Leela Omchery | |
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Born | |
Died | 1 November 2023 | (aged 94)
Occupation(s) | Singer, musicologist, writer |
Spouse | Omchery N. N. Pillai |
Children | 2, including Deepti Omchery Bhalla |
Awards |
Padmashri Kendra Sangeet Natak Academy Award Marunaadan Malayaali Award Fellow – Kerala Sangeetha Nataka Akademi Sangeeta Kulapathi Sangeet Kovida Kalaacharya Sangeeta Sarva Bhouma |
Website | http://leelaomchery.org |
Leela Omchery (31 May 1929 – 1 November 2023) was an Indian classical singer, musicologist and writer. She is known for her contributions to classical music and was a recipient of the Padma Shri award from the Government of India for her contributions to Indian classical dance and music. [1]
Leela Omchery was born on 31 May 1929 in Mankoyikkal tharavdu in Thiruvattar in Kanyakumari district in Tamil Nadu to Parameswara Kurup and Lakshmikutty Amma. [2] She started learning music from an early age under a Karnatic music guru, Thiruvattar Arumugham Pillai Bhagavathar, along with her younger brother, the late Kamukara Purushothaman, a classical and playback singer in Malayalam. [3] Hailing from a family of musicians, she had the opportunity to hone her musical talents under the guidance of her grandmother and mother who were musicians in their own right.[ citation needed]
After early schooling in Kanyakumari, she obtained a graduate degree in Carnatic music from Government College for Women, Thiruvananthapuram and continued her studies in Hindustani music at Punjab University, obtaining another graduate degree.[ citation needed] Her Master's degree came from Meerut University and she got her PhD in music from Delhi University. [4]
Leela Omchery was working as a Professor in Kamukara School of Music, Dance and Research Studies, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala and as Professor and Principal of Trikalaa Gurukulam in Delhi. [5]
Omchery was the President of Dakshina Bharati (a south Indian Women’s Organization) and Vice President of Swaralaya, Delhi.[ citation needed]
Omchery was an accredited Supervisor and Guide to Ph.D and M.Phil candidates from various universities including Delhi, Kerala, Calicut, Baroda, Nalanda, and Mumbai. She was also a member of the Selection Board of AIR, Doordarshan, ICCR, IGNCA, SNA (Delhi), the Ministry of Culture and IGNOU.[ citation needed]
Omchery also worked as the Associate Professor and Head, Karnatak Music Section, Faculty of Music & Fine Arts, University of Delhi (1964–1994). She served as Editorial Staff of Indian Music Journal, Vageeshwari, (1975–1994).[ citation needed]
Omchery also wrote some short stories.[ citation needed]
Omchery was married to writer Omchery N. N. Pillai and resided in New Delhi. The couple had two children, S.D. Omchery and Deepti Omchery Bhalla, a classical dancer.[ citation needed]
Leela Omchery died on 1 November 2023, at the age of 94. [6]
Title | Publisher | Year |
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Indian Music and Allied Arts (5 volumes) | Sandeep Prakashan, Delhi | 1990 |
Gleanings in Indian Music | Sandeep Prakashan, Delhi | 1991 |
Immortals of Indian Music | Gyan Books, Delhi | 1998 |
Title | Publisher | Year |
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Abhinaya Sangeetham | Bhasha Institute, Kerala | 1981 |
Paadavum Padhavum | D.C. Books, Kerala | |
Keralathile Laasya Rachanakal | D.C. Books, Kerala | 2003 |
Chinakkara Koothu Paattukal | Mudra Books, Delhi | 2008 |
Leela Omcheriyude Pathangal | Poorna Books, Kerala | 2009 |
Karuna Cheyvanenthu Thamsam Krishna | D.C. Books, Kerala | 2011 |
Vettam Mangiya Kovil Paattukal | Poorna Books, Kerala | 2012 |
She is also credited with over 200 published articles.
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Leela Omchery | |
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Born | |
Died | 1 November 2023 | (aged 94)
Occupation(s) | Singer, musicologist, writer |
Spouse | Omchery N. N. Pillai |
Children | 2, including Deepti Omchery Bhalla |
Awards |
Padmashri Kendra Sangeet Natak Academy Award Marunaadan Malayaali Award Fellow – Kerala Sangeetha Nataka Akademi Sangeeta Kulapathi Sangeet Kovida Kalaacharya Sangeeta Sarva Bhouma |
Website | http://leelaomchery.org |
Leela Omchery (31 May 1929 – 1 November 2023) was an Indian classical singer, musicologist and writer. She is known for her contributions to classical music and was a recipient of the Padma Shri award from the Government of India for her contributions to Indian classical dance and music. [1]
Leela Omchery was born on 31 May 1929 in Mankoyikkal tharavdu in Thiruvattar in Kanyakumari district in Tamil Nadu to Parameswara Kurup and Lakshmikutty Amma. [2] She started learning music from an early age under a Karnatic music guru, Thiruvattar Arumugham Pillai Bhagavathar, along with her younger brother, the late Kamukara Purushothaman, a classical and playback singer in Malayalam. [3] Hailing from a family of musicians, she had the opportunity to hone her musical talents under the guidance of her grandmother and mother who were musicians in their own right.[ citation needed]
After early schooling in Kanyakumari, she obtained a graduate degree in Carnatic music from Government College for Women, Thiruvananthapuram and continued her studies in Hindustani music at Punjab University, obtaining another graduate degree.[ citation needed] Her Master's degree came from Meerut University and she got her PhD in music from Delhi University. [4]
Leela Omchery was working as a Professor in Kamukara School of Music, Dance and Research Studies, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala and as Professor and Principal of Trikalaa Gurukulam in Delhi. [5]
Omchery was the President of Dakshina Bharati (a south Indian Women’s Organization) and Vice President of Swaralaya, Delhi.[ citation needed]
Omchery was an accredited Supervisor and Guide to Ph.D and M.Phil candidates from various universities including Delhi, Kerala, Calicut, Baroda, Nalanda, and Mumbai. She was also a member of the Selection Board of AIR, Doordarshan, ICCR, IGNCA, SNA (Delhi), the Ministry of Culture and IGNOU.[ citation needed]
Omchery also worked as the Associate Professor and Head, Karnatak Music Section, Faculty of Music & Fine Arts, University of Delhi (1964–1994). She served as Editorial Staff of Indian Music Journal, Vageeshwari, (1975–1994).[ citation needed]
Omchery also wrote some short stories.[ citation needed]
Omchery was married to writer Omchery N. N. Pillai and resided in New Delhi. The couple had two children, S.D. Omchery and Deepti Omchery Bhalla, a classical dancer.[ citation needed]
Leela Omchery died on 1 November 2023, at the age of 94. [6]
Title | Publisher | Year |
---|---|---|
Indian Music and Allied Arts (5 volumes) | Sandeep Prakashan, Delhi | 1990 |
Gleanings in Indian Music | Sandeep Prakashan, Delhi | 1991 |
Immortals of Indian Music | Gyan Books, Delhi | 1998 |
Title | Publisher | Year |
---|---|---|
Abhinaya Sangeetham | Bhasha Institute, Kerala | 1981 |
Paadavum Padhavum | D.C. Books, Kerala | |
Keralathile Laasya Rachanakal | D.C. Books, Kerala | 2003 |
Chinakkara Koothu Paattukal | Mudra Books, Delhi | 2008 |
Leela Omcheriyude Pathangal | Poorna Books, Kerala | 2009 |
Karuna Cheyvanenthu Thamsam Krishna | D.C. Books, Kerala | 2011 |
Vettam Mangiya Kovil Paattukal | Poorna Books, Kerala | 2012 |
She is also credited with over 200 published articles.
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