SSLC KARNATAKA
Subject – English (3rd Language)
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UNIT 4 – PROSE
The Two Great Musicians
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1. M.S. Subbulakshmi
- Birth: September 16, 1916
- Death: December 11, 2004
- Known as: Nightingale of India
- Achievements:
- First musician to receive Bharat Ratna (1998)
- First woman recipient of Sangit Kalanidhi
- Popularized Karnatic music in North India and abroad
- Sang at the United Nations (UNO)
- Won Padma Bhushan (1954) & Indira Gandhi Award (1990)
- Famous for: Her devotional songs and classical music contributions
2. Lata Mangeshkar
- Birth: September 28, 1929
- Known as: The Voice of Indian Cinema
- Achievements:
- Guinness Book of Records – Most recorded artist (40,000+ songs)
- First Hindi playback song: Aap Ki Sewa Main (1947)
- Became famous with “Aayega Aanewala” (Mahal, 1949)
- Won Dadasaheb Phalke Award for Indian Cinema contribution
- Padma Vibhushan (1999) & Bharat Ratna (2001)
- Served as a Rajya Sabha member
Quiz on “The Two Great Musicians”
Music is an integral part of Indian culture, and two legends, M.S. Subbulakshmi and Lata Mangeshkar, have left an everlasting impact on Indian music. Their dedication, talent, and achievements have inspired generations. This quiz will test your knowledge about these two great musicians, their contributions, and their awards. Get ready to explore the musical journey of these iconic artists!
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