Anand Bhate is a professional singer based out of Pune, Maharashtra. He is one of the most promising artists in the new generation of the great Kirana tradition.
Anand started his musical journey in the childhood and since then, continued to present different exponents of Hindustani classical music successfully.
He has had the privilege of being the disciple of the great classical vocalist and a legend in his lifetime, Bharat Ratna Pandit Bhimsen Joshi, a doyen of the Kirana Gharana.
Anand was a gifted child prodigy from a family that had a background in Marathi drama as well as classical music. His great-grandfather, known famously as Bhatebua, was known for his prowess in rendering the ‘Natyasangeet’ and ‘Thumari’.
Anand’s father has been a devoted fan of Balgandharva, the legendary Marathi stage actor/singer during the first half of the last century.
Awards:
Maharashtra State award Zee Gaurav award MIFTA award Sahyadri Cine Award