After completing a B.A. with Marathi language as the principal subject, Aphale chose music as the main subject for his M.A.
Charudatta started acting in Marathi Sangit Nataks (musical plays) right from his schooldays. He has acted in several plays like Katyar Kaljat Ghusali, Shakuntal, Saubhadra, Sanshay Kallol, Matsyagandha, Lavani Bha lali Abhangala, Atun Kirtan Atun Tamasha, Ithe Oshalala Mrutyu, To Mi Navhech, etc.
Aphale has carried forward his family's tradition of Kirtan (a form of narration which combines spiritual and social messages with music). He has performed more than 5000 kirtans in 25 years. His kirtan performances have taken place not only in Maharashtra, but also in other states of India and even in U.S.A., Canada and Australia etc. He has also performed on several television and channels. His kirtanas include topics like freedom fighters, religious kirtanas, and kirtanas on saints. Aphale also educates young students about historic tales and especially anecdotes from the lives of Marathi saints.
Charudatta has been honored with many awards, including the Patankar award of Pune Marathi Granthalay, Gold Medal of Goa Mashel group, Paluskar award of Akhil Bharatiya Natya Parishad, Pune Ki Asha award 2002, and the Dinanath Mangeshkar award 2003, received at the hands of the chief minister of Maharashtra.