Raja Bhaiya Poonchwale

Raja Bhaiya Poochwale (1882-1956) was an Indian musician from Gwalior Gharana. Raja Bhaiya was born on 12 August 1882 at Gwalior, Central India Agency (in present-day Madhya Pradesh). His original name was Balkrishna Anand Rao Altekar. His ancestors were jagirdars of Poonchh principality in Jhansi State (present-day Uttar Pradesh). He was famous for Taan, Sangeetopasna, Thumari, and Tarangini. He received the Sangeet Natak Akademi Award in 1956. He died in 1956.

Raja Bhaiya Poonchwale

Raja Bhaiya Poochwale (1882-1956) was an Indian musician from Gwalior Gharana. Raja Bhaiya was born on 12 August 1882 at Gwalior, Central India Agency (in present-day Madhya Pradesh). His original name was Balkrishna Anand Rao Altekar. His ancestors were jagirdars of Poonchh principality in Jhansi State (present-day Uttar Pradesh). He was famous for Taan, Sangeetopasna, Thumari, and Tarangini. He received the Sangeet Natak Akademi Award in 1956. He died in 1956.