Dr. Shobha Abhyankar (1946–2014) was an Indian musicologist and teacher of the Mewati Gharana. She is known for having taught many Hindustani Classical vocalists, like her son, Sanjeev Abhyankar[1]

Biography

Shobha Abhyankar was born in 1946 in Pune, India. She married Vijay Abhyankar with whom she had two sons.[2]

She earned her M.Sc. in Biochemistry from Pune University. She completed an M.A. in Music from SNDT Women's University, where she placed first. She also completed a Ph.D. in Music on the topic of Marathi bhavgeet.[3][4]

She trained in music for decades with Pt. Gangadharbuwa Pimpalkhare, Pt. V. R. Athavale, and Pt. Jasraj.[5] Consequently, she is regarded as a member of the Mewati Gharana with background in Gwalior gayaki and Agra gayaki.[6]

Abhyankar had been affiliated with Lalit Kala Kendra, Pune University, and SNDT Women's University as a music scholar and guru.[7]

Abhyankar has taught many students across Maharashtra[8] who have earned international and national awards and scholarships.[9] Her most notable disciples include Sanjeev Abhyankar (her son)[10] and Sandeep Ranade.[11]

Abhyankar died on October 17, 2014, after suffering from cancer.[2]

Awards and recognition

  • "Ganahira" Award
  • Vasant Desai Award
  • Pt. N. D. Kashalkar Award
  • Pt. V. D. Paluskar Award
  • "Raag Rishi" Award for Outstanding Work as a Guru

References

  1. ^ "Pt. Sanjeev Abhyankar". Sanjeevabhyankar.com. Retrieved 23 January 2019.
  2. ^ a b "Dr. Shobha Abhyankar passed away". Loksatta.com. 17 October 2014. Retrieved 23 January 2019.
  3. ^ "Suyash Book gallery". Suyashbookgallery.com. Retrieved 23 January 2019.
  4. ^ "सखी भावगीत माझे...-Sakhi Bhavagit Maze... by Dr. Shobha Abhyankar - Rajhans Prakashan". Bookganga.com. Retrieved 23 January 2019.
  5. ^ Phatak, Vaishali. "लिहावंसं वाटलं: माझ्या गुरु". Vaishalisphatak.blogspot.com. Retrieved 23 January 2019.
  6. ^ Budhiraja, Sunita (18 July 2018). Rasraj : Pandit Jasraj. Vani Prakashan. p. 338.
  7. ^ "Artist - Shobha Abhyankar (Vocal), Gharana - Mewati". Swarganga.org. Retrieved 23 January 2019.
  8. ^ "Local singer Dr Shobha Abhyankar and her disciples will be presenting 15 different variations of Raag Todi in a performance tomorrow. Dr Abhyankar will be explaining the finer nuances of the raag along with performances by her senior disciples. - Times of India". The Times of India. 24 December 2010.
  9. ^ "डॉ. शोभा अभ्यंकर यांना 'रागऋषी' पुरस्कार प्रदान". Maharashtra Times. 9 March 2008. Retrieved 23 January 2019.
  10. ^ "IPAAC Home". Ipaac.org. Retrieved 23 January 2019.
  11. ^ "Classical Music Guru Shobha Abhyankar passed away". Lokmat.com. 17 October 2014. Retrieved 23 January 2019.
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