Born in 1964 in a-family of reputed musicians, Shri Praveen Sheolikar started learning music at the tender age of 9 years under his grandfather late Rambhau Sheolikar of Raipur, himself an accomplished musician. A rigorous training then followed under the tutelage of his father Shri V.R. Sheolikar, a violinist of repute, and a regular broadcaster on the AIR, when young Praveen learnt the technique and finer aspects of violin playing,developing a style of his own.
Essentially, Shri Praveen Sheolikar plays violin with the more difficult of the styles, "Gayaki", which bears his own distinct touch. It has all the softness and sweetness one can look for. His treatment of ragas is always traditional and
disciplined, keeping their purity intact, with a total control on 'Sur' and 'Taal'
At present, Shri Praveen Sheolikar is associated with AIR, Bhopal.