Kaivalya Kumar Gurav

Pandit Kaivalya Kumar Gurav is a third generation singer from the Kirana Gharana (singing style) of Indian classical music.[1][2][3]

Pandit Kaivalya Kumar
Background information
Birth nameKaivalya Kumar Gurav
Born22 Oct
Belgaum
OriginBelgaum
GenresHindustani classical music
Occupation(s)singer

Early life

Panditji belongs to a musician’s family. His grand father was a disciple of Bhaskar Buva Bhakle in the first instance and then from Ustad Abdul Karim Khan founder of Kirana Gharana. Training under Ganapatrao Gurav, Pt Sangameshwar Gurav Panditji’s father and guru was a doyen well known for singing in true Kirana Gharan tradition. His father groomed Panditji in vocal skills. Pt. Kaivalyakumar started his musical career with Marathi Natyasangeet and then entered to Khayal singing. Started at the age of 15 Panditiji realised the time lost. Practiced day and night and became a vocalist of Kirana Gharana.

Educational Qualification

Diploma in Civil Engineering, BCom, BA, MA in music with gold medal from Karnataka University Dharwad.

Career

He has several albums to his credit. He is the youngest Hindustani Classical vocalist to get a top grade by 'All India Radio' (India’s national radio channel) and 'Doordarshan' (India’s national television channel).[4]

Gurav has performed in the United States, the United Kingdom, France, Canada, Singapore, Australia, Dubai, Muscat, and Qatar.[5]

His performances at Indian music festivals include:

Pt. Kaivalya Kumar Gurav in concert, Pune 2016.

Awards and Achievements
  • Bharatratna Pt. Bhimsen Joshi National Award, 2016
  • Hubbali Dharwad Dharohar Purskar, 2015
  • Kumar Gandharva Purskar, 2014
  • Sukhakarta Puraskar, Pune, 2012
  • Karnatak State Government Award, 2010
  • Raza Foundation Award - Paris, 2010
  • Aditya Vikram Birla Kiran Puraskar - Mumbai, 2000
  • Diva Purskar – Music & Film Industry
  • Sarvashreshtha Purskar, Kolkata
  • Pt. Jasraj Gaurav Puraskar, 1992
  • Gold Medal in Music, Dharwad Vishwavidyalaya, 1992.
  • Late Shri. Dattopant Deshpande Smruti Purskar, Pune, 1991
  • Surmani - Sursingar Sansad, Mumbai, 1990
  • Youngest Top Grade Artist of All India Radio & Doordarshan
  • Panditji is not only a singer but also acted as “TANSEN” and sung in the serial Swar Sadhana Doordarshan serial
  • India post has launched the stamps in the name of Panditji.
  • Felicitated by AMITABH BACHCHAN CORPORATION LIMITED.
  • Various prestigious companies have launched CDs of Panditji.
  • Panditji has judged in various singing competitions conducted by DD National, DD Bharati, ETV Kannada/Colors Kannada etc.
  • Panditji has been featured in various newspapers, magazines etc.

References
  1. "'Yoga, pranayam can do wonders to a singer's voice quality' - Times of India". The Times of India.
  2. Shivashankar, Praveen (27 February 2014). "A drizzle of emotions" – via www.thehindu.com.
  3. Kumar, Kuldeep (11 April 2013). "The march of gharanas" – via www.thehindu.com.
  4. "Pt. Kaivalyakumar". Pt. Kaivalyakumar. Retrieved 31 August 2020.
  5. "Pt. Kaivalyakumar". Pt. Kaivalyakumar. Retrieved 31 August 2020.
  6. "Sawai Gandharva Bhimsen Festival, Pune | Tickets, Hotels and Flights". Eventraveler.com.
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