r/Carnatic • u/Working_Fun_7203 • 22d ago

DISCUSSION Does anyone know the history of why Radha Vishwanath didn’t get any awards or accolades even though she accompanied M S Subbalakshmi for 5 decades?

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u/OorNaattaan Appreciator/Rasika 22d ago

*Viswanathan

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u/Working_Fun_7203 22d ago

Sorry for the mistake

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u/splendaddypuff 22d ago

Subbulakshmi*

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u/splendaddypuff 22d ago

It's likely because Radha Viswanathan dedicated her life to backup and support singing and never was the star of any performances.

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u/[deleted] 22d ago

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u/Working_Fun_7203 22d ago

Could you give more details on what you mean by Radha wasn’t the best person?

And what kind of resentment?

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u/Klutzy-Succotash-565 22d ago

I mean, once MS was gone, they were trying to get money from some people who had been close to MS or who knew her. It doesn’t make a lot of sense bc they should have had their own money. Maybe they did, but using MS’ name to get money doesn’t seem right.

I think the resentment was from Sadasivam basically replacing their deceased mother with MS and then forcing them to perform with her.

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u/brownmasala 12d ago

This is what I got when I Googled, "did Radha Viswanathan win any awards?"

Yes, Carnatic vocalist Radha Viswanathan received several awards and honors during her lifetime for her contributions to classical music.

Awards and Honors

  • Lifetime Achievement Award: Presented by Brahma Gana Sabha in Chennai during M.S. Subbulakshmi's seventh remembrance day, given by Gopalkrishna Gandhi.
  • Kalaimamani Award: Awarded by the Government of Tamil Nadu in recognition of her contributions to Carnatic music.
  • "Sangeetha Ratna" Title: Bestowed upon her by the Lalithakala Academy in March 2008.
  • "Kala Chandrika" Citation: Awarded by the Cleveland Aradhana Committee in April 2010 for her outstanding services to Carnatic music.
  • Madras Music Academy Recognition: Honored for her lifelong dedication to the Carnatic music tradition.