V. Balaji

V. Balaji
Born	1958 (age 58–59) Delhi, India
Genres	Hindustani classical music
Occupation(s)	violinist
Instruments	violin

V. Balaji (born 1958) is an Indian violinist who performs Hindustani classical music. Presently he is a Professor of Music at Banaras Hindu University, eventually became Head of the Instrumental department.

Balaji started playing violin at age three. By the age of nine, he was a professional musician. Dr. V. Balaji is a well-known artiste of Violin & Vocal, belonging to the fifth generation of a renowned family of musician. His training in Carnatic Music began when he was only five years old under the watchful supervision of his grandfather Late Shri V. N. Krishna Iyengar and his father Late Shri V. K. Venkata Ramanujam. In 1975 Balaji began to study Hindustani Music at Banaras Hindu University under the tutelage of Professor (Smt) N.Rajam and received his doctoral degree in 1986.

He has also worked at All India Radio from 1983 to 1993 (Varanasi – Lucknow). Dr. Balaji’s technique and innovations reflect near perfection. With guidance of his father and guru Sri. V. K. Venkata Ramanujam and Smt. N. Rajam, he was trained in the Gayaki Ang (vocal style). V. Balaji has performed across the globe and in numerous places throughout India.

Balaji won the Merit Scholarship for Securing First in both Bachelor`s and Master`s Degree B.H.U.in eighties. He is also the recipient of the prestigious National Scholarship Award and the Senior Fellowship Award – Department of Culture - Government of India - New Delhi.

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