Sanjeev Abhyankar
Sanjeev Abhyankar | |
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| Born | October 5, 1969 Pune, India |
| Occupation(s) | Hindustani classical vocalist, playback singer |
| Years active | 1981–present |
| Known for | Hindustani classical music, playback singing |
Pandit Sanjeev Abhyankar (born 5 October 1969) is a distinguished Hindustani classical music vocalist associated with the Mewati Gharana. Under the mentorship of Pandit Jasraj, he embarked on his musical journey at the age of 11. Over his career, he has produced more than 60 solo albums and performed in excess of 200 cities globally.
In 1999, he earned the prestigious National Film Award for Best Male Playback Singer for the song "Suno Re Bhaila" featured in the Hindi movie Godmother. Additionally, he was honored with the Kumar Gandharva National Award in 2008 by the Government of Madhya Pradesh in recognition of his enduring contributions to Classical Arts.
Early life and musical training
Born in Pune, India, Abhyankar's initial exposure to Hindustani classical music came from his mother, Shobha Abhyankar, a respected musicologist and instructor of the Mewati Gharana. He commenced formal training at eight years old under her guidance, later advancing his studies with Pandit Gangadharbua Pimpalkhare of the Gwalior Gharana, and subsequently with Pandit Jasraj from the Mewati tradition.
Career
Abhyankar's debut public performance took place in Mumbai when he was just 11 years old in 1981. Beyond solo concerts, he has lent his vocal talents to Essence of Life, a dance ensemble established by Dega Deva Kumar Reddy dedicated to disseminating the teachings of Jiddu Krishnamurti throughout India.
Awards
- 1998: National Film Award for Best Male Playback Singer for Godmother ("Suno Re Bhaila")
- 2009: Kumar Gandharva Samman
Film discography
- "Tum Gaye" (duet with Lata Mangeshkar), Maachis (1996)
- "Yeh Hai Shaan Banaras Ki", Banaras (2005)
- "Lai Ja Re Badra", Dil Pe Mat Le Yaar (2000)
- "Sada Sumiran Karle", Dashavatar (2008)
- "Suno Re Suno Re Bhayina Ke", Godmother (1998)
- "Rukhe Naina", Maqbool (2003)
- "Tu Astis Tar", Coffee Ani Barach Kahi (2015)
External links
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- 1969 births
- Living people
- Hindustani singers
- Indian male playback singers
- Mewati gharana
- Singers from Pune
- Marathi people
- Marathi-language singers
- Bhajan singers
- 20th-century Indian male singers
- 20th-century Indian singers
- 21st-century Indian male singers
- 21st-century Indian singers
- Best Male Playback Singer National Film Award winners