The evening will also see the presence of Siddharth Nigam with Splitsvilla Fame Soundarya Yuvraj and Sadhaaf Shankar, adding to the energy of the gathering. Set within Dobaraa at Phoenix Marketcity Pune, the experience is designed for those who follow electronic music closely and value a well-curated night out.

Event Details:

• Event Date: Friday, 17 April 2026
• Time: 9.00 PM onwards
• Venue: Dobaraa, 2nd Floor, Phoenix Marketcity Pune
• Tickets: Available on District, Swiggy Scenes, and Ticket Khidkee
• Entry: Limited

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The evening opened with the sacred chant ‘Om Namoh Bhagwate Vasudevaya’, in the special divine melody channelled by her Master Shri Tarneiv ji, followed by Mugdha’s soul-stirring and moving rendition of ‘Krsna Vandana’, this original composition honouring the 108 names and qualities of Lord Krsnaa. The composition, melody, and music, all blessed by her revered spiritual Master, left the audience immersed in pure bliss and gratitude – and ultimately wanting more.

The musical ensemble elevated the experience further. Devotional singer Aviraas and his group presented melodious bhajans and kirtan, while flute maestro Pt. Ravishankar Mishra added a sublime layer of transcendence through his soulful ragas.

The presence of Rahul Dev, co-author of the book ‘Krishna Vandana’ and a core part of Mugdha’s spiritual journey, added depth and warmth to the evening. All guests received the book as a special keepsake, chronicling Mugdha’s devotional path and honouring her revered Master.

A key highlight of the evening was the heartfelt support from the Pune Krsna Vandana family team. Aaviah Sachdev (mother of Aviraas), along with Mugdha’s sister Madura and mother Savita Godse, ensured every attendee felt welcomed and at ease, creating an environment of community, comfort, and grace.

Reflecting on the experience, Mugdha shared, “The collective love and devotion in the air was truly divine. It was as if ‘life came a full circle’ moment for me – performing in the place where I grew up, in front of my family and childhood friends, and people who saw me in a new light. With my Beloved Master’s Grace, the feedback to my new ‘avatar’, if I may term it so, was overwhelming! It’s just the beginning – I have a long way to go. Meanwhile, I am happy, as a sense of achievement heralding a new start, engulfs my space.”

“I must mention here that Kalgram’s serene ambience and open, aesthetic architecture made it a perfect setting for a devotional experience of this scale and grace – a space that is poised to become one of Pune’s cultural attractions”, added Mugdha.

Kalagram is a newly curated cultural venue envisioned by educationalist Ms. Pooja Misal, daughter of eminent educationist Smt. Madhuritai Misal offered a picturesque backdrop for the evening. Managed by the Pune Mahanagar Palika, the venue has quickly emerged as a beautiful space designed to celebrate art, culture, and community gatherings.

The evening concluded with prasad distribution, leaving attendees with a sense of spiritual fulfilment, warmth, and lingering devotion.

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Thalaivan Oruvan separates itself from the idea of taking charge and finds its faith in the power of showing up. It’s built on the belief that leadership starts with courage and grows through community. Crafted as an anthem for today’s changemakers, the track rises from a quiet spark of resolve into a powerful call for collective uplift, reminding us that real strength is about igniting purpose in others.

Coke Studio Bharat continues to drive the diversity of music in India by bringing regional sounds onto a national platform without diluting their identity. Each season expands the definition of mainstream by enabling local voices and stories to connect with wider audiences. Thalaivan Oruvan is the latest example of that, showcasing that culture doesn’t have to be adapted to be embraced.

Santhosh Narayanan, Music Composer and Singer, said, “Thalaivan Oruvan is a track that carries the sound and spirit of Tamil music. As the composer, my focus was on keeping the song honest in its emotion and powerful in its intent. We wanted every beat to speak, and Coke Studio Bharat gave us the right space to build that vision at scale, and without compromise.”

SVDP said, “For me, Thalaivan Oruvan is a voice of pride for identity, for resilience, for rising on your own terms. It’s Tamil hip-hop set in truth. Working with Coke Studio Bharat made it possible to take that voice from a regional platform to a national stage without changing its core.”

ofRO said, “Thalaivan Oruvan is all about breaking the familiar. It was about finding the right balance between the grounded folk beats and the modern edge that defines today’s sound. Coke Studio Bharat gave us the space to experiment freely and build that sound step by step.”

Indian Choral Ensemble said, “What drew us to the song was its depth, a track that starts as one voice and grows into many, both musically and symbolically. Our role was to bring that idea to life with layered harmony. With Coke Studio Bharat, we explored choral music in a new light, bringing together voices to create something memorable.”

With Santhosh Narayanan, ofRO, SVDP, and the Indian Choral Ensemble at the helm, Thalaivan Oruvan is now live for listeners nationwide. It stands as a bold addition to Coke Studio Bharat’s newest season.

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The lyrical video promo showcases mesmerizing visuals, transporting viewers into the world of Kannappa with its powerful composition, striking cinematography, and vocals by Ariana Manchu and Viviana Manchu. The song, a devotional masterpiece, is expected to be a key highlight of the film’s soundtrack, further elevating the spiritual and emotional depth of the narrative.

As the countdown begins, Kannappa promises to be a spiritual and cinematic odyssey, one that will leave audiences inspired, moved, and in awe.

Set in a lush tribal landscape, Kannappa follows Thinnadu, a skilled archer whose bravery and spiritual awakening lead him to become a symbol of unity and sacrifice for his people. The film interweaves action, faith, and romance, culminating in a breathtaking climax that showcases the power of love, belief, and collective strength.

With its rich historical inspiration, soul-stirring music, and unprecedented ensemble cast, Kannappa is poised to be one of the most anticipated Indian releases of the year, aiming to captivate both traditional filmgoers and new audiences across borders.

Kannappa releases in cinemas worldwide by Vasaraa Entertainment Worldwide on June 27, 2025.

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PUNE:  “Independent music allows artists to express themselves freely. Therefore, Independent Marathi non-filmy music should be acknowledged as a startup and receive financial aid similar to Marathi films,” noted singer Vaishali Samant. She was speaking at the first-ever Marathi Indie Music Awards (MIMA) recently. The program was organized by Maharashtra Kala Manch and Just Collab, with Ajay Naik and Kaustubh Dabadage at the helm.

Eminent music composer Ashok Patki was honored with the ‘Sangeet Ratna’ Lifetime Achievement Award for his remarkable contributions to non-film music at the hands of Prasad Lad, Member of Legislative Council, State Government. The program was held at the Shakuntala Shetty Auditorium, Erandwane, Pune

“If Independent Marathi non-filmy music receives government financial aid, it will spread globally,” said Vaishali Samant. “We are passionate travelers in the world of music. This award has given us all a small shore to stand on today, and that’s a comforting feeling. The fact that our hard work is getting a platform is reassuring,” she added.

We will organize the next MIMA program in Mumbai, and I will ensure the Chief Minister’s attendance, Prasad Lad assured. He further stated, “Following Marathi’s recognition as a classical language, there’s been a surge in Marathi-related activities. In this context, we will submit a proposal to the Chief Minister within 20 days, seeking subsidies for Independent Marathi non-filmy music under Ashok Patki’s guidance.”

Ashok Patki reminisced about the song ‘Radha Hi Bawari’, saying, “Initially, the lyrics were different. Swapnil Bandodkar didn’t like it. He called me insisting I write the song. I tried to explain I’m a composer, not a lyricist, but he persisted. That night, the tune came to me, and I wrote the song.” Patki chuckled, ” ‘Radha Hi Bawari’ gave me the confidence to write songs.”

“In today’s era, education is readily available everywhere. However, values and cultural heritage are lacking. We learned music from renowned artists, but Ashok Patki sir instilled values in us beyond just education. These values remain with me today. One important value is passing on what we’ve learned to the next generation,” said Avadhoot Gupte, while accepting the award.

“We’ve been in this industry for over 25 years, but there wasn’t an award specifically for indie music. This initiative marks the beginning of a new journey for non-film music, and it will inspire and motivate the new generation of music composers and lyricists,” said Swapnil Bandodkar.

Noted singers-composers Avadhoot Gupte, Vaishali Samant, and Swapnil Bandodkar were honored with the ‘Marathi Indie Music Icon’ award. Additionally, Pt. Raghunandan Panshikar, Anand Bhate, and Pt. Sanjeev Abhyankar received awards for Best Classical Vocalist, while Jeevan Dharmanandhari and Vivek Kajvekar were recognized for Music Arrangement.

Additionally, ‘Gaarva’ was recognized as the First Iconic Marathi Indie Song, honoring poet Saumitra and composer Milind Ingle. Also, ‘Aayushyavar Bolu Kahi’ was awarded the First Iconic Indie Marathi Show, recognizing composer-singer duo Sandeep Khare and Salil Kulkarni.

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The program is expected to enthral the music lovers for about six hours 2.30 pm to 8.30 pm and is free for all.   The effort is also to create a record to enter the India Book of Records.

The program has been conceptualized and directed by renowned singer and composer Girish Panchwadkar, founder-director of Nadsaptak Sangeet Vidyalaya. Veteran music composer Shridhar Phadke will grace the occasion as Chief Guest. Many dignitaries from the music industry and other fields of Pune will also be present. The songs will be performed by Girish Panchwadkar along with 40 students studying at Nadsaptak Sangeet Vidyalaya.  

Girish Panchwadkar informed that renowned artists will participate in the music arrangement which will include veteran keyboard player and music arranger Vivek Paranjape, young tabla player and  Director of Nadsaptak Sangeet Vidyalaya    Akshay Panchwadkar, Nagesh Bhosekar, singer Manjushree Oak and famous musicians.

Girish Panchwadkar further said that Pune fans will be able to experience many diverse songs based on Yaman raga including Bhavgeet, Bhakti Geet, Ghazal, Natya Geet, Lavani, Abhang, Abhang of Dnyaneshwar Mauli to songs of very famous Marathi poets and lyricists like Mangesh Padgaonkar, G.D. Madgulkar, Jagdish Khebudkar, Shantabai Shelke, as well as songs of Hindi lyricists like Sahir Ludhianvi, Shailendra, Gulzar, etc.,

Another feature of this program is that along with Marathi and Hindi songs, a program of classical music like Raga Tarana and Yaman Se Naman musical notes composed by Girish Panchwadkar

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PUNE: Pune-based vocalist Nandini Rao Gujar was recently honored with the prestigious ‘Ustad Bismillah Khan Yuva Puraskar’ for 2022-23 by the Sangeet Natak Akademi. She received the award in the Sugam Sangeet category at an event held at the Dr. Ambedkar International Centre in New Delhi. The award was presented by Arunish Chawla- Secretary of the Ministry of Culture and includes a citation and a cash prize of ₹25,000.

The event was graced by Uma Nanduri-Joint Secretary of the Ministry of Culture, Dr. Sandhya Purecha- Chairperson of the Sangeet Natak Akademi, Vice Chairperson Joravar Singh Jadhav, and Secretary Raju Das.

‘The Ustad Bismillah Khan Yuva Puraskar’, instituted by the Sangeet Natak Akademi under the Ministry of Culture, Government of India, has been awarded annually since 2006. It recognizes promising young artists for their remarkable contributions in the fields of music, dance, drama, and traditional arts. Several renowned artists of the country have been honored with this award in the past.

Speaking on the occasion, Nandini Rao Gujar expressed her gratitude, stating, “Receiving the ‘Ustad Bismillah Khan Yuva Puraskar’, named after Bharat Ratna Ustad Bismillah Khan, is an incredible honor and encouragement for me. Despite being away from South India, this recognition validates my efforts in the realm of Carnatic music. This award has inspired me to continue my journey in classical music.”

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PUNE: The Mitra Foundation of Pune, in collaboration with the ITC Sangeet Research Academy of Kolkata, is organizing a two-day ITC Mini Sangeet Sammelan on 24th and 25th August at the Shakuntala Shetty Auditorium, Dr. Kalmadi Shamarao High School, Erandwane, 5:30 pm onwards. The program is free for all on a first come first served basis with a few seats reserved for invitees.

Sharing the details of the program, Dhananjay Gokhale, Founder and President of the Mitra Foundation said, “On the first day of the Sammelan, young vocalist Sangborti Das will perform Khayal gayaki followed by a Dhrupad performance by Pt. Uday Bhawalkar. The second day will commence with a musical recital by young flutist Parmananda Roy while the sammelan will conclude with an enthralling performance by veteran vocalist Pt. Ulhas Kashalkar.”

On the Sammelan’s first day, Prabha Marathe, a distinguished Kathak Guru, will be honored with the Lifetime Achievement Award by the Mitra Foundation for her spectacular contributions to Indian Classical music. The award includes a cash prize of Rs. 25,000/-.

The sammelan will also feature accompanying artists such as Pt. Yogesh Samsi, Milind Kulkarni, Ameya Bichu, Swapnil Bhise, Pratap Awad, and Rohit Deo.

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The first day of the Mahotsav took place on 28th June at the Bal Shikshan Prashala’s MES Auditorium, Mayur Colony Kothrud. The Mahotsav began with ‘Malhar Ke Rang’ wherein Rashmi Moghe, Suranjan Khandalkar, Shubham Khandalkar, Shruti Deshpande-disciple of Padma Deshpande, and Sai Panchal disciple of Pt Sanjeev Abhyankar presented blissful vocals. Pandurang Pawar accompanied them on Tabla and Amey Bichu on Harmonium.

In the second half, internationally acclaimed sitarist Purbayan Chatterjee of the Senia Meher Gharana struck a chord with the audience with his electrifying performance. Purbayan Chatterjee was accompanied by Tanay Rege on Tabla. Rajesh Damle moderated the program.

This year the festival has been supported by Oerlikon Balzers, Suhana, Vilas Javadekar Developers, PNG Jewellers, Lokmanya Multipurpose Cooperative Society, Willow, The Nature, and so on.

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The program ‘Rise’ aimed at providing a platform to young budding city artists associated with Indian classical music. On this World Music Day ‘Rise’ witnessed a melodious performance by flutist Anurag Joshi, a disciple of renowned Flute artist Milind Date along with soulful Abhang renditions by Meher Parlikar, a student of the ITC Research Academy in Kolkata and disciple of Pt Ajoy Chakraborty.

Shrinivas Joshi, President of Arya Sangeet Prasarak Mandal, Shilpa Joshi, Viraj Joshi, renowned classical singer Pt Raghunandan Panshikar, Aparna Panshikar, National award-winning vocalist Rahul Deshpande, Neha Deshpande, well-known flutist Milind Date, Dr. Preeti Joshi, an expert in Liberal Arts and Principal of the Department of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences of Shree Balaji University, Pune, Sudhakar Chavan, founder of Kalashri Sangeet Mandal, Dhananjay Gokhale, organizer of Mitra Mahotsav, etc. were present on this occasion.

In the program’s first half, Anurag Joshi presented a Bandish in Raag Chandrakansa set in Rupak Taal and Drut Teen Taal. He concluded with a captivating tune in Des Raag. Charudatta Phadke accompanied him on Tabla and Gauri Deshpande on flute.

The program’s second half saw some soulful Abhang renditions by Meher Parlikar. He began the performance with ‘Jai Jai Ram Krishna Hari…’. After this, he performed Saint Dnyaneshwar’s ‘Roop Pahata Lochani…’ composed by Bharat Ratna Pt Bhimsen Joshi. He also presented ‘Pandharpuri cha Neela…’, ‘Kaal Dehasi Aala Khau…’. He enthralled the audience with Siant Tukaram’s ‘Pandhariche Bhoot Mothe…’. and Saint Meerabai’s Bhajan ‘Karam Gati Hai Nyari…’ composed by his Guru Padmakar Thatte. He concluded with Saint Tukaram’s ‘Hechi Daan Dega Deva…’ in Raag Bhairavi. Meher Parlikar was accompanied by Ramakrishna Karambelkar (Tabla), Prathamesh Taralkar (Pakhawaj), Atharva Kulkarni (Harmonium), Ishan Modak (Tanpura) and Suhas Parlikar (Percussion).

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