Ranjani Hebbar

Ranjani Hebbar Guruprasad (1981 - 9 June 2013) was an Indian Carnatic music vocalist. Now her two disciples, Vid. Archana and Vid. Samanvi are propagating the music following their path shown by their Guru.

Early life
Ranjani Hebbar was born in Udupi to Aravind Hebbar, a Botany Professor and Vasanthalakshmi. She started learning music from her parents and Madhoor Balasubramaniam and become the first disciple of S. Sowmya and Srinivasan, Sowmya's father. She continued to study under Chengalpet Ranganathan and Completed her post graduation in Carnatic Music from Madras University. She married Guruprasad, a Software Engineer.

Professional career
She was an A-Grade artist on All India Radio and has performed on many stages in South India, including on national television.

Death
Ranjani Hebbar died of Cancer on June 9, 2013, in KMC Hospital, Manipal.

Awards and titles

 * Kalki Award
 * Isai Chudar
 * M S Subbulakshmi scholarship