Sanjeev Abhyankar

Pandit Sanjeev Abhyankar (born 5 October 1969) is a Hindustani classical music vocalist of the Mewati Gharana.

Early life and musical training Abhyankar was born in Pune, India to Shobha Abhyankar, a musicologist and teacher of the Mewati Gharana. He started learning Hindustani classical music at the age of eight, groomed by his mother, followed by his guru Pandit Gangadharbua Pimpalkhare of the Gwalior Gharana and later from Pandit Jasraj (Mewati Gharana).

Career Abhyankar rendered his first stage performance in Mumbai at the age of 11 in 1981. Sanjeev has given vocal for Essence of Life, a dance group conceptualized by Dega Deva Kumar Reddy to spread Jiddu Krishnamurti's teachings across India.

Awards 1998: National Film Award: Best Male Playback Singer: Godmother ("Suno Re Bhaila") 2009: Kumar Gandharva Samman

Film discography Tum Gaye (with Lata Mangeshkar), Maachis Yeh Hai Shaan Banaras Ki, Banaras (2005) Lai Ja Re Badra, Dil Pe Mat Le Yaar (2000) Sada Sumiran Karle, Dashavatar (2008) Suno Re Suno Re Bhayina Ke, Godmother (1998) Rukhe Naina, Maqbool (2003) Tu Astis Tar, Coffee Ani Barach Kahi (2015)