Veteran classical singer Rajan Mishra had a strong Uttarakhand connection

DEHRADUN: Renowned classical singer Rajan Mishra of the Rajan-Sajan Mishra duo who passed away due to heart complications along with Covid-19 in Delhi on Sunday had a significant connection with Uttarakhand.
The 70-year-old music maestro had established his music academy, Gurukul, in the Pleasant Valley area of Dehradun. The popular singer had also mesmerised city residents with his renditions through various musical concerts held in Doon.
Speaking about his connection with Dehradun, city-based heritage activist Lokesh Ohri said, “He loved Dehradun and despite having a hectic schedule due to singing commitments, he always used to find time to visit the city.His love for Dehradun prompted him to establish his Gurukul named 'Viraam' here in the Pleasant Valley area of the city. The music academy was established around 1999-2000.”
Ohri fondly recalled that he first met the maestro in the 90s and since then their relationship had become quite strong.
“I got the chance to meet him in 1993-94 when I was involved with SPIC MACAY. In fact, in 2003-04, he designed a very special event in which Rajan-Sajan Mishra performed along with Pandit Birju Maharaj and Pandit Kishan Maharaj. This was a grand event for all classical music lovers and it was an honour for us that it was performed for the first time at our ‘Virasat’ fest in Doon,” Ohri added.
The veteran singer last came to Dehradun in 2019.