Gharana Series - Jaipur
A subject that is designed to be covered in multiple episodes, focuses on nuances and specialties of one Gharana at a time. Following an overwhelming response to the first episode of this series covering the Gwalior Gharana, the second episode focused on the Jaipur Gharana. The insights into this Gharana was given by two of its prominent exponents, Dr. Arun Dravid and Pt. Dinkar Panshikar.
Date: 1st February 2020
Venue: Sahayog Mandir Hall, Thane (West)
Jaipur Gharana Legends
The second episode was graced by the two legends of the Jaipur Gharana. The audience was enthralled by their interactive sessions and engaging performances. They were interviewed by Dr. Meenal Mategaonkar and Smt. Pooja Bakre.
Dr. Arun Dravid
Legend of Jaipur Gharana
Dr. Arun Dravid is a senior exponent of the Jaipur-Atrauli gharana. By educational qualification, he is a gold medalist from IIT, Bombay, and a Ph.D. from MIT, USA. He began his early training under the tutelage of Abdul Majid Khan, a disciple of Alladiya Khan. He became the first formal disciple of Kishoritai and had a long association with her. He also received invaluable guidance from Mogubai Kurdikar. He is now engaged in imparting his wisdom of the gharana’s gayaki to the next generation.
Pt. Dinkar Panshikar
Legend of Jaipur Gharana
Born into a family accomplished in the performing arts, Pandit Dinkar Panshikar spent over 10 years studying the intricacies of the Jaipur Atrauli Gharana under Pt. Nivruttibua Sarnaik. Known as a musician and a music scholar, he has composed over 200 compositions in various Ragas. He is known as a foremost exponent of the Jaipur Gharana.
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Dr. Meenal Mategaonkar
Classical Vocalist
Apart from being an accomplished classical artist, Dr. Meenal Mategaonkar is a PhD from IIT Bombay. She has many underlying accomplishments in the field of classical music, and is an A-Grade artist from Aakashwani Radio.
Smt. Pooja Bakre
Classical Vocalist
Smt. Pooja Bakre is one of prominent classical vocalist from the young generation. An avid student of the Jaipur Gharana, Smt.Pooja has learnt classical music from Shri Madhukar Joshi, Smt. Padmatai Talwalkar and Smt. Manjiri Asnare.