Shobha Abhyankar | |
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| Born | 20 January 1946 Pune, Maharashtra, India |
| Died | 17 October 2014 (aged 68) Pune, Maharashtra, India |
| Genres | Khayal, Bhajans, Bhavgeet |
| Occupation(s) | Musician, Teacher, Academic |
| Instrument(s) | Vocal |
| Years active | 1970–2014 |
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]
Shobha Abhyankar was born in 1946 in Pune, India. She married Vijay Abhyankar with whom she had two sons.[2]
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]
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]
Abhyankar had been affiliated with Lalit Kala Kendra, Pune University, and SNDT Women's University as a music scholar and guru.[7]
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]
Abhyankar died on October 17, 2014, after suffering from cancer.[2]