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Ashwini Bhide-Deshpande Vinyl Records & Discography
Who is Ashwini Bhide-Deshpande? A Brief Career Overview
Welcome to the captivating world of Ashwini Bhide-Deshpande, a distinguished Hindustani classical vocalist whose enchanting voice and profound understanding of music have made her a prominent figure in the Indian classical scene. With roots firmly planted in the classical tradition, Ashwini's artistry transcends mere performance; she embodies a rich lineage of the Jaipur-Atrauli gharana. Her contributions to the world of Hindustani classical music have not only preserved the timeless elegance of her craft but also breathed fresh life into it.
Throughout her illustrious career, Ashwini has produced a series of remarkable albums that have resonated deeply with both traditional enthusiasts and new listeners alike. Her commitment to promoting the cultural heritage of Indian music extends to her love for vinyl records, where each release offers a tactile connection to her art--a medium that enhances the listening experience through superior sound quality and beautifu
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Ashwini Bhide-Deshpande
Not to be confused with Ashwini Bhide.
Musical artist
Ashwini Bhide-Deshpande (born 7 October 1960) is a Hindustani classical musicvocalist from Mumbai. She belongs to the Jaipur-Atrauli gharana tradition. She was awarded Padma Shri in 2025 for her contribution to the arts.[1][2][3]
Early life and education
Born in Mumbai into a family with strong musical tradition, Ashwini started classical training under Narayanrao Datar, the elder brother of violinist D. K. Datar. She then completed her Sangeet Visharad from the Gandharva Mahavidyalaya. Since then, she has been learning music in the Jaipur-Atrauli style from her mother Manik Bhide, a disciple of Gaansaraswati Kishori Amonkar. Ashwini also received guidance from Ratnakar Pai until his death in 2009.
Bhide-Deshpande holds a Master's degree in Microbiology and earned a doctorate in Biochemistry from Bhabha Atomic Research Centre, a Sangeet Visharad from the Akhil Bharatiya Gandharva Mahavidyalaya Mandal, Mumbai. She has also been the recipient of an honorary
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Meet the Artist: Ashwini Bhide DeshpandeyPart 4 of a long interview by Dr Sunil Deepak, Bologna, Italy, 11 November 2008
This is part 4 (final) of a long interview. The links to the remaining parts of this interview are given at the bottom of this page.
Interview - Continued from part 3
Ashwini: So that is what I have written about. I also like to read works that inspire me and for this reason, I like reading biographies.
Sunil: And which biographies you like most?Ashwini: The one I enjoyed the most was Marie Curie’s biography, written by her daughter. One of her daughters was also a Nobel laureate, but another one called Eve Curie had written a biography of her mother. It was not original in English but I have read the English translation and it was beautiful. I also loved Charlie Chaplin’s autobiography.
It is my passion to read the saint poets of the past, Kabir, Surdas, Meera Bai. I keep these books and go back to reading their songs. I read the songs like reading a script or prose and sometimes when I am reading a tune will come m
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