Rahul Deshpande

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Rahul Deshpande
Rahul Deshpande - Singing in Pune in March 2011
Rahul Deshpande - Singing in Pune in March 2011
Background information
Born (1979-10-10) 10 October 1979 (age 41)
Pune, Maharashtra, India
GenresHindustani classical music
Occupation(s)singer
Years active1984 onwards

Rahul Deshpande (born 10 October 1979) is an Indian classical music singer from Pune, India. He is the grandson of Vasantrao Deshpande[1][2][3]

Rahul Deshpande singing in Vasantotsav 2010

Education and career[]

Rahul developed his interest in vocal music by studying the music of Kumar Gandharva. Initially, he sought guidance of Pandit Gangadharbuva Pimpalkhare and Dr. Madhusudhan Patwardhan. He further learnt under the tutelage of Smt. Ushatai Chipalkatti and Pandit Mukul Shivputra. He also learned the tabla from Suresh Samant. His repertoire includes khayal, tap khayal, dhruvpad, thumri, kajri, hori, tappa, ghazal, abhanga, bhajan, natyasangeet and bhavgeet. Rahul has judged Zee Marathi's popular reality TV show "Sa Re Ga Ma Pa - Little Champs" and Zee Yuva’s “Sangeet Samrat parva2”. His work in the re-opening of the musical play Katyar Kaljat Ghusali was appreciated.[4][5][6] He was the playback singer for the songs of "Khansaheb Aftab Hussain Bareliwale", played by Sachin Pilgaonkar in the film. The role was played by Rahul himself in the play Katyar Kaljat Ghusali.[7]

Also, every year he arranges the "Vasantotsav" in the memory of his grandfather Vasantrao Deshpande.[8][9]

A revised version of Kakasaheb Khadilkar's Sangeet Maanapmaan played in Maharashtra in 2011 and 2012, the centenary year of the play's first performance. It has been revised by Rahul Deshpande. "Originally, the play has five parts with around 52 classical songs. Deshpande's version will have two parts and 22 classical songs."[10]

Stage appearances[]

Filmography[]

Achievements and recognition[]

  • Rasikagrani Dattopant Deshpande Award, presented to him at the Sawai Gandharva Music Festival.
  • Master Dinanath Mangeshkar Awards 2012 by Lata Mangeshkar.[14]
  • "Kothrud Bhushan" award by the hands of Maharashtra's Chief Minister, Devendra Phadanvis.
  • Sudhir Phadke Award for his outstanding achievements at a young age.
  • Special Jury Award Best Singers in Zee Chitr Gaurav 2016.

Personal life[]

Rahul is married to Neha Deshpande and they have a daughter.[15]

References[]

  1. ^ "Rahul Deshpande gives a 'Hatke' performance - Times of India". The Times of India. Retrieved 31 January 2017.
  2. ^ "A musical extravaganza - Pune Mirror -". Pune Mirror. Retrieved 31 January 2017.
  3. ^ "Three-day arts & culture carnival at Upvan Lake - Times of India". The Times of India. Retrieved 31 January 2017.
  4. ^ "Subodh and Mrunmayee in Katyar Kaljat Ghusli - Times of India". The Times of India. Retrieved 31 January 2017.
  5. ^ Kulkarni, Preeti. "Katyar Kaljat Ghusli movie review: Subodh Bhave, Sachin Pilgaonkar and Shankar Mahadevan give an unforgettable Diwali treat to music lovers!". Retrieved 31 January 2017.
  6. ^ "Katyar Kaljat Ghusli – Music Review (Marathi Soundtrack)". Music Aloud. 4 November 2015. Retrieved 31 January 2017.
  7. ^ "Revival of sangeet-natak by a new theatre group in Pune | Latest News & Updates at Daily News & Analysis". dna. 30 May 2011. Retrieved 31 January 2017.
  8. ^ "Music across boundaries". Indian Express. 11 January 2008. Retrieved 7 December 2010.
  9. ^ "Classical, fusion music at Vasantotsav - Times of India". The Times of India. Retrieved 31 January 2017.
  10. ^ Bengrut, Dheeraj (15 December 2011). "Act 100". indianexpress.com. Mumbai: The Indian Express Limited. Retrieved 15 February 2012.
  11. ^ "Recreating the magic of the Gandharva music". Archived from the original on 2 May 2012. Retrieved 16 December 2011.
  12. ^ "Rahul Deshpande stars as his late grandfather Vasantrao Deshpande in this biopic". IMDB.
  13. ^ "Rahul Deshpande plays the role of his late grandfather Vasantrao Deshpande in this biopic". IMDB.
  14. ^ "Lata Mangeshkar presenting award to singer Rahul Deshpande at Master Dinanath Mangeshkar Awards 2012 in Mumbai : rediff bollywood photos on Rediff Pages". pages.rediff.com. Retrieved 31 January 2017.
  15. ^ "Raga and symphony". The Times of India. 15 January 2009. Retrieved 31 January 2017.
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