Rahul Deshpande

Rahul Deshpande (born 10 October 1979) is an Indian classical music singer and actor. He is the recipient of a National Film Award, Filmfare Awards Marathi And Maharashtra State Film Awards for his work in Me Vasantrao. He is the grandson of Vasantrao Deshpande. Early life Rahul Deshpande was born on 10 October 1979 in Pune, Maharashtra. Education and career Rahul developed his interest in voca...

Rahul Deshpande (born 10 October 1979) is an Indian classical music singer and actor. He is the recipient of a National Film Award, Filmfare Awards Marathi And Maharashtra State Film Awards for his work in Me Vasantrao. He is the grandson of Vasantrao Deshpande. Early life Rahul Deshpande was born on 10 October 1979 in Pune, Maharashtra. Education and career Rahul developed his interest in vocal music by studying the music of Kumar Gandharva. Initially, he sought guidance of Pandit Gangadharbuva Pimpalkhare and Dr. Madhusudhan Patwardhan. He further learnt under the tutelage of Smt. Ushatai Chipalkatti and Pandit Mukul Shivputra. He also learned the tabla from Pandit Suresh Samant. His repertoire includes khayal, tap khayal, dhruvpad, Thumri, kajri, hori, Tappa, Ghazal, Abhang, Bhajan, Natak Sangeet and bhavgeet. Rahul has judged Zee Marathi's popular reality TV show "Sa Re Ga Ma Pa Marathi Li'l Champs" and Zee Yuva's "Sangeet Samrat". His work in the re-opening of the musical play which originally starred his grandfather Katyar Kaljat Ghusali was tremendous. He was the playback singer for the songs of "Khansaheb Aftab Hussain Bareliwale", played by Sachin Pilgaonkar in the film. The role was played by Rahul himself in the play Katyar Kaljat Ghusali. Every year he arranges "Vasantotsav" in the memory of his late grandfather Vasantrao Deshpande. A revised version of Kakasaheb Khadilkar's Sangeet Maanapmaan played in Maharashtra in 2011 and 2012, the centenary year of the play's first performance. It has been revised by Rahul Deshpande. "Originally, the play has five parts with around 52 classical songs. Deshpande's version will have two parts and 22 classical songs." Personal life In September 2024, Rahul and his wife Neha legally separated after 17 years of marriage. They have a daughter, Renuka, and continue to co-parent her while maintaining a respectful relationship. Stage appearances Discography Achievements and recognition Rasikagrani Dattopant Deshpande Award, presented to him at the Sawai Gandharva Bhimsen Festival. Master Dinanath Mangeshkar Award by Lata Mangeshkar. (2012) Kothrud Bhushan Award by then Chief Minister of Maharashtra, Devendra Fadnavis. Sudhir Phadke Award for his outstanding achievements at a young age. Special Jury Award Best Singers in Zee Chitr Gaurav 2016. National Film Award for Best Male Playback Singer for Me Vasantrao (2022) Fakt Marathi Cine Sanman for Best Music Director for "Punav Raticha" – Me Vasantrao (2022) Pravah Picture Awards for Best Male Playback Singer for the song "Khal Khal Goda" from Godavari (2022) Mata Sanman for Best Male Playback Singer for Me Vasantrao (2023) Zee Chitra Gaurav Puraskar for Best Male Playback Singer for the song "Khal Khal Goda" from Godavari (2023) Filmfare Awards Marathi for Best Male Playback Singer for the song "Kaivalyagaan" from Me Vasantrao (2023) Sakal Premier Awards for Best Music Direction for Me Vasantrao (2023) Navarashtra Planet Marathi Film & OTT Awards for Best Male Playback Singer for the song "Kaivalyagaan" from Me Vasantrao (2023) 68th Maharashtra State Film Awards for Best Actor for Me Vasantrao (2024) 68th Maharashtra State Film Awards for Best Music Director for the song "Vitthala Darshan Deun Jaa" from Me Vasantrao (2024) 68th Maharashtra State Film Awards for Best Male Playback Singer for the song "Vitthala Darshan Deun Jaa" from Me Vasantrao (2024) 69th Maharashtra State Film Awards for Best Male Playback Singer for the song "Khal Khal Goda" from Godavari (2024) Zee Chitra Gaurav Puraskar for Best Playback Singer – Male for Amaltash (2025) References External links Official website Media related to Rahul Deshpande at Wikimedia Commons