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( Image 1- Dinubhau performing in one of his concerts at Mehekar) Pandit Dinkarrao Balirampant Elkunchwar , fondly remembered as Dinubhau, was a classical vocalist who devoted his life to music while rooted in the soil of Vidarbha. Born on the day of Vasubaras (first day of the Hindu festival Diwali), that is, on 14 October 1925, in the small village of Parwa, Washim district. He grew up in a family that nurtured a love for the arts. His father, the late Balirampant Elkunchwa

Curated By: Mandar Karanjkar This exhibition showcases some of the rare music pieces by Rehmat Khan Saheb, the legendary vocalist of Gwalior Gharana. Rehmat Khan, also revered as ‘Bhu Gandharva’ was born in 1852 to Ustad Haddu Khan of Gwalior Gharana. Gifted with a beautiful and musical voice, he started accompanying his father from a very young age. After demise of Haddu Khan, Rehmat Khan roamed across north India, performing as a street musician. He finally settled in Bener

Curated by : Mandar Karanjkar The life sketch of Pt. Mohanrao Karve, a well known and respected vocalist from Gwalior Gharana is indeed very interesting. In the life span of 90 years, he played numerous roles – from a child movie artist to a Khayal singer.  Bhalchandra Nilkanth Karve alias Mohanrao Karve was born in Pune on 16th September, 1925. His father, Nilkanth Shreedhar Karve worked with the government while his mother, Kamalabai was a amateur harmonium player. The coup

Image-1  Bai Sundrabai from a flyer ‘Tumhi Mazhe Savkar’ Bai Sundrabai Jadhav,  c. (1885 – 1953) fondly known as " Punekarin ," was one of the most influential figures in Indian music during the 1920s to 1940s. Born in Pune around 1885, she later moved to Mumbai, where she passed away at the age of approximately seventy in 1953. Her presence wasn’t limited to the world of music; Sundrabai also made a striking impression on the silver screen. She acted in iconic films such as

An exploration of early Indian gramophone records, uncovering forgotten voices, vintage melodies, and the sonic imprint of a nation in transition. (Image 1 - Bajakhana) | Michael Kinnear  The Gramophone- Arrival of Sound on Shellac ( Image 2 - Goddess Saraswati with a Gramophone signifying the Arrival of gramophone technology in India) | The Revolver Club- Sept 2, 2021 The phonograph was invented in 1877 by Thomas Edison. Furthermore, Alexander Graham Bell's Volta Laboratory

A Voice Echoing Through Time Beherebuwa on stage with his accompanists Male stage actors of the Kirloskar Natak Company performing both male and female roles in Marathi Sangeet Natak Early Life and Musical Inclination Ganesh Ramchandra Beherebua was born in 1890 in the village of Kurdhen, located in the Ratnagiri district of Maharashtra. From an early age, he exhibited exceptional musical talent. A natural prodigy, he was adept at playing various musical instruments available

Guardian of Gwalior Gayaki Pandit Antubuwa tuning his tanpuras before his performance Early Life: A Musical Legacy Begins In the year 1881, the village of Kinhai, nestled near Aundh in Maharashtra, bore witness to the birth of a child destined to shape the course of Hindustani classical music—Anant Manohar Joshi, later affectionately known as Antubuwa. Born into a musically gifted family, Antubuwa inherited the rich musical legacy of his father, Pandit Manoharbuwa, a singer k

(Image 1 - Yashwantbua Mirashi 1983 – 05-01-1966) Early Life: In the year 1983, a boy was born into the family of Sadashiv Pandit, Ichalkaranji. He was named Yashwant. The family had mirasdari , which was similar to the revenue collectors of that time. Hence, the little Yashwant Pandit was later known as Mirashibua.  Coincidentally, his Guru Gayanacharya Pt. Balkrishnabua Ichalkaranjikar lived next to his house. Young Yashwant used to make fun of Balkrishnbua’s singing. He us

(Image 1 – Bapurao Ketkar) प्रसंग १  - साधारण ८०-९० वर्षांपूर्वी, स्थळ - टिळक स्मारक मंदिर, पुणे  खचाखच भरलेले प्रेक्षागृह, साध्या वेषातील एका गायकाची ठुमरी, सुनी हो बालम मोरा...' आणि टाळ्यांचा प्रचंड कडकडाट... प्रसंग २  - १७ ऑक्टोबर, १९९८, स्थळ - टिळक स्मारक मंदिर, पुणे भास्करबुवांच्या जयंतीदिनी 'मधुसंचयन' या पुस्तकाचा प्रकाशन सोहळा, तसेच खचाखच भरलेले प्रेक्षागृह, देशकार रागातील ध्वनिमुद्रिका 'न ते हरि नाम लेत...',  तसाच टाळ्यांचा प्रचंड कडकडाट... प्रसंग ३  - २५ ऑगस्ट, २०२५,

The doyen of Vichitra Veena Born in the culturally rich city of Patiala in 1881, Ustad Abdul Aziz Khan was destined to make a mark in Indian classical music. Before becoming synonymous with the Vichitra Veena, he was highly regarded as a Sarangi player, having mastered the instrument over a distinguished career spanning more than 35 years. His artistry led him to accompany many great vocalists of his time, making him a respected figure on the concert stage. A New Chapter: Jou

A legacy of Paluskar Parampara’s musical omniscience Pt. Kashinath Bodas in a concert setting Pandit Kashinath Bodas was a rare combination of an accomplished performer, a sensitive composer, and a devoted teacher of Hindustani classical music. His contribution to carrying forward the rich tradition of the Gwalior gharana, while also modernizing its outlook, remains invaluable in the world of Indian classical music. Early Life and Musical Upbringing Pandit Kashinath Bodas was

(Image 1- Gauhar Jan with Doanna Jan and Chavanni Jan | Bajanaama by A N Sharma) Gauhar Jan, born as Angelina Yeoward in 1873 in the town of Azamgarh (present-day Uttar Pradesh), was destined for an extraordinary journey. Her father, William Robert Yeoward, was an Armenian engineer. Her mother, Edilian Victoria Imangus, came from a Jewish background and had a deep love for Indian music. Edilian’s musical dreams slowly faded into the background after marriage. With little supp