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Pandit
A K Abhyankar
Singer, Disciple of the doyen of the Kirana Gharana
Tell us something about your profile?
I
was born in Konkan, and passed my SSC in 1954. I worked
with Bank of Baroda until I retired in 1996. I am
the President of Music Circles in Thane i.e. Sankalp
& Wad-Sarita of Songar Sarita Mandal. I have been
a foremost disciple of the Kirana gharana, trained
by Pandit Feroz Dastur of Mumbai.
Since form when have you been in this field? How
did the interest develop?
I had a flair of singing from a very tender age.
It's heredity from my father. The Gharana School has
also trained me. I was Dastur of the Doyen of Kirana
Gharana School. A gentleman of Mr. Dastur directed
me.I present the gayaki (music) of Kirana Gharana
in its purest form.
What
has been your achievement in this field?
I sing on the Air regularly, also I have sang
in Doordarshan in a classic music programme. I have
even toured the USA in 1990 and have received a senior
fellowship award sponsored by Human Resources Development
in acknowledgment of my services
Would
you like to share some special moment associated in
this field?
When I was performing a concert in Chennai in
1974 the entire audience gave me a standing ovation,
which is still a very special moment.
What
is the percentage of work satisfaction that you get?
I get a very high percentage of satisfaction from
my work and performance approx 90%.
What
are your future plans?
At present my future plans are Propagation of
music and also developing my performance. I am one
of those musicians that seldom seek fame.
Any message to the Thaneites?
People should devote as much time as possible
to music.
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Pandit
A. K. Abhyankar
Sachin Society, Near Mangala High School,
Thane (East) - 400603.
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As
told to Thaneweb.com
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