Chowdiah

Chowdiah is an actor and producer in Kannada cinema, credited on Vani (1943).

Thirumakudalu Chowdiah (1895 – 19 January 1967), known popularly as Pitil Chowdiah, was a violinist from India in the Carnatic classical tradition. A disciple of vocalist Bidaram Krishnappa, he trained in the Mysore royal court, and went on to become one of the most sought-after accompanists of his era. He later emerged as a renowned soloist, particularly in the Mysore region during pre-independence India. In 1939, he was appointed Asthana Vidwan (court musician) of the royal court by the Maharaja of Mysore Krishna Raja Wadiyar IV.

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