Laxmi Narayan Singh (16 October 1944 - 28 July 2016) known professionally as Lachhu Maharaj was an Indian Tabla Player of Banaras Gharana.
His sister is Nirmala Devi, mother of Bollywood actor Govind Arun Ahuja.
[3] Politician Sonia Gandhi commented that "His contributions to classical as well as the popular film genre would forever inspire artistes in the years to come.
"[2][4] Then Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh, Akhilesh Yadav, said in his condolence message that 'Lacchu Maharaj popularized tabla playing internationally with his talented performances, and his death was a huge loss'.
[2][5] Classical singer Girija Devi said it was an irreparable loss, and Maharaj knew the nuances of tabla like no other artist.