Death of Pandit Chhannulal Mishra: A Halt to Hindustani Classical Music

Death of Pandit Chhannulal Mishra: A Halt to Hindustani Classical Music

Overview: The eminent Hindustani classical vocalist Pandit Chhannulal Mishra, a masterful exponent of the thumri and devotional songs of Lord Ram, departed from this world in Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, on October 2, 2025, at the age of 89.

Importance: Pandit death invoked a spiritual realm that was inviting and reminiscent of the purpose in his storytelling about Lord Ram, Pandit Mishra’s absence is deep and expansive, for audiences of the world.

Other Notable Hindustani Classical Vocalists Making Headlines (2024-2025)
Pandit Prabhakar Karekar: Senior Hindustani vocalist; passed away at 80 on April 26, 2025, at his home in Mumbai after a brief illness – a loss for the Hindustani forms, and messages of condolences from around the world arrived.

Pandit Venkatesh Kumar: Padma Shri award; headlined discussions in September 2025 for participation in a jugalbandi with visual artists at the Arghya 2025 festival in Mumbai – known for his unique voice and its roots in the parampara, and for working with diverse artists from many forms.