Author: Komkali Kalapini, ed. Sane Rekha Imandar
Place: Pune
Publisher: Rohan Enterprises
Year: 2014
Pages: 279
ISBN: 978-81-7434-783-1
Subject: Bombay/ Mumbai
Sub-Subject: Bombay
Keyword: Indian Classical Music, Monumental Project
Classification: 927.78
Shelf: C4R2
Accession No: B1230
Contents: 1- Koumaram Gandharvam – Arvind Mangrulkar 2- The Artist Who Showed a New Path to Indian Music – Tarkateerth Lakshman Shastri Joshi 3- A Song Filled with Chaitanya – P. L. Deshpande 4- Maifal – Ramu Bhaiya Date 5- Shankara – Shri. D. A. Panvalkar 6- Yaad Aayi Re! – Vasundhara Komkali 7- The Unfolding Song – Chin. Shan. Inamdar 8- Naiya Mori Nike Nike Chalan Lagi – Indira Sant 9- Kumar Gandharv: A Creative Principle – Mukul Shivputra 10- Kumarji and His Singing – Babanrao Haldankar 11- The Story of a Kumar – Vasant Bapat 12- In the Presence of the Joyful Storm – Sharatchandra Chirmule 13- Kumar’s Song and Prose in Drama – Shriram Lagu 14- Kumar Gandharv and the Devadhar School – Pt. Ravi Shankar 15- Kumarji’s Bandishes: A Free Thought – Satyashil Deshpande 16- ‘Quality’ Kumarji – Arvind Thatte 17- About Kumar Gandharv – Nana Jog 18- A Refined Personality – Shruti Sadolikar-Katkar 19- What I Felt in Kumar Gandharv’s Singing – Ashwini Bhide-Deshpande 20- The Establishment of Overlooked Possibilities – Rajeev Sane 21- The Eternal Traveler of Swar – Prabhakar Jathar 22-What I Understood of Kumar Gandharv – Vijay Tendulkar 23- The Rain – Mangesh Padgavkar 24- Destination Nagpur – Word by Vijay Jogdand 25- Kumarji Subtly Intrudes into Expression – Shama Bhatte 26- Pandit Kumar Gandharv: A Study – Shyamala Vanarse 27- The Festival of Chaitanya – Atul Deulgavkar 28- A Chaturang Maifal – Vasant Bapat 29- Bhairavi – Ranjit Desai Appendix One: Correspondence Appendix Two: Life Story Appendix Three: Author Introduction
Abstract: *”Kaljayee Kumar Gandharva”* is a profound exploration of the legendary Indian classical vocalist, Pandit Kumar Gandharva. Through essays and tributes from renowned figures in music, literature, and theater, the book sheds light on his artistic journey, innovative contributions, and emotional depth in performance. It covers his creative philosophies, unique musical style, and influence on contemporary artists. Personal accounts from figures like P. L. Deshpande, Ashwini Bhide-Deshpande, and Vijay Tendulkar offer insight into his personality and legacy. The book presents a rich, multi-dimensional portrait of Kumar Gandharva, emphasizing his enduring impact on Indian classical music and culture.