Bhaurao Kolhatkar

a brief history of marathi natya sangeet [1]

It was Balgangadhar Tilak, the nationalist leader, who gave Narayan Rajhansa (1888-1967) the title of Bal Gandharva. Ustad Mehboob Khan gave him early lessons in Hindustani music. He was hailed as a prodigy, and entered the Kirloskar drama company. Pandit Bhaskarbuwa Bakhale, who was part of the company, then took him on as a disciple.

Bhaskarbuwa[2] had a most resolute nature. As a teenager, he was insulted by Bhaurao Kolhatkar in Kirloskar Co. when his voice broke. He shaved off the long hair grown for female part to tonsure and told Bhaurao that he would face Bhaurao only when he is worth of the title 'Bhaskarbuwa' as opposed to 'Bhaskar'. Such strong will is necessary for extraordinary achievements.

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