Private collection of Mohan D. Nadkarni/kamat.com
Shobha gurtur, 1925-2005. Foughter of minakshi shirodker,A distinguished singer and dancer, trained in Jaipur atrauli gharana, Shobha grutu was trained by Natthan khan. Her father-in-law Narayana nath Gurtu perfected her urdu wording and singing Gazals. Awardee Sangeeta-Nataka academy and Padmashree