About me

Ranjani is at the forefront of young Hindustani classical vocalists in the country. Endowed with a rich vibrant voice coupled with immense dedication to her chosen vocation, Ranjani's performances have earned her wide acclaim for powerful exposition with a highly melodic appeal.

Ranjani was initiated into Hindustani music at a young age by her mother, Vijaya. Her formal training began under the tutelage of Late Pt. Kashinath Shankar Bodas from Kanpur, followed by Smt. Veena Sahasrabuddhe in Pune. In 2001 she was selected as a resident scholar at the prestigious ITC Sangeet Research Academy in Kolkata where she trained under the guidance of Pt. Ulhas Kashalkar. While in SRA, Ranjani also received guidance from Vidushi Girija Devi, acquiring a rich repertoire of Thumri, Dadra, Chaiti and Kajri.

Ranjani has won many awards and fellowships, prominent among them being the Central Government Scholarship for Hindustani Classical Music, Govt. of India (1998-2000), the resident scholarship of the ITC-Sangeet Research Academy, Kolkata (2001-2006) and the Surmani award from Sur Singar Samsad, Mumbai. She is empanelled as a performing artiste for ICCR (Indian Council for Cultural Relations) and is a graded artiste of All India Radio since 2001. Ranjani has, to her credit, a commercial audio CD produced by Sonic Octaves Pvt. Ltd.

A physics graduate, Ranjani was awarded the UGC Junior Research fellowship in 2006 and is currently pursuing a PhD in music at the University of Pune, while also teaching post-graduate students the theory of music at the University of Pune.

Noteworthy past performances include the Vishnu Digambar Jayanti Samaroha (New Delhi) , 31st Chandigarh Sangeet Sammelan ,ITC Sangeet Sammelans (Kolkata, Bangalore, Hyderabad and Chennai), "Sangeet Pratibha" of Sangeet Natak Academy, Nehru Centre(London), Learnquest Academy(Boston), Dadar Matunga Cultural Centre, (Mumbai) and India Habitat Centre.

 

 

Notable Press Reviews :

 

 

• “Vocalist Ranjani Ramachandran was an apt choice for opening the festival. Her singing was an impressive instance of classical poise and dignity. Her voice was robust and tuneful; and her articulation of swaras delightfully correct and open..... “ Review, Vishnu Digambar Jayanti Samaroha 2007, Sruti’
• "“She exposed the raga's hidden folds methodically and with highly melodic appeal…her taans were bold and intricate…” The Hindu"
• "“Ranjani’s rich promise and potential, besides dedicated commitment, will surely win her meaningful public acclaim” Sunday Express"
• “The sancharas in the tarasaptak were precise and forceful and Ranjani displayed good variety in bol tans, The Hindu
• “Swar ki sachchayi, bandish ki spashtata… is gayika ki sadhna prakat karti hai,” Navbharat Times, Mumbai

 

 

Awards and Achievements

 

 

• Empanelled Artiste of ICCR
• UGC Junior Research Fellowship (Nov. 2006 to pres
• Resident Scholar of the ITC Sangeet Research Academy (Aug. 2001 – Mar.2006).
• Young artist Scholarship for Hindustani Classical music, from Ministry of Human Resource Development, Govt. of India (1998 – 2000).
• Graded artist of All India Radio

 

 

Prestigious Music Platforms:

 

 

• Shaniwar Sangeet Mandal, Osmanabad, 24th May 2009
• Horizon Series, Symbiosis Vishwabhavan , ICCR, Pune, 20th May 2009
• Kal ke Kalakaar Sammelan, Sur Singar Samsad, Mumbai, 19th May 2009
• Sangeetanjali Sanskritik Sanstha, Kanpur, March 2009
• Vidushi Veena Sahasrabuddhe Shashthyabdi_Poorti Samaroha, Pune, 22nd Feb 2009
• Pt Kalvint Smriti Samaroha, Theosophical Society, Varanasi, Dec. 2008
• 31st Chandigarh Sangeet Sammelan, Chandigarh, 24th Oct. 2008
• Shivanand Swami Pratishthan, Aundh, Satara District, Oct. 2008
• Youth Festival, NCPA and PL Deshpande Foundation, Jalgaon, Sept. 2008l
• IUCAA, Pune, Aug. 2008
• Dadar Matunga Cultural Centre, Mumbai, Feb. 2008
• Uttaradhikar, Ustad Allauddin Khan Sangeet & Kala Academy (Bhopal), Mandsor, MP, Dec. 2007
• Nehru Centre, London, July 2005
• Washington Music Circle, Washington DC, July 2005
• Learnquest Academy, Boston, June 2005
• Shiva Vishnu Temple, Cleveland, June 2005
• ITC Sangeet Sammelan, Kolkata, Nov. 2001