Raghunandan Panshikar (born 1963) is a Hindustani classical vocalist. He has received training in the Jaipur gharanaपं. रघुनंदन पणशीकरांच्या भक्तिगीतांनी समर्थभक्त मंत्रमुग्ध Panshikar has established his own unique treatment to classical singing under tutelage of Kishori Aamonkar, which diverted from traditional Jaipur-Atrauli Gharana. A versatile artist, he sings semi classical forms like Bhajans, Thumris, Gazals and Natya Sangeet with panache. Recipient of several prestigious awards, Panshikar has made his mark in performances throughout India as well as in Europe, the United States and the Middle east.
Early life Panshikar was born into a family of Sanskrit scholars and classical musicians. He is the son of the eminent Marathi stage actor and producer Prabhakar Panshikar. Panshikar's aptitude for music was recognized and fostered from an early age. He began his formal study of music in Mumbai at the age of eleven. He learned music from the late Vasantrao Kulkarni for two years. Later he took training from the doyen of Jaipur gharana, Kishori Amonkar from the age of 17, over next 20–22 years. During this time, Raghunandan had the rare fortune to be guided by Kishori Tai's mother, Mogubai Kurdikar.
Career +Albums as a Music Composer/Director and VocalistYearAlbum/SongLabel31 December 1991The Feminine PowerSaregama12 January 1998Bhoopnat NiranjaniSaregama10 July 2004Morning MantrasVale Entertainment Ltd10 July 2004Chants from Himalayan PeaksVale Entertainment Ltd15 October 2004Janak Thaat BilavalTimes Music6 July 2005Hanuman DhunVale Entertainment Ltd8 July 2007Shree Ganesh VandanaVale Entertainment LtdManasPuja and DeviSaregamaOmkaranand DarshanamRaghunandan PanshikarOmkaranand VandanamRaghunandan PanshikarMore Sawariya ( A type of fusion music)Sony Music18 September 2008Healing Mantras For InsomniaTimes Music26 February 2009Inner Voice Signature Shlok by pt. JasrajTimes Music26 February 2009Geeta SaarTimes Music12 August 2009Hidden Gems (Classical)Mystica Music Pvt Ltd11 July 2012The series of health mantra by Times MusicTimes Music15 February 2013Kabir Amrit VaniTimes Music12 March 2013Drishti by Kishori Amonkar (1 Song)6 December 2015Shri Hanuman – Golden CollectionMyuzic Entertainment12 December 2015Mahadev – Golden CollectionMyuzic Entertainment12 January 2016Shri Gayatri ChalisaMyuzic Entertainment16 February 2016Tapsa GaneshMyuzic Entertainment
Awards Smt.Manik Varma Puraskar Upadhye Smriti Puraskar for contribution in Indian Classical Music He has been awarded by Swaryogini Dr. Prabha Atre award from Gaanvardhan & Tatyasaheb Natu foundation Pune, for his significant achievements and performing career.
Achievements (Best Music Direction)For The Musical Drama 'Avgha Rang Ekachi Zala' Z Gaurav Puraskar Ma.Taa.(Maharashtra Times) Sanman An Award from Maharashtra State Ramkrishnabua Vaze Puraskar
See also Kishori Amonkar
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