Asthana Vidushi
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Asthana Vidushi is an honorary title bestowed to a court musician or dancer in India.[1] Notable Asthana Vidushis include Bangalore Nagarathnamma,[2] Aruna Sairam, Bombay Sisters,[3] M. S. Sheela,[4] Geetha Raja,[5] as well as Srirangam Gopalaratnam, Shobha Raju, and S. Sowmya.