Varun Mishra, a transcendent force in the Banaras Gharana, intricately orchestrates classical Varun Mishra, a transcendent force in the Banaras Gharana, intricately orchestrates classical masterpieces as the luminary torchbearer of the esteemed Mishra Family, upholding a legacy enriched by the profound wisdom of his late grandfather and father.
Varun Mishra, scion of the revered Mishra Family and a luminary in the Banaras Gharana, intricately weaves Indian Classical Music—Khayal, Tarana, Tappa, Thumri, Dadra, Chaiti, Kajri, and Bhajan.
Guided by the profound legacy of his late grandfather, Pandit Ganesh Prasad Mishra, and his late father, Pandit Vidyadhar Mishra, Varun is the custodian of a lineage deeply tied to the Banaras Gharana's musical heritage. His familial constellation includes great-grandfather Pt. Bade Ramdas Ji Mishra, grandfather Pt. Harishankar Mishra, great-grandfather Pt. Anokhe lal Mishra, uncle Padmavibhushan Pt. Birju Maharaj, and cousins Padmabhushan Pt. Rajan Sajan Mishra and Pt. Chhannulal Mishra, alongside Padmavibhushan Vidushi Girija Devi Ji. In Lucknow, Varun orchestrates a hallowed music academy. Recognized as an Empanelled Artist of ICCR, his artistry extends to All India Radio & Doordarshan.
The prestigious Sangeet Natak Akademi and Vagdhara Samman awards underscore Varun Mishra's influential role in the realm of Indian Classical Music.
