Atul Khandekar

Hindustani classical vocalist, Devotional singer, Singer (Natya Sangeet)

Biography

Atul also received training in natyasangeet (theatrical music) from well known stage actresses and vocalists late Smt.Jaymalabai Shiledar and Smt.Keerti Shiledar, Smt.Jaymalabai groomed Atul with new approach to the style of Balgandharva (Gandharva Gayaki).

Atul was very reluctant to perform as an actor on stage but it was Smt. Jaymalabai and her family, carved Atul to this aspect . with their blessings and inborn talent Atul has performed as a leading role in famous musical dramas like Sangeet Saubhadra and Sangeet Suvarnatula.

He further performed in Sanskrit versions of Sangeet Manapman and Sangeet samshaykallol for Aakashwani, and well appreciated by music lovers.

Atul also took guidance in Bhavsangeet (light music) from late.Shri.Gajananrao watve, a well known singer of his era, and he also took guidance in light classical forms of music like Thumari, Dadra from Smt.Ashwini Tilak and Smt.Shashikala Shirgopikar.

He also took guidance from the disciple of Pt.Jitendra Abhisheki, Shri.Hemant Pendse.wardhan, Pt.Bal Mate, Pt.Haribhau Deshpande and Shri.Chandrashekhar Deshpande.

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Atul Khandekar sings Raag Marva at his guru Dr. Veena Sahasrabuddhe's resi.

Khara to prema - Atul Khandekar

Patit Tu Pavana-Sant Kanhopatra By Atul Khandekar

Atul Khandekar sings Raag Sham Kalyan.

Vilopale madhumilanat yaa- Natyapad sung by Atul Khandekar

Raag Puriya Dhanashri by Atul Khandekar

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Atul Khandekar

Atul Khandekar performing in Concert

Atul Khandekar performing in program

Atul Khandekar performing in Balgandharva Mahotsav

Atul Khandekar with Guru Dr. Veena Sahastrabuddhe

Career

Profile

She carried forward this musical legacy of Gwalior Gharana and Balgandharva Gayaki to her daughter and Atul's Mother Mrs.Manasi Khandekar , who herself is a well known vocalist and ‘A’ graded artiste of All India Radio and disciple of Pt.Gangadharbua Pimpalkhare, Dr.Shobha Abhyankar and Dr.Veena Sahasrabuddhe.

Since 1997 Atul is learning music under the tutelage of internationally acclaimed vocalist of Gwalior gharana Dr.Veena Sahasrabuddhe. Who taught Atul various aspects of Gwalior Gayaki, Laykari, Meend, Taan Kriya etc.

Atul was very reluctant to perform as an actor on stage but it was Smt.Jaymalabai and her family, carved Atul to this aspect . with their blessings and inborn talent Atul has performed as a leading role in famous musical dramas like Sangeet Saubhadra and Sangeet Suvarnatula

He further performed in Sanskrit versions of Sangeet Manapman and Sangeet samshaykallol for Aakashwani, and well appreciated by music lovers.

He also took guidance from the disciple of Pt.Jitendra Abhisheki, Shri.Hemant Pendse.

A 'B high' graded artiste of All India Radio, Atul has performed in many prestigious music festivals all over India. All his performances have been appreciated by critics as well as music lovers.

Both these unique programs are well appreciated by renowned artistes as well as music lovers.

A civil engineer by profession Atul is emerging as a new talent in the field of Indian Music.

Programs

Santarangi Rangata by Atul Khandekar

Though A classical singer Atul has designed 2 conceptual programs namely 'Santarangi Rangata' (Compositions based on various saints) and 'To Rajhansa Ek' (An audio-visual program on legendary Balgandharva) Both these unique programs are well appreciated by renowned artistes as well as music lovers.

Hindusthani Classical recital by Atul Khandekar

Born in a family having rich legacy of music,Atul received this cultural heritage from his family. Atul's grandmother late Smt.Manik Bhat was a disciple of Gwalior Gharana exponent Pt.Vinayakrao Patwardhan, Pt.Bal Mate, Pt.Haribhau Deshpande and Shri.Chandrashekhar Deshpande. A 'B high' graded artiste of All India Radio, Atul has performed in many prestigious music festivals all over India. All his performances have been appreciated by critics as well as music lovers.

To Rajhansa Ek

‘To Rajhansa Ek… is a conceptual audio-visual program dedicated to legendary Balgandharva, the famous Natyasangeet exponent and martahi stage personality and disciple of Pt.Bhaskarbua Bakhale, who said to be living legend till date. Atul Khandekar, the creator and vocalist of this unique program presents the various aspects of Balgandharva and ‘Gandharva Gayaki’ With the accompaniment of Tabla, Organ , Violin and Pakhwaj the traditional accompanying instruments and traditional fragrance of Attar (scent) and Dhup mesmerizes us to the ‘Balgandharva Era’. Thoughts and Memories of Balgandharva shared through audio-visual medium by well known stage personality and vocalist Smt.Jaymalabai Shiledar and her daughter vocalist Kirti Shiledar, granddaughter in law of Pt.Bhaskarbua Bakhale, Shaila Datar has added a classic flavor to this program. This program also features rare audio-video recording of Balgandharva. Audio speech of Balgandharva about his gurubandhu, famous Master Krishnarao., Pt.Kumar Gandharva’ speech about ‘Balgandharva Gayaki’. Atul’s wonderfull presentation of Balgandharva Gayaki alongwith rare clippings has made this program a very special. This unique program is very well appreciated by renowned artistes as well as music lovers from Maharashtra and Goa.

Awards & Achievements

Received First prize (for consecutive 3 years) in Daily Sakal's interschool 'Natyasangeet' Competition.

Received First prize in prestigious inter college competitions like Firodia Karandak, Kalyani Karandak (Classical Vocal, semi Classical), Swar Madhuri Karandak, Late Vidyadhar Gokhale memorial competition by 'Rang Sharada' Pratishthan (Natyasangeet), Late Smt.Jyotsnabai Bhole memorial competition by Maharashtra Cultural Centre (Natyasangeet) all in single calender year.

Prestigious Award (Thumari, Dadra & Tappa)in National Music Competition organized by 'Aakashvani' in 2007.

Receipient of Prestigious Award in Classical Music and scholarship in semi Classical Music by 'Ganvardhan'.

'Sangeetratna Narharbua Patankar' smriti Puraskar by Pune Marathi Granthalaya.

'Yashwant Bhagwant Kulkarni' Yuva Kalakar Puraskar by Akhil Bharatiya Natyaparishad.

Pt.Gangadharbuva Pimpalkhare smriti Yuva Kalakar Puraskar.

Swararaj Chota Gandharva smriti Yuva Kalakar Puraskar by Swararaj Chota Gandharva Pratishthan and Balgandharva Rasik Mandal.

Malti Pande- Barve Puraskar by Pune Bharat Gayan Samaj.

Dr.Vasantrao Deshpande Puraskar by Dr.Vasantrao Deshpande memorial foundation.

Participated in Lec-Dem and music concert for the student of Indian Music from DURHAM UNIVERSITY, London.