Ustad Maula Bakhsh (1833-1896), born in Bhiwani, Haryana, made a lasting impact on Baroda’s musical heritage, thanks to the invitation of Maharaja Sayajirao Gaekwad III. On February 26, 1886, a Music College was established in Baroda, now known as the Faculty of Performing Arts, The Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda, with Ustad Maula Bakhsh appointed as its first Principal. Known…
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Born on July 3, 1897, in Surat, Hansa Mehta was the daughter of Manubhai Mehta, the Dewan of Baroda State. Her educational journey began at Baroda College (now The Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda), where she graduated in Philosophy. She furthered her studies in Journalism and Sociology in England. Upon returning to India, she played a significant role in social…
Chandravadan Chimanlal Mehta, aka C.C. Mehta was born on 6th April 1901, in Surat. Chandravadan Mehta pioneered in theater & drama studies at The Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda. The world celebrates ‘World Theater Day’ due to him, as he moved a resolution at International Theatre Institute under aegis of UNESCO in 1960 at Vienna conference to make 27th March as…