Vidushi Shruti Sadolikar
Instrument / Art Form: Hindustani Vocal
Vidushi Dr. Shruti Sadolikar-Katkar is one of the most distinguished exponents of the Jaipur-Atrauli Gharana, with a musical career spanning over five decades. Initiated into music by her father, the eminent vocalist Pt. Wamanrao Sadolikar, she received advanced training under Ustad Gullubhai Jasdanwala for twelve years and later under Ustad Azizuddin Khan.
A postgraduate in Music from SNDT Women’s University, Mumbai, she is a Top Grade artist of All India Radio and Doordarshan. Her distinguished academic career includes serving as Professor at the University of Mumbai, Guru at ITC Sangeet Research Academy, Kolkata, and Vice-Chancellor of Bhatkhande Music Institute Deemed to be University, Lucknow, from 2009 to 2020.
Having performed at prestigious festivals across India and internationally, she has also contributed immensely to music research, education, recordings and thematic productions. Her notable recordings include Ragas of the Day, Bhaktimala, The Raga Guide and Traditional Thumris.
Among her many honours are the prestigious Sangeet Natak Akademi Award (2011), Mallikarjun Mansur Award, Swarayogini Prabha Atre Award and Gurugandharv National Award.