Introduction Pandit Chhannulal Mishra (3 August 1936 – 2 October 2025) was one of the most beloved and authoritative voices of the Banaras tradition of Hindustani classical music. Renowned for his command over khayal and the Purab-ang (the eastern style) — especially Thumri, Dadra, Kajri and Chaiti — he combined rigorous classical training with intense…