Indian Classical singer Girija Devi, who was the recipient of India's second highest civilian honour Padma Vibhushan, passed away in Kolkata after suffering form a cardiac arrest. She was 88. She was from the "Benaras Gharana". Popularly considered as the Queen of Thumri, Devi is survived by a daughter. 'Queen of Thumri' Girija Devi passes away at 88
Indian Classical singer Girija Devi, who was the recipient of India's second highest civilian honour Padma Vibhushan, passed away in Kolkata after suffering form a cardiac arrest. She was 88. She was from the "Benaras Gharana". Popularly considered as the Queen of Thumri, Devi is survived by a daughter.