Shrikant Pargaonkar

Shrikant Pargaonkar is a notable singer from the Indian music scene, particularly known for his contributions to playback singing over the past five decades. He joined Melody Makers in 1972 and has received classical music training from the Bhendi Bazaar Gharana, although it's mentioned he also learned from Pt. T.D. Janorikar. His repertoire includes renditions of songs by famous vocalists like Talat Mehmood, Manna De, and Yesudas, which remain popular. He has provided playback for several Marathi films, including "Ek Dav Bhutacha," "Chandane Shimpit Ja," and "Fukat Chambu Baburao." Shrikant Pargaonkar has also been recognized for his performances, receiving prestigious awards like 'The Best Play-back Singer' from the Government of Maharashtra and the 'Manik Verma Puraskar.' He is celebrated for his 'Phir Wohi Sham' program, dedicated to Talat Mahmood's songs, which he has performed extensively in India and abroad.

Shrikant Pargaonkar hails from Pune and primarily sings in Hindi. He began learning music from his father, Shri Eknath Pargaonkar, and later advanced his skills in classical music. His career has spanned multiple genres, focusing on semi-classical and light music. Pargaonkar has released music albums featuring classical and light music, showcasing his versatility as a singer. His recent releases include "Nila Nisarg Nisarg," "Gayika Sangeetkaar Meena Mangeshkar," and "Anandghan Kshanacha," though details about these projects are limited in available sources.

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