Shruti Sadolikar Katkar (born 9 Nov. 1951) is an Indian classical singer of the khyal style in the Jaipur-Atrauli gharana. She is a recipient of the Sangeet Natak Akademi Award for Hindustani vocal music for 2011.
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02/02/2020.
Shruti Sadolikar - Hindustani classical music
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1. Background information :
Birth name Shruti Sadolikar
Born 9 September 1951 (age 68)
Origin Maharashtra, India
Genres Hindustani classical music
Instruments Singing
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3. Introduction :
Shruti Sadolikar Katkar (born 9 Nov. 1951) is an Indian classical singer of the khyal style in the Jaipur-Atrauli gharana. She is a recipient of the Sangeet Natak Akademi Award for Hindustani vocal music for 2011.
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4. Early life and career :
Sadolikar was born 1951 into a family from Kolhapur which was known for its musical tradition. She received training in Indian classical music from childhood. Her initial training was given by her father, Wamanrao Sadolikar, who was taught by the founder of the Jaipur-Atrauli gharana, Alladiya Khan, and his son Bhurji Khan. Following her studies with her father, Sadolikar learnt music for twelve years from Gulubhai Jasdanwala, who was known for his large collection of raga compositions, including compositions in rare ragas. Sadolikar earned a master's degree from SNDT Women's University in Mumbai and wrote a thesis on Haveli Sangeet, a type of temple music.
Sadolikar performs all forms of Indian classical and semi-classical music, including thumri, tappa, and natya sangeet, and has performed in India, Canada, the United States, France, Switzerland, Germany, and the West Asian countries. She had several musical and educational recordings published and holds the Homi Bhabha Fellowship of the National Centre for the Performing Arts. In 1999, Sadolikar produced a play named "Sangeet Tulsidas" for which she set the music, and she performed for SPIC MACAY to interest young Indians in Indian classical music. Sadolikar has regularly performed playback for Indian movies. She had Katkar added to her name after marriage and is a student of Azizuddin Khan, son of Burji Khan. Sadolikar works as Vice Chancellor of the Bhatkhande Music Institute University in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh.
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7. Three days of rich musical treat : By Aditi Tandon : Tribune News Service
CHANDIGARH, Nov 6 — The past week ended with the confirmation that there sure was some future for serious art in the country, despite the proliferation of popular entertainment and art forms. And for those in the city who were beginning to feel famished for want of a classical music fare, the 23rd Sangeet Sammelan organised by the Indian National Theatre on November 3, 4 and 5 brought a massive ray of hope. The three-day concert, which concluded here yesterday in the lawns of Jaisukhlal Hathi Sadan, Bharatiya Vidya Bhawan, saw a galaxy of Hindustani musicians from all over the country, descend on the City Beautiful.
The 25-year-old tradition thus continued this time also with the attendance of vocalists of the highest order, including the famous Shruti Sadolikar of the Jaipur -Atrauli gharana, Meeta Pandit of the revered Gwalior gharana and Gokulotsav Maharaj, the noted khayal singer who is heading the Vallabhacharya samprada. The Indian National Theatre thus lived upto its commitment of reviving the interest of youngsters in the rich classical tradition of the country, which is seemingly getting lost in the maze of popular music forms, as also of bringing doyens of classical music to town. In the past theatre has presented to the city some great musicians like Pandit Bhimsen Joshi, Pandit Jasraj, Kishori Amonkar and Budhaditya.
This quality of music rendered on all three days of the concert this year was well complimented by the ambience which was tastefully decorated in a pure Indian style, with flowers punctuating every possible corner of the venue. The lighting was soft to suit the tempo and so was the sound amplification. But the best part of the entire show was the uniformly high quality of music fare presented through put the concert, right from its opening by Meeta Pandit. Meeta reproduced her entire musical inheritance in an absolutely classic style, and reflected the musical grandeur of her grandfather Pandit Krishnarao Shankar Pandit who was known for his technique and skill. Meeta’s ragas were completely rendered.
She was followed by Acharya Gokulotsav Maharaj of Indore who was seen in the concert this time after various attempts that went into booking him. He sang in the style of Ustaad Amir Khan Sahib who had risen from the Kirana style and evolved an idiom of his own. His badhat moved into phirat quite effortlessly and she displayed a tremendous power in his taans. He also presented Bihag. Raga Hamsdhwani, the South Indian raga, which has almost completely been integrated into the North Indian form, was also very well-rendered. Acharya Gokulotsav has also done work on comparative religion and literature, and has also thousands of compositions to his credit.
The evening of November 4 saw the young Sangeeta Shankar take over the audience with her well-tuned violin. She recreated the magic which her illustrious mother Dr N. Rajam, Padam Shree, earlier used to spill. Dr Rajam, who retired as Head of Music Department, Benaras Hindu University, has done a lot to integrate this essentially western instrument into Hindustani music. Sangeeta, who has also picked up a doctorate in music, played Bageshwari and Benarasi dadra on November 4.
The rest of the session on November 4 was conquered by the new find of the Hindustani classical world, Kaivalya Kumar Gurav, who started with raag Chhayanat on the request of some audience. Chhayanat, a raga full of repose and shaant ras, is rarely heard these days, but Kaivalya Kumar presented it in the best possible form. Then came the cascade of melodies, including Kalavati and a lilting bhajan Jamuna kinare mora gaon. Kaivalya’s treatment of themes showed immense knowledge and practice. He reminded the old timers of his father pandit Sangamshwar who had regaled them in the same concert some many years ago.
The Indian National Theatre had kept the piece de resistance for the concluding session. And that was the presentation by Shruti Sadolikar, who has suffixed Katkar to her name after marriage. She belongs to the well-known family of Kolhapur, which apart from its sugar mills, is also famous for its sweet music. Her father, who was her main Guru, was himself a direct disciple of Ustad Alladia Khan sahib of the Jaipur-Atrauli gharana which has given us personalities like Kesarbai Kelkar, Moghubai Kurdikar and her daughter Kishori Amonkar.
Shruti started with Bilaskhani todi and then gave a recital in Jaijaibilaval (the raag created by blending Jaijaivanti with bilawal). She then rendered Gaud sarang followed by khat (a mixture of six ragas). The last session saw Shruti presenting a thumri — Dil leke mujhe badnaam kiya, ab kahe jaravat ho jiya, followed by a Kabir bhajan in raag Bhairavi. In all her renderings Shruti displayed many gifted qualities like a naturally high pitch, a superb control over rhythm and an aesthetic approach to the raga presentation.
Accompanying the musicians were Mohammad Akram Khan on the tabla and Mehmood Dholpuri on the harmonium. Akram Khan belongs to the famous Ajrara gharana of the Meerut city, which is known for its typical composition and different rhythmic patterns. Mehmood Dholpuri needs no introduction. He has been on the music circuit for almost three decades now and he received his early training from grandfather Ustaad Buddha Khan.
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8. Prof. Shruti Sadolikar - Katkar (VICE CHANCELLOR)
Bhatkhande Music Institute Deemed University
Prof. Shruti Sadolikar - Katkar is one of the finest exponents of the Vocalist of Jaipur-Atrauli Gharana Of Hidustani Music.
1. Vocalist of the Jaipur – Atrauli Gharana :
Shrutiji is Sangeet Visharad of Akhil Bharatiya Gandharva Mahavidyalaya. She did her M.A. (Music) from S.N.D.T. University Mumbai (Winner of the Bhaskarbuwa Bakhale Prize). Born & brought up in the musical tradition of “Jaipur Gharana”. Shrutiji has been groomed by her father & Guru late Pt. Wamanrao Sadolikar (A disciple of the late Ustad Alladiya Khan Sabeb, pioneer of the “Jaipur Atrauli Gharana” & his son late Ustad Bhurji Khan Saheb). Shrutiji has also the good fortune to have access to the rare Bandish’s of Jaipur Gharana, preserved by Ustad Gulubhai Jasdanwala (a disciple of Ustad Alladiya Khan Saheb & his son Ustad Manjhi Khan Sahab, Collector of a number of compositions in rare & complex ragas of the Gharana) for 12 yrars.
Presently under the tutelage of Ustad Azizuddin Khan Saheb (son of the late Bhurji Khan Saheb.)
2. Achievements :
*Top Grade artist of the All India Radio & Doordarshan & has also participated in all the major Music Conferences in the country & abroad.
*Sung 20 ragas (2 each from 10 thats) against 20 rhythms.
*Recording of two volumes of 19 Traditional Thumris in over 10 rhythms brought out by M/s BMG CRESCENDO INDIA PVT. LTD.
*Shrutiji’s voice was selected as one of the most remarkable voices of 9 female singers from all over the world for the CD “GIFTED WOMEN OF THE WORLD” released & marketed by the “Noa” perfume, Paris.
*Written articles for various magazines devoted to music.
#Interviewed by many newspapers, magazines & television channels all over the world.
3. Scholarships & Fellowship :
*Bhulabhai Memorial Institute, 1975.
*Kesarbai Kerkar Scholarship by N.C.P.A., 1976-77, 1977-78.
*Homi Bhabha Fellowship by the N.C.P.A. from 1994 to 1996 for the comparative study of “PUSHTI SANGEET OF NATHDWARA & KANKROLI & THE KHYAL SINGING OF THE JAIPUR – ATRAULI GHARANA”.
4. Lectures :
*Visiting Professor to the Rotterdam Conservatorium, Netherlands.
#Various Lectures & demonstrations in many Universities in India. U.S.A., U.K. Canada, France.
5. Participations :
*Performed at the prestigious EDINBURGH FESTIVAL – THE NIGHT RAGA, Aug. 2002.
*Contributed to the making of “JANA GANA MANA”, a CD made by the Bharatbala Productions & released on 15th Aug. 2000.
*Producer, Music Director & Co-ordinator of the evergreen Marathi Musical play “SANGEET SAMSHYKALLOL” presented at the “WORLD MUSIC THEATRE FESTIVAL” in the Netherlands, April 1999.
*Revived the play “SANGEET TULSIDAS” after almost 60 years to pay homage to her father the late Pt. Wamanrao Sadolikar, who had played the role of “Tulsidas” in the original in the 1930’s. The play was written by Govindrao Temple.
6. Awards :
*“SHANMUKHA SANGEET SHIROMANI” The FIRST NATIONAL EMINENCE AWARD for Music by the Shanmukhanada Sageet Sabha, 2002.
*“GOPINATH SAVKAR PRIZE” for contribution to the Marathi Sangeet Rangabhoomi, given by the Akhil Bharatiya Marathi Natya Parishad, Borivali branch & sponsored by Shri Ashok Saraf, 1st Oct. 2001.
*The “TALPADE MEMORIAL PRIZE” by the Rangasharada Pratishthan for “Best Direction” for the production of “Sangeet Tulsidas”, 2001.
*The “PENDHARKAR PRIZE” by the Alhil Bahratiya Natya Parishad for “Best Music Direction” for the play “Sangeet Tulsidass”, 2001.
*The “DAGAR GHARANA SAMMAN” for achievements in the musical field by the Maharana Mewar Foundation of Udaipur, 1998.
*“SANGEET SHIROMANI awarded” by Kashi Sangeet Samaj Banaras on 22nd April, 2008.
#Many other prizes & awards from various Institutions in the music field.
THE END.
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02/02/2020.
Shruti Sadolikar - Hindustani classical music
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1. Background information :
Birth name Shruti Sadolikar
Born 9 September 1951 (age 68)
Origin Maharashtra, India
Genres Hindustani classical music
Instruments Singing
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3. Introduction :
Shruti Sadolikar Katkar (born 9 Nov. 1951) is an Indian classical singer of the khyal style in the Jaipur-Atrauli gharana. She is a recipient of the Sangeet Natak Akademi Award for Hindustani vocal music for 2011.
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4. Early life and career :
Sadolikar was born 1951 into a family from Kolhapur which was known for its musical tradition. She received training in Indian classical music from childhood. Her initial training was given by her father, Wamanrao Sadolikar, who was taught by the founder of the Jaipur-Atrauli gharana, Alladiya Khan, and his son Bhurji Khan. Following her studies with her father, Sadolikar learnt music for twelve years from Gulubhai Jasdanwala, who was known for his large collection of raga compositions, including compositions in rare ragas. Sadolikar earned a master's degree from SNDT Women's University in Mumbai and wrote a thesis on Haveli Sangeet, a type of temple music.
Sadolikar performs all forms of Indian classical and semi-classical music, including thumri, tappa, and natya sangeet, and has performed in India, Canada, the United States, France, Switzerland, Germany, and the West Asian countries. She had several musical and educational recordings published and holds the Homi Bhabha Fellowship of the National Centre for the Performing Arts. In 1999, Sadolikar produced a play named "Sangeet Tulsidas" for which she set the music, and she performed for SPIC MACAY to interest young Indians in Indian classical music. Sadolikar has regularly performed playback for Indian movies. She had Katkar added to her name after marriage and is a student of Azizuddin Khan, son of Burji Khan. Sadolikar works as Vice Chancellor of the Bhatkhande Music Institute University in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh.
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7. Three days of rich musical treat : By Aditi Tandon : Tribune News Service
CHANDIGARH, Nov 6 — The past week ended with the confirmation that there sure was some future for serious art in the country, despite the proliferation of popular entertainment and art forms. And for those in the city who were beginning to feel famished for want of a classical music fare, the 23rd Sangeet Sammelan organised by the Indian National Theatre on November 3, 4 and 5 brought a massive ray of hope. The three-day concert, which concluded here yesterday in the lawns of Jaisukhlal Hathi Sadan, Bharatiya Vidya Bhawan, saw a galaxy of Hindustani musicians from all over the country, descend on the City Beautiful.
The 25-year-old tradition thus continued this time also with the attendance of vocalists of the highest order, including the famous Shruti Sadolikar of the Jaipur -Atrauli gharana, Meeta Pandit of the revered Gwalior gharana and Gokulotsav Maharaj, the noted khayal singer who is heading the Vallabhacharya samprada. The Indian National Theatre thus lived upto its commitment of reviving the interest of youngsters in the rich classical tradition of the country, which is seemingly getting lost in the maze of popular music forms, as also of bringing doyens of classical music to town. In the past theatre has presented to the city some great musicians like Pandit Bhimsen Joshi, Pandit Jasraj, Kishori Amonkar and Budhaditya.
This quality of music rendered on all three days of the concert this year was well complimented by the ambience which was tastefully decorated in a pure Indian style, with flowers punctuating every possible corner of the venue. The lighting was soft to suit the tempo and so was the sound amplification. But the best part of the entire show was the uniformly high quality of music fare presented through put the concert, right from its opening by Meeta Pandit. Meeta reproduced her entire musical inheritance in an absolutely classic style, and reflected the musical grandeur of her grandfather Pandit Krishnarao Shankar Pandit who was known for his technique and skill. Meeta’s ragas were completely rendered.
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The rest of the session on November 4 was conquered by the new find of the Hindustani classical world, Kaivalya Kumar Gurav, who started with raag Chhayanat on the request of some audience. Chhayanat, a raga full of repose and shaant ras, is rarely heard these days, but Kaivalya Kumar presented it in the best possible form. Then came the cascade of melodies, including Kalavati and a lilting bhajan Jamuna kinare mora gaon. Kaivalya’s treatment of themes showed immense knowledge and practice. He reminded the old timers of his father pandit Sangamshwar who had regaled them in the same concert some many years ago.
The Indian National Theatre had kept the piece de resistance for the concluding session. And that was the presentation by Shruti Sadolikar, who has suffixed Katkar to her name after marriage. She belongs to the well-known family of Kolhapur, which apart from its sugar mills, is also famous for its sweet music. Her father, who was her main Guru, was himself a direct disciple of Ustad Alladia Khan sahib of the Jaipur-Atrauli gharana which has given us personalities like Kesarbai Kelkar, Moghubai Kurdikar and her daughter Kishori Amonkar.
Shruti started with Bilaskhani todi and then gave a recital in Jaijaibilaval (the raag created by blending Jaijaivanti with bilawal). She then rendered Gaud sarang followed by khat (a mixture of six ragas). The last session saw Shruti presenting a thumri — Dil leke mujhe badnaam kiya, ab kahe jaravat ho jiya, followed by a Kabir bhajan in raag Bhairavi. In all her renderings Shruti displayed many gifted qualities like a naturally high pitch, a superb control over rhythm and an aesthetic approach to the raga presentation.
Accompanying the musicians were Mohammad Akram Khan on the tabla and Mehmood Dholpuri on the harmonium. Akram Khan belongs to the famous Ajrara gharana of the Meerut city, which is known for its typical composition and different rhythmic patterns. Mehmood Dholpuri needs no introduction. He has been on the music circuit for almost three decades now and he received his early training from grandfather Ustaad Buddha Khan.
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8. Prof. Shruti Sadolikar - Katkar (VICE CHANCELLOR)
Bhatkhande Music Institute Deemed University
Prof. Shruti Sadolikar - Katkar is one of the finest exponents of the Vocalist of Jaipur-Atrauli Gharana Of Hidustani Music.
1. Vocalist of the Jaipur – Atrauli Gharana :
Shrutiji is Sangeet Visharad of Akhil Bharatiya Gandharva Mahavidyalaya. She did her M.A. (Music) from S.N.D.T. University Mumbai (Winner of the Bhaskarbuwa Bakhale Prize). Born & brought up in the musical tradition of “Jaipur Gharana”. Shrutiji has been groomed by her father & Guru late Pt. Wamanrao Sadolikar (A disciple of the late Ustad Alladiya Khan Sabeb, pioneer of the “Jaipur Atrauli Gharana” & his son late Ustad Bhurji Khan Saheb). Shrutiji has also the good fortune to have access to the rare Bandish’s of Jaipur Gharana, preserved by Ustad Gulubhai Jasdanwala (a disciple of Ustad Alladiya Khan Saheb & his son Ustad Manjhi Khan Sahab, Collector of a number of compositions in rare & complex ragas of the Gharana) for 12 yrars.
Presently under the tutelage of Ustad Azizuddin Khan Saheb (son of the late Bhurji Khan Saheb.)
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*Top Grade artist of the All India Radio & Doordarshan & has also participated in all the major Music Conferences in the country & abroad.
*Sung 20 ragas (2 each from 10 thats) against 20 rhythms.
*Recording of two volumes of 19 Traditional Thumris in over 10 rhythms brought out by M/s BMG CRESCENDO INDIA PVT. LTD.
*Shrutiji’s voice was selected as one of the most remarkable voices of 9 female singers from all over the world for the CD “GIFTED WOMEN OF THE WORLD” released & marketed by the “Noa” perfume, Paris.
*Written articles for various magazines devoted to music.
#Interviewed by many newspapers, magazines & television channels all over the world.
3. Scholarships & Fellowship :
*Bhulabhai Memorial Institute, 1975.
*Kesarbai Kerkar Scholarship by N.C.P.A., 1976-77, 1977-78.
*Homi Bhabha Fellowship by the N.C.P.A. from 1994 to 1996 for the comparative study of “PUSHTI SANGEET OF NATHDWARA & KANKROLI & THE KHYAL SINGING OF THE JAIPUR – ATRAULI GHARANA”.
4. Lectures :
*Visiting Professor to the Rotterdam Conservatorium, Netherlands.
#Various Lectures & demonstrations in many Universities in India. U.S.A., U.K. Canada, France.
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*Performed at the prestigious EDINBURGH FESTIVAL – THE NIGHT RAGA, Aug. 2002.
*Contributed to the making of “JANA GANA MANA”, a CD made by the Bharatbala Productions & released on 15th Aug. 2000.
*Producer, Music Director & Co-ordinator of the evergreen Marathi Musical play “SANGEET SAMSHYKALLOL” presented at the “WORLD MUSIC THEATRE FESTIVAL” in the Netherlands, April 1999.
*Revived the play “SANGEET TULSIDAS” after almost 60 years to pay homage to her father the late Pt. Wamanrao Sadolikar, who had played the role of “Tulsidas” in the original in the 1930’s. The play was written by Govindrao Temple.
6. Awards :
*“SHANMUKHA SANGEET SHIROMANI” The FIRST NATIONAL EMINENCE AWARD for Music by the Shanmukhanada Sageet Sabha, 2002.
*“GOPINATH SAVKAR PRIZE” for contribution to the Marathi Sangeet Rangabhoomi, given by the Akhil Bharatiya Marathi Natya Parishad, Borivali branch & sponsored by Shri Ashok Saraf, 1st Oct. 2001.
*The “TALPADE MEMORIAL PRIZE” by the Rangasharada Pratishthan for “Best Direction” for the production of “Sangeet Tulsidas”, 2001.
*The “PENDHARKAR PRIZE” by the Alhil Bahratiya Natya Parishad for “Best Music Direction” for the play “Sangeet Tulsidass”, 2001.
*The “DAGAR GHARANA SAMMAN” for achievements in the musical field by the Maharana Mewar Foundation of Udaipur, 1998.
*“SANGEET SHIROMANI awarded” by Kashi Sangeet Samaj Banaras on 22nd April, 2008.
#Many other prizes & awards from various Institutions in the music field.
THE END.
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