Yash Kolhapure

📍 Satara & Pune, India

🎶 Yash Sarang Kolhapure is a Hindustani Classical Vocalist, Guru, Programme Organiser, and Graded Artist of All India Radio (Akashvani) from Satara, Maharashtra. Dedicated to the tradition of Hindustani classical music, he combines his journey as a performing vocalist with teaching and the organisation of musical and cultural programmes.

Yash has received guidance from distinguished musicians including Padma Shri Pandit Ulhas Kashalkar, Dr. Sangeeta Kolhapure, Dr. Mohan Kumar Darekar, and Pandit Hemant Pendse. This diverse Guru guidance has contributed to his grounding in classical vocal technique, raga presentation, and the Guru-Shishya tradition.

He serves as the Director and Guru of Surwardhini Gurukul Foundation, where students are trained in vocal music following the Guru-Shishya Parampara. Through the Gurukul, he works towards imparting systematic musical training while creating opportunities for students to experience and participate in musical programmes.

Musical Education

🎓 His formal education in music includes:

Sangeet Alankar – First Class, Akhil Bharatiya Gandharva Mahavidyalaya Mandal M.A. in Vocal Music – First Class, Bharati Vidyapeeth, Pune Pursuing Ph.D. (Sangeetacharya) studies through Akhil Bharatiya Gandharva Mahavidyalaya Mandal Awards & Recognition

🏆 Yash's musical journey includes several scholarships, awards, and honours:

National Scholarship for 10 years in Vocal Music from the Government of India – 2010 Educational Scholarship, Aavartan Gurukul, Pune – 2016 Pandit Ram Mate Award, Gaanvardhan, Pune – 2022 Bharat Ratna Pandit Bhimsen Joshi Yuva Scholarship, Department of Cultural Affairs, Government of Maharashtra – 2024 K. Kashinath Patwardhan Smriti Award, presented through Club Kansen – 2024 Honoured by Yoga Vidya Dham, Satara Honoured at a Pancham Group, Satara programme commemorating renowned harmonium exponent Pandit Vishwanath Kanhere Sur Jyotsna Sangeet Puraskar, Lokmat – 2025 Performances & Musical Programmes

🎼 Yash has performed at numerous classical music festivals, commemorative programmes, and music gatherings across Maharashtra and other parts of India. Selected appearances include:

Bharat Ratna Pandit Bhimsen Joshi Classical Music Festival, Mumbai – Department of Cultural Affairs, Government of Maharashtra Pandit Jitendra Abhisheki Mahotsav, Pune Ambabai Mahotsav, Miraj Sangeetacharya Pandit D. V. Kanebuwa Punyatithi Mahotsav, Ichalkaranji Gurusmriti Sangeet Sabha, Raibag, Karnataka Ramdas Swami Mahotsav, Sajjangad Brahmachaitanya Gondavalekar Maharaj Punyatithi Utsav, Gondavale Ustad Rahimat Khan & Pandit Vishnu Digambar Paluskar Smriti Mahotsav, Kurundwad Swarsadhana Masik Sangeet Sabha, Nashik Masik Sangeet Sabha, Ambajogai Kalakari Mahotsav, Satara Uttar Chidambaram Nataraj Mandir Mahashivratri Mahotsav, Satara Kuber Vinayak Ganesh Jayanti Utsav, Satara S. P. Kulkarni Sangeet Sabha, Wai Swarshraddhanjali Sangeet Sabha, Satara Monthly music programme organised by Adv. Amit Dravid, Satara

He has also participated in online musical programmes and initiatives associated with platforms and organisations including Hindustani Classical Music and Everything (HCMAE), Artist United, Pancham Foundation Ahmednagar, Bhavdhara Pune, Shadja Pancham Pune, Abhijaat Sangeet Phaltan, Khandesh Music Circle, Digambar Kulkarni Smruti Samaroh Solapur, and Poona Guest House Sneha Mancha.

Through his roles as a performer, Guru, and programme organiser, Yash continues to contribute to the presentation, teaching, and promotion of Hindustani classical music.

Specializations Hindustani Classical Vocal Music Khayal & Raga-Based Music Classical Vocal Performances Guru & Vocal Music Training Guru-Shishya Parampara Classical Music Workshops Music Programme Organisation Classical Music Festivals All India Radio Performances Cultural & Musical Collaborations Highlights

📻 Graded Artist – All India Radio (Akashvani) 🎶 Hindustani Classical Vocalist 🙏 Disciple of eminent Hindustani classical Gurus 🎓 M.A. Vocal Music – First Class 🎓 Sangeet Alankar – First Class 📚 Pursuing Ph.D. (Sangeetacharya) 🏛️ Director & Guru – Surwardhini Gurukul Foundation 🏆 Bharat Ratna Pandit Bhimsen Joshi Yuva Scholarship – 2024 🏆 Sur Jyotsna Sangeet Puraskar – 2025 🎼 Performer at prominent classical music festivals and music sabhas

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