Bio/Wiki
| Real Name | Girija Devi |
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| Nickname | Thumri Queen, Appa |
| Gharana (Music School) | Seniya and Banaras Gharanas |
| Guru/Ustaad/Mentor | Sarju Prasad Misra and Chand Mishra |
Personal Life
| Zodiac sign/Sun sign | Taurus |
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| Hometown | Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, India |
| Religion | Hinduism |
| Hobbies | Watching Periodic Films, Listening to Music |
Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Widowed | ||||
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| Husband/Spouse | Name Not Known (A Businessman) | ||||
| Marriage Date | Year 1946 | ||||
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Family
| Father | Ramdeo Rai (A Zamindar) |
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| Mother | Name Not Known |
Career
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Favourites
| Favourite Food | Paan (Betel) |
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| Favourite Singer | Lata Mangeshkar |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| Girija Devi was a celebrated figure in Indian Classical singing. | |
| She was born into a Zamindar family in Varanasi. | |
| Her father, a musician, instructed her in music. | |
| Girija Devi commenced her musical training at a young age and made her public debut in 1949. | |
| Despite facing opposition for performing in public, she persisted in her art. | |
| She was recognized for her distinct singing approach and diverse selection of songs. | |
| Later in her career, she shifted towards devotional singing. | |
| Her charm, humor, and love for toys and dolls were notable traits. | |
| Girija Devi passed away on 24 October 2017 following a heart attack. |
