Padma Talwalkar
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Vidushi Padma Talwalkar | |
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| Born | 28 February 1949 |
| Origin | Pune, India |
| Genres | Hindustani classical music, Jaipur-Atrauli Gharana, Kirana Gharana, Gwalior Gharana |
| Occupation | Classical Vocalist |
| Website | www |
Padma Talwalkar (born 28 February 1949) is an Indian classical vocalist.[1][2]
Early life
Padma Talwalkar was born in Pune, India. She received training in Khyal gayaki in three main styles or gharanas: Gwalior, Kirana and Jaipur. Her love for the accuracy and sanctity of notes she attributes to her first Guru, Pt. Pimpalkhare of the Kirana Gharana, and the latter to her training under the late Smt. Mogubai Kurdikar of the Jaipur Gharana. From Pandit Gajananrao Joshi she imbibed elements of the forceful and majestic Gwalior-Agra-Jaipur Gharana. She also gratefully acknowledges her musical debt to Smt. Kishori Amonkar whose musical influences remain with her even today.[3]
Personal life
Padma Talwalkar is married to well known tabla maestro Pt. Suresh Talwalkar. Their son Satyajit Talwalkar[4] and daughter Savani Talwalkar[5] are also tabla players.
Noted disciples
Padma Talwalkar's notable disciples include Gauri Pathare, Shalmalee Joshi, Saylee Talwalkar, Yashaswi Sirpotdar, Rasika Vartak, Ankita Deole, among many others.
Awards and fellowships
- Five year scholarship from the Bhulabhai Memorial Trust
- Two year fellowship from the National Centre for the Performing Arts (India) NCPA, Mumbai.
- Pandit Jasraj Gaurav Puraskar in 2004.[6]
- Smt.Vatsalabai Bhimsen Joshi award in 2009.
- Rajhans Pratishthan Puraskar in 2010.
- Sangeet Natak Academy Award in 2016.
Other notable works
- Her albums – 'Flights of Melody', 'Healing Mantras', 'Bandish' series – have gained wide recognition in the country as well as abroad.
- Padmatai has emerged as a major presence in the community of performing artists.
- She is a recognized All India Radio and Doordarshan artiste.
- She has performed at all major music concerts in India, such as Doverlane Music Conference Kolkata, Sawai Gandharva Mahotsav Pune, Tansen Sangeet Samaroh Gwalior, and Elephanta Festival, Mumbai.
References
- ^ "Padma Talwalkar". sarangi.info. 1 January 2012. Retrieved 1 December 2016.
- ^ "Padma Talwalkar: home page". padmatalwalkar.com. Retrieved 26 July 2021.
- ^ "Raga-Mala - Event". Archived from the original on 25 October 2008. Retrieved 26 February 2009.
- ^ "Archive News". The Hindu. 6 November 2006. Archived from the original on 7 November 2012. Retrieved 1 December 2016.
- ^ "Hindustani Music Tours Artists from India". Swaranjalicolumbus.com. Retrieved 1 December 2016.
- ^ "Latest News, Breaking News Live, Current Headlines, India News Online | The Indian Express". Cities.expressindia.com. Retrieved 1 December 2016.[permanent dead link]
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