Ajay Pohankar
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| Ajay Pohankar | |
|---|---|
| Born | January 28, 1948 |
| Origin | Jabalpur, Madhya Pradesh, India |
| Genres | Hindustani classical music, Kirana Gharana |
| Occupations | Classical Vocalist |
| Website | Official site |
Ajay Pohankar (born 1948) is an Indian classical vocalist.[1][2]
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[edit] Early life
Ajay Pohankar (Marathi: अजय पोहणकर) was born in Jabalpur, Madhya Pradesh. He had his initial tutelage under his mother Sushilabai Pohankar, a classical vocalist and a musicologist of Kirana gharana.
[edit] Career
Ajay Pohankar is quite popular for his classical concerts. He is known for the musical video, Piya Bawari.[3] He also interacted with legendary vocalist, Ustad Amir Khan, who used to frequent his house when he was young.
[edit] Personal life
Ajay Pohankar is married to Anjali Pohankar, a vocalist and musicologist. They have a son, Abhijit Pohankar, a classical instrumentalist.[4]
[edit] Awards and honours
In 2010, he was awarded the Tansen Samman for the year 2009-10 by the Government of Madhya Pradesh[5]
[edit] Discography
- Sangeet Sartaj
- Faces Of Raga - Ajay Pohankar
- Raag Sindhu Bhairavi
- Raag Mishra Kafi
- Brij Mein Khelat Nandkishori
- Barjori Kar Rang Daari
[edit] References
- ^ "Ajay Pohankar concert". The Hindu (Chennai, India). November 9, 2010. http://www.hindu.com/2010/11/09/stories/2010110955320200.htm.
- ^ "Sitara, Keka to perform in Mumbai". The Times Of India. March 8, 2011. http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2011-03-08/music-events/28667922_1_sitara-devi-music-and-dance-ajay-pohankar.
- ^ http://www.expressindia.com/latest-news/Sound-advice/247839/
- ^ http://www.expressindia.com/latest-news/magical-fusion/351895/
- ^ "Tansen Samman for Ghulam Mustafa Khan". The Pioneer. 26 November 2010. http://www.dailypioneer.com/299213/Index.html. Retrieved 10 March 2011.
