Abhishek Kale started learning Indian Classical Music at an early age of five years from his mother Smt. Swati Kale (Prime Disciple Of Padmavibhushan Vidushi Gangubai Hangal Ji). He also received training under renowned Kirana Gharana Vocalist Pandit Jayteerth Mevundi Ji for eight years. Presently, he is seeking training under the able guidance of Pandit Sharad Bapat Ji from Sangli. Abhishek is a 'B' graded artist of All India Radio (AIR).  Academically Abhishek is B.A. (Hisory) from Mumbai University.

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Musical Career :-

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• In early age, Abhishek got opportunity to sing alsongwith renowed santoor player Pt.Shivkumar Sharma Ji in programme 'Music Cafe' conducted by Doordharshan.

• He stood first in AIR India competition conducted by All India Radio (Akashwani).

• Abhishek was also felicitated with Gangubai Hangal foundation, Hubali (Karnataka).

• He played a vital role in film 'The Disciple' ( a movie based on Indian Classical Music ) which won so many awards on International Level and also played a role in Sangeet Natak 'Mandarmala', 'Bilaskhani Todi', 'Sanshay Kallol' etc.

• As a composer, Abhishek has composed India's first Sanskrit Jingles album for kids which is being telecasted on DD India TV Channel.

• Falicitated National Award from the hands of Hon. Modi Ji.

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Performances :-

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• Sawai Gandharv Sangeet Mahotsav, Kundgol.

• Hamsadhwani Lakhnow

• Padmashree Vasant Desai Indian Classical Music Festival Kudal

• Gangubai Hangal Foundation Music Festival, Hubali.

• Meditation Centre, Singapore

• Sahela Re – Tribute to Vidushi Kishori Amonkar Ji and Pandit Bhimsen Joshi Ji

• Kumar Gandharva Sangeet Mahotsav Belgaum, Karnataka

• Gayan Sabha Mysore

• Swarteerth Sangeet Samaroh, Pune

• Nadopasak Sangeet Mahotsav Nanded

• Pt.VishnuDigambar Paluskar Sangeet Samaroh

• Shivanand Sangeet Samaroh, Haridwar

• Ambabai Sangeet Samaroh Miraj

• Swarooplaxmi Gan Samaroh, Gwalior

• Talmani Samaroh, Lonavala

• Guruvandana Sangeet Samaroh, Sangli

• Karanatak Gaan Samaroh, Hattargi

• Jagadguru Shankaracharya Peeth

• Moonlight Ragas - Swarsampada

• Bolava Vitthal Abhangwani Program, Latur

• Shatakatil Shukratare with Ashok Patki

• Manamanatil Padgaonkar with Mangesh Padgaonkar Ji

• Teerth Vitthal with Padmashree Padmaji Fenani - Joglekar Ji in Nashik, Pune and Kolhapur

• Diwali Pahat, National Library , Bandra

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Awards Received :-

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• Vidushi Gangubai Hangal Puraskar

• Balgandharva Yuva Puraskar

• Kumar Gandharva Puraskar by Saraswati Vachanalay Belgaum

• Govind Ballal Deval Puraskar by Akhil Bhartiy Marathi Natya Parishad

• Akashwani Abhang Puraskar

• Jaywant Kulkarni Puraskar

• Sangeet Bhaskar National Award by Maharashtra Journalist Foundation

• Silver medal by Govt. of Maharashtra in 57th State

• Sangeet Natya Competition for his role in 'Sangeet Katha hi Bilsaskhani Todichi' in the year 2018 and for 'Mandarmala' in 2019, presented by Deval Smarak Mandir, Sangli.

• feliciated at the auspicious hands of Pt.Ulhas Bapat in Mumbai.

• Indirabai Khadilkar Award

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Abhishek has performed in Ayodhya after the judgemental decision of Shriram Mandir. He was the first musician to perform at this spiritual place after the decsion by Supreme Court.

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Abhishek has Played a role in the Award Winning film "The Disciple" directed by Chaitanya Tamhane. His film won many awards and accolades. Some of them are:

 

1. Best Screenplay Award at the most prestigious Venice International Film Festival.

 

2. International Film Critics Award.

 

3. Amplify Voices Award at Torronto International Film Festival.

 

4. Best film Award at the Lison and Sintra Film festival.

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