Shobha Abhyankar

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Shobha Abhyankar
Born(1946-01-20)20 January 1946
Pune, Maharashtra, India
Died17 October 2014(2014-10-17) (aged 68)
Pune, Maharashtra, India
GenresKhayal, Bhajans, Bhavgeet
Occupation(s)Musician, Teacher, Academic
InstrumentsVocal
Years active1970–2014

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]

Personal life[edit]

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

Education[edit]

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]

Musical training[edit]

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]

Career[edit]

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

Teaching[edit]

Dr. 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]

Death[edit]

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

Awards and recognition[edit]

  • "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[edit]

  1. ↑ "Pt. Sanjeev Abhyankar". Sanjeevabhyankar.com. Retrieved 23 January 2019.
  2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 "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. ↑ https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/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-/articleshow/7156962.cms
  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. Retrieved 23 January 2019.
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