Kshemu Divetia

Kshemu Divetia
Kshemu Divetia
Born	Kshemendra Viramitra Divetia; 1 October 1924
Died	30 July 2009 (aged 84); Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India
Nationality	Indian
Occupation(s)	Composer, singer

Kshemendra Viramitra Divetia (1 October 1924 – 30 July 2009)^[1] was Indian music composer and singer from Gujarat, India. He composed music for Gujarati language film Kashino Dikro which brought him Best Music Director Award of the state government. Government of Gujarat awarded him the Gujarat Gaurav Puraskar for his contribution to Gujarati music. He also received Avinash Vyas award from Morari Bapu.^[2]

Biography

Born on 1 October 1924, Divetia took his training under Jaysukhlal Bhojak, Hamid Hussain Khan and V. R. Athavale. He began to compose song while working with Akashvani, All India Radio, Shrutivrund and the Rangmandal Drama Institute in the 1950s.^[2]^[1]

In 1984, he produced 'Sangitsudha', a compilation of 10 album which consist of songs written by 35 poets and sung by 26 artists. He died on 30 July 2009 in Ahmedabad. His wife Sudhaben was a singer, and they composed several songs in collaboration.^[1]^[2]

Discography

Some of his best known songs are:^[2]^[1]

Radhanu Naam Tame
Dariyama Hoy Ene Moti Kahevay
Goramane Paanche Aangaliye Pujya
Mari Aankhe Kankuna Suraj Aathamya

References

^ ^a ^b ^c ^d "Veteran Gujarati music composer Kshemu Divetia dead". DeshGujarat. 2009-07-30. Retrieved 2020-10-01.
^ ^a ^b ^c ^d Quadri, Misbah Nayeem (2009-07-31). Music legend Kshemu Divetia passes away. Retrieved 2020-10-01. {{cite book}}: |newspaper= ignored (help)

[:1-1] "Veteran Gujarati music composer Kshemu Divetia dead". DeshGujarat. 2009-07-30. Retrieved 2020-10-01.

[:0-2] Quadri, Misbah Nayeem (2009-07-31). Music legend Kshemu Divetia passes away. Retrieved 2020-10-01. {{cite book}}: |newspaper= ignored (help)

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