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Shobha Abhyankar | |
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| Born | (1946-01-20)20 January 1946 |
| Died | 17 October 2014(2014-10-17) (aged 68) |
| Genres | Khayal,Bhajans,Bhavgeet |
| Occupation(s) | Musician, Teacher, Academic |
| Instrument | Vocal |
| Years active | 1970–2014 |
Dr.Shobha Abhyankar (1946–2014) was an Indianmusicologist andteacher of theMewati Gharana. She is known for having taught manyHindustani Classical vocalists, like her son,Sanjeev Abhyankar[1]
Shobha Abhyankar was born in 1946 inPune, India. She married Vijay Abhyankar with whom she had two sons.[2]
She earned herM.Sc. inBiochemistry fromPune University. She completed anM.A. inMusic fromSNDT Women's University, where she placed first. She also completed aPh.D. in Music on the topic ofMarathi bhavgeet.[3][4]
She trained in music for decades withPt. Gangadharbuwa Pimpalkhare,Pt. V. R. Athavale, andPt. Jasraj.[5] Consequently, she is regarded as a member of theMewati Gharana with background inGwalior gayaki andAgra gayaki.[6]
Abhyankar had been affiliated with Lalit Kala Kendra,Pune University, andSNDT Women's University as a music scholar and guru.[7]
Abhyankar has taught many students acrossMaharashtra[8] who have earned international and national awards and scholarships.[9] Her most notable disciples includeSanjeev Abhyankar (her son)[10] andSandeep Ranade.[11]
Abhyankar died on October 17, 2014, after suffering from cancer.[2]