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{{Short description|Indian Classical Singer}}
{{Infobox person
| name = Pandit Parameshwar Hegde
| image = Parameshwar Hegde Concert.jpg
| caption = Pandit Parameshwar Hegde performing at 'Bengaluru Habba' live concert
| birth_name = Parameshwar Hegde
| birth_date = {{birth date and age|df=yes|1956|5|6}}
| birth_place = Honnavar, Uttara Kannada, Karnataka, India
| occupation = Hindustani classical singer
| spouse = {{marriage|Lalitha Hegde|1979}}
| children = 2
| parents =
| website = http://parameshwarhegdesangeethacademy.in/
| module = {{Infobox musical artist
| embed = yes
| image_size = 300
| genre = [[Hindustani classical music]]
| years_active = 1966–present
| instrument = Vocal
| label =
}}
}}
'''Pandit Parameshwar Hegde''' (born 6 May 1956) is an Indian [[Hindustani classical music|Hindustani classical]] vocalist.<ref name=":0">{{Cite news|last=Ganesh|first=Deepa|date=2017-08-03|title=In the line of tradition|language=en-IN|work=The Hindu|url=https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/music/in-the-line-of-tradition/article19416173.ece|access-date=2020-06-15|issn=0971-751X}}</ref> He belongs to the ''[[Kirana gharana|Kirana]], [[Gwalior gharana|Gwali]]''[[Gwalior gharana|or]] and ''[[Patiala gharana|Patiala]] [[gharana]]s''<ref name=":3">{{Cite web|title=Pandit Parameshwar Hegde|url=https://www.gurusangeet.com/gurus/parameshwar-hegde|access-date=2020-06-15|website=www.gurusangeet.com}}</ref>

== Early life and music training ==
Born to Shri Govinda Hegde<ref name=":3" /> and Ganapamma Hegde<ref name=":5">{{Cite web|title=PPH-sangeeth academy|url=http://parameshwarhegdesangeethacademy.in/|access-date=2020-06-16|website=parameshwarhegdesangeethacademy.in}}</ref> in Uttara Kannada district of Karanataka, Pandit Parameshwar Hegde was drawn into music at young age. Under the influence of his father late Shri Govinda Hegde, he started learning Hindustani music when he was ten years old. Soon, under the guidance of Sri.S.M.Bhat<ref name=":0" /> and Pandit Chandrashekar Puranika Math,<ref name=":0" /> he further pursued learning Hindustani Classical music.

In 1976, Parameshwar Hegde went to Dharwad to seek advanced training under [[Basavaraj Rajguru|Pandit Basavaraj Rajguru]].<ref>{{Cite web|first=|date=|title=News Minute|url=https://www.thenewsminute.com/article/dharwad-gharana-hindustani-musics-southern-home-34850|access-date=2020-06-15|website=www.thenewsminute.com}}</ref><ref name=":1">{{Cite news|last=Sarvamangala|first=C. S.|date=2019-08-08|title=HIS MASTER'S VOICE|language=en-IN|work=The Hindu|url=https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/music/his-masters-voice/article28901789.ece|access-date=2020-06-15|issn=0971-751X}}</ref><ref name=":0" />

== Personal life ==
Pandit Parameshwar Hegde is married to Smt. Lalitha Hegde, a singer herself, who is the daughter of [[Yakshagana]] artist and musician, late Dr.Mahabala Hegde Keremane.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Keremane Mahabala Hegde|url=https://www.yakshaganakeremane.com/mahabala-hegde-c1org|access-date=2020-06-19|website=yakshagana-keremane|language=en}}</ref> They have two daughters, Veena and Vani.

== Career ==
In his early music career days, Pandit Parameshwar Hegde was a rank holder in the ''Visharad'' exam conducted by the ''[[Gandharva Mahavidyalaya, New Delhi|Gandharva Mahavidyalaya]]'' and a first rank holder in ''Vidwath'' exam conducted by the [[Government of Karnataka]].<ref name=":5" /> Being an ‘A Top’ grade artist on [[All India Radio]],<ref>{{Cite web|title=Shri Vishwa mohan bhatt & Shri salil bhatt|url=https://www.apnnews.com/shri-vishwa-mohan-bhatt-shri-salil-bhatt/|access-date=2020-06-15|language=en-US}}</ref><ref name=":2">{{Cite web|title='Gharanas are not related to music performances'|url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/bengaluru/2018/mar/26/gharanas-are-not-related-to-music-performances-1792848.html|access-date=2020-06-15|website=The New Indian Express}}</ref> he has been featured in several national broadcasts. He has performed with the world renowned musician [[Vishwa Mohan Bhatt|Pandit Vishwamohan Bhatt]]<ref>{{Cite news|title=Bhatt, Hegde to strike a chord this weekend {{!}} Bengaluru News - Times of India|language=en|work=The Times of India|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/bengaluru/Bhatt-Hegde-to-strike-a-chord-this-weekend/articleshow/581011.cms?from=mdr|access-date=2020-06-15}}</ref> in a couple of Jugalbandi concerts. He has performed in music festivals like 'Basava Jayanthi [[Utsav]]',<ref>{{Cite news|date=2015-04-21|title='Basava Jayanti Utsav' gives a melodious touch to celebrations|language=en-IN|work=The Hindu|url=https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/karnataka/basava-jayanti-utsav-gives-a-melodious-touch-to-celebrations/article7126343.ece|access-date=2020-06-18|issn=0971-751X}}</ref> 'Impu',<ref>{{Cite web|last=R|first=Adarsh|title=Day & Night hindustani music festival 'IMPU' begins|url=https://www.inmysore.com/day-night-hindustani-music-festival-impu-begins|access-date=2020-06-18|website=inMysore Holidays|language=en-gb}}</ref> Hampi Utsav,<ref>{{Cite web|title=Hampi Utsav 2015|url=http://hampi.in/hampi-utsav-2015|access-date=2020-06-18|website=www.hampi.in|language=en}}</ref> 'Sawai Gandharv Bhimsen Mahotsav'<ref>{{Cite web|last=Rege|first=Omkar|date=2012-12-18|title=A decorous curtain call|url=https://www.dnaindia.com/pune/report-a-decorous-curtain-call-1778866|access-date=2020-06-18|website=DNA India|language=en}}</ref> and has also performed in India, US, Canada, United Kingdom and the Gulf countries.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Concerts and Tours|url=http://parameshwarhegde.tripod.com/concerts&tours.htm|access-date=2020-06-18|website=parameshwarhegde.tripod.com}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title=Parameshwar Hegde's Homepage|url=http://parameshwarhegde.50webs.com/|access-date=2020-06-18|website=parameshwarhegde.50webs.com}}</ref>

=== Music academy and trust ===
‘Parameshwar Hegde Sangeeth Academy’<ref name=":2" /><ref name=":4">{{Cite web|date=2017-08-06|title=Event marks 25th year of music guru's work|url=https://www.deccanherald.com/city/event-marks-25th-year-of-music-gurus-work-603345.html|access-date=2020-06-15|website=Deccan Herald|language=en}}</ref> is a music academy started by Pandit Parameshwar Hegde. He has trained hundreds of students at the Academy and Many are now independent artistes, performing for connoisseurs across India.<ref name=":4">{{Cite web|date=2017-08-06|title=Event marks 25th year of music guru's work|url=https://www.deccanherald.com/city/event-marks-25th-year-of-music-gurus-work-603345.html|access-date=2020-06-15|website=Deccan Herald|language=en}}</ref>

Under this academy, ‘''Raag Anuraag’''<ref name=":4" /><ref>{{Cite web|last=Hegde|first=Sacchi|date=2008-05-05|title=ಪಂಡಿತ ಪರಮೇಶ್ವರ ಹೆಗಡೆಯವರ ರಾಗ್-ಅನುರಾಗ್|url=https://kannada.oneindia.com/literature/music/2008/0505-music-cd-by-parameshwar-hegde-academy.html|access-date=2020-06-15|website=Kannada One India|language=kn}}</ref> series was launched and orchestrated by Pandit Parmeshwar Hegde. ‘''Raag Anuraag''’ is the collection of short introductions of the wide range of ragas in Hindustani classical music to the unassuming public audience. ‘''Raag Anuraag''’ has been conducted from several years, the very recent being performed by the third-generation artists.

Pandit Parameshwar Hegde founded 'Rajguru Smruti’,<ref name=":2" /> a trust in the fond memory of his Late ''guru'' [[Pandit Basavaraj Rajguru]]. Every year a number of programs are conducted by the trust, with an intention to promote the art form to Bangaloreans.

Rajguru Smruti<ref name=":2" /> conducts three annual programs under its auspices:

* ''‘Sangeeth Samaroh’''<ref>{{Cite web|date=2017-03-04|title='Sangeet Samaroh' Hindustani Classical Music Concert.|url=https://whatshappbangalore.wordpress.com/2017/03/04/sangeet-samaroh-hindustani-classical-music-concert/|access-date=2020-06-18|website=Whatshapp Bengaluru|language=en}}</ref><ref name=":3" /> which is a musical concert where a medley of artists are invited to perform. Veteran and young, hailing from different parts of the country, carrying the scent of different ''gharanas'' – various artists perform this concert, which is one of the most popular programs conducted by the trust.
* ‘''Parampara''’<ref name=":3" /> embodies the concept of ''Guru-Shishya'' tradition. An artist and his/her two disciples perform in this event – highly accomplished artists have performed with their disciples so far in this unique concert.
* ''‘Sur Prabhat’''<ref name=":3" /> This is an early morning concert conducted in the bucolic environs of Chitra Kala Parishat, where popular national/international level artists are invited to perform in the open auditorium at the early hours of morning – a program solely dedicated the celebration of morning ragas. Few notable artists who have performed are [[Shubha Mudgal]],<ref>{{Cite web|title=Shubha Mudgal Happy About Revival of Morning Concerts|url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/bengaluru/2016/jan/30/shubha-mudgal-happy-about-revival-of-morning-concerts-875170.html|access-date=2020-06-18|website=The New Indian Express}}</ref> Pandit Ronu Manjumdar,<ref>{{Cite web|date=2015-02-19|title='Surprabhat' early morning Hindustani classical Music Concert.|url=https://whatshappbangalore.wordpress.com/2015/02/19/surprabhat-early-morning-hindustani-classical-music-concert/|access-date=2020-06-18|website=Whatshapp Bengaluru|language=en}}</ref> Ruchira Kedar,<ref>{{Cite web|date=2012-02-03|title=In Brief|url=https://www.deccanherald.com/content/224271/in-brief.html|access-date=2020-06-18|website=Deccan Herald|language=en}}</ref> Pandit Rajan & Sajan Mishra.

=== Music compositions and Audio releases ===
Pandit Parameshwar Hegde has composed music for several movies and music albums. He has directed music for ‘''Puttana Prapancha''’, a Kannada short film, ‘''Saacha''’(2011),<ref>{{Cite web|date=2015-04-21|title=Sacha – ಸಾಚ (2011/೨೦೧೧)|url=https://kannadamoviesinfo.wordpress.com/2015/04/21/sacha-2011/|access-date=2020-06-15|website=Kannada Movies Info|language=en}}</ref> a Kannada movie, ‘''Manasaagide''’ (2016), a Kannada music album and has also rendered his voice for Kannada songs like ‘''Henthana Endigu’'' in ‘''Kiladi''’<ref>{{Cite web|title=Kiladi - Wikipedia|url=https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kiladi|access-date=2020-06-15|website=en.m.wikipedia.org|language=en}}</ref>{{Circular reference|date=June 2020}}(2000) and ‘''Kandu Kandu’ in'' [[Dayavittu Gamanisi|‘''Dayavittu Gamanisi''’(2017)]] to name a few.

=== Music Teaching ===
Each month, Pandit Parameshwar Hegde organizes a ''baithak'' where a few students are provided an opportunity to perform followed by his rendition.<ref name=":5" /> which involves discussion and feedback that adds to the student's repertoire.

There is also the annual ‘''Guru Poornima’'' celebration that completed 25 years in 2017.<ref name=":4" /> It spans over two full days, all the students of Hegde perform to pay a musical tribute to their ''guru''. Many of his students are popular concert artistes<ref name=":2" /> as well as sought after ''gurus''.

His notable students include [[Vasundhara Das]] and [[Bharath B. J.]].

== Awards and recognitions ==
* Guru Kripa Award from Shankar Mahadevan Academy - 2019<ref name=":6">{{Cite web|last=|first=|date=|title=Shankar Mahadevan Academy|url=https://www.shankarmahadevanacademy.com/guru-kripa-awards/|access-date=|website=}}</ref>
* [[Karnataka Kalashri]] - 2017<ref name=":6" />
* Rajyotsava Award by Karnataka Govt - 2004<ref>{{Cite web|title=Karnataka Government|url=https://karnataka.gov.in/page/Awards/State%20Awards/Rajyotsava+Awards/en|access-date=2020-06-15|website=karnataka.gov.in}}</ref>

== References ==

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[[Category:Kannada people]]
[[Category:Hindustani musicians]]
[[Category:Indian male classical musicians]]
[[Category:21st-century Indian male classical singers]]
[[Category:Living people]]
[[Category:1956 births]]
[[Category:20th-century Indian male classical singers]]

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