Arati Ankalikar-Tikekar
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| Arati Ankalikar Tikekar | |
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 Arati Ankalikar Tikekar |
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| Background information | |
| Born | January 27, 1963 |
| Origin | Mumbai, Maharashtra, India |
| Genres | Hindustani classical music, Jaipur Atrauli Gharana |
| Occupations | Classical Vocalist Playback Singer |
| Years active | 1975 - present |
| Website | Official Website |
Arati Ankalikar-Tikekar (born January 27, 1963) is a noted Indian classical music vocalist and a world renowned classical singer. She has received training in Agra as well as Gwalior-Atrauli gharanas. Endowed with a rich resonant voice, Arati's performances are marked by an excellent command over both the rhythm and the melody.
She is best known for her albums such as Tejomay Nadbrahm and Raag-Rang, and playback for the movies Antarnaad, De dhakka, Savlee, and the hit Sardari Begum.
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[edit] As a singer
Arati Ankalikar-Tikekar is currently recognized as one of the top vocalists of the younger generation. Being a disciple of famous singers, her singing style is a rare combination of great qualities from various gharanas. She has to her credits a number of audio cassettes and CD recordings marketed by HMV, Polygram and Rhythm House. She has been main playback singer for several notable Marathi, Konkani as well as Hindi films, namely:
- Sardari Begum
- Savlee
- De Dhakka
- Dil Dosti Etc
- Dhusar
[edit] Training as a Singer
She started her training with veteran Late Pandit Vasantrao Kulkarni of the Agra Gwalior gharanas. Thereafter she was fortunate in receiving training from none other than Gana Saraswati Smt Kishori Amonkar of the Jaipur Atrauli gharana. For a brief period she also benefited from the guidance of Pandit Ulhas Kashalkar. She is continuing her training under Pandit Dinkar Kaikini. All of her teachers have influenced Arati's style. Listening to her performances one sees a very pleasant blend of the various gharanas represented by her teachers.
[edit] Accomplishments
A recipient of a Central Government scholarship (1975–80) and the Surashri Kesarbai Kerkar scholarship (1980–82), Arati stood first in the All India Radio competition held during 1983 and 1984 in Indian classical music, thumri and ghazal and was awarded the gold medal in all three categories. She has received the Mayor Award (2001) and the prestigious Kumar Gandharv Samman by the Madhya Pradesh government (2006–07)
[edit] Notable Performances
Arati has performed at many prestigious conferences in India, such as the Sawai Gandharva Mahotsav (Pune), the Malhar Utsav (Delhi), Pandit Mallikarjun Mansoor Pranam (Bhopal), the Gunidas Sangeet Sammelan (Mumbai), the Dover Lane Festival (Calcutta), the Shankarlal Festival (Delhi) and ITC Sangeet Sammelan and at sabhas organized by the Madras Music Academy (Chennai). She has been on concert tours in United States, Canada, UK and UAE. Arati has to her credit a number of audio cassette and CD releases. She was the main playback singer for the Shyam Benegal film Sardari Begum.
[edit] TV Appearances
Being an aspiring singer of young generation, Arati Ankalikar-Tikekar has appeared on numerous one-on-one television interviews, Reality Shows and as a guest judge on Music Shows. Kindly note that the following list consists of only a few of her appearances on Maharashtrian Television Networks, other appearances are not reported here.
| Type of Show | Name | Role | Network Name |
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| Interview | Ashi Manase Yeti | interviewee | Mi Marathi |
| Interview | Khupte Tithe Gupte | interviewee | Zee Marathi |
| Concert | Elgaar | Soloist | ETV Marathi |
| Concert | Rutu Hirawa | Soloist | Mi Marathi |
| Concert | Good Morning Maharashtra | Soloist | Zee Marathi |
| Music Competition | Idea SaReGaMaPa - Season 2 | Guest Judge | Zee Marathi |
| Music Competition | Idea SaReGaMaPa - Season 2 Grand Finale | Special Appearance | Zee Marathi |
[edit] As a Teacher
As brilliant performer as she is, Arati Ankalikar-Tikekar is also a great teacher. She has a great following and many students see her personally to learn about Indian Classical Music and resolve their doubts about various Classical Raagas. She even personally trains students to better understand classical music, its depth and importance.
[edit] Accolades
Being a versatile singer with a classical base, Arati Ankalikar-Tikekar is a great soloist as well as a play back singer. This has brought her many accolades including Indian National scholarships with which she went to world renowned singers for her classical training and various National and State level awards. In her earlier years as a singer she participated in competitions held by All India Radio and won gold medal in Thumri, Gazal and Classical Music Categories.
[edit] Scholarships
| Year | Name | Duration |
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| 1975 | Central Government scholarship | 1975–1980 |
| 1980 | Surashri Kesarbai Kerkar scholarship | 1980–1982 |
[edit] All India Radio
| Year | Name | Award |
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| 1983 | All India Radio competition-1983 | Gold Medal for Thumri |
| 1983 | All India Radio competition-1983 | Gold Medal for Gazal |
| 1983 | All India Radio competition-1983 | Gold Medal for Classical Music |
| 1984 | All India Radio competition-1984 | Gold Medal for Thumri |
| 1984 | All India Radio competition-1984 | Gold Medal for Gazal |
| 1984 | All India Radio competition-1984 | Gold Medal for Classical Music |
[edit] Playback Awards
| Year | Name | Category |
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| 1996 | Best Playback Singer Award | film 'Sardari Begum' (1996) |
| 2001 | The Mayor Award | Classical Music (2001–02) |
| 2006 | Kumar Gandharv Samman by the Madhya Pradesh government | Classical Music(2006–07) |
| 2006 | National Award (best playback singer) | film 'Antarnaad' (2006) |
| 2008 | Maharashtra State Award (best playback singer) | film 'De Dhakka' (2008) |
| 2008 | V.Shantaram Award(best playback singer) | film 'De Dhakka' (2008) |
| 2008 | Maharashtra Times Award(best playback singer) | film 'De Dhakka' (2008) |
[edit] Popular Search Results on Internet(Music)
Some of her wonderful recordings and film songs are available on the internet. According to Google Music search results following classical, semi-classical and light songs are playable on the internet.
[edit] Classical Tracks
- Raga- Bilaskhani Todi
- Raga- Salag Warali
- Raga- Deskar
- Raga- Jog Kauns - Peer Parai
- Raga Malkauns - Chalo Hato Piya
- Raga Kedar - Payo Payo
[edit] Bhakti Sangeet-SemiClassical
[edit] Light Music(Hindi/Filmy)
- Sardari Begum
- Dil Dosti etc.
[edit] External links
- Arati Ankalikar Tikekar (WebSite) (May not be official)
- Profile at Center for the Performing Arts of India (University of Pittsburgh)
- http://www.itcsra.org/aom/artist_ofthe_month.asp?id=93
- http://www.artistdirect.com/artist/arati-ankalikar-tikekar/3156106
- http://www.facebook.com/people/Arati-Ankalikar-Tikekar/1647265194
- http://www.planetradiocity.com/musicopedia/music_newupdatearticle.php?conid=1393
- http://www.hummaa.com/music/album/young-masters-arati-ankalikar/30478
- Indian Classical Music- Arati Ankalikar Tikekar
- Music India Online
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