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To Rajhansa Ek

Atul Khandekar performing in Concert

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‘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. 

   About Atul Khandekar View profile
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.
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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