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          Pandit Samta Prasad was an Indian classical musician and Tabla player from the Benares gharana.

        1. Pandit Samta Prasad was an Indian classical musician and Tabla player from the Benares gharana.
        2. Born in , he comes from a family and lineage of tabla and pakawaj players.
        3. Early life and training​​ Pandit Samta Prasad was born on 20 July , in Kabir chaura, Banaras (Varanasi), Uttar Pradesh into a family steeped in the tradition.
        4. Pandit Samta Prasad is among the few esteemed personalities in Indian Classical Music.
        5. Pandit Samta Prasad alias Gudai Maharaj was born on 18th july His initial training was started by his father Pt. Hari sundar mishra.

          6. Early life and training​​ Pandit Samta Prasad was born on 20 July , in Kabir chaura, Banaras (Varanasi), Uttar Pradesh into a family steeped in the tradition....

          Samta Prasad

          Samta Prasad

          Samta Prasad accompanying sitar player Shahid Parvez Khan

          Birth nameSamta Prasad Mishra
          Also known asGudai Maharaj
          Born(1921-07-20)20 July 1921
          OriginVaranasi, Uttar Pradesh
          Died31 May 1994(1994-05-31) (aged 72)
          GenresIndian classical music
          InstrumentTabla

          Musical artist

          Samta Prasad (Hindi : पण्डित सामता प्रसाद; 20 July 1921 – 31 May 1994)[1] was an Indian classical musician and tabla player from the Benares gharana.[2][3] He played tabla in many Hindi films including, Meri Surat Teri Ankhen (1963) and Sholay (1975), and film music composers Rahul Dev Burman and Bappi Lahiri were his disciples.[3][4]

          He was the son of Hari Sundarrr, also known as Bachaa Mishra, his grandfather was Jagannath Mishra, and his ancestors included Pratap Maharaj, also known as Gudai Maharaj.[5]

          He was awarded the Sangeet Natak Akademi Award i