Manas Vishwaroop

Born in a family that nurtured music, Manas inculcated musical instincts very early under the tutelage of his parents, Dr Himanshu Vishwaroop (Violin Scholar and Reader, Bhatkhande University) & Prof. Dr. Veena Vishwaroop (Vocal Dept., Indira Kala Sangeet University), owing to which Manas bloomed to his inherent potential at a tender age. Realizing his aptitude, he was accepted as a protégé by Pt. Babanrao Haldankar, renowned musicologist & vocalist of the Agra Gharana, under the enlightening guidance of whom, Manas is still continuing his quest for musical excellence.

Since 2000, Manas has performed at many prestigious music festivals and competitions and has been showered with accolades for his diverse knowledge and performances of many genres of Classical vocal music; some of which include the prestigious Pt. Bhimsen Joshi Scholarship by the University of Mumbai, Nationally acclaimed scholarships by UGC & HRD Ministry (Govt. of India), Akashwani performances, awards and accreditation, along with performances on elite stages

like the NCPA, Bhatkhande Samaroh, Int’l Rotary Assembly, Goa College of Music,DMCC, SCZCC-Jalgaon and University of Mumbai. Manas has been lauded with numerous awards for his performances which include the Gunidas Trophy, ITC-SRA award, Akashwani National Trophy, National Music Competition, Pune and has secured prizes at National, State-level, Zonal and Regional competitions including Yuva-Mahotsav, Gaanwardhan, Indradhanushya (Inter-University) and National Youth Festivals to name a few from the list.

Manas has performed for the AIR-Akashwani and is a B-grade accredited artist from Akashwani, Mumbai and also grooms students at the Sharda Sangeet Vidyalaya .

Manas’ recitals have been lauded by critics, connoisseurs & senior musicians alike as he strives to present a new vista of Hindustani Classical Vocal music, touching every aspect, every genre yet preserving the values of the tradition he belongs to.

Manas Vishwaroop's other performancesae:

Akhil Bharatiya Sangeet Sankalp, Raipur 2000

Godavari Foundation Sangeet Vidyalaya, Jalgaon, 2001
 

Akhil Bharatiya Sangeet Sankalp, National Assembly, Kota

2003

V.V.Vaachanalaya Sangeet Sabha, Jalgaon 2004.

Sajan Milaap Sangeet Sabha, Mumbai, 2005.

R.M.Karkare Sangeet Sabha, Gwalior, 2005.

International Rotary Music Festival, Bhopal 2005.

Yuva Vani, Akashvani Sangeet Sabha, Raipur 2005.

Bhatkhande Sangeet Sabha, Khairagarh 2006.

Indira Kala Sangeet University Convocation Ceremony,

Khairagarh 2006.

Khairagarh Mahotsav, 2006.Pune 2007, National Music Competition, 2nd prize.

Yuva Sangeet Nritya Mahotsav , SCZCC, Jalgaon 2007.

Shruti Mandal Sangeet Sabha, Khairagarh 2008.

3rd prize at the Inter-University Yuva-Mahotsav, Gwalior 2008.

Music Dept., Mumbai University establishment day,Mumbai 2009.

Pt. Dada Deshpande Smruti Samaroh, Jalbalpur 2009.

Cultural exchanges at the Goa College of music, Goa, 2009.

Dadar Matunga Cultural Centre, 2009.

Pt. Mukund Vishnu Kaalwint Smruti Samaroh, Paradkar Hall,Varanasi 2009.

Dept. Of Music organized program at the University of Mumbai,2009.B-Grade artist at Akashwani Mumbai, 2010.

I.T.C.-S.R.A. award, Mumbai 2010.

Performance at the National Centre for Performing Arts (NCPA),Mumbai 2010.

Performed and felicitated by the hands of Pt. Ajaya Chakravarty at Akashwani Kolkata, 2010.

Yuva Mahotsav Samaroh organized by SwarMauli Sanstha,

Sawarkar Hall, Vile Parle, Mumbai, 2010. Sharda Utsav, Nadabrahma Mandir, Sharda Sangeet Vidyalaya,2010.

Performed at IMG, St. Xavier’s College, Marine Lines, Mumbai2011.

Performed at SNDT Women’s University, Malad, Mumbai 2011.