A vow changed her life: Musical legend Annapurna Devi - The Pathbreakers Ep 05

She took a vow to shun public life to save her marriage, but could not - Annapurna Devi the reclusive genius. Discover the untold story of Annapurna Devi, the reclusive goddess of the surbahar and one of the greatest musicians in Indian history. This episode unravels her extraordinary life—the musical genius who inspired legends, trained icons like Hariprasad Chaurasia and Nikhil Banerjee, and was the first wife of sitar maestro Ravi Shankar. Explore how her transcendental artistry, personal sacrifices and tragedy, and spiritual discipline shaped the Maihar gharana and left a profound legacy for women in Indian music. From her rigorous gurukul training under Ustaad Allauddin Khan to her retreat from the public eye, this is the story of a pathbreaker whose influence endures through her disciples and the purity of her music. To view Part 1 -    • The Dark Truth of Jealousy and Sacrifice -...   Sources: Books – Annapurna Devi – An Unheard Melody by Swapan Kumar Bandopadhyay Annapurna Devi – The Untold Story of a Reclusive Genius by Atul Merchant Jatayu YT videos -    • Last Interview with Padma Bhushan Maa Anna...