Sanjeev Abhyankar
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Pandit Sanjeev Abhyankar is a Hindustani classical music
vocalist of the Mewati Gharana
.
He won the National Film Award for Best Male Playback Singer
in 1999, for his song, Suno Re Bhaila" in Hindi film Godmother
, India
to Dr. Shobha Abyankar.
He started learning Hindustani Classical Music, at tender age of eight, groomed by his mother, and her guru Pandit Pimpalkhare and later from Padma Vibhushan
Pandit Jasraj
. Though his aim had been to pursue a career in music since childhood, he has acquired a Bachelor's Degree in Commerce.
, at the age of 13 in 1983. Since then, he has traveled extensively all over the country, performing in conferences and art circles around the world, spreading the fragrance of Indian Classical music to the United States of America
, Canada
, Australia
, Europe
, Africa
and the Middle East
.
He has several albums with HMV
, Music Today, Sony Music, Times Music, Navaras Records U.K., Neelam Audio Video U.S.A., Sona Rupa U.K., BMG Cressendo, Ninaad Music, Fountain Music & Alurkar Music. He has also given playback for films such as Maachis
, Nidaan, Sanshodhan , Dil Pe Mat Le Yaar and Banaras.
Besides performing in art circles throughout India, he has performed in commercial conferences such as Sawai Gandharva Sangeet Samaroh
, Pune;Baba Harvallabh Samaroh, Jalandhar; ITC SRA Sangeet Sammelan
and Doverlen Conference, Calcutta; Vishnu Digambar Paluskar Jayanti Samaroh, Mumbai; International Melody Foundation's Ustad Amir Khan Samaroh and Gunidas Festival, New Delhi; Swami Haridas Sammelan, Vrindavan; Pandit Motiram Sangeet Samaroh, Hyderabad; Ustad Allauddin Khan Samaroh and Ustad Amir Khan Samaroh, Madhya Pradesh; Saptak Conference, Ahmedabad; Master Dinanath Sangeet Mahotsav, Goa; Hindustani Kalakar Mandali Conference, Bangalore; and the Kalidas Samaroh, Nagpur
.
in 1990, the F. I. E. Foundation National Award 1996, The coveted National Award 1998 as the best male playback singer, for the Hindi film Godmother
, the title 'Sur Ratna', Rotary Vocational Excellence Award 2002 and Pandit Jasraj Gaurav Puraskar.
Sanjeev's award winning playback singing in the film Godmother
, as well as his impassioned renditions of Marathi Abhangs and Bhajans reflect his music's easy grace and versatility. By adding his own classical compositions (Bandishes), he has contributed to the already existing vast repertoire of Mewati
rachanas.
As a contemporary musician, Sanjeev, as well as many other contemporary, feel the inspiration to innovate in music. "Jasrangi" is a specialty of Sanjeev which he has performed with Durga Jasraj
, Kala Ramnath
and Smt. Ashwini Bhide-Deshpande
.
Hindustani classical music
Hindustani classical music is the Hindustani or North Indian style of Indian classical music found throughout the northern Indian subcontinent. The style is sometimes called North Indian Classical Music or Shāstriya Sangeet...
vocalist of the Mewati Gharana
Mewati Gharana
The Mewati Gharana is a stylized musical family-hood of Hindustani classical music founded in the late 19th century by Utd. Ghagge Nazir Khan of Jodhpur. An offshoot of the Gwalior Gharana, the Mewati Gharana acquired its name after the region from which its founding exponents hailed: the Mewar...
.
He won the National Film Award for Best Male Playback Singer
National Film Award for Best Male Playback Singer
The following is a list of winners of the National Film Award for Best Male Playback Singer. The singer with the most awards in this category is K. J. Yesudas with seven wins, whereas S. P. Balasubrahmanyam won six times for 4 different languages; Hindi, Kannada, Tamil and Telugu.-Superlatives:...
in 1999, for his song, Suno Re Bhaila" in Hindi film Godmother
Godmother (film)
Godmother is a Hindi movie directed by Vinay Shukla released in 1999, and ostensibly inspired by the life of Santokben Jadeja.-Cast:* Shabana Azmi - Rambhi* Milind Gunaji - Veeram* Nirmal Pandey - Jakhra* Govind Namdeo - Kesubhai...
Early life
Sanjeev Abhyankar was born in PunePune
Pune , is the eighth largest metropolis in India, the second largest in the state of Maharashtra after Mumbai, and the largest city in the Western Ghats. Once the centre of power of the Maratha Empire, it is situated 560 metres above sea level on the Deccan plateau at the confluence of the Mula ...
, India
India
India , officially the Republic of India , is a country in South Asia. It is the seventh-largest country by geographical area, the second-most populous country with over 1.2 billion people, and the most populous democracy in the world...
to Dr. Shobha Abyankar.
He started learning Hindustani Classical Music, at tender age of eight, groomed by his mother, and her guru Pandit Pimpalkhare and later from Padma Vibhushan
Padma Vibhushan
The Padma Vibhushan is the second highest civilian award in the Republic of India. It consists of a medal and a citation and is awarded by the President of India. It was established on 2 January 1954. It ranks behind the Bharat Ratna and comes before the Padma Bhushan...
Pandit Jasraj
Pandit Jasraj
Pandit Jasraj is an Indian classical vocalist. He is the foremost exponent of the Mewati Gharana of Hindustani classical music.-Early life:Jasraj was born in Hisar, Haryana in an orthodox brahmin family to Pandit Motiramji, a classical exponent. His family is well known for singing in the Mewati...
. Though his aim had been to pursue a career in music since childhood, he has acquired a Bachelor's Degree in Commerce.
Singing career
Sanjeev Abhyankar rendered his first stage performance in MumbaiMumbai
Mumbai , formerly known as Bombay in English, is the capital of the Indian state of Maharashtra. It is the most populous city in India, and the fourth most populous city in the world, with a total metropolitan area population of approximately 20.5 million...
, at the age of 13 in 1983. Since then, he has traveled extensively all over the country, performing in conferences and art circles around the world, spreading the fragrance of Indian Classical music to the United States of America
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
, Canada
Canada
Canada is a North American country consisting of ten provinces and three territories. Located in the northern part of the continent, it extends from the Atlantic Ocean in the east to the Pacific Ocean in the west, and northward into the Arctic Ocean...
, Australia
Australia
Australia , officially the Commonwealth of Australia, is a country in the Southern Hemisphere comprising the mainland of the Australian continent, the island of Tasmania, and numerous smaller islands in the Indian and Pacific Oceans. It is the world's sixth-largest country by total area...
, Europe
Europe
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, Africa
Africa
Africa is the world's second largest and second most populous continent, after Asia. At about 30.2 million km² including adjacent islands, it covers 6% of the Earth's total surface area and 20.4% of the total land area...
and the Middle East
Middle East
The Middle East is a region that encompasses Western Asia and Northern Africa. It is often used as a synonym for Near East, in opposition to Far East...
.
He has several albums with HMV
HMV
His Master's Voice is a trademark in the music business, and for many years was the name of a large record label. The name was coined in 1899 as the title of a painting of the dog Nipper listening to a wind-up gramophone...
, Music Today, Sony Music, Times Music, Navaras Records U.K., Neelam Audio Video U.S.A., Sona Rupa U.K., BMG Cressendo, Ninaad Music, Fountain Music & Alurkar Music. He has also given playback for films such as Maachis
Maachis
Maachis is a 1996 Indian Hindi film directed by Gulzar and produced by R. V. Pandit. The title of the film is used as a metaphor that conveys that the youth of any nation are matchsticks that could get ignited due to the deficiencies in the political and policing systems...
, Nidaan, Sanshodhan , Dil Pe Mat Le Yaar and Banaras.
Besides performing in art circles throughout India, he has performed in commercial conferences such as Sawai Gandharva Sangeet Samaroh
Sawai Gandharva Music Festival
The Sawai Gandharva Bhimsen Mahotsav is amongst the largest and most popular musical festivals of Indian Classical music in India....
, Pune;Baba Harvallabh Samaroh, Jalandhar; ITC SRA Sangeet Sammelan
ITC SRA Sangeet Sammelan
ITC SRA Sangeet Sammelan is an annual Indian classical music festival organised by ITC Sangeet Research Academy held in various cities in India....
and Doverlen Conference, Calcutta; Vishnu Digambar Paluskar Jayanti Samaroh, Mumbai; International Melody Foundation's Ustad Amir Khan Samaroh and Gunidas Festival, New Delhi; Swami Haridas Sammelan, Vrindavan; Pandit Motiram Sangeet Samaroh, Hyderabad; Ustad Allauddin Khan Samaroh and Ustad Amir Khan Samaroh, Madhya Pradesh; Saptak Conference, Ahmedabad; Master Dinanath Sangeet Mahotsav, Goa; Hindustani Kalakar Mandali Conference, Bangalore; and the Kalidas Samaroh, Nagpur
Nagpur
Nāgpur is a city and winter capital of the state of Maharashtra, the largest city in central India and third largest city in Maharashtra after Mumbai and Pune...
.
Awards and recognition
He has received many awards which include the President's award from All India RadioAll India Radio
All India Radio , officially known since 1956 as Akashvani , is the radio broadcaster of India and a division of Prasar Bharati. Established in 1936, it is the sister service of Prasar Bharati's Doordarshan, the national television broadcaster. All India Radio is one of the largest radio networks...
in 1990, the F. I. E. Foundation National Award 1996, The coveted National Award 1998 as the best male playback singer, for the Hindi film Godmother
Godmother (film)
Godmother is a Hindi movie directed by Vinay Shukla released in 1999, and ostensibly inspired by the life of Santokben Jadeja.-Cast:* Shabana Azmi - Rambhi* Milind Gunaji - Veeram* Nirmal Pandey - Jakhra* Govind Namdeo - Kesubhai...
, the title 'Sur Ratna', Rotary Vocational Excellence Award 2002 and Pandit Jasraj Gaurav Puraskar.
The Artist
From the knowledge of his guru, Pandit Jasraj, and with his own talent and skill, Sanjeev has established himself as a major exponent in the world of Indian Classical Music. Sanjeev's style has a very meditative and soothing approach, complemented by his vocal range and depth.Sanjeev's award winning playback singing in the film Godmother
Godmother (film)
Godmother is a Hindi movie directed by Vinay Shukla released in 1999, and ostensibly inspired by the life of Santokben Jadeja.-Cast:* Shabana Azmi - Rambhi* Milind Gunaji - Veeram* Nirmal Pandey - Jakhra* Govind Namdeo - Kesubhai...
, as well as his impassioned renditions of Marathi Abhangs and Bhajans reflect his music's easy grace and versatility. By adding his own classical compositions (Bandishes), he has contributed to the already existing vast repertoire of Mewati
Mewati Gharana
The Mewati Gharana is a stylized musical family-hood of Hindustani classical music founded in the late 19th century by Utd. Ghagge Nazir Khan of Jodhpur. An offshoot of the Gwalior Gharana, the Mewati Gharana acquired its name after the region from which its founding exponents hailed: the Mewar...
rachanas.
As a contemporary musician, Sanjeev, as well as many other contemporary, feel the inspiration to innovate in music. "Jasrangi" is a specialty of Sanjeev which he has performed with Durga Jasraj
Durga Jasraj
Durga Jasraj is an Indian television presenter and actress. She co-founded "Art and Artistes' Pvt. Ltd. ", an entertainment and event management company along with Vikram Shankar in 1999, which promotes classical music and subsequently co-founded Indian Music Academy in 2006.-Early life:Durga...
, Kala Ramnath
Kala Ramnath
Kala Ramnath , is an Indian violinist. She belongs to the Mewati gharana. She was awarded the Jasraj award in 1999.-Early life:...
and Smt. Ashwini Bhide-Deshpande
Ashwini Bhide Deshpande
Dr. Ashwini Bhide-Deshpande is a Hindustani classical music vocalist of the Jaipur-Atrauli Gharana.-Early life and training:...
.