Shukla Chandrashekhar Ramakrishna (SCR) Bhatt is an Indian musician. He was trained in Swaragyan. His guru was Krishnabhat Honnawar belonging to the Patiala Gharana.[1] He was also trained under Annasaheb.[2] Bhat received the title of "Sangeet Acharya", Due to his Exceptionally Distinctive Teaching skills and Command over known and rare ragas. The title was given by Swamiji of Sri Vallabh Shikshan Sangeet ashram based in Sion.[3] Pandit SCR Bhat was the senior most and dedicated disciple of Shrikrishna Narayan Ratanjankar.[3]Shrikrishna Narayan Ratanjankar was also known as Padmabhushan Acharya Ratanjankar.[3]
Bhat trained many musicians Talat Mahmood.[4] Pt. K.G.Ninde, Pt. Dinkar Kai kini, Pt. Yashwant Mahale, Pt. C.R.Vyast, Ulhas Bapat, Smt. Zarine Sharma (Daruwala), Sunil Kant Gupta-flautist.[5]
Early life edit
He was born in Shirali, Karnataka.[1] SCR has his initial training at Swaragyan that lasted over 2 years. Later Krishnabhat put Bhat under the tutelage of Padmabhushan Dr. S.N Ratanjankar for further advanced training in music from whom he learnt for more than 35 years. He received the title of Mahamahopadhyaya[3] and Sharang Dev.[5]
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References edit
- ^ a b "Pune celebrates 100 years of SCR Bhatt and Chidanand Nagarkar". Hindustan Times. 24 February 2019. Retrieved 21 September 2021.
- ^ Mukherji, Kumar Prasad (13 May 2006). The Lost world of Hindustani music. Penguin Random House India Private Limited. ISBN 978-93-87625-19-8.
- ^ a b c d e f "Artist - S.C.R. Bhatt (Vocal), Gharana - Agra". www.swarganga.org. Retrieved 21 September 2021.
- ^ "Music | Talat Mahmood". www.geetachhabra.com. Retrieved 23 September 2021.
- ^ a b "Acharya S.C.R. Bhat - Sonic Octaves Online Store". www.sonicoctaves.com. Retrieved 23 September 2021.