Manik Bhide

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Manik Bhide
Born1935
OriginKolhapur, India
GenresKhayal, Bhajans, Thumris
Occupation(s)Hindustani classical vocalist
InstrumentsVocals
Years active1960s–present

Manik Govind Bhide (born 1935) is a Hindustani classical music vocalist from Kolhapur and based in Mumbai. She is known for being Kishori Amonkar's student and Ashwini Bhide-Deshpande's guru and mother. She is an exponent of the Jaipur-Atrauli gharana.[1]

Early life and training[edit]

Born in Kolhapur, Bhide was encouraged by her parents to learn music.[2] She began her early classical training with Madhukar Sadolikar of the Jaipur-Atrauli gharana.

Later, Bhide married scientist Govind Bhide. Following, around 1964, the couple relocated to Mumbai. A family friend, Wamanrao Deshpande, brought the young couple to meet Mogubai Kurdikar, his guru. Though Kurdikar wasn't present, Bhide met Kishori Amonkar and soon became her student after the former heard the latter sing.[3] She continued to learn from Amonkar for 15 years.[4] Bhide learned alongside Suhasini Mulgaonkar, Arun Dravid, Meera Panshikar, and others.[5]

Training with Kishori Amonkar[edit]

Though a devout follower and admirer of Amonkar, Bhide's relationship with her guru was challenging and demanding. Under tremendous stress and Amonkar's infamous temperamentality.[6] Bhide had accompanied Amonkar in every concert for over a decade. After a falling out, Bhide discontinued learning from Amonkar in 1981. Following, she dedicated her musical life to teaching. After several decades, Bhide and Amonkar reconciled.[3]

Career[edit]

Bhide has performed at most major music conferences in India and was a regular performer for All India Radio.[4]

Students[edit]

At the urging of Mogubai Kurdikar, Bhide began teaching her daughter, Ashwini, the Jaipur-Atrauli gayaki.[3] She has also taught Geetika Varde and many others.

Discography[edit]

  • The Sanctity of Parampara (1987; Rhythm House) – Raag Nayaki Kanada, Raag Bihag. Featuring Baban Manjrekar (harmonium), Omkar Gulvady (tabla), Vandana Shirodkar (tanpura). Recorded by Avinash Oak.

Accolades[edit]

References[edit]

  1. "Artist – Manik Bhide (Vocal), Gharana – Jaipur-Atrauli". www.swarganga.org.
  2. "Classical singer Manik Bhide chosen for Bhimsen Joshi award". Outlook (India).
  3. 3.0 3.1 3.2 "ताई, आई आणि मी". 9 April 2017.
  4. 4.0 4.1 "The Sanctity Of Parampara – Manik Bhide" – via mio.to.
  5. Thakur, Pradeep (2010). Indian Music Masters of Our Times Part-I. India: Pradeep Thakure & Sons. p. 260. ISBN 978-81-908705-6-6.
  6. "माणिक भिडे". 28 September 2017.
  7. India, Press Trust of (26 September 2017). "Classical singer Manik Bhide chosen for Bhimsen Joshi award". Business Standard India. Press Trust of India – via Business Standard.
  8. "माणिक भिडे यांचा सन्मान". Maharashtra Times. 8 January 2018.

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