Geetha Hegde

Geetha Hegde, born on 1st October 1955 in Kelaginoor village, HonnavarTaluk, Uttar Kannada District, hails from a family of Yakshagana artistes. Her mother Smt.Mahadevi Mahabaleshwar Bhat was known as a very good singer with a very melodious voice and a brilliant layajnana. In her school days Geetha with her soothing and powerful voice, won several prizes in competitions held for Bhajans, Bhavageethe and also film music. Her mother was very keen to teach her classical music, but could not for many reasons. But, her mother's dream came true when Geetha married G.S.Hegde, a Tabla Player as well as an ardent lover of classical music. Encouraged ...Read More