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Prasad Sawkar | |
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 The President, Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam presenting Padma Shri to renowned Marathi Artist Shri Prasad Sawkar, at investiture ceremony in New Delhi on March 29, 2006 | |
| Background information | |
| Also known as | Prasad Sawkar |
| Born | Sambaprasad (1928-12-14)14 December 1928 (age 96) |
| Genres | Classical, semi-classical, devotional, musical theatre |
| Occupation(s) | Singer, composer, music teacher |
PanditPrasad Sawkar (born 14 December 1928) is an Indianvocalist, and scholar ofIndian classical, semi-classical, and devotional music. He received prestigiousPadma Shri award in the year 2006 for his work in music andSangeet Natak
Sambaprasad Raghuvir Sawkar was born inBaroda,Gujarat in a family of musicians and actors hailing from Goa. His father, Raghuvir Sawkar, was a singer and actor who was famous for acting a ladies character in the play who was known as Rangdevta. He took his formal education in music and acting from his father. Later he came under the influence of great musicians such as Jitendra Abhisheki and Nivruttibuwa Sarnaik[1]
Sawkar acted as child artist in the play Jinjihun Sutka (जिंजीहून सुटका) as BalShivaji at the start of career inMarathi theatre. Later he went to his uncle Dattaram Sawkar for school education at Mhapsa who was also a harmonium player. Sawkar continued getting training of music over there. He played a role of 'Kruttika' in the play "Sanshay Kallol". He also made a record of by playing four characters in the same play namely Kruttika, Sadhu, Singer and Vaishakh Sheth. Later he played in Plays like Soubhadra, Mruchchakatik, Vidyharan, Manapman with "Kala Mandir" organization.
Swakar played important roles with the organization "Natyniketan" in the plays like Rambha, Kulvadhu, Kone eke kali, Ek hota Mhatara, Lagnachi Bedi etc.
He also made career in Marathi Cinema which includes Pedgaoche Shahane, Gora Kumbhar
The period between 1960 and 1972 is known for the revival of Sangeet natak (play) in the industry. Sawkar played a major role in this. He was instrumental by acting in "Panditrao Jagannath" and "Suvarnatula" which get wide popularity. He started getting recognized by popular singer cum actor on the stage with this. In the year 1967, he played the role of "Sadashiv" in the playKatyar kaljat ghusli and worked closely withPurushottam Darvhekar,Jitendra Abhisheki andVasantrao Deshpande. The song Ghei chand makarand is known as a milestone in the musical plays.
Swakar travelled to United States with his wife in 1972 and played small roles in his plays over there which also became very popular.[2]
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