Biography
Born on 1st
January 1954, Dr. Bharati Vaishampayan started her journey into the
world of Hindustani Classical Music at the age of 12. Under the able guidance
of Shri Chintubua Mhaiskar of Sangli she evolved into a promising performer.
She
was awarded the National Scholarship for Higher Education in music by the
Government of India in the year 1976. Due to this she got the opportunity to
further her learning under the guidance of Pandit Sudhakarbua Digrajkar of the
Jaipur-Atrauli gharana. This was a very important phase in her evolution as a
classical performer. Panditji gave her a vision and direction on how to perform
a Raaga and how to make the performance attractive without compromising on the
purity of the Raaga.
This
rigorous training resulted in an opportunity to perform on the AIR Tuesday
Night Concert. This turned out to be a turning point in the life of Dr.
Bharati. Her performance on AIR was heard by the maestro of the Jaipur-Atrauli
gharana, Pandit Nivruttibua Sarnaik. So impressed was he by the performance
that he immediately wrote to Bharati and gave his blessings by accepting her as
his student. Thereafter, whenever Panditji was in Kolhapur, he would teach
her the gems of Jaipur gayaki in his own style.
During
this period Dr. Bharati came in contact with Shri Baburao Joshi of Kolhapur who
trained her in the Light-Classical forms of music like Thumri, Dadra, Kajri,
Jhoola and Tappa.
The
blessings of her Gurus and her devotion to music led to her becoming a capable
and confident performer. Dr. Bharati
Vaishampayan has performed in over 500 live concerts all over India.
A true performer not
only entertains with her music, but also becomes a Guru for the next generation
for the spread of her art. Dr. Bharati has successfully worked for the spread
of Indian music on various fronts. Dr. Bharati is an able guide for Ph.D.
students. So far 7 students have completed their Doctorate in Music under her
guidance.
Dr. Bharati has been
involved in the nurture of the Music department of Shivaji University, Kolhapur,
since its inception in 1984. She became the Head of the Music department in
1987. What started as a small classroom with a few students has now grown into
an institution with various departments and courses on classical as well as
folk music. Hundreds of students of this prestigious institution are now
successfully pursuing their career in music.
The tradition of music
is being continued by Dr. Bharati's next generation under her guidance. Her son
Kedar is a post-graduate in Tabla, daughters Meera and Madhura are
post-graduates in Vocal music and Sangeet Alankaar, and daughter-in-law Sheetal
is a post-graduate in Vocal music.
Dr. Bharati Vaishampayan
Dr. Bharati Vaishampayan
Dr. Bharati Vaishampayan performing for AIR
Dr. Bharati Vaishampayan at Natarangi Malhar concert at AIR, Sangli
Dr. Bharati Vaishampayan
Dr. Bharati performing at the Gharana Sammelan, Kolhapur
Jugalbandi with Dr. Suhasini Koratkar at AIR, Jalgaon
Dr. Bharati Vaishampayan performing at the Mahakavi Kalidas Festival, Nagpur
Dr. Bharati Vaishampayan receiving the Kolhapur Bhushan award from honourable Chief Minister of Maharashtra Shri Vilasrao Deshmukh
Dr. Bharati Vaishampayan
Dr. Bharati Vaishampayan performing at the Women's Conference, Delhi
Performing on the occasion of the 94th Birthday of Vidushi Gangubai Hangal, Belgaum
Dr. Bharati Vaishampayan performing at the Sangeet Samrat Alladiya Khan Smruti Samaroh, Chembur
Career
As a vocalist of the Jaipur-Atrauli gharana, she has performed in numerous prestigious concerts and festivals in various cities. She has broadcast widely for AIR since the year 1972. She also has to her credit a number of special programmes and lecture-demonstrations on the rare and lesser performed Raagas of Hindustani music.
She is involved in the propogation of the Hindustani music tradition to the next generation as Dean and Head of Department of Music of Shivaji University. She has visited many universities as expert for specialised lecture-demonstrations and refresher courses.
Dr. Bharati Vaishampayan has performed in over 500 live concerts all over India. Some of the prestigious concerts are:
• Pandit Vasantrao Deshpande Smruti Samaroh, Nagpur
• Pandit Panchaksharibua Punyatithi Mahotsav, Bangalore
• Gopikrishna Sangeet Mahotsav, Thane
• Pandit Ram Marathe Smruti Samaroh, Thane
• Sangeet Samrat Alladiya Khan Smruti Samaroh, Chembur
• Mahakavi Kalidas Festival, Nagpur
• Late Smt. Girijatai Kelekar Smruti Samaroh, Goa
• Chakradhar Samaroh, Raigadh, Madhya Pradesh
• Dadar Matunga Cultural Center, Mumbai
• Malhar Mahotsav organised by Sharda Sangeet Vidyalaya, Mumbai
• Women's Conference, Delhi
• Kalyan Gaayan Samaj, Kalyan
• Shahu Mahotsav, Kolhapur
• Sawai Gandharva Sangeet Mahotsav, Kundgol
• Mangalore Music Circle, Mangalore
• Pandit Rajabhaiya Poonchwale Sangeet Parishad, Gwalior
• Bruhadesi Sangeet Mahotsav, Pune
• Tyaagraj Gaansabha, Hyderabad
• Gharana Sammelan, Kolhapur
• Academy of Performing Arts, Belgaum
• Daakshinatya Sangeet Tadnya Pandit Venkatmakhi Punyatithi, Shimoga
• Pandit Mallikarjun Mansur Amrutmahotsav, Dharwad
• Pannalal Ghosh Smruti Samaroh, Pune
• West Bengal Sangeet Mahotsav, Kolkata
• Pandit P. Madhukar Jayanti Utsav, Mumbai
Dr. Bharati Vaishampayan has also participated in various special programmes and lecture-demonstrations. Chief among them are:
• Todi Ke Prakaar, Malhar Ke Prakaar & Kaanada Ke Prakaar performed at Kolhapur, Vadodara, Surat, Ahmedabad and Akhil Bharatiya Gandharva Mahavidyalaya, Vashi.
• Participated as expert in Refresher Course on 'Samaprakrutik Raagas' organised by Kurukshetra University, Kurukshetra in 2001.
• Participated in Music Festival of Rare Raagas titled 'Raag Darshan' organised by Sangeet Natak Academy, Kolkata in 2002.
Dr. Bharati Vaishampayan first performed on AIR in the year 1972. She has been honoured with the status of 'A' Grade artist for Classical as well as Light-Classical categories.
Some of the prestigious AIR broadcasts are:
• Tuesday Night Concert, AIR Delhi in 1983
• Holi Festival, AIR Pune in 1983
• Chain programmes, AIR Pune, Ratnagiri, Mumbai, Panaji & Dharwad in 1984
• Chain booking concerts, AIR Guwahati, Silchar, Dibrugadh & Imphal in 1984
• Sunday Night Concert, AIR in 1993
• Chain programmes on Raag Malhar titled 'Natarangi Malhar', AIR Panaji, Ratnagiri, Sangli, Pune, Aurangabad, Jalgaon & Nagpur in 1998
• Eleven episodes of the Sangeet Sarita programme on Vividh Bharati on the special theme "Do Madhyam Ke Raag"
Apart from various concert broadcasts on radio, Dr. Bharati has also worked as an Expert on the Selection Committee at AIR, Sangli in 1990. She has also participated in various discussions on AIR, notably 'Future of Classical Music' and 'Swarlipi of Pandit Bhatkhande'.
She has also given Classical perfomances on the Music Asia channel in the programme titled 'Alaap'. Currently this programme is being telecast on the Zee Marathi channel.
Dr. Bharati is an examiner and member of the Board of Studies of various universities namely Dharwad university, Goa university, Marathwada university, Nagpur university, Pune university, M.S. university Baroda, Kurukshetra university and Amravati university.
Dr. Bharati is an able guide for Ph.D. students. So far 7 students have completed their Doctorate in Music under her guidance.
Dr. Bharati has been involved in the nurture of the Music department of Shivaji University, Kolhapur, since its inception in 1984. She became the Head of the Music department in 1987. What started as a small classroom with a few students has now grown into an institution with various departments and courses on classical as well as folk music. Hundreds of students of this prestigious institution are now successfully pursuing their career in music.
Programs
Hindustani classical vocal recital (Shastriya Gayan)by Dr. Bharati Vaishampayan. Dr. Bharati Vaishampayan is a vocalist of the Jaipur-Atrauli gharana.
Awards & Achievements
Dr. Bharati has been honoured as an 'A' grade artist in Classical and Light-Classical categories.
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