Chandrashekhar Phanse

PLAYS

Sitar

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GHARANA

Maihar

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Shri Chandrashekhar Phanse is a sitarist in the Hindustani classical tradition. He holds a Bachelor of Arts in Philosophy and Economics, and a Bachelor of Music from Bhatkhande Vidyapeeth, Lucknow, which earned him the title Vadya Visharad. He went on to a Masters in Sitar from Indira Kala Sangeet Vishvavidyalaya (IKSV), securing second rank in merit from Kairagarh. His early training was under Pt. Kartik Kumar, Pt. V.R. Athavale and Pt. Dinkar Kaikini, and he later honed his skills under the guidance of Ustad Amjad Ali Khan. His career spans 25 years of recitals, teaching both sitar and vocal music, and lecture-demonstrations explaining the nuances of Indian classical music and the sitar. His programme 'Singing Sitar' presents evergreen Hindi film songs on the sitar. He has performed at venues including the NCPA, Y.B. Chavan Auditorium, Homi Bhabha Auditorium at TIFR, Vallabh Sangeet Vidyalay and Deodhar School of Indian Music. He has also toured South Africa, performing at the Indian Embassy, Johannesburg, and at several other venues across the country.