Shobha Abhyankar


Dr. Shobha Abhyankar was an Indian musicologist and teacher of the Mewati Gharana. She is known for having taught many Hindustani Classical vocalists, like her son, Sanjeev Abhyankar

Personal life

Dr. Abhyankar was born in 1946 in Pune, India. She married Vijay Abhyankar with whom she had three sons.

Education

She earned her M.Sc. in Biochemistry from Pune University. She completed an M.A. in Music from SNDT Women's University, where she placed first. She also completed a Ph.D. in Music on the topic of Marathi bhavgeet.

Musical training

She trained in music for decades with Pt. Gangadharbuwa Pimpalkhare, Pt. V. R. Athavale, and Pt. Jasraj. Consequently, she is regarded as a member of the Mewati Gharana with background in Gwalior gayaki and Agra gayaki.

Career

Dr. Abhyankar had been affiliated with Lalit Kala Kendra, Pune University, and SNDT Women's University as a music scholar and guru.

Teaching

Dr. Abhyankar has taught many students across Maharashtra who have earned international and national awards and scholarships. Her most notable disciples include Sanjeev Abhyankar and Sandeep Ranade.

Death

Dr. Abhyankar died on October 17, 2014 after suffering from cancer.

Awards and recognition