Rahul Deshpande

Rahul Deshpande
Rahul Deshpande - Singing in Pune in March 2011
Background information
Native name	राहुल देशपांडे
Birth name	Rahul
Born	October 10, 1979[1] Pune, Maharashtra, India
Genres	Hindustani classical music
Occupation(s)	singer
Years active	1984 onwards

Rahul Deshpande is an Indian classical music singer from Pune, India. He is the grandson of the well-known late Dr. Vasantrao Deshpande of Patiala Gharana ^{[2] [3] [4]}

Rahul Deshpande singing in Vasantotsav 2010

Education and Career

Rahul developed his interest in vocal music by studying the music of Pandit Kumar Gandharva. Initially, he sought guidance from Ushatai Chipalkatti and Pandit Kumar Gandharva's son Mukul Shivputra. He further learned music under the tutelage of Pandit Gangadharbuva Pimpalkhare and Dr. Madhusudhan Patwardhan. He also learned playing tabla from Pandit Suresh Samant. Also, the legacy of Kumarji's search of including Nirguni Bhajans in the conventional form of music is learnt by him. His repertoire includes renditions from classical ragas to khayal, thumri, dadra, natyageet, bhajan, gazal and bhaavgeet.

Rahul has achieved prominence as a creative musical performer from an early age. Several eminent critics have noted the similarity between Rahul’s approach and that of his grandfather’s. He is also the judge on Zee Marathi's popular reality TV show "Sa Re Ga Ma Pa - Little Champs". His work in the film Katyar Kaljat Ghusali was appreciated. ^{[5] [6] [7]} He have the voice to Sachin Pilgaonkar who played the role of Khansaheb Aftab Hussain Bareliwale. The role was played by Rahul himself in the play Katyar Kaljat Ghusali. ^[8]

Rahul also shares his creative work through an audio blog.

Achievements and recognition

• Rasikagrani Dattopant Deshpande Award, presented to him at the Sawai Gandharva Music Festival
• Master Dinanath Mangeshkar Awards 2012 by Lata Mangeshkar ^[9]
• "Kothrud Bhushan" award by the hands of Maharashtra's Chief Minister, Devendra Phadanvis.
• Sudhir Phadke Award for his outstanding achievements at a young age
• Special Jury Award Best Singers in Zee Chitr Gaurav 2016

Also, every year he arranges VASANTOTSAV in the memory of his grandfather Shree Vasantrao Deshpande.^{[10] [11]}

Revised Sangeet Maanapmaan

A revised version of Kakasaheb Khadilkar's Sangeet Maanapmaan played in Maharashtra in 2011 and 2012, the centenary year of the play's first performance. It has been revised by Rahul Deshpande. "Originally, the play has five parts with around 52 classical songs. Deshpande's version will have two parts and 22 classical songs."^[12]

Stage appearances

• Katyar Kaljat Ghusali
• Sangeet Sanshaykallol

Filmography

• Balgandharva^{[13] [14][15][16][17][18]}
• Katyar Kaljat Ghusali

Personal Life

Rahul is a grand son of famous singer Vasantrao Deshpande. He is married to Neha Deshpande and are having a daughter. ^[19]

Reference

2. Rahul Deshpande gives a ‘Hatke’ performance
3. A musical extravaganza
4. Three-day arts & culture carnival at Upvan Lake
5. Rahul in Katyar Kaljat Ghusli
6. Katyar Kaljat Ghusli movie review: Subodh Bhave, Sachin Pilgaonkar and Shankar Mahadevan give an unforgettable Diwali treat to music lovers!
7. Katyar Kaljat Ghusli – Music Review (Marathi Soundtrack)
8. REVIVAL OF SANGEET-NATAK BY A NEW THEATRE GROUP IN PUNE
9. Awards
10. "Music across boundaries". Indian Express. Jan 11, 2008. Retrieved 7 December 2010.
11. Classical, fusion music at Vasantotsav
12. Bengrut, Dheeraj (2011-12-15). "Act 100". http://www.indianexpress.com (Mumbai: The Indian Express Limited). Retrieved 15 February 2012. External link in |work= (help)
13. "Recreating the magic of the Gandharva music". Retrieved 16 Dec 2011.
14. "Saregama Balgandharva". Saregama. Retrieved 16 Dec 2011.
15. "Balgandharva CD 1-1". Retrieved 6 May 2012.
16. "Balgandharva CD 1-2". Retrieved 6 May 2012.
17. "Balgandharva CD 2-1". Retrieved 6 May 2012.
18. "Balgandharva CD 2-2". Retrieved 6 May 2012.
19. Rahul and Neha Deshpande