Date : 11th, 12th, 13th Aug 2010 : Time : 05.00 PM to 09.30 PM
: Venue :
*Shakuntala Shetty Auditorium* Kannda Sangha's Kaveri Inst*Karnatak High School* Nr CDSS*
*Ganesh Nagar*Kothrud *S No 36 Erandavane *Pune 38 * Tel : 25453973, 9822301304*
Cherish the Enthralling Experience of Malhar
by
Classy Artists from Karnatak
** Talented & Young Artists of Karnatak State will perform Malhar Raag in Hindustani Classical style, on one stage, for the first time in India
** Enchanting Nine Concerts ( Vocal, Instrument & Dance ) for three days, in monsoon
** No repetition of Raag. ** Legendary Gurus have trained Karnataka artists in Khayal style
** Classy Ambience, Scenic & Spacious Hall ** No tickets for Nine Concert ** Mingling with Young , Seasoned & Endearing Artists in Food Arena
** Tasty Kannad menu in Kannada Food Festival, mouthwatering snacks, reasonable charges
** Extensive Coverage by All the English & Marathi News Papers, possibility of Live telecast.
** Useful Souvenirs, Brand Merchandising
** Professional Event Management by Passionate Music Lover
** Malhar Aavishkar: Malhar is the Monsoon Raag of septatonic scale i.e. it has all the seven swaras (notes) in the octave. Gandhar and Nishaad are komal (soft). Its special feature is rendering of komal and Shudhh forms of Nishaad are used one after another. Its beauty creates the monsoon moods. Malhar Aavishkar is the concert of Hindustani Classical Music. Malhar Aavishkar is expression of Malhar Raag in medium of vocal & Instrument music and dance. In past, our Artists presented following variants of Malhar Raag : Joad-Raags like Nat Malhar, Des Malhar, Jayant Malhar as also Megh, Mia Malhar, Sur Malhar, Gaud Malhar, Ramdasi Malhar, and anavat Raags like Mira Malhar, Kukubi Malhar, Chanchalsas Malhar, Gaundgiri Malhar, Charjuki Malhar and many more. Diversity of form, medium & presentation are highlights of Malhar Aavishkar concerts. Highly talented Artists of different Gharanas, Schools, States, and Communities & Religion are in total unity to present Malhar Aavishkar over the years.
** Thematic Concerts of Malhar Aavishkar :
Miya -Biwi ka Malhar was the theme in 2010. Husband & wife, as a couple, presented Malhar Raag. Seema & Pramod Gaikwad (Pune) played Shenai. Murchana & Abhishek Adhikari (Calcutta) played Sataar, Vidha & Abhimanyu Lal (Delhi) enthralled the audience with Kathak Dance. Dr Shweta Chakrawarty & Dr Devranjan Giri (Banaras) rendered classical & semi classical Malhars. Dhrupad by Cello artist Smt Nancy Kulkarni (Canada) was special feature. Miss Kaustavi Sarkar (Calcutta/USA) was a poetry in motion in Odissi Dance.
Ek Pariwar… Ek Malhar was unique theme in 2006 . Three generations of our classical music families performed Malhar. It was truly "Khaandaani" Malhar. Violin maestro, Vidushi Dr N Rajam, Sitar Maestro Pt Arvind Parikh, Pt Dinanath Mishra, Bholanath Mishra, Kalinath Mishra, Dhrupad Legacy Bahauudin Dagar and Pt Uday Bhavalkar, Kathak Maestro Pt Rajendra Gangani, Afsar Mulla Khan and his Guru Bhagini debutant, budding artists Sheetal Kharka & Purist Bharatnatyam Dancer Parimal Phadke and his 15 disciples participated in Ek Pariwar… Ek Malhar.
Malhar Aavishkar in earlier years were graced by our Pune Artists : Ustd Saiuddin Dagar, Ustd Faiyaz Khan, Shakir Khan, Pt Arvind Gajendragadkar, Pt Keshav Ginde, Shaunak Abhisheki, Manjiri Alegaokar, Dr Vikas Kashalkar, Pt Vijay Koparkar. Promising disciples of Great Performers like Annapurna Devi (Sudhir Phadke), Rashid Khan (Prasad Khaparde), Pt Basavraj (Purnima Kulkarni), Muhammad Hussein Khan of Delhi Gharana (Vidya Dengle) besides disciples of Kathak Guru Shama Bhate and many others
** Illustrious Chief Guests : Padmashri Annasaheb Behere, Padmavibhushan, Hon Padmavibhushan Sh Mohan Dhariya, Late Pandita Rohini Bhate, Vidushi Veena Sahasrabudhye, Pt Sanjeev Abhyankar, Pt Arvind Parikh, Sh Prabhakar Karandikar, IAS, Pt Ajay Pohankar, Pt Suresh Talwalkar & Padmavibhushan Dr K H Sancheti were the chief guests.
** Music Scholars have valuable contribution in Indian Classical Music . They are important, other - side of music-coin. Artists are glamour-side of the coin. They are duly rewarded by the society and the media. Artists certainly deserve the accolades. But, music-scholars are often over - looked. As mark of respect, gratitude and recognition, we have felicitated outstanding Music Scholars in Malhar Aavishkar concert over the years. To name a few : M V Bhatwadekar, G H Tarlekar, Ashok Ranade, Sudhir Mainkar, Srirang Sangoram, V R Athwale, Sharadini Gole & N D Kashalkar & Pt Arvind Gajendragadkar & Sh M K Pardhi. Citation (Maanpatra) is presented to awardees. Their scholarly work is detailed to the audience and the media .
** Concert-organizers play vital role to connect Artists & music-lovers. To appreciate their herculean efforts over the years, Malhar Aavishkar has awarded following :
Sawai Gandharv Sangeet Mahotsav (Rambhau Joshi), Gandharv Mahavidyalaya (Pramod Marathe), Ganvadhan (Dharmadhikari), Surel Sabha (Karnik) to name a few.
** Audience Profile : In the past events, audience response has been overwhelming. The Halls were jam packed. The unique concept, its highly artistic Presentation, close involvement of all the artists, pleasant ambience and tasty food attracted more and more audience every year. On an average more than 1000 avid listeners thronged the venue. Complimentary space, advertorials like Previews, Reviews, Interviews and eye catching graphics will add to the hype, pulling large audience
** Demographic Profile :
Age Group : 20-30 : 25%, 31-45 : 25%, 45-65 : 25%, above 65 : 25%
Profession Groups : Businessmen & HNW I : 20%, Corporate Employees : 25%,
As you know, malhar aavishkar concerts have always been based on innovative, unique themes, like Bade Guru ke Bade - Shishya ka-Malhar, Ek Pariwar….. Ek Malhar, Yuva-Jugal, Miya Biwi ka Malhar &Pune Malhar etc . Contribution of Karnataka artists in our Khayal Sangeet is indeed valuable. Cities like Mysore, Dharwad, Hubli, Belgaum, Bangalore, Mangalore have fertile soil for Hindustani classical music. Legendary Artists like Pt Bhimsen Joshi, Kumar Gandharv, Gangubai Hangal, Basavrajguru, have been nurtured in Karnatak. Kathak (young Hari & Chetana), Odissi (Nrityagram, Sharmila Mukerji, Madhulita Mohapatra, Uday Kumar Shetty & Soumya Uday Kumar), Bharat Natyam and Kuchipudi (Vyajanthi Kashi) dancers have also found sanctuary in Karnatak. The culture of both the states have common strings : vocal or instrument or even Ghungaroos ! In my quest for innovative theme, I thought of weaving Karnatak Malhar in Pune. Its probably for the first time all Karnatak Artist will perform on one stage in Pune or perhaps in India! That too in Kannad Sangh Hall !! It was truly a herculean task to search Nine Karnataka artists to perform malhar raag and that too absolutely pure and yet highly entertaining…to please discerning Pune audience.
Each artist will perform for abt sixty minutes. Nine items of Malhar Raag (Three Vocal, Three Instrument and Two Dance,) will be staged in pre-structured sequence. It build-up the tempo to reach musical-climax. Raag is not repeated. Its absolute specialty of Malhar Aavishkar. Dr Vikas Kashalkar is senior vocalist and music-scholar. He will discuss with the artist to allot specific Malhar Raag. The options are : Joad-Raags like Nat Malhar, Des Malhar, Jayant Malhar as also Megh, Mia Malhar, Sur Malhar, Gaud Malhar, Ramdasi Malhar, and anavat Raags like Mira Malhar, Kukubi Malhar, Chanchalsas Malhar, Gaundgiri Malhar, Charjuki Malhar and many more. As main artists take stage, Dr Kashalkar will lucidly explain fine nuances of respective Malhar Raag, its ascending and descending notes, minute variations, Chalan (rendering),Thaat (stylized group) as also interesting anecdotes . He will also sing/hum a few lines of familiar bandish, natyageet or film song. Sh Pranav Paralikar, young flautist, will play few "aavrtanas" of the Raag. Immediately thereafter, main artists will present respective Malhar. This demo of 3-4 minutes connects the Raag closely with Rasik. He understand the Raag better and add to his pleasure. It creates ambience of Malhar! The close linkages, melodious renderings, continuity of musical flow, building up of tempo in rich cultural ambience are to be reveled-in, rather than talking about it. Malhar Aavishkar is an experience audience cherishes for long and looks forward to rejuvenate every year.
Young & matured talented Karnatak artists, who have received more than 15 years authentic, traditional training (Talim) from Respected Guru of established Gharana and who have been performing on stage for more than ten years, have been selected and teamed-up for Karnatak Malhar concerts. We have very carefully selected each Artist to present Malhar Raag in : vocal & instrument music as well as Dance forms of Kathak, Odissi,& Kuchipudi. Malhar Raag depicts serious emotions. We are confident these artists will combine these contrasting emotive feelings to enhance entertainment-value, retaining the purity. Diversity of forms & styles of Music (Vocal & Instrumental) and Dance (Kathak, Odissi & Kuchipudi) will be the highlights of Malhar Aavishkar Concert-2011 .
**Shakuntala Shetty Auditorium* Kannda Sangha's Kaveri Inst*Karnatak High School*Nr CDSS *
*Ganesh Nagar*Kothrud**S No 36,Erandavane * Pune :38 * Tel : 25453973,9822301304*
Karnatak Food Festival
Malhar Menu
Bisi Belae Huli Anna
Gulliappa with chutney powder
Goli Bhajje
Mosaru anna (Curd Rice) with shendigae menasu
Kadabu with coconut chutney
Chitranna
Menaskai
** A Golden Opportunity : to Contribute to Rich, Traditional, Heritage Art of Hindustani Classical Music & Dance. In the bygone centuries erstwhile Indian Kings, Rajas & Maharajas, Shahenshahs & Nawabs contributed to the growth of Indian Arts with Royal patronage. Now, Monitory Contributions of Government Departments, TV Channels, Corporates, Entrepreneurs, High Net worth Individuals will not only preserve this heritage art in India but also foster its Global growth.
** Kannad Sangh is our associates in Malhar Aavishkar-2011. Kannad Sangh is leading educational & social institution in India. Their institutional support will go long way for success of the concert.
** Media Coverage : To build-up the Audience interest, I plan to have daily interviews of Artists for abt a week before the Concert. Sakaal, Maharastra Times, Times of India, Indian Express, DNA, Loksatta, Lokmat, Kesari will cover Usha Swapna Concert extensively. Live TV/Cable Coverage is possible.
Doordarshan will have live telecast of all nine Malhar Awishkar Concerts. its for the fist time all the classical concerts will be telecast in Maharashtra.
** Please Visit Web Site : www.malharaavishkar.com is informative presentation for music-lovers. Its, perhaps, the 1 st web site for a single concert ! It also features : Global Concerts of Classical Concerts. It's a calendar for concert-information all around the world. We have about 50,000 visitors !!
** Ideal for Musical TV Serial/News Channel : Malhar Aavishkar is captivating ,enchanting rich, classy event of India Music. Ideally suited for a TV serial of abt 25 episodes with interviews of organizers, young artists, critics, media , scholars and the audience.
Note : The above details & the names may change.
Pramod Joshi Usha Swapna Concerts Limited
(Society under incorporation) *Usha Swapna Bunglow * Lane No 10 * Prabhat Road * Nr Swarup Hotel *
Pune 411004 * India* Tel : 9120-25670533*9325409966 *08928909966 *
e-mail : ruruville@yahoo.com * www.malharaavishkar.com*
Presents
Artists of
Malhar Aavishkar
2011
** Innovative Theme, this Year ** Srushtike Saath… Sangeet Sair.. Karnatak-ka Malhar aur Pune-ka bhi Malhar!! Karnatak Malhar!! Hindustani Classical Khayal Style by Karnatak Artists
Jyoti Hegde
(Cell : 08384268932)
Poornima Bhat
(Cell : 9945250946)
Poornima Bhat-Kulkarni hails from Dharwad district of Karnataka which has been internationally acclaimed as the nursery of generations of world renowned vocalists and musicians.
Poornima was initiated into Hindustani Classical vocal music by Smt. Usha Datar at a very early age of 12 years. It is here that the foundation of classical music was firmly entrenched. She then received unstinted advanced training from the Sur-Sagar, trainer par excellence, the late Padmabhushan Pt. Basavaraj Rajguru. Under him, Poornima blossomed into a full fledged vocalist.
Poornima also received valuable guidance from Pt. Vasant Kankapur of Dharwad and Smt. Kusum Shende of Pune for light music. She also has the privilege of training under Smt. Kusum Shende, Pune, Smt. Usha Chipalkatti, Pune and Pt. Murli Manohar Shukla, Mumbai, in later years for classical music.
Poornima is a recipient of Gold Medals in BA & MA (Music) for excellence in her academic career from Karnatak University. She was ranked first in South Central Zone Cultural Centre's zonal competitions in which young talents from Karnataka, Maharashtra, Andhra Pradesh and Madhya Pradesh participated. She is also a recipient of 3 years scholarship from Karnatak Sangeet Nritya Academy, State Award from Karnataka Government for her academic excellence.
Poornima is a B-High grade vocalist with AIR Bangalore both in classical music & light music and she has performed on various occasions at Doordarshan and other leading TV channels. Poornima has the honour of training students under Guru-Shishya Parampara introduced by University of Pune. Having been in Bangalore since last 5 years, Poornima has been training many students some of whom are promising.
Poornima has got a range of music in her repertoire which includes pure classical music, Hindi bhajans, Thumri, Kajri, Chaiti, Jhula, Marathi Abhangs, Bhavageet, Natya Sangeet, Kannada Bhajans, Bhavageet, Vachanas, etc.
Blessed with a rich finely toned voice with a true ringing quality, Poornima has an uncanny expertise to win her audience with her very first note. Endowed with a perfect understanding of rhythm, she captures the listeners imagination with true Kirana spirit, a rarity amongst the younger generation. Poornima also amalgamates the nuances of other gharanas mainly Gwalior, Jaipur and Agra to make her music capitivating.
Poorrnima has given numerous performances all over India and abroad in major festivals. To mention a few; Alladiya Khan, Rahimat Khan Punyatithis, Dharwad, Sawai Gandharva Mahotsav, Gandharva Mahavidyalaya, Pune Festival, Ganavardhan, Pune, Swar Sadhana Smriti, NCPA, Nehru Center, Suburban Music Circle, Kala Bharati, Mumbai, Parangat Sangeet Samaroh, AIR Concerts, Kala Academy, Avishkar, Sawai Mahotsav, Goa, Raj Bhavan, Rajguru Smriti, Hindustan Kalakar Mandali, Bangalore Sangeet Sabha, Malhar Festival, Gururao Deshpande Sangeet Sabha, Renuka Sangeet Sabha, Devnandan Ubhayker Sangeet Mahotsav, Raj Bhavan, Bangalore, VSK Baithaks, Delhi.
Poornima has received rave reviews for her performances in all leading newspapers such as Times of India, Indian Express, The Hindu, Deccan Herald, Lokasatta, Sakal, Samyukata Karnataka, Vijay Karnatak, Prajavani, etc. She may be contacted on email at poornima.kulkarni66@gmail.com, mobile no. 9945250946, blogspot : poornimabhatkulkarni.blogspot.com.
Hari & Chetana
(Cell : 09845888626)
Dance was their inborn passion and métier. They began their training under Kum. Bharathi Vittal, presently with Guru Smt. Kumudhini Lakhia and Smt. Vaibhavi Joshipura. Hari is also a graduate of Natya Institute of Kathak and Choreography. Hari and Chethana are the Artistic Director of Noopur Performing Art Centre, Bangalore, have been dancing together since, sharing their artistic sensibilities and have carved a niche for themselves in the dance scene with a fine blend of classical rigor and emotional intensity. Honoured with Shiva Foundation Award from Chennai and Sur Singar Award from Mumbai. Hari and Chethana are the empanelled artists of Indian Council for Cultural Relations.
Critics Review
"Hari and Chethana lead a life of absolute dedication and devotion to this art form, which has made them an epitome of illustriousness in Kathak. With zest for excellence, this duo has paved the way for professionalism in dance and has carved a niche for themselves as good role models for the future generation of Kathak dancers to emulate." – Temple of Fine Arts, Malaysia.
"Tinkling toes of Bangalore duo captivate" - Times of India New Delhi - Feb 11, 2007.
"Hari and Chethana, charming twosome with their excellent technique and understanding." - Smt Leela Venkataraman, The Hindu – Feb 16, 2007.
"Remarkable technique and perfect technique and Chethana's especially showed beautiful facial expressions that reflected her joy in dancing." – Star Metro Malaysia, Sat 11 Nov 2006.
"Brisk foot work with beautiful formation, movements and chakar" – P ShivaKumar, Narthaki - Dec 2006
"Hari and Chethana have offered their God given creative abilities in a brilliant dance performance." – Isckon Bangalore - March 10th 2005.
"The mastery of technique, combined personal charm with grace chiseled features. Sublime and gently, amazing spins and twists. Intense with devotional fervour to dance." – ShowTime Malaysia - 28th Nov, 2004.
"Enchanting twosome" – The New Indian Express, 2nd Aug 2002.
"Scintillating Performance by Hari and Chethana" – Daily Mirror - 5th Nov 2003 Colombo .
"Hari and Chethana's dazzling display of the rhythmic wizardry and grace inherent in performing Kathak was appreciated by the audience comprising of dancers, teachers, students and many connoisseurs of dance." - Indian Cultural Center, Sri Lanka, Colombo, 25th October 2002.
"The divine dance performance by you both was out of the world. Our members in the audience were spellbound and totally absorbed and enjoyed every moment of your art. You have left a permanent picture in our hearts and mind." - President Kannada Balaga U.K 1st and 2nd Nov.
"Excellent Kathak dance performance by Hari and Chethana" – Indian Association Lausanne.
"Eye captivating and Extravaganza performance." - Indian Association Baden" – 22nd Nov 2003.
"It was a great opportunity and learning experience for our students and members to watch artists like you perform at our academy – Singapore Indian Fine Arts Society – 24th Nov 2004.
"Poetry in Motion - Chethana's agility, her poise, charming smile and elegant personality lent beauty to the performance. The duo's performance reflected an innate confidence and a passion for art. Their dress sense, their mime, hand gestures, body sweeps and a cheerful countenance endeared them further" - Jagadha Kumar, Deccan Herald 5th Dec 200
Ustad Usman Khan
Kaivalya Kumar Gurav
(Cell : 09972452259 )
Pt.Kaivalya Kumar's is a blue blooded Gharanedari. His grand father Pt.Ganapatrao Gurav was a first batch disciple of Ustad Abdul Karim Khan, the founder of Kirana Gharana. Training under Pt. Ganapatrao Gurav, Pt. Sangameshwar, Kaivalyakumar's father and guru is a doyen, well known for singing in the true Kirana tradition. Father has groomed Pt. Kaivalyakumar into an outstanding vocalist of the country.
Gifted with a naturally high pitched, mellifluous voice, Pandit Kaivalyakumar's rendition of Raagas are marked by natural phirat, murki, rigorous tans, infallible rhythm, imaginative content and aesthetic approach to raagas. A great singer of Khayal, Pt.Kaivalyakumar renders Marathi Natya Sangeet & Abhang, Bhajans, Kannada Vachana & Dasara Pada with equal finesse. Which all have won him the acclaim of listeners & connoisseurs alike all over India and abroad. Pt. Kaivalyakumar's vocalism is especially admired by Bharat Ratna Pt.Bheemsen Joshi and Pandit Jasraj. Pt. Kaivalyakumar is also an youngest hindustani classical vocalist to get a top grade by 'All India Radio' and 'Doordarshan', a national television, at an age of 35.
Many honours have been conferred on Pt. Kaivalyakumar's young shoulders, viz.
Aditya Vikram Bhirla Kiran Puraskar, Mumbai.
Sarvashreshtha Kala Puraskaar, Kolkata.
Diva Puraskaar from Music & Film Industry.
Pandit Jasraj Gourav Puraskaar, Mumbai.
Dattopant Deshpande Smriti Puraskaar, Pune.
Surmani Title, Mumbai.
Outstanding Performance Award by Paris based Raza Foundation, New Delhi.
Vyajanthi Kashi
Partiksha Kashi
(Cell : 09448146110 )
Vyajanthi Kashi's career spans an impressive spectrum of performance, choreography, therapy, teaching andresearch. Her works has been featured in several international festivals. She serves on the Arts and Cultural Committee of the Ministry of Tourism and Cultural, Government of India.
Her film and television credits include documentaries and interviews in the broadcasting media. She is a regular motivational speaker and workshop leader, speaking on Arts and life, dance and yoga, therapy and body language, creativity and collaborations in the arts. With a vision to promote artistic and professional excellence, she founded Shambhavi School of Dance in 1993 and trained many dance aspirants round the world.
Major Performances in India
Uday Shankar Ballet Dance Festival, Jaipur
Guru-shishya Parampara Festival, Bhubaneshwar
25 th Konark Music and Dance Festival, Konark
Natyanjali Dance Festival, Chidambaram
Dovers Lane Dance Festival, Kolkata
India International Arts Festival, New Delhi
Konark Festival, Bubaneshwar
Nishagandhi Festival, Thiruvananthapuram Dasara Utsav, Mysore
Mahabharath Festival, Kurukshetra
Khajurao Festival, Khajurao
National Choreographs Festival, New Delhi
Kuchipudi Mahotsav, Mumbai, Hyderabad, Vijayawada, Kuchipudi
Sangeet Natak Academy Festival, Nagpur, Goa and Hydrabad
Hampi Festival, Hampi
Monsoon festival, New Delhi
Indian Ballet Festival, Mumbai
Bangalore Habba – Bangalore
Sameer Rao
(Cell : 09776393437, 09870463263 )
Sameer evinced keen interest in making music with the Bansuri (Indian bamboo flute) at the tender age of eleven years. He started practicing playing the Bansuri and began to learn Hindustani classical music under the able guidance of Pandit Veerabhadriah Hiremath, at Saptaswara Hindustani Music School, and Swara Sankula Hindustani Music School in Mysore.
Thereafter Sameer was fortunate, and blessed, to have been accepted as a disciple by the world renowned flute wizard Pandit Hari Prasad Chaurasia. Sameer has been under Panditji's tutelage since 2002. Sameer has been a resident student from 2004 to 2010 at Vrindaban Gurukul, Mumbai, learning Hindustani classical music from his Guruji, keeping alive the ancient Guru-Shishya Parampara of the traditional Gurukul system.
A Hindustani Classical Music Vidwat Degree holder from the Karnataka Secondary Educational Board, and a graded artist by All India Radio, Sameer has given public performances at many places in India, China, Switzerland, Norway, Spain, England, France and Germany. Apart from playing Classical Solo concerts and Jugalbandis (Duets), Sameer also accompanies his Guruji, Pandit Hari Prasad Chaurasia, on concerts. He has conducted various lecture-demonstrations, on the nuances of Hindustani classical music, playing the Bansuri to groups of students and other music lovers. Side-by-side Sameer is already a recognized name in the world of fusion music, and also in the music recording industry.
Sameer was selected for Scholarship during the year 1997-1998 by The Music & Dance Academy of Karnataka. The Directorate of Kannada and Culture, Govt. of Karnataka gave him the ‘Yuva Pratibha' award in the year 2004. He got the 'Award of Excellence' from Sri Guru Ganayogi Panchakshara Sangeet Yogashram Trust, Chennai in 2004. The Nada Bramha Sangeet Sabha of Mysore conferred the title of ‘Nada Kishore' on Sameer in 2006, and the Sur Singar Samsad of Mumbai awarded him the title of ‘Surmani' in 2008.
In December 2010 Sameer was chosen by his Guruji, Pandit Hari Prasad Chaurasia, to take charge of his newly constructed Gurukul in Bhubaneswar, Orissa. At present, Sameer lives at Vrindaban Gurukul, Bhubaneswar, oversees its day-to-day running, and teaches the Bansuri to aspiring flautists.
Suresh Patki
(Cell : 09923182351)
Name: SURESH D. PATKI
Address: Flat No. B-63, Deepak Park,
Kalyaninagar Cross, NagarRoad, Pune 411006.
Ph: 020-26689581
Cell: 09371010729
Email: sureshdpatki@gmail.com
Qualification: Sangeet Visharad in Hindustani Classical (Vocal).
Vidvat (Proficiency in Music, Equivalent to Masters Degree)
Vocation: Performing Artist, Mentoring Students.
Performances:
Several Hindustani Classical Vocal and light vocal concerts since 1985 at Bang lore, Mumbai, Gulbarga, Cochin (Eranaculam), Indore, Hyderabad, Pune, Jalna, Shahabad, Ahemdabad, Aurangabad, Belgaum, etc. Also have given light music programmes for Gulbarga Radio. Proficient in performing in Hindi, Marathi, Kannada and Sanskrit.
Background:
He belongs to a family of professional musicians. His grandfather, late Dr. Pandurang Rao Patki, was a renowned vocalist of his time. His performances on radio and stage won him accolades from both music lovers and experts of his time. He started an Institute “KALA MANDAL” in Gulbarga, wherein he imparted music Training to one and every music lover. Having grown up in an environment rich in music, it was but natural for Sureshji to develop an interest in it from childhood. Inspite of being drawn to music from a very early age formal training began only in 1982 in Shahabad, Karnataka with Mrs Neela Rahalkar – herself a talented Vocalist. Later he shifted to Gulbarga to pursue music training under Mrs. Saroj Kolharkar, an extreamly versatile artist, associated with the Karnataka Government as music Supretendent.It may be worth to note that highest number of famous Hindustani classical musicians hail from Karnataka.
Deeply Influenced by Mewati Gharana, he continued training with the world famous vocalist Padma Vibhushan Sangeet Martand Pandit Jasrajji.
In keeping his late grandfather's wishes he also carries on the tradition of inculcating in youngsters a sense of pride and an understanding in music and run an institute in Pune by the name of “Patki Sangeet Vidyalaya”.
Teaching Experience :
Ever Since 1985 he has been teaching students of various age and category. Some students have also passed Sangeet Visharad with first class. This also keeps him constantly in good touch by playing harmonium and tabla.
Activities : Since past 5 years he is associated with the world famous vocalist Padma Vibhushan Sangeet Martand Pandit Jasrajji in many activities like being an active member of Indian Music Academy. Recently he was awarded a memento for promoting music, by Indian Music Academy, at the hands of Honorable President Shri APJ Abdul Kalam.
Sharmila Mukerji
(Cell : 09886231500)
Sharmila Mukerjee is one of the finest exponents of Odissi dance today. Her svelte figure falls into the gorgeous statuesque postures and her dexterous footwork displays her command over the language of this intricate dance form.
A disciple of late Guru Kelucharan Mahapatra (Padma Vibhushan) since 1984,Sharmila has been teaching and performing Odissi for more than two decades now.
A Grade A Artist of Doordarshan and an Established Artist of Indian Council for Cultural Relations, she has performed at various prestigious festivals all over India like the Dover Lane Music Conference (Kolkata), Sangeet Natak Akademi's Youth Festival (Trivandrum), Vrindavan Festival (Uttar Pradesh), Uday Shankar Dance Festival (Kolkata), Deccan Festival (Hyderabad),India Interntional Centre (New Delhi), India Habitat Centre (New Delhi), Pallovutsav (Mysore),Kinkini Festival (Bangalore), Swaralya, Soorya, Thalam Festival (Kerala), Uday Shankar Ballet and Dance Festival (Jaipur), Nungambakkam Festival (Chennai) and Natyanjali Festival (TamilNadu) just to name a few.
Apart from these she has performed in countries like Fiji, Malaysia,Australia , New Zealand, Turkey as part of the ICCR tour and also in U.S.A,Italy,Indonesia, and U.A E.Well known for her lecture demonstrations on Odissi,she has conducted many at various consulates in Kolkata, at universities in India and abroad
A recipient of the Singar Mani (Sur Singar Samsad- Mumbai), Sironama Award( Kolkata) and Kala Gurav (Karnataka), she won a scholarship to the University of Michigan (Ann Arbor) in the year 2000, to attend a course on choreography and dance composition.
Sharmila taught the dance and movement therapy at The Oral School for Deaf Chidren (Kolkata) and Sheila Kothwala Institute for the Deaf (Banglore) for more than ten years.As part of the teaching faculty of these institutions, she choreographed many productions ,the most unique being ”Ramayan”, a full length dance drama in which more than fifty hearing impaired children participated and which was staged in Kolkata in 2003.
Sharmila established the Sanjali Centre for Odissi Dance in 2004 in Bangalore which is known for its high standards. Sharmila, continues to teach at her academy in Bangalore apart from performing extensively.
Dr. Jayashree Rajagopalan
(Cell : 09870595335 )
Dr. Jayashree Rajagopalan hails from an illustrious family of artistes who have been preserving the traditional arts for the past four generations. She is one of the foremost disciples of the internationally renowned Indian danseuse, Dr. Padma Subrahmanyam, who has researched and revived the 108 Nritta Karanas of Natya Sastra, which formed the basic unit of dance movements in ancient Jambudvipa (Eurasia) and has evolved a distinctive style known as '‘Bharata Nrityam'. Having imbibed this beautiful style with all its nuances, Jayashree has established herself as the best spokeswoman of her Guru's unique style.
Initiated at the age of four, Jayashree has perfected and embellished her art with dedication, regaling audiences with her solo concerts, group ensemble and dance-dramas. She has performed at Singapore, Athens (International Festival), and Festival De La Mer
at Mauritius. She had the unique privilege of representing India as an ICCR artiste in the International Summer Festival, France.
A performing artiste of rare caliber, she has choreographed and presented dance-dramas like the Ramayana, Dasavatara, Abhijnana Shakuntalam of Kavi Kalidasa, excerpts from the Bhagavatam, Chandalika of Rabindranath Tagore, and Bhakta Sakha Vitthala based on the Abhangs of Maharashtra. She has visually presented abstract topics like seasons in Ritu Ranjan, the five elements in The Cosmic Dance, and the human emotions in Kamayani of Jayashankar Prasad. Having had training in Indian Classical music, she has scored music for some of her dance numbers.
She holds a Ph.D. degree from the University of Mumbai on '‘Aharya Abhinaya' of Natya Sastra. She has been the recipient of the Senior Research Fellowship from the Department of Culture, Govt. of India, for a comparative study on the Tiruppugazh Talams of South and the Manipuri Talas.
In recognition of her significant contribution in the field of Fine Arts, she has been appointed as member of the advisory committee of The Centre of Performing Arts, Pune University. She is also a Ph.D. guide in the same University.
She has been a member of the committee of Kalidas Akademi, Ujjain, Madhya Pradesh.
She has contributed several articles on Dance and Painting for various journals and magazines.
She has been honoured with the titles such as Bharata Nritya Choodamani, Natya Selvi, Yashasvita, Shivali Nritya Shiromani,and Guru Seva Mani.
With a sincere ardour to preserve this art as a continuing tradition for posterity, she has established the Dance Institution, Nrithyodaya, the Academy of Performing Arts, in Mumbai in 1976 training students in theory and practice of this art.
Lecture - Demonstrations
Her lecture-demonstrations for major universities and organizations have evoked spontaneous acclaim. Among them the most significant have been
The Nritta Karanas of Natya Sastra for the National Seminar on 'Manuscript Traditions of Natya -Sastra, Drama and Stage Performance' by the National Mission for Manuscripts, Dept. of Culture, Govt. of India, and the Sanskrit Dept. H.S. Gaud Univ.Sagar, M.P.
Bharata Nrityam-Marga-Desi Confluence for the Dept of Culture, Govt. of Maharashtra.
Tiruppugazh and Manipuri Talas- a comparative study for the Seminar on 'Rhythm in Music and Dance', at the Nehru Centre, for Nrithyodaya, The Academy of performing Arts,Mumbai.
Ardha Nareesvara at The National Centre of Performing Arts, Mumbai for 'Sarthi' of Delhi.
Aesthetics of Body Movements for the Rotary club of India, Mumbai.
Understanding the Beauty of Indian Dance for Spicmacay in Mumbai and Hyderabad.
The Concept of Karanas and Angaharas of Natya Sastra for The Centre of Performing Arts, Pune University.
Kinetics of Body Movements in the Natya Sastra for Tata Institute of Fundamental Research, Mumbai.
The Aesthetics of Teaching Dance in Schools for the Dept. of Education, Bombay Municipal Corporation.
Indian Dance - Our Rich Living Tradition for the Art Appreciation Course conducted by the Anantacharya Indological Research Institute, Mumbai.
Performing Arts - Southern Traditions for the Seminar on ‘Performing and Visual Arts', Anantacharya Indological Research Institute, Mumbai.
A series of more than 20 lectures on The Nritta of Natya Sastra have been recorded as study material to be telecast and circulated in Universities, by theUniversity Grants Commission, Govt. of India.
Workshops :
She has been a resource person for conducting workshops for many organizations. The topics handled have been-
Choreography with particular reference to its exposition in the Natya Sastra,
The Elements of Nritta Karanas of Natya Sastra,
Natya Sastra-its relevance and continuity today
Adavus-Terminology and Application in Bharata Natyam - for The Faculty of Performing Arts, Pune
The Vyayamas of Natya Sastra for The Tata Institute of Fundamental Research, Mumbai
A week-long workshop for The Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan at Madikeri, Coorg, as part of the inauguration of their Cultural Foundation Centre.
