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Published: 01 March 2018

Last Updated: 01 March 2018

Master Nissar (aaj kyon ham se pardaa hai) has mentioned that he used to play female roles. I never knew where and how. Turns out it was on stage when he played Sita.

Master Nissar (Sita) was given two general songs, in the flower garden, "jay shiv onkaaraa (aartee)", near the Ashok tree, "are raavaN too dhamakee dikhaataa kise (etc.). These songs were very popular. Nissar's voice, embellishments, and correct pronunciation, clearly was very attractive.

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Bharat 34 Lata Roshan

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Published: 01 January 2018

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The origin of this song appears to be one from 1940. However, the original wording is, hamaare aangaN men tumhaaraa kyaa kaam hai, jisakee aurat kaalee usakaa bhee baDaa naam hai. 

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Listen to Roberto 73, female classical

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Published: 08 August 2018

Last Updated: 08 August 2018

Anil Biswas compares Ghazal singing in the 20s and 30s to the 60s-70s period.

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