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Surmani Mrunal Natekar – Bhide

Granddaughter of Sangeet Bhushan Pandit Ram Marathe

Hindustani Classical Vocalist, Devotional Singer & Music Educator carrying forward the rich lineage of Gwalior, Agra & Natya Sangeet traditions.

Sur Mani Mrunal Natekar-Bhide singing Hindustani Classical Music
Sur Mani Mrunal Natekar - Bhide
01 — TRAINING & EDUCATION

Classical Music Training & Guidance of Esteemed Gurus

Academic & Musical Degrees (Academic Excellence)

• M.A. from S.N.D.T. University with Distinction
• Sangeet Visharad from Akhil Bharatiya Gandharva Mahavidyalaya with Distinction

Gurukul Training

• Classical music training began at age 7 under her father Pt. Pradeep Natekar (prime disciple and son-in-law of Pt. Ram Marathe).
• Received valuable guidance and learned music directly while staying with her grandfather Sangeet Bhushan Pandit Ram Marathe.
• Special training for Tappa vocal style under Vidushi Pandita Neela Bhagwat.

Vocal Styles Mastered
Classical Music Semi-Classical Natya Sangeet Abhang Thumri Kajri Hori Tappa Tarana
02 — HONOURS & AWARDS

Awards, Scholarships & Accolades

'Sur Mani' Award
Prestigious 'Sur Mani' title conferred by the famous Sur Singar Samsad for classical vocal music.
A.I.R. 'B+' Grade Artist
Graded B+ artist for Classical and Natya Sangeet on All India Radio (AIR) and Doordarshan.
Late Prabhakar Bhalekar Award
Prestigious "Late Prabhakar Bhalekar Award" awarded by Akhil Bharatiya Marathi Natya Parishad.
Blessings from Maestros
Received warm appreciation and special blessings for her vocal music from Ustad Azizuddin Khan, grandson of Ustad Alladiya Khan.
Music Competition First Prize
Won 1st Prize in all three prestigious music competitions held in Kolhapur, Sangli, and Ichalkaranji in the same period.
Composer of Original Bandishes
Also has composed several original bandishes
Youth Vocalist & Prabha Foundation Award
Honored with the 'Yuva Gayika Award' and special recognition by 'Prabha Foundation' for outstanding contribution to classical music.
Dadar Matunga Cultural Centre Scholarship
Recipient of the prestigious Dadar Matunga Cultural Centre Scholarship for advanced studies in classical music.
'Master's Inspiration' CD Release
Released special classical vocal music CD titled "Master's Inspiration" published by Meera Music.
Playback Singing for Children's Play
Provided playback singing for the children's drama play "Jini Mini Chi Gosht".
Gaanvardhan Sanstha’s “Swargandha Musical Family Award”
Awarded with the “Swargandha Musical Family Award” by Gaanvardhan Sanstha, in recognition of contributions to classical music.
03 — STAGE & FESTIVAL CONCERTS

Major Music Festivals & Stages

Acclaimed performances across prestigious platforms in Mumbai, Goa, Gwalior, Kolhapur, Sangli, Ichalkaranji, Pune, Dewas, Vizianagaram,Varanasi.

✦ Maharashtra Mahotsav
✦ Bhimsen Joshi Adhyasan-Lalit Kala Kendra, Pune
✦ Nehru Centre, Mumbai
✦ Yashwantrao Chavan Centre, Mumbai
✦ Karulkar Foundation, Umargaon, Gujarat
✦ 45th Kal Ke Kalakaar Sangeet Samelan, Mumbai
✦ Swarganga Mahotsav
✦ Alladiya Khan Mahotsav, Chembur
✦ Pt. Rambhau Marathe Smriti Sangeet Mahotsav
✦ Pt. Paluskar & Rahimat Khan Mahotsav
✦ Swami Haridas Sangeet Sammelan
✦ Swar Bhaskar Baithak Art Circle, Ratnagiri
✦ Krishnaveni Utsav, Narsobachi Wadi
✦ Chaturang Pratishthan — Chaitra Palavi
✦ World Theatre Day (Marathi Natya Kalakar Sangh)
✦ Swarchandra Sangeet Mahotsav
✦ Ambernath Sangeet Sabha Concerts
✦ Swar Malhar, Belgaum
✦ Vasantrao Deshpande Sangeet Mahotsav, Chinchwad
✦ Suvidha Gokhale Sangeet Sabha, Mulund
✦ N.C.P.A. Mumbai & Deval Club, Kolhapur
✦ Pt. Rambhau Marathe Birth Centenary Concluding Ceremony
✦ Shri Guru Mandir Karanja Lad Janmotsav
✦ Padmashri Manik Varma Birth Centenary "Swaralayatil Tulas"
04 — PHOTO GALLERY

Concerts, Practice & Memories

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