Vijay Kichlu belongs to the _________ .

The correct option is Agra Gharana.

Pandit Vijay Kichlu (1930 – 2023) was a prominent Indian classical vocalist belonging to the Agra Gharana. He received extensive music training under legendary gurus such as Ustad Faiyaz Khan, Pandit Nathuram Sharma, Ustad Latafat Hussain Khan, and Ustad Sharafat Hussain Khan.

Besides being a distinguished performer known for his powerful voice and mastery over bandishes, he played a pivotal role as the founding director of the ITC Sangeet Research Academy (SRA) in Kolkata. Through SRA, he dedicated decades to preserving, nurturing, and promoting Indian classical music and supporting young talented musicians across India. For his contribution to music, he was awarded the prestigious Padma Shri by the Government of India in 2018.