticketed public concert.
She was acclaimed as one of India's leading vocalists. A disciple of Ustad Abdul Wahid Khan. She was invited to sing the national song 'Vande Mataram' on Red fort when India celebrated its independence in 1947.
News Bharati remembers the legendary vocalist for her work Music industry.