Comments for Batish, Shiv Dayal, Raga Todi

Pt. Shiv Dayal Batish studied the art of singing from his guru Hakim Chandan Ram Charan. He received the Tansen award for "Best Male Vocalist" in 1964. He has also authored several Books and videos on teaching music of India.

Pandit Shiv Dayal Batish has been involved with the Indianmusic scene since 1930. He has had many hit songs on Indianfilms, radio and TV.He is also the recipient of the Tansen award for best male vocalist. He has composedfor top artists such as Lata Mangeshkar, Talat Mahmood, Manna Dey, etc.