Lokesh Anand

Pandit Lokesh Anand
Background information
Birth nameLokesh
Born (1978-03-13) March 13, 1978 (age 46)
Delhi, India
GenresIndian classical music
OccupationMusician
InstrumentShehnai
Websitelokeshanand.com

Lokesh Anand (born March 13, 1978) is an Indian shehnai player. Lokesh has been learning under Sangeet Martand Pandit Jasraj,[1][2] Hence belongs to Mewati Gharana.[3] He is empanelled with the Indian Council for Cultural Relations (Government of India).[4] The key characteristics of Anand's Shehnai playing are neat fingering techniques, command over tempo along with richness and clarity in sound.[5] Lokesh performs solo and in duet and also does fusion.[6][7][8]

Early life and training

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Anand was born in Delhi and started receiving training from his father, Kalicharan when Lokesh was 8 years old. His father taught him the basic technique which separates him from others. Later in life, Lokesh received training from Pandit Anant Lal, Pandit Dayashankar lokesh further developed vocal nuances by becoming a disciple of Sangeet Martand Pandit Jasraj of the mewati gharana.[9]

Key performances

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Online Performances

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  1. Online concerts during Covid 19 [25]

Background music

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Lokesh has played shehnai in background score of bollywood movie Mimi (2021 Hindi film) under A.R. Rehman.

Lust Stories 2 (2023 Hindi film)on Netflix song title Khelo khellum under Aman pant

Little Things Season 3 (2019 Hindi/English)on Netflix Dice Media

Awards and recognition

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  • Ustad Bharat Ratna Bissmillah Khan award 2024[26][27]
  • Surmani award in 1997
  • Shehnai Ratna Award in 2010[28]
  • Sangeet Sadhak in 2004
  • Sangeet Ratna in 2005[24]
  • Yash Kala Samman
  • Abhinav Kala Samman
  • swarveni Ratna Samman
  • Anhad Naad Brahma Award
  • Sangeet Kala Gaurav Award

References

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  1. ^ "Pandit Jasraj enthralled the audience with his Hindustani classical vocals - Times of India". The Times of India. 6 January 2014. Retrieved 2021-07-15.
  2. ^ "लोकेश आनंद ने बजाया मधुवंती राग". Dainik Bhaskar (in Hindi). 2018-12-29. Retrieved 2021-05-26.
  3. ^ "A homage to panditji". Retrieved 2021-07-15 – via PressReader.
  4. ^ "Lokesh Anand Shehnai Group Shri Lokesh Anand". iccr.gov.in. Retrieved 2019-10-16.
  5. ^ a b "Music maestros cast a spell".
  6. ^ "Lokesh Anand (Shehnai Player) working as Instrument - Organ Player, Instrument - Sahnai Wadak, Sahnai Wadak, Tasa Party from Shahdara Delhi, India". www.dgevent.in. Retrieved 2019-12-30.
  7. ^ "Lokesh Anand-Shehnai Player, Delhi". eventaa.com. Retrieved 2019-12-30.
  8. ^ "Lokesh Anand". Anand Foundation. Retrieved 2019-12-30.
  9. ^ a b "लोकेश आनंद ने बजाया मधुवंती राग". Dainik Bhaskar (in Hindi). 2018-12-29. Retrieved 2019-10-16.
  10. ^ "how pt. Jasraj continues to inspire artists". The Hindu. Retrieved 2022-05-13.
  11. ^ Rajan, Anjana (2017-07-21). "All in a day's work". The Hindu. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 2019-10-16.
  12. ^ "Strains of shehnai, Dhrupad vocals mark beginning of Harivallabh Sammelan". Tribuneindia News Service. Retrieved 2021-05-26.
  13. ^ Singh, IP (December 24, 2018). "Clarinet at Harivallabh festival after almost 50 yrs". The Times of India. Retrieved 2019-10-16.
  14. ^ "Harivallabh Sangeet Samelan - Programme". www.harballabh.org. Retrieved 2019-10-16.
  15. ^ "Hitting the Right Notes at the Tansen Samaroh in Gwalior".
  16. ^ Khanna, Shailaja (2021-05-06). "What's unique about the Sankat Mochan festival". The Hindu. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 2021-07-15.
  17. ^ "Sankatmochan Music fest starts in virtual mode". The Times of India. TNN. May 4, 2021. Retrieved 2021-05-26.
  18. ^ "संकटमोचन संगीत समारोह : सोनल मानसिंह के भावपूर्ण नृत्यांजलि से सजा हनुमत् दरबार". Dainik Jagran (in Hindi). Retrieved 2019-10-16.
  19. ^ "वाराणसी में संकट मोचन संगीत समारोह का पहला दिन, डिजिटल प्लेटफार्म पर गूंजा हनुमत प्रभु का बखान". Dainik Jagran (in Hindi). Retrieved 2021-05-26.
  20. ^ Rajesh Iyer (Jan 3, 2016). "Shehnai sets opening tone, flute closes the day". The Times of India. Retrieved 2021-05-26.
  21. ^ Sinha, Manjari (2016-04-07). "Not gone with the wind". The Hindu. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 2021-05-26.
  22. ^ "Ahmedabad music goers to welcome 'Saptak' Classical Music Festival of Musical Maestro from Jan 01". 29 December 2015. Retrieved 2019-12-30.
  23. ^ "Lucknowites enjoyed this enchanting musical evening". The Times of India. Retrieved 2023-04-17.
  24. ^ a b "Artist Profiles: Lokesh Anand". World Music Central.org. 5 August 2018. Retrieved 2019-10-16.
  25. ^ "Now, tune in to Facebook for classical music". The New Indian Express. Retrieved 2021-05-26.
  26. ^ "Shehnai artist Lokesh Anand honored with Bharat Ratna Ustad Bismillah Khan Award". New Delhi: Statesman News Service. August 31, 2024.
  27. ^ "Shehnai Maestro Lokesh Anand honoured with prestigious Ustad Bismillah Khan Award". dailypioneer.com. New Delhi. 23 August 2024.
  28. ^ "Bhajan Sopori and Faiyaz Khan honoured". Zee News. 2010-02-26. Retrieved 2019-11-04.

Achievements

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  • Lokesh Anand was honored to Perform at the G20 Summit in Bharat Mandapam New Delhi, in front of dignitaries from around the world
  • Furthermore, Lokesh Anand has also been honored Performed at the Ram Lala Pran Pratishtha Samaroh in Ayodhya, Uttar Pradesh India 22 january2024
  • Performed for 46th session World Heritage Committee (UNESCO) organized by the Government of India in New Delhi-21 july 2024
  • Lokesh Anand has been honored as the first reputed Indian Artist to represent Shehnai at The “Zurna Zen Festival” in Turkey.
  • His hard-work has led to yet another auspicious Nomination for “GIMA” Awards for (Track -Swan-Lake Op20 Lokesh Anand).
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