Rahul Deshpande
{{Short description|Indian classical singer (born 1979)}}
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{{Use Indian English|date=April 2018}}
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| birth_place = Pune, Maharashtra, India
| genre = Hindustani classical music
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Rahul Deshpande (born 10 October 1979) is an Indian classical music singer and actor. He is the recipient of a National Film Award, Filmfare Awards Marathi And Maharashtra State Film Awards for his work in Me Vasantrao. He is the grandson of Vasantrao Deshpande.{{Cite news|url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/nagpur/Rahul-Deshpande-gives-a-Hatke-performance/articleshow/45838489.cms|title=Rahul Deshpande gives a 'Hatke' performance |newspaper=The Times of India|access-date=31 January 2017}}{{Cite news|url=http://www.punemirror.in/entertainment/unwind/A-musical-extravaganza/articleshow/45825996.cms|title=A musical extravaganza - Pune Mirror -|newspaper=Pune Mirror|access-date=31 January 2017}}{{Cite news|url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/thane/Three-day-arts-culture-carnival-at-Upvan-Lake/articleshow/46913608.cms|title=Three-day arts & culture carnival at Upvan Lake |newspaper=The Times of India|access-date=31 January 2017}}
Early life
Rahul Deshpande was born on 10 October 1979 in Pune, Maharashtra.{{Cite web |date=2021-10-11 |title=On Rahul Deshpande's 42nd Birthday, Daughter Renuka's Special Musical Gift |url=https://www.news18.com/news/movies/on-rahul-deshpandes-42nd-birthday-daughter-renukas-special-musical-gift-4311176.html |access-date=2023-01-01 |website=News18 |language=en}}
Education and career
Rahul developed his interest in vocal music by studying the music of Kumar Gandharva. Initially, he sought guidance of Pandit Gangadharbuva Pimpalkhare and Dr. Madhusudhan Patwardhan. He further learnt under the tutelage of Smt. Ushatai Chipalkatti and Pandit Mukul Shivputra. He also learned the tabla from Pandit Suresh Samant. His repertoire includes khayal, tap khayal, dhruvpad, thumri, kajri, hori, tappa, ghazal, abhanga, bhajan, natyasangeet and bhavgeet.
Rahul has judged Zee Marathi's popular reality TV show "Sa Re Ga Ma Pa - Little Champs" and Zee Yuva's "Sangeet Samrat parva2". His work in the re-opening of the musical play which originally starred his grandfather Katyar Kaljat Ghusali was tremendous.{{Cite news|url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/marathi/movies/news/Katyar-Kaljat-Ghusli-Subodh-Bhave-Mrunmayee-Deshpande-Rahul-Deshpande-Shankar-Mahadevan/articleshow/29151601.cms|title=Subodh and Mrunmayee in Katyar Kaljat Ghusli - Times of India|newspaper=The Times of India|access-date=31 January 2017}}{{Cite news|url=http://www.bollywoodlife.com/news-gossip/katyar-kaljat-ghusli-movie-review-subodh-bhave-sachin-pilgaonkar-and-shankar-mahadevan-give-an-unforgettable-diwali-treat-to-music-lovers/|title=Katyar Kaljat Ghusli movie review: Subodh Bhave, Sachin Pilgaonkar and Shankar Mahadevan give an unforgettable Diwali treat to music lovers!|last=Kulkarni|first=Preeti|language=en-US|access-date=31 January 2017}}{{Cite web|url=http://www.musicaloud.com/2015/11/04/katyar-kaljat-ghusli-music-review-marathi-soundtrack/|title=Katyar Kaljat Ghusli – Music Review (Marathi Soundtrack)|date=4 November 2015|website=Music Aloud|access-date=31 January 2017}} He was the playback singer for the songs of "Khansaheb Aftab Hussain Bareliwale", played by Sachin Pilgaonkar in the film. The role was played by Rahul himself in the play Katyar Kaljat Ghusali.{{Cite news|url=http://www.dnaindia.com/lifestyle/report-revival-of-sangeet-natak-by-a-new-theatre-group-in-pune-1549091|title=Revival of sangeet-natak by a new theatre group in Pune {{!}} Latest News & Updates at Daily News & Analysis|date=30 May 2011|newspaper=dna|language=en-US|access-date=31 January 2017}}
Every year he arranges "Vasantotsav" in the memory of his late grandfather Pandit Vasantrao Deshpande.{{cite news|url=http://www.expressindia.com/latest-news/Music-across-boundaries/260099/|title=Music across boundaries|date=11 January 2008|publisher=Indian Express|language=en|access-date=7 December 2010}}{{Cite news|url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/pune/Classical-fusion-music-at-Vasantotsav/articleshow/45768085.cms|title=Classical, fusion music at Vasantotsav - Times of India|newspaper=The Times of India|access-date=31 January 2017}}
A revised version of Kakasaheb Khadilkar's Sangeet Maanapmaan played in Maharashtra in 2011 and 2012, the centenary year of the play's first performance. It has been revised by Rahul Deshpande. "Originally, the play has five parts with around 52 classical songs. Deshpande's version will have two parts and 22 classical songs."{{cite news|url=http://www.indianexpress.com/news/act-100/888011/|title=Act 100|last=Bengrut|first=Dheeraj|date=15 December 2011|work=indianexpress.com|publisher=The Indian Express Limited|location=Mumbai|access-date=15 February 2012}}
= Stage appearances =
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- Katyar Kaljat Ghusali
- Sangeet Sanshaykallol
- "Sangeet Manapman"
- "Sangeet Saubhadra"
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Discography
Achievements and recognition
- Rasikagrani Dattopant Deshpande Award, presented to him at the Sawai Gandharva Music Festival.
- Master Dinanath Mangeshkar Award by Lata Mangeshkar. (2012){{Cite web|url=http://pages.rediff.com/photoalbum/preview/rediff-bollywood-photos/madhuri-dixit-nene-with-shiv-sena-leader-bal-thackeray-at-master-dinanath-mangeshkar-awards-2012/4352308/40457401/202510/18/lata-mangeshkar-presenting-award-to-singer-rahul-deshpande-at-master-dinanath-mangeshkar-awards-2012-in-mumbai|title=Lata Mangeshkar presenting award to singer Rahul Deshpande at Master Dinanath Mangeshkar Awards 2012 in Mumbai : rediff bollywood photos on Rediff Pages|website=pages.rediff.com|access-date=31 January 2017}}
- Kothrud Bhushan Award by then Chief Minister of Maharashtra, Devendra Fadnavis.
- Sudhir Phadke Award for his outstanding achievements at a young age.
- Special Jury Award Best Singers in Zee Chitr Gaurav 2016.
- National Film Award for Best Male Playback Singer for Me Vasantrao (2022){{Cite web |url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/music/rahul-deshpande-on-winning-the-national-film-award-awards-not-important-but-it-feels-good-101658836571459.html |title=Rahul Deshpande on winning the National Film Award: Awards not important but it feels good |work=Hindustan Times |date=26 July 2022 |language=en}}
- Fakt Marathi Cine Sanman for Best Music Director for "Punav Raticha" – Me Vasantrao (2022)
- Pravah Picture Awards for Best Male Playback Singer for the song "Khal Khal Goda" from Godavari (2022)
- Mata Sanman for Best Male Playback Singer for Me Vasantrao (2023)
- Zee Chitra Gaurav Puraskar for Best Male Playback Singer for the song "Khal Khal Goda" from Godavari (2023)
- Filmfare Awards Marathi for Best Male Playback Singer for the song "Kaivalyagaan" from Me Vasantrao (2023)
- Sakal Premier Awards for Best Music Direction for Me Vasantrao (2023)
- Navarashtra Planet Marathi Film & OTT Awards for Best Male Playback Singer for the song "Kaivalyagaan" from Me Vasantrao (2023)
- 68th Maharashtra State Film Awards for Best Actor for Me Vasantrao (2024)
- 68th Maharashtra State Film Awards for Best Music Director for the song "Vitthala Darshan Deun Jaa" from Me Vasantrao (2024)
- 68th Maharashtra State Film Awards for Best Male Playback Singer for the song "Vitthala Darshan Deun Jaa" from Me Vasantrao (2024)
- 69th Maharashtra State Film Awards for Best Male Playback Singer for the song "Khal Khal Goda" from Godavari (2024)
- Zee Chitra Gaurav Puraskar for Best Playback Singer – Male for Amaltash (2025)
Personal life
References
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External links
- {{Official|http://www.rahuldeshpande.com}}
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Category:Marathi-language singers
Category:20th-century Khyal singers
Category:Best Male Playback Singer National Film Award winners