Shruti Sadolikar

Shruti Sadolikar Katkar (born 9 November 1951) is an Indian classical singer of the khyal style in the Jaipur-Atrauli gharana. She is a recipient of the Sangeet Natak Akademi Award for Hindustani vocal music for 2011.

Early life and career Sadolikar was born 1951 into a family from Kolhapur which was known for its musical tradition. She received training in Indian classical music from childhood. Her initial training was given by her father, Wamanrao Sadolikar, who was taught by the founder of the Jaipur-Atrauli gharana, Alladiya Khan, and his son Bhurji Khan. Following her studies with her father, Sadolikar learnt music for twelve years from Gulubhai Jasdanwala, who was known for his large collection of raga compositions, including compositions in rare ragas. She had Katkar added to her name after marriage and is a student of Azizuddin Khan, son of Burji Khan. Sadolikar worked as Vice Chancellor of the Bhatkhande Music Institute University in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh from 2009 till 2020.