Shashidhar Kote

From Bharatpedia, an open encyclopedia
Information red.svg
Scan the QR code to donate via UPI
Dear reader, We need your support to keep the flame of knowledge burning bright! Our hosting server bill is due on June 1st, and without your help, Bharatpedia faces the risk of shutdown. We've come a long way together in exploring and celebrating our rich heritage. Now, let's unite to ensure Bharatpedia continues to be a beacon of knowledge for generations to come. Every contribution, big or small, makes a difference. Together, let's preserve and share the essence of Bharat.

Thank you for being part of the Bharatpedia family!
Please scan the QR code on the right click here to donate.

0%

   

transparency: ₹0 raised out of ₹100,000 (0 supporter)



Shashidhar Kote
Born
Kalanja village, Mangalore, Karnataka, India[1]
NationalityIndian
Other namesBengaluru Ratna, Gayana Mantrika, Vishwamanava, Gana Gandharva, Kannada Saarathi,[2] Gana Gandharva, Gana Garudiga, Aryabhata Shreshta Gayaka, Sangeetha Rathna[1]
CitizenshipIndia
OccupationSinger, musician, actor, teacher
Known forKote Music and Arts Foundation
Websitewww.kotemusic.com

Shashidhar Kote is an Indian singer,[3] musician and actor.[4]

Personal life[edit]

Kote was born to Kote Vasanth Kumar and Parvathi Kote, in Kalanja village, Mangalore, Karnataka. He had his master's degree in English literature from Mangalore University. He taught literature in the same university later for three years.[1] Being a singer in the Mysore maharaja's court, he received honors from the king.[2]

He is married to Seetha Kote, and has a son.[2][5]

Career[edit]

Kote's was trained in music by Satyabhame, Gopalkrishna Iyer and Vid. Gurudutt. He sings in Kannada, Telugu, Tamil, Malayalam and Hindi languages. As of 2010, Kote had performed in more than 4,000 concerts.[2]

Geetha Chitra[edit]

Kote organizes an event named ′Geetha Chitra′, where music and painting programs are held. Artist B. K. S. Verma paints the subject of the song Kote sings. The event gained popularity in Bangalore, Chennai and Mumbai.[2]

Selected filmography[edit]

Television[edit]

Kote has been a host in TV reality shows as, Little Star Singer, Sangeetha Lahari, Hadondu Haduvenu and Sangeetha Sambrahma.[2]

Serials[edit]


References[edit]

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 "About Me". Karnataka, India: Kote Music and Arts Foundation. Archived from the original on 15 February 2015. Retrieved 3 February 2020.
  2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 2.5 "Being Junior Yesudas!". Rediff. Rediff. Archived from the original on 3 February 2020. Retrieved 3 February 2020.
  3. ↑ "MES PU college, Vidyaranyapura, celebrates annual day". Deccan Herald. India. 3 January 2019. Archived from the original on 3 February 2020. Retrieved 3 February 2020.
  4. ↑ 4.0 4.1 4.2 4.3 "ತೆರೆ ಮೇಲೆ ದಂಪತಿಯಾಗಿ..." Vijaya Karnataka (in ಕನ್ನಡ). Karnataka, India: Vijaya Karnataka. 6 May 2016. Archived from the original on 3 February 2020. Retrieved 3 February 2020.
  5. ↑ 15 Apr, Bangalore Mirror Bureau; 2010. "Mukta Magic". The Times of India. India. Archived from the original on 3 February 2020. Retrieved 3 February 2020.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link)
  6. ↑ "MADHURAM MILANAM MOUNAM STARTS". Chitratara. Karnataka, India: Chitratara.

External links[edit]

Retrieved from "https://en.bharatpedia.org/index.php?title=Shashidhar_Kote&oldid=331320"