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About Panditji
Pandit Vinayak Torvi is an internationally acclaimed musician known for his powerful, resonant voice and technical mastery. With a career spanning decades, he is celebrated for his deep aesthetic sense and consummate artistry, earning titles like "Sur Lay ka Badshah" and "Tansen of Karnataka."
Born on 4th September 1948 in Dharwad, Pandit Vinayak Torvi trained rigorously for 20 years under the Gurukul system. He was a disciple of Gayanacharya Gururao Deshpande and Bharat Ratna Pt. Bhimsen Joshi. He holds a postgraduate degree in Music from Karnataka University, Dharwad, guided by Pt. Mallikarjun Mansoor, Pt. Basavaraj Rajguru, and Dr. Gangubai Hangal.
Pandit Torvi's singing style blends the Gwalior and Kirana gharanas, with influences from the Jaipur and Agra gharanas. He excels in both classical and light music genres, including Hindi Bhajans, Kannada Devaranama, Vachana Gayan, and Marathi Abhangs.
Pandit Torvi has received numerous awards, including Kendra Sangeet Natak Akademi Puraskar, Honorary Doctorates, Rajya Aasthan Vidwan Puraskar, Chowdiah Memorial Award, Rajyotsava Award, and Karnataka Kala Tilaka.
Pandit Torvi has performed at major national and international platforms, including Sawai Gandharwa Mahotsav, SRA Music Conference, and World Kannada Meet. He is known for his jugalbandi with eminent Carnatic artistes. His accolades include the Kendra Sangeet Natak Akademi Puraskar 2019 and Honorary Doctorates from Dr. Gangubai Hangal University and Mysore University.
Pandit Torvi has trained over 30 students who are now well-known performers. He founded the Gururao Deshpande Sangeet Sabha in 1983, which promotes and preserves Indian classical music through various events.
Pandit Torvi has significantly contributed to Indian classical music through initiatives like All Night Music Festivals, Malhar Utsav, and Dharwad Festival. He pioneered the Graama Sangeet Yatra, bringing classical music to over 50 remote villages.
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