Bhimsen Joshi to get Bharat Ratna

Celebrated vocalist Bhimsen Joshi has been honoured with the Bharat Ratna, the most prestigious award in India. In past years he has received several awards like Padma Shree, Padma Bhushan and Padma Vibhushan. At the age of 11 Bhimsen Joshi left house and dedicated himself in singing. Bhimsen Joshi believes in himself and proved his mastery in singing. His first album was released when he was 20. His first album was featuring bhajans in Kannada and Hindi. Being honoured with several awards, Bhimsen Joshi is known for starting an annual classical musical festival in the memory of his guru. Bhimsen Joshi is master of Indian classical music and the world recognizes the mastery of Bhimsen Joshi.

Awards conferred to Bhimsen Johi:

• Bharat Ratna in 2008
• Karnataka Ratna in 2005
• Maharashtra Bhushan in 2002
• Padma Vibhushan in 1999
• First platinum disc in 1986
• Padma Bhushan in 1985
• Sangeet Natak Akademi Award in 1976
• Padma Shree in 1972