Raghunandan Panshikar
Hindustani classical vocalist
Pandit Raghunandan Panshikar is a Hindustani classical vocalist of Jaipur
gharana. He has established his own unique style of classical singing under
the tutelage of Kishori Amonkar, which diverted from traditional Jaipur-Atrauli
Gharana.
● About Artist :
He is a versatile artist and sings semi-classical forms
like Bhajans, Thumris, Gazals, and Natya Sangeet with panache. Recipient of
several prestigious awards, Panshikar has made his mark in performances
throughout India as well as in Europe, the United States, and the Middle East.
Panshikar was born into a family of Sanskrit scholars and classical musicians.
He is the son of the eminent Marathi stage actor and producer Prabhakar
Panshikar. Panshikar's aptitude for music was recognized by him and fostered him
from an early age. He began his formal study of music in Mumbai at the age of
eleven. He learned music from the late Vasantrao Kulkarni for two years. Later
he took training from the doyen of Jaipur gharana, Kishori Amonkar from the age
of 17, over the next 20–22 years. During this time, Raghunandan had the rare
fortune to be guided by Kishori Tai's mother, Mogubai Kurdikar.
He has received many prestigious rewards like Smt. Manik Varma Puraskar and
Upadhye Smriti Puraskar for their contribution to Indian Classical Music. He has
also been awarded by Swaryogini Dr. Prabha Atre award from Gaanvardhan &
Tatyasaheb Natu Foundation Pune, for his significant achievements and performing
career.
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