Vasantrao Deshpande

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Pandit Vasantrao Deshpande (1923-1983) was Marathi Hindustani Classical Singer of Patiala Gharana. A Hindustani classical vocalist who was also a brilliant performer of Natya-Sangeet. He hailed from the state of Maharashtra. Dr. Vasantrao Deshpande was one of India's most illustrious classical vocalists. He played classical and semi-classical music. In the raga form which constitutes classical music, the artist displays his creativity on a basic canvas. Dr. Vasantrao Deshpande's rendition of famous ragas like Marwa, Salag Waraali, Nat Bhairav, Kauns (in its various forms), Chhayanat, Basant Mukhari, Patamanjari, Jaijaiwanti, Janasammohini, Bhoop, Shree, Maru Bihag, Yaman etc. had a quality to them that kept people interested. His performance of offbeat ragas was not too different. The "Sargam" was his forte. Dr. Vasantrao Deshpande was equally at ease with the Thumri, Dadra and Ghazal forms. These find their origins in countries like Iran and Afghanistan. Dr. Vasantrao Deshpande had picked up the original style and nuances of the thumri and ghazal while studying at Lahore. He also learnt quite a bit of Urdu to elevate his ghazal performances. Another area of music where he made his mark was "Marathi Natyasangeet". Some of the plays in which he acted and performed were "Katyaar Kaaljaat Ghusli", "He Bandha Reshmache", "Vij Mhanali Dhartila", "Meghmalhar", "Tukaram" and "Varyawarchi Varaat". Out of these, "Katyaar Kaaljaat Ghusli" became highly popular. Dr. Vasantraro Deshpan

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Vasantrao Deshpande - Natyasangeet - Shat Janma Shodhatana

Katyar Kaljat Ghusali

Katyar Kaljat Ghusli

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Nivadak Natyageete

Chhedilyala Taara- Vasantrao Deshpande

Timeless Treasures - Vasant Rao Deshpan

Marathi Sangeet Natakachi Vatchal - Part 1

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Meghmalhar

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Swaranand - Vasant Rang- Dr.Vasantrao Deshpande

Ashtavinayak

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Naatya Parag

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Ashtavinayak (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)

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