Biography
About Ankita
Disciple of Vidushi Padma Talwalkar · Doctorate in German Studies
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Download short bio (PDF)Ankita, a disciple of Vidushi Padma Talwalkar ji, is an established and acclaimed Indian Classical Vocalist.
As a toddler, Ankita was introduced to the surreal sounds of Indian Classical music by her parents. The basic lessons of ‘Swara’ and ‘Laya’ were imbibed in her by Guru Smt. Vrushali Pimputkar and Guru Shri. Mukundraj Godbole. Her success at a relatively young age proved to be a catalyst for enhancing her singing. At the age of 10, Ankita began her journey into the depths of classical music under the able guidance of Guru Dr. Madhuri Joshi. Along the way, Ankita has been inspired by her interactions with great artists like Late. Pandita Rohini Bhate ji, who encouraged her time to time.
Under the tutelage of Guru Vidushi Padma Talwalkar
Ankita has had the immense fortune of being under the tutelage of Guru Vidushi Padma Talwalkar for the past two decades. Vidushi Padma Tai represents a unique confluence of Jaipur-Atrauli, Gwalior and Kirana Gharanas. Guru Padma Tai had selected Ankita as one of the promising disciples under the NCPA scheme Support to Guru (2016–2020). Ankita considers herself fortunate to accompany her Guru on Tanpura and vocal support in her concerts in prestigious music festivals in India and abroad like Sawai Gandharva Bhimsen Mahotsav, Bengal Foundation Music Festival Dhaka, ITC Sangeet Research Academy Kolkata and Sangeet Natak Academy New Delhi, to name a few.
A scholar of German studies
Academically, Ankita has excelled in her own right. She holds a doctorate degree in German Studies from the Savitribai Phule Pune University (M.A. & Ph.D. in German). She has published a book in the German language titled ‘Musical and theatrical presentation of Literature and History through musicals.’ (English translation of the title)
Passing on the talim
Ankita is passionate about passing on the rich ‘Talim’ that she has been receiving from her Gurus to aspiring music students and enthusiasts. She teaches students across India, Europe and North America, and conducts regular lessons and workshops for music students in India and abroad.
Recognition
Awards &Scholarships
Yuva Samrat Puraskar
2020Sundrisamrat Late. Sidram Jadhav Sanskrutik Kala Mandal, Solapur
CITI NCPA Support to Guru
2016–2020National Centre for the Performing Arts
Scholarship by Swargandha Pratishthan Pune
2018–2020For Hindustani Classical Vocal
Young Artist Scholarship
2011–2013Ministry of Culture, Government of India
CCRT Scholarship
1999–2008Government of India
Mega-Final Winner, Raag Ek Rang Anek
2003Classical music talent hunt competition, Doordarshan (National Television)
More than 25 cassettes / CDs released
With renowned recording companies — children’s songs, bhajans and educational songs
Playback for short-films and tele-films
‘Nandadeep’, Marathi serial on E-TV channel
On stage
SelectedPerformances
Concerts Abroad
Online Concert for ‘Bharat FM’
USA · 2021
Online Concert for ‘Weltmusiksalon’
Berlin, Germany · 2020
The Consulate General of India
Frankfurt, Germany · 2019
Concert and Lecture Demonstration, Georg August University
Göttingen, Germany · 2019
The Embassy of India
Vienna, Austria · 2019
The Tagore Centre, Embassy of India
Berlin, Germany · 2019
The Gandhi Centre, Embassy of India
The Hague, Netherlands · 2019
‘Babuji ani Mi’ with composer Shri. Shridhar Phadke
Hamburg, Germany & The Hague, Netherlands · 2019
Concert and Workshop of Indian Classical Vocal Music, Dharana Studio
Berlin, Germany · 2019
Maharashtra Mandal
Frankfurt, Germany · 2019
Concerts in India
Upvasi Vithoba Mandir Ashadhi Ekadashi Utsav
Pune · July 2026
Yuva Sangeet Baithak
Nasik · July 2026
Samarpan by Cadence Entertainment
Pune · May 2026
The 11th Chowdhury House Music Conference
Kolkata · January 2026
Sachha Sur Acoustic Concert
Pune · October 2025
Suburban Music Circle
2025
Raga & Rhythm Concert and Lecture for a group of German Students from Munich
Pune · August 2024
NCPA Promising Artiste Series
Mumbai · November 2021
Ustad Rashid Khan Academy
Online concert · 2021
Sur Sangat
Pune · 2021
Gandhi Jayanti special concert, The Tagore Centre, Embassy of India
Berlin, Germany · 2020
Released a Marathi single, ‘Manaasarakhe’
2020
Wah Taj Baithak at Home, Brooke Bond Taj Mahal concerts
2020
Sundri Samrat Sangeet Mahotsav
Solapur · 2019
Lecture-Demonstration for German delegates, Savitribai Phule Pune University
Pune · 2019
Lonavala Khandala Sangeet Sammelan
2018
Baithak Foundation
Pune · 2018
Tridhaara Institute of Kathak
Pune · 2018
Kalanidhi
Pune · 2018
Shri Gondavalekar Maharaj Punyatithi Utsav
Gondavale · 2018
Past Solo Performances
All India Radio, Yuvawani
Vocal accompaniment in Kathak concerts in the auspicious presence of Late. Pandita Rohini Bhate ji and Late. Pandit Birju Maharaj ji
Baal Sangeet Sabha, Gaanvardhan
Pune
Gaan Maitri
Pune
Ekal Vidha
Pune
Mangalmurti Wada
Chinchwad
Bharat Gayan Samaj
Pune
Concert and Workshop, Anubhabh Institute
Cologne, Germany
Sangeet Sabha
Ratnagiri
Achievements
Winner in Hindustani Classical Vocal competitions organised by All India Telecom / BSNL
1996, 1997, 2001
Best Child Artist of the year, Central Government Employees Welfare Cultural Committee
1997
Performances in ‘Nakshatranche Dene’ and ‘Sur Taal’ on Zee Marathi
Lead singer in the children’s song programme ‘Swapnaat Paahili Raanichi Baug’
Playback and projects with music directors Anand Modak, Yashwant Deo, Dr. Saleel Kulkarni, Ashish Mujumdar and Kaushal Inamdar