B. V. Keskar
B. V. Keskar | |
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| Union Minister of Information and Broadcasting | |
| In office 13 May 1952 – 9 April 1962 | |
| Preceded by | R. R. Diwakar |
| Succeeded by | Bezawada Gopala Reddy |
| Personal details | |
| Political party | Indian National Congress |
Balakrishna Vishwanath Keskar (1903 – 28 August 1984) was an Indian politician and Union Minister for Information and Broadcasting between 1952 and 1962. Remembered for creating the Vrinda Vadya and promoting classical music through All India Radio, Keskar, who was India's longest serving Minister for Information and Broadcasting, was also responsible for banning Hindi film music, cricket commentaries and the harmonium on All India Radio.