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Pt. Vikas Kashalkar is a well-known artist of the Gwalior Gharana. He hails from a family of musicians. His initial training was under his father Adv. N. D.Kashalkar, a renowned musicologist & writer. Further groomed in Gwalior Style under the tutelage of Pt.Gajananrao Joshi, a stalwart. He has the Sangeetacharya - Doctorate Degree (PhD), and is associated with many prestigious musical institutions. He is also an A Grade Artist of All India Radio.

Blessed with a mellifluous, deep voice & pleasing presentation style rooted in tradition, his imagination knows no boundaries. His music also has a deep influence of Jaipur, Kirana and Agra styles. Brilliantly accentuated with a splendid sense of rhythm, skillful layakari, intricate Taan and melodic balance, every concert is a divine experience. With numerous concerts all over India and on television channels Pt. Vikas Kashalkar has acquired the repute of a creative musical genius.
 




 

Initiated into music by his father Deviprasad Kharwandikar, Makarand Kharwandikar pursued his interest in Music under the guidance of Pandit Vikas Kashalkar, as a top grade harmonium player. He has accompanied many leading musicians like Dr. Veena Sahasrabuddhe, Dr. Alka Deo-Marulkar, Smt. Shruti Sadolikar- Katkar, Smt. Devaki Pandit , Pt. Babanrao Haldankar, Smt.Manjiri Karve-Alegaonkar in many music concerts all over.
 

 


 


Jayant Bhopatkar  learned tabla since his age of 9 from the able hands of Vasant Keluskar and is currently taking lessons from Harshad Kanetkar. Jayant has accompanied many a visiting artists including Padma Talwalkar, Veena Sahasrabuddhe, and Pt. Atul Vyas to name a few. He is also a founding member of the Marathi band Swarali and has done shows at BMM Conventions in New York, Atlanta, and Seattle. Jayant loves performing arts and can also be seen active in the community affairs. When he finds time from it all, you will find him working at Microsoft.