Vidya Rao
Vidya Rao is a Hindustani classical singer and writer. She is popular for her Thumri and Dadra.[1] She wrote a book on the late Naina Devi, Heart to Heart: Remembering Nainaji
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Background information | |
Born | Hyderabad, India |
Occupation(s) | Singer |
Website | www.vidyaraosinger.com |
Early life
Vidya Rao was born in wanaparthy and grew up in Hyderabad. She did her graduation in Madras, she joined the Delhi School of Economics to do M.A. in Sociology.[2]
Career
She worked with Centre for Women's Development Studies as a researcher for five years before quitting to concentrate on music.[2]
She renders poetry of mystics like, Amir Khusro, Kabir etc.[3]
Personal life
She was married to Ehsan Hydari. They have a daughter, Bollywood actress, Aditi Rao Hydari.
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References
- Kuldeep Kumar. "On a delicate note". The Hindu. Retrieved 17 January 2012.
- "Glimpses of Naina". The Hindu. 8 December 2011. Retrieved 11 June 2013.
- Jyoti Nair Belliappa. "Cascade of thumris". The Hindu.
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