About me

Milind Kulkarni's natural flair for Harmonium reflects the eternal essence of Hindustani Classical Music as handed down in the true "Guru Shishya Parampara". Endowed with the talent he has carved for himself a place in the divine world of Music and captured the hearts of the listeners. Milind's tryst with Harmonium bloomed at the tender age of seven. Over a period of time, under the gentle guidance of his Teachers & his own efforts - dedication & rigorous 'Riyaaz '- intense hours of practice - this fine art is flowering to reach a state of exceptional caliber. Milind is today a reputed accompanist and fast emerging as a soloist. Milind's father, an avid Music lover, recognized the inborn talent of young Milind & opened the world of music at a very young age.

Pt. Vasantrao Gurav of Sangli was the first formal Guru who introduced Milind to the 'Seven Swara'. Discovering the potential of Milind, Pt. Anna Diwan of Sangli further enriched Milind's talents. Today Milind is under the fine tutelage of Pt. Pramod Marathe, leading Harmonium player & Principal at Gandharva Mahavidyalaya, Pune.

Milind earned his Bachelor's Degree in Music, specializing in Harmonium at Centre for Performing Arts, Pune University, Pune. He has accompanied many prominent vocalist, instrumentalist and Kathak Dance performers. Milind is a regular performer of All India Radio & Doordarshan (T.V.) network.

 

 

Accompaniment with Illustrious Musicians

 

 

Milind has accompanied distinguished & renowned Musicians of India like Pt. Jasraj, Pt. Suresh Talwalkar, Pt. Anindo Chatterji , Pt. Kumar Bose, Shri. Sanjeev Abhyankar, Smt. Padma Talwalkar, Dr. Prabha Atre, Dr. Ashwini Bhide-Deshpande, Pt. Ullhas Kashalkar, Smt. Kalapini Komkali, Smt. Aarti Ankalikar-Tikekar, Pt. Prabhakar Karekar, Shri. Ramdas Palsule, Shri.Vijay Ghate etc.

 

 

Awards and Achievements

 

 

• Business Express 'Kalashree' Award as a Young Artist - 2002
• Smt. Leelatai Jalgaonkar Award - 2003
• Pt. Manohar Betavadkar Award - 2004