Mukul Shivputra
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| Background information | |
| Birth name | Mukul Shivputra Komkalimath |
| Born | 25 March 1956 |
| Origin | Dewas, Indore, Madhya Pradesh, India |
| Genres | Khayal, Bhajans, Thumris |
| Occupation | Hindustani classical vocalist |
| Instrument | Vocal |
| Years active | 1975–present |
| Website | gandharvasabha |
Pandit Mukul Shivputra (born 25 March 1956) (previously known as Mukul Komkalimath) is a Hindustani Classical vocalist of the Gwalior Gharana and the son and foremost disciple of Pt. Kumar Gandharva.[1]
Early life and training
[edit]Born in Bhopal to Bhanumati Kouns and Kumar Gandharva, Mukul took to musical training early on from his father. He continued his musical education in Dhrupad and Dhamar with K. G. Ginde and in Carnatic Music with M. D. Ramanathan.[2]
Performing career
[edit]Since his teens, Pt. Shivputra regularly accompanied his father on Tanpura for vocal support. In 1975, Pt. Shivputra, then known as "Mukul Komkalimath," debuted his first performance at the 23rd Sawai Gandharva Music Festival being the first in his generation of singers to debut a performance at the prestigious venue.
Personal life
[edit]Mukul lost his wife after the birth of their son, Bhuvanesh Komkali, who is also a vocalist. He currently lives in Pune.
He conducts workshops to identify young talent and plans to set up his own music school[3]
Articles on Performances
[edit]- Bharat Natya Mandir, Pune 20 July 2012 [4]
- Vriddha Anand Ashram, Akurdi near Pune, 17 August 2012[5]
- Pune, 10 March 2013[6]
- https://www.gandharvasabha.com
References
[edit]- ^ Saumit Singh (2 April 2014). "The forgotten Gandharva putra". Daily News & Analysis. Retrieved 12 October 2015.
- ^ "Mukul Shivputra". indiansarts.com.
- ^ Jayadev Calamur (27 March 2016). "Music is my soul, my universe - Pandit Mukul Shivputra". DNA news. Retrieved 21 November 2019.
- ^ "Pt. Mukul Shivputra and Laughing Kumar Gandharva". mandar karanjkar. 20 July 2012.
- ^ "Pt. Mukul Shivputra : Maestro on the peak". mandar karanjkar. 17 August 2012.
- ^ "Pt. Mukul Shivputra- The grace continues". mandar karanjkar. 10 March 2013.
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