Shobha Abhyankar

Dr. Shobha Abhyankar (1946–2014) was an Indian musicologist and teacher of the Mewati Gharana. She is known for having taught many Hindustani Classical vocalists, like her son, Sanjeev Abhyankar

Personal life
Dr. Abhyankar was born in 1946 in Pune, India. She married Vijay Abhyankar with whom she had two sons.

Education
She earned her M.Sc. in Biochemistry from Pune University. She completed an M.A. in Music from SNDT Women's University, where she placed first. She also completed a Ph.D. in Music on the topic of Marathi bhavgeet.

Musical training
She trained in music for decades with Pt. Gangadharbuwa Pimpalkhare, Pt. V. R. Athavale, and Pt. Jasraj.[5] Consequently, she is regarded as a member of the Mewati Gharana with background in Gwalior gayaki and Agra gayaki.

Career
Dr. Abhyankar had been affiliated with Lalit Kala Kendra, Pune University, and SNDT Women's University as a music scholar and guru.

Teaching
Dr. Abhyankar has taught many students across Maharashtra[8] who have earned international and national awards and scholarships.[9] Her most notable disciples include Sanjeev Abhyankar (her son)[10] and Sandeep Ranade.[11]

Death
Dr. Abhyankar died on October 17, 2014 after suffering from cancer.[2]

Awards and recognition
"Ganahira" Award
Vasant Desai Award
Pt. N. D. Kashalkar Award
Pt. V. D. Paluskar Award
"Raag Rishi" Award for Outstanding Work as a Guru

Shobha Abhyankar : Vocal, Musician, Teacher, Academic 
1. Profile :-
Shobha Abhyankar
Born
20 January 1946
Pune, Maharashtra, India 
Died
17 October 2014 (aged 68)
Pune, Maharashtra, India 
Genres
Khayal, Bhajans, Bhavgeet 
Occupation(s)
Musician, Teacher, Academic 
Instruments
Vocal 
Years active
1970–2014 
2. Introduction :-
Dr. Shobha Abhyankar (1946 – 2014) was an Indian musicologist and teacher of the Mewati Gharana. She is known for having taught many Hindustani Classical vocalists, like her son, Sanjeev Abhyankar.
3. Personal life :-
Dr. Abhyankar was born in 1946 in Pune, India. She married Vijay Abhyankar with whom she had three sons. 
4. Death :-
Dr. Abhyankar died on October 17, 2014 after suffering from cancer. 
5. Education :-
She earned her M.Sc. in Biochemistry from Pune University. She completed an M.A. in Music from SNDT Women's University, where she placed first. She also completed a Ph.D. in Music on the topic of Marathi bhavgeet. 
6. Musical training :-
She trained in music for decades with Pt. Gangadharbuwa Pimpalkhare, Pt. V. R. Athavale, and Pt. Jasraj. Consequently, she is regarded as a member of the Mewati Gharana with background in Gwalior gayaki and Agra gayaki. 
7. Career :-
Dr. Abhyankar had been affiliated with Lalit Kala Kendra, Pune University, and SNDT Women's University as a music scholar and guru. 
8. Teaching :-
Dr. Abhyankar has taught many students across Maharashtra who have earned international and national awards and scholarships. Her most notable disciples include Sanjeev Abhyankar (her son) and Sandeep Ranade. 
9. Awards and recognition :-
"Ganahira" Award
Vasant Desai Award
Pt. N. D. Kashalkar Award
Pt. V. D. Paluskar Award
"Raag Rishi" Award for Outstanding Work as a Guru
10. Times of India Report :-
Local singer Dr Shobha Abhyankar and her disciples will be presenting 15 different variations of Raag Todi in a performance tomorrow. Dr Abhyankar will be explaining the finer nuances of the raag along with performances by her senior disciples.