Hirabai, the first Indian Women to hold a live paid concert at only 16 years of age.

A renowned Hindustani Classical Vocalist from the Kirana Gharana.

Born in Miraj as Champākali, the second child of Abdul Karim Khan, founder of Kirana Gharana and Tarabai.

Sarojini Naidu bestowed the title 'Gaan Kokila' on Hirabai, an expert in Khayal, Thumri and Marathi Natya Sangeet.

Also a beloved Marathi stage actress, bestowed with the Vishnudas Bhave Award.

Hirabai was honoured to sing the national song,

Recipient of the Padma Bhushan in 1970 and Sangeet Natak Akademi Award in 1965.