Vidya Rao is an Indian Hindustani classical singer and writer. She is popular for her Thumri and Dadra.[1] She wrote a book on the late Naina Devi, Heart to Heart: Remembering Nainaji. Her daughter Aditi Rao Hydari is an actress.
Vidya Rao | |
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.png) Vidya Rao in 2016 | |
| Background information | |
| Born | Hyderabad, India |
| Occupation(s) | Singer |
| Website | www.vidyaraosinger.com |
Early life edit
Vidya Rao was born in Wanaparthy and grew up in Hyderabad. She did her graduation from Madras and later joined the Delhi School of Economics to do M.A. in Sociology.[2]
Career edit
She worked with Centre for Women's Development Studies as a researcher for five years before quitting to concentrate on music.[2]
She renders poetry of mystics like, Amir Khusro, Kabir etc.[3]
She was set to make her acting debut through Mani Ratnam's Raavanan (2010) as the mother of Aishwarya Rai's character. However, her scenes were cut from the film's final version.[4]
Personal life edit
She was married to Ehsaan Hydari.[citation needed] They have a daughter, Bollywood actress, Aditi Rao Hydari.[citation needed]
References edit
- ^ Kuldeep Kumar. "On a delicate note". The Hindu. Retrieved 17 January 2012.
- ^ a b Kumar, Kuldeep (8 December 2011). "Glimpses of Naina". The Hindu. Retrieved 11 June 2013.
- ^ Jyoti Nair Belliappa. "Cascade of thumris". The Hindu.
- ^ "Aditi Rao shines as Delhi 6 sinks - Bollywood Movies - Zimbio". 4 November 2009. Archived from the original on 4 November 2009.