Ulhas Kashalkar Biography 
Ulhas Kashalkar is a Hindustani classical vocalist who sings in the Gwalior, Jaipur and Agra gharanas. He is noted for his authentic presentations of obscure traditional ragas and has the ability to perform all these three music traditions in a single composition. In 2008, he was honoured with Sangeet Natak Akademi Award and in 2010, he received Padma Shri. As a resident Guru at the ITC Sangeet Research Academy, he has mentored many students who have later excelled in music. He joined ITC Sangeet Research Academy in the year 1993.
Pandit Ulhas Kashalkar was born in Nagpur on January 14, 1955. His father N D Kashalkar, though a lawyer by profession was an amateur vocalist and musicologist who taught young Ulhas the first lessons of music. Later he completed post-graduation in music at Nagpur University, as the University topper. He also received training from Rajabhau Kogje and P N Khardenavis. He seriously learnt music from Pandit Ram Marathe and Gajananrao Josh. Kashalkar undertook a long period of tutelage under Pandit Marathe and even his singing style can be traced out to be similar with his guru. He has some similarities with his guru, Gajananrao Joshi too.
Kashalkar initially worked as a programme executive at the Thane station of All India Radio. He joined ITC Sangeet Research Academy in the year 1993 and has completed 20 years of service here. He is currently the resident Guru of music academy and has taught many eligible students. He possesses the ability to switch between three styles - Gwalior, Jaipur and Agra, within a single performance, indeed a unique singing quality among the vocalists.
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Updated: February 14, 2014
