Rattan Mohan Sharma
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| Background information | |
| Born |
14 June 1971 Rajasthan |
| Genres | Khayal, Tarana, Dhrupad, Haveli Sangeet, Tappa, Bhajan, Rajasthani Folk |
| Occupation(s) | Vocalist |
| Years active | 1999-present |
| Website |
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Rattan Mohan Sharma (born 14 June 1971) is an Indian classical vocalist.[1] He belongs to the Mewati gharana of Hindustani classical music.[2] He also performs in classical music forms like Khayal, Tarana, Dhrupad, Haveli Sangeet, Tappa and also in light classical forms and folk music including Bhajan as well as Rajasthani Folk.[3] He is considered an "A" grade artist on All India Radio.
Early life and training
Rattan Mohan Sharma was born in Rajasthan to Padma and Mohan Lal Sharma. He is the nephew and the disciple of classical vocalist, Pandit Jasraj.[4] His affinity for percussion instruments in his youth led Sharma to practice tabla up to the age of 15. Over the years, he has trained under Pandit Motiram, Pandit Maniram and Pandit Jasraj.[5][6]
Career
Rattan Mohan Sharma hails from the Mewaati Gharana and belongs to the family of vocalists such as Pandit Motiram, Pandit Maniram, Pandit Pratapnarayan, and Pandit Jasraj. He has performed solos in many concerts and festivals in India and abroad.[2] As a playback singer he has performed in mythological film, Dashavatar (2009).[7]
He performs regularly at the classical music festivals, Pandit Motiram Pandit Maniram Sangeet Samaroh organized by Pandit Jasraj and Harivallabh Sangeet Sammelan, Sawai Gandharva Bhimsen Festival and Taansen sangeet samaroh gwalior.
Pandit Rattan Mohan Sharma was awarded the title “Acharya Varishtha” by Padma Vibhushan Sangeet Martand Pandit Jasraj.
Music Director
Rattan Mohan Sharma is also a successful music director and composer, having provided music for a number of tele-serials and private albums.
Guru-Shishya Tradition
The ancient tradition of Guru-Shishya Parampara lives on through the many disciples of Pandit Rattan Mohan Sharma; his disciples are from diverse cultural and religious backgrounds and live in India as well as North America.
As one of the main Gurus of the Pandit Jasraj Academy Mumbai, and the Pandit Jasraj School of Music Tampa,
Some notable Indian disciples include: His son, Swar Sharma, as well as Smt. Bhagyashree Lagvankar, Smt. Shruti Sharma, Smt. Mahalakshmi Iyer, Shri Kshitij Tarey, Dr. Raj Kumar Sharma, Shri Jaan Kumar Sanu, Smt. Uma Parke, Shri Shridhar Bhosale.& Shri Akshat Parikh.
Some notable American disciples include: Shri Aditya Shah & Smt. Christine Ghezzo.
Some notable Canadian disciples include: Shri Aly Sunderji & Smt. Kalpana Prasad.
Awards & Titles
- Shankar Rao Vyas Award
- Sangeet Martand Pandit Jasraj rotating Trophy
- Mewati Gharana Gaurav Puraskar
- Acharya Varishtha (title)
- Sur Ratna (title)
- Sur Mañi (title)
- IWAF (gharana Award)
- Tarana ke Baadshah (audience in Hyderabad gave this title)
Personal life
Rattan Mohan Sharma is married to Ekta Sharma and has a son, Swar Sharma.
Discography
Devotional albums include
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References
- ↑ http://www.screenindia.com/news/megafinale-of-talent-hunt-held/555431/
- 1 2 Ramakrishna, Lakshmi (January 9, 2015). "A high five - Tirupati". The Hindu. Retrieved 2015-09-25.
- ↑ S. Sahaya Ranjit (September 18, 2006). "Music review: Haveli Sangeet". India Today. Retrieved 2015-09-25.
- ↑ Nair, Jyoti (March 12, 2015). "The maestro’s magic". The Hindu. Retrieved 2015-09-25.
- ↑ "A custom of culture". The Hindu. December 1, 2004. Retrieved September 25, 2015.
- ↑ "‘Hyderabad is my teerth sthaan’". The Hindu. November 27, 2008. Retrieved September 25, 2015.
- ↑ "O Mohini O Kamini - Dashavatar". Firstpost. 2009. Retrieved 2015-09-25.
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