Carrying forward the tradition and singing in an inimitable style of Late Dr. Vasantrao Deshpande, Pt. Chandrakant Limaye catch hold of listeners whenever he delivers his performance. With the exposition of prominent ragas he brings out their depth in his melodious, well pitched metallic voice. With imaginative mix of classical ragas his performances in Thumari, Dadra, Tappa, Bhajans and Marathi Natya Geet leave the listners in an soul soothing world of sur and laya. Inspite of the influence of Gayaki of his guru, Late. Dr. Vasantrao Deshpande, he has been able to create his own style and thereby his own identity.
TUTELAGE : Tutelage in Indian Classical Vocal Music from different
‘Gharanas” under the following eminent vocalists:
· Late Pt. Narayanrao Vyas. }
· Dr. Vasantrao Rajopadhye. } OF
· Late Pt. Gajananrao joshi }
· Pt. C.P. Rele }
· Pt. Ratnakar Pai } OF JAIPUR GHARANA
· Lt. Pt. Balakram } OF
· Lt. Dr. Vasantrao Deshpande, top illustrious musician of
AWARDS & ACHIEVEMENTS:
Ø Stood 2nd in the subject of Indian Classical Music in S.S.C. Board, Pune (
Ø Stood 1st at Lata Pt. Gunidas Classical Music Competition in 1968.
Ø “Surmani” by Sur Samsad, Mumbai in the year 1989.
Ø Awarded “Senior Fellowship” for two years by Govt. of India in the field of Classical Music in the year 1997.
Ø Sanctioned Grant by Govt. of India for conducting “Natyarang Sangitache”, the programme based on Marathi Natyasangeet in the year 2000.
Ø Maharashtra Kala Niketan honoured by giving “Maharashtra Vaibhav” award for performing in the lead role in “Katyar Kaljat Ghusali” produced by “Natyasampada, Mumbai” of Mr. Prabhakar Panshikar in the year 2003.
Ø Composed music for a Marathi TV serial named “Tya Chowghi” in the year 2003.
Ø Vasantrao Deshpande Sangeet Sabha, a charitable trust was founded in Aug. 2000.
Ø On behalf of Vasantrao Deshpande Sangeet Sabha, started several theme-based programmes such as ‘Hori Ke Rang’, Shrutirang Varsha ke’, ‘Natyarang Sangeetache’, ‘Haweli Sangeet, ‘Gharanon Ki Khasiyatein’- to mention a few.
Ø Arrange a musical conference every year as a tribute to my Guru Pt. Vasantrao Deshpande.
Ø Conduct musical workshops on classical music, light music, Natya Sangeet, voice modulation for thumri, dadara and film songs.
RECOGNITION:
· During the visit to
· He performs in the lead role in a very famous, outstanding Marathi Musical Play “Katyar Kaljat Ghusli”, since April, 1997, produced by Natya Sampada, Mumbai that belongs to the well know producer & Actor Mr. Prabhakar Panshikar, it may please be noted that the same role was earlier performed by my Guru late Pt. Vasantrao Deshpande.
IMPORTANT MUSICAL EVENTS:
Ø Pune Rotary Club Yuvak Sangeet Samaroh – 1978.
Ø National Centre for Performing Arts,
Ø Savai Gandharv Sangeet Samaroh, kundgol –
Ø Dr. Vasantrao Deshpande Smruti Samaroh in
Ø Dr. Vasantrao Deshpande Smruti Samaroh,
Ø Pandit Paluskar Punyatithi Sangeet Samaroh,
Ø Sangeet Natak Academi of
Ø Bhendi Bazar Gharana Sammelan,
Ø Hindi Sahitya Sanskruti Sangeet Samaroh,
Ø Bhendi Bazar Gharana Sammelan,
Ø Musical Programmes on Television Centers at
Ø Performed in many Music Circles in
Ø A music cassette named “BHAKTIYATRA” was produced by Sterling Cassette Co. Which was comprised of Marathi Bhajans: Seven Abhangas and the Music was given by shri. Snehal Bhatkar.
INVITED AS THE JUDGE FOR THE FOLLOWING MUSICAL COMPETITIONS:
Ø Sangeet Sadhana, Sangli – 1985 for classical and light classical.
Ø Vanita Samaj, Dadar,
Ø Dadar Matunga Cultural Centrel and Malbar Hill Inter Kaycee Inter
College Competition for Light Music – 1989.
Ø Classical seniors, Swar Sadhana Sameeti,
Ø Invited for 3 episodes on Zee Alfa Marathi, in its popular programme Sa Re Ga Ma
PARTICIPATION IN PROFESSIONAL MUSICAL PLAYS:
Ø “Katyar Kaljat Ghusali” of Natyasampada,
Ø “Vardan” of Sharayu Theatre.
Ø “Sant Gora Kumbhar” of Vaishali Theatre and Natya Sampada.
Ø “Sangeet Saubhadra” of Rang Sharada.
Ø “To Mi Nawhech” of Natya Sampada.
Ø “Sangeet Sanshayakallol” of Sahakari Manoranjan.
Ø Pati Gele Ga Kathewadi of Natya Sampada.
Ø Makhamali He Swapna Maze of Ranjan Kala Mandir.
Ø An interview recorded at
Ø “Phir Teri Raah Gujar Yaad Aai”, a play based on the story of the musical
Legend Kundanlal Saigal, produced by Nehru Centre.
Contact number of Pt. Chandrakant Limaye for any of his performances is 9322220281
3 comments:
I have watched Katyar at least 10 times in my school days in 60s. that was a dream performance by all Vasantraoji, Prasadji, faiaz, bakul pandit bhargavramji and of course Shankar ghanekar.
After that i did not wish to see katyar because as rightly said by Prabhakar panashikar "mi te antarmanat japun thewale hote" till I saw Chandrakanji in Katyar. I was literaly in tears ecause of old Memories. Very nice Chandrakantji.... God bless you.
Rahul Deshpande is the true successor of Vasantrao Deshpande. Limaye is a phoney trying to sell himself on Vasantrao's name.....what a shameless fellow
Dear Punekar,
I don't know on what basis you made such a foolish statements. To know Chandrakant Limaye ji, you must first see his journey. Have you ever learnt Sa in Music you Moron. Where Vasantrao Deshpande ji himself declared once that Chandrakant Limaye is my true successor, who gave you this courage to talk such non sense on social media. If you want me to insult more personally,my no is 8378994495.
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