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Vasantrao Deshpande
Indian classical singer
Vasantrao Deshpande वसंतराव देशपांडे | |
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| Born | (1920-05-02)2 May 1920 Sawalapur, Tal. Murtijapur, District Akola, Vidarbh region, Maharashtra |
| Died | 30 July 1983(1983-07-30) (aged 63) Pune, Maharashtra, India |
| Genres | Hindustani classical music (which included Khayal, Natya Sangeet, Thumri, Ghazal, Tappa) |
| Occupation(s) | Singer, actor, musician |
| Instrument | Vocals |
| Years active | 1928–1983 |
| Website | vasantraodeshpande.com |
Musical artist
Vasantrao Deshpande (2 May 1920 – 30 July 1983)[1]pronunciationⓘ was a Hindustani classical vocalist renowned for his contribution to Natya Sangeet (musical dramas).[2]
Early life
Vasantrao Deshpande was born into a Deshastha Brahmin family[3] in Murtizapur, Akola District, in the Vidarbha region of Maharashtra in India.
At the age of eight, Vasantrao Deshpande's ability was observed by Bhalji Pendharkar, who cast him in the role of Kri