Pandit Mukul Shivputra (born 25 March 1956) (previously known as Mukul Komkalimath) is a

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of the

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and the son and foremost disciple of Pt. Kumar Gandharva.

Early life and training

Born in

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to Bhanumati Kouns and Kumar Gandharva, Mukul took to musical training early on from his father. He continued his musical education in

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and Dhamar with

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and in

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with M. D. Ramanathan.

Performing career

Since his teens, Pt. Shivputra regularly accompanied his father on

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for vocal support. In 1975, Pt. Shivputra, then known as "Mukul Komkalimath," debuted his first performance at the 23rd Sawai Gandharva Music Festival being the first in his generation of singers to debut a performance at the prestigious venue.

Personal life

Mukul lost his wife after the birth of their son, Bhuvanesh Komkali, who is also a vocalist. He currently lives in Pune. He conducts workshops to identify young talent and plans to set up his own music school

Articles on Performances

* Bharat Natya Mandir, Pune 20 July 2012 * Vriddha Anand Ashram, Akurdi near Pune, 17 August 2012 * Pune, 10 March 2013

References

1956 births Living people Hindustani singers 20th-century Indian male classical singers People from Madhya Pradesh Gwalior gharana People from Dewas 21st-century Indian male classical singers {{India-singer-stub