Padma Talwalkar

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Padma Talwalkar
Born (1949-02-28) 28 February 1949 (age 73)
OriginPune, India
Genres Hindustani classical music,
Jaipur-Atrauli Gharana,
Kirana Gharana,
Gwalior Gharana
Occupation(s) Classical Vocalist
Website www.padmatalwalkar.com

Padma Talwalkar (born 28 February 1949) is an Indian classical vocalist. [1] [2]

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Early life

Padma Talwalkar was born in Pune, India. She received training in Khyal gayaki in three main styles or gharanas: Gwalior, Kirana and Jaipur. Her love for the accuracy and sanctity of notes she attributes to her first Guru, Pt. Pimpalkhare of the Kirana Gharana, and the latter to her training under the late Smt. Mogubai Kurdikar of the Jaipur Gharana. From Pandit Gajananrao Joshi she imbibed elements of the forceful and majestic Gwalior-Agra-Jaipur Gharana. She also gratefully acknowledges her musical debt to Smt. Kishori Amonkar whose musical influences remain with her even today. [3]

Personal life

Padma Talwalkar is married to well known tabla maestro Pt. Suresh Talwalkar. Their son Satyajit Talwalkar [4] and daughter Savani Talwalkar [5] are also tabla players.

Noted disciples

Padma Talwalkar's notable disciples include Gauri Pathare, Shalmalee Joshi, Saylee Talwalkar, Yashaswi Sirpotdar, Rasika Vartak, Ankita Deole, among many others.

Awards and fellowships

Other notable works

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