Background
Anand Bhate was born in Pune, India in 1971, in a family active in classical music
Anand Bhate was born in Pune, India in 1971, in a family active in classical music
Savitribai Phule Pune University.
He is popular for his classical singing of songs from the Marathi film Balgandharva (2011). By the age of 10, he had started systematic training in classical singing from Chandrashekhar Deshpande. He began his training under Yashwantbua Marathe, who introduced him to some of the intricacies of Khayal gayaki.
Later he became a disciple of late Bhimsen Joshi, with whom he trained for 15 years.
His first public appearance was in 1981, when he performed Balgandharva"s gayaki on All India Radio, Doordarshan and had a tour in the United States of America. He also showed excellence in his regular school academic studies by getting on Pune Division merit lists for his both SSC and Higher School Certificate examinations. He is a Software Professional working at Zensar Technologies, Pune.
He has performed all over India and abroad in many prestigious music conferences like Sawai Gandharva Sangeet Mahotsav, Pandit Jitendra Abhisheki Sangeet Samaroha, Learnquest Music Conference, et cetera Recipient of numerous awards he has many published albums to his cartulary-register
He has recently sung all the tracks for the lead character of a Marathi bio-pic of Balgandharva.
National Film Award for Best Male Playback Singer for Balgandharva (film) Doctor
National Film Award for Best Male Playback Singer for Balgandharva (film) Award by Swaryogini Doctor Prabha Atre award from Gaanvardhan & Tatyasaheb Natu foundation Pune, for his significant achievements and performing career. Balgandharva Gunagaurav Puraskar by Balgandharva Sangeet Rasik Mandal Honoured with the title “Anand Gandharva” in 1981 at the age of 10 Published an audio cassette of Natyasangeet in 1983 Pandit Ramkrishnabua Vaze Young Artiste Award in 2006 Doctor Prabha Atre Puraskar, by Ganawardhan, Pune in 2012 Balagandharva Puraskar by Akhil Bharatiya Natya Parishad, Mumbai in 2012 Maharashtra State award Zee award MIFTA award.
