since 1997: Vocalist Guru Dr Vikas Kashalkar (Gwalior Tradition)
Since 1992: Ustad Saiduddin Dagar (Dhrupad-Dhamar)
Basic Training:
1975 – 1982: Parents and Gurus Anil Hampras & Pendharkar
Style Proficiency:
The style is essentially the amalgamation of Gwalior, Agra and Jaipur Gharana, as innovated by Pt Jitendra Abhisheki. At the same time I have included some special forms of Maestros from other gharanas.
Scholarships, Awards and Honours:
All India Radio Vocalist – Grade A
Felicitation by the Mayor of Pune for outstanding work in music
Felicitation by Sangeet Unmesh
The prestigious Central Government Scholarship in Vocal Music
The Girijabai Kelekar Scholarship, Goa
Professional Experience:
Broadcast & telecast of classical music in National Music Programmes
Member of audition panel of All India Radio
Founder President of Swaranjali since 2004
Performances:
International:
Surhindol, Dubai
Indian Social Club, Muscat
Maharashtra Mandal, Abudhabi
National:
Sawai Gandharva Music Festival, Pune
Routine performer in national media (A.I.R. & Doordarshan)
