Ganesh Balawant Nawathe, better known as PanditJitendra Abhisheki (21 September 1929 – 7 November 1998), was an Indianvocalist, composer and scholar of Indian classical, semi-classical, and devotional music. While he distinguished himself in Hindustani music, he is also credited for the revival of the Marathi musical theatre in the 1960s. Jitendra Abhisheki has been praised as being "among the stalwarts of Hindustani classical music who mastered other musical forms such as thumri, tappa, bhajan, and bhavgeet. His work in Marathi natyasangeet is well-known."[3]
An annual Pandit Jitendra Abhisheki Mahotsav is held, and the last was held in mid-October 2018 at the Yashwantrao Chavan Natyagruha in Kothrud, Maharashtra.[3] In Goa, a Pandit Jitendra Abhisheki Music Festival held at the local Kala Academy also reached its 14th edition in 2018.[4]
Jitendra was born in priestly PadyeKarhade Brahmin family[5] in Mangeshi, Goa. His family was traditionally attached to the Mangeshi Temple of Shiva. His father, Balawantrao aka Bikambhat, was a half-brother of Deenanath Mangeshkar and the temple priest and a Kirtankar (performer of Kirtana, a devotional music style). Balawantrao taught Jitendra the basic principles of Hindustani classical music. Jitendra received further training in vocal music from Jagannathbua Purohit of Agra Gharana, Azmat Hussain Khan of Khurja Gharana, and Gullubhai Jasdanwala of Jaipur Gharana. Abhisheki was also well known for his renditions of his MarathiNatya Sangeet compositions like "Guntatá Hrdáya Hai", "He Suránno Chandra Vhá" and other songs/Marathi ghazals such as "Májhe Jívana Gáne", "Kaivalyáchya", "Sarvátmaka sarveshvara", "Kátá rute kunálá" etc.[citation needed]
Career
After receiving a degree in Sanskrit literature, he joined All India Radio (AIR) at Mumbai for a brief period, when he came in contact with several musicians and also got an opportunity to display his musical talents by composing several pieces for radio programs. Around this time, he received a scholarship from the Indian Government for advanced training in Hindustani classical music under Azmat Hussain Khan.
He composed vocal as well as background scores for 25 Marathi plays. After receiving a Homi Bhabha fellowship in the late sixties, he taught at a music school run in the USA by sitarist Ravi Shankar. He maintained his ties to his homeland of Goa through his association with the Kala Academy, counseling and guiding students from that state.
Death
Abhisheki died on November 7, 1998 in Pune, after a prolonged illness related to diabetes that he was previously hospitalized for.[7]
Legacy
The Pt. Jitendra Abhisheki Sangeet Mahotsav is held annually in Goa.[8]
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Ganesh Balawant Nawathe better known as Pandit Jitendra Abhisheki 21 September 1929 7 November 1998 was an Indian vocalist composer and scholar of Indian classical semi classical and devotional music While he distinguished himself in Hindustani music he is also credited for the revival of the Marathi musical theatre in the 1960s Jitendra Abhisheki has been praised as being among the stalwarts of Hindustani classical music who mastered other musical forms such as thumri tappa bhajan and bhavgeet His work in Marathi natyasangeet is well known 3 PanditJitendra AbhishekiBackground informationBirth nameGanesh Balawant Nawathe 1 Born 1929 09 21 21 September 1929 2 Mangeshi Portuguese India present day Goa India Died7 November 1998 1998 11 07 aged 69 Pune Maharashtra IndiaGenresClassical semi classical devotional musical theatreOccupation s Singer composer music teacherYears active1929 1998Websitejitendraabhisheki wbr com An annual Pandit Jitendra Abhisheki Mahotsav is held and the last was held in mid October 2018 at the Yashwantrao Chavan Natyagruha in Kothrud Maharashtra 3 In Goa a Pandit Jitendra Abhisheki Music Festival held at the local Kala Academy also reached its 14th edition in 2018 4 Contents 1 Early life and background 2 Career 3 Death 4 Legacy 4 1 Students 5 Awards and recognitions 6 References 7 External linksEarly life and background EditJitendra was born in priestly Padye Karhade Brahmin family 5 in Mangeshi Goa His family was traditionally attached to the Mangeshi Temple of Shiva His father Balawantrao aka Bikambhat was a half brother of Deenanath Mangeshkar and the temple priest and a Kirtankar performer of Kirtana a devotional music style Balawantrao taught Jitendra the basic principles of Hindustani classical music Jitendra received further training in vocal music from Jagannathbua Purohit of Agra Gharana Azmat Hussain Khan of Khurja Gharana and Gullubhai Jasdanwala of Jaipur Gharana Abhisheki was also well known for his renditions of his Marathi Natya Sangeet compositions like Guntata Hrdaya Hai He Suranno Chandra Vha and other songs Marathi ghazals such as Majhe Jivana Gane Kaivalyachya Sarvatmaka sarveshvara Kata rute kunala etc citation needed Career EditAfter receiving a degree in Sanskrit literature he joined All India Radio AIR at Mumbai for a brief period when he came in contact with several musicians and also got an opportunity to display his musical talents by composing several pieces for radio programs Around this time he received a scholarship from the Indian Government for advanced training in Hindustani classical music under Azmat Hussain Khan He composed the padas songs performed live during play for the Katyar Kaljat Ghusali play 6 He composed vocal as well as background scores for 25 Marathi plays After receiving a Homi Bhabha fellowship in the late sixties he taught at a music school run in the USA by sitarist Ravi Shankar He maintained his ties to his homeland of Goa through his association with the Kala Academy counseling and guiding students from that state Death EditAbhisheki died on November 7 1998 in Pune after a prolonged illness related to diabetes that he was previously hospitalized for 7 Legacy EditThe Pt Jitendra Abhisheki Sangeet Mahotsav is held annually in Goa 8 Students Edit Besides son Shounak Abhisheki Abhisheki s well known musical disciples include Asha Khadilkar Devaki Pandit Shubha Mudgal Mohankumar Darekar Hemant Pendse Ajit Kadkade Raja Kale Prabhakar Karekar Vijay Koparkar Sameer Dublay Dr Hrishikesh Majumdar Dr Mrs Madhuri Joshi Mahesh KaleAwards and recognitions EditHomi Bhabha Fellowship 1969 Natyadarpan Award 1978 Padma Shri 1988 Sangeet Natak Akademi Award 1989 Maharashtra Gaurav Puraskar 1990 Gomantak Marathi Academy Award 1992 Balgandharva Award 1995 Surashree Kesarbai Kerkar Award 1996 Master Deenanath Smriti Award 1996 Lata Mangeshkar Award 1996 Balgandharva Award Natyaparishad 1997 Saraswati Award Kailas Math Nasik 1997 References Edit Hindustani Classical Vocalist Ganesh Nawathe 20 September 2020 Jitendra Abhisheki www jitendraabhisheki com Retrieved 18 October 2018 a b Abhisheki festival from October 26 Times of India The Times of India Retrieved 18 October 2018 Mudgal Raikar in lineup for Pt Jitendra Abhisheki music festival Times of India The Times of India Retrieved 18 October 2018 Jitendra Abhisheki ECLP 2367 Condition 85 90 ngh co in Retrieved 6 February 2022 Pandit Jitendra Abhisheki IMDb Retrieved 18 October 2018 Pandit Jitendra Abhisheki dead The Hindu 8 November 1998 6th edition of Pt Jitendra Abhisheki Sangeet Mahotsav to be held from Jan 7 9 Pune News Times of India The Times of India External links EditOfficial site Jitendra Abhisheki in the Vijaya Parrikar Library Musical Traditions of India Pandit Jitendra Abhisheki Mahesh Kale s website On Surgyan com Archived 18 October 2018 at the Wayback Machine Pandit Jitendra Abhisheki on Saregama com music Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Jitendra Abhisheki 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