Mukul Kulkarni
| Mukul Kulkarni | |
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 Mukul Kulkarni in concert - Goa 2014 | |
| Background information | |
| Born | 1980 (age 35–36) |
| Origin | Kolhapur, India |
| Genres | Hindustani Classical Music |
| Occupation(s) | Vocalist |
| Website |
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Mukul Kulkarni is a Hindustani Classical Vocalist. He is disciple of Pandit Arun Kashalkar (Agra-Gwalior Gharana) and also receives taleem from Pandit Sharad Sathe (Gwalior gharana).[1][2] He is an 'A' grade artist of All India Radio.[3]
Mukul Kulkarni performs around India and abroad, and is a teacher of hindustani classical vocal for 'Shadja Madhyam', an online portal dedicated to Indian Classical Music. He also is a teacher for 'SAAZ Music', a non-profit organisation in the UK dedicated to promoting excellence in Indian Classical Music for everyone.[3][4]
Lineage and Training
Mukul Kulkarni started learning Hindustani classical vocal at the age of 10 years. Shri Nishikant G. Paramane (Warananagar, Dist Kolhapur) laid the foundation for him. While learning from Shri Paramane, Mukul was awarded a scholarship from Center for Cultural Resources and Training, New Delhi. Then, during Mukul's engineering studies, he took guidance from Smt Sukhada Kane, disciple of Pandit Limayebuwa and Pandit Kanebuwa. Smt Sukhada Kane(Kolhapur) guided Mukul systematically and laid a solid foundation.[5]
After his engineering studies, Mukul started taking taleem from Dr. Vikas Kashalkar, who guided him through his MA in Music. Mukul completed his Master's Degree in Music from Lalit Kala Kendra (University of Pune) with a first class, receiving a Gold medal for his achievement.[2][3][4][5][6]
Currently, Mukul Kulkarni is under the able guidance of Pandit Arun Kashalkar of Agra-Gwalior Gharana, disciple of Pandit Gajananbuwa Joshi and Pandit Babanrao Haldankar.[7][8] Mukul also trains under Pandit Sharad Sathe of Gwalior Gharana, disciple of Pandit Sharadchandra Arolkar and Pandit D.V. Paluskar.[1][3][4][5]
As a Vocalist
Mukul Kulkarni is a vocalist of Gwalior-Agra Gharana. Mukul sings khayal, tappa, tapkhayal and has a large repertoire of old bandishes from the Gwalior Gharana. He is regarded as a grade 'A' artist by All India Radio. Mukul Kulkarni has performed at various places all over India, including Pune, Mumbai, Goa, Ahemdabad, Benares, Kolhapur, Bokaro, and Kochi.[8][9] He has also toured the UK twice, performing many concerts as well as teaching, including concerts in Leicester, London, Hertfordshire, and Milton Keynes.[10]
As a Teacher
Mukul Kulkarni is a teacher of Hindustani classical singing, and teaches many people who come to him in India.[6] In addition, he is a teacher for 'Shadja Madhyam', an online portal dedicated to Indian classical music. Through this portal, he teaches students online worldwide e.g. USA and Australia.[3][11] In addition, Mukul Kulkarni is also a teacher for 'SAAZ Music', a non-profit organisation in the UK aiming to promote Indian Classical Music for everyone. Through 'SAAZ Music', he teaches a large number of students during his tour of the UK, as well as teaching students from the UK online.[4]
References
- 1 2 "Sharad Sathe". Retrieved 20 August 2014.
- 1 2 "Meetkalakar". Retrieved 20 August 2014.
- 1 2 3 4 5 "Shadja Madhyam - Mukul Kulkarni". Retrieved 20 August 2014.
- 1 2 3 4 "SAAZ Music - Mukul Kulkarni". Retrieved 20 August 2014.
- 1 2 3 "Mukul Kulkarni". Retrieved 20 August 2014.
- 1 2 "Gurushishya - The Indian Music Teachers database". Retrieved 20 August 2014.
- ↑ "Gajananbuwa Joshi.com - Arun Kashalkar". Retrieved 20 August 2014.
- 1 2 "Afternoon". 17 June 2014. Retrieved 20 August 2014.
- ↑ "The Hindu". 7 January 2012. Retrieved 20 August 2014.
- ↑ "SAAZ Music Events". Retrieved 20 August 2014.
- ↑ "Shadja Madhyam - Students Gallery". Retrieved 20 August 2014.