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Rangasetu Fellowship

The “Rangasetu Fellowship” is an annual award for emerging artists in Theatre (writing/directing/acting), Visual Arts (painting, sculpture, installation, etc.), Music (vocal, instrumental, composition), and Dance (classical, contemporary, experimental). It serves as a stepping stone for aspiring artists seeking professional careers. The fellowship, named “RANGASETU,” acts as a bridge between budding artists and the professional world.

Selected candidates receive a monthly grant of Rs 12,000 (totaling Rs One Lakh Twenty Thousand) and must submit a trimonthly creative work report. An expert committee assesses the reports before releasing the next installment of the fellowship. At the fellowship’s conclusion, candidates showcase their projects through stage performances, displays, or exhibitions at Maharashtra Cultural Centre.
Rangasetu Music Fellows
  • Abhijeet Bartakke
  • Nitish Purohit
  • Hrishikesh Karmarkar

Swara Bhaav Shodhavrutti

The Swara Bhaav Shodhavrutti, sponsored by M. K. Pardhi, is a research fellowship awarded to scholars engaged in fundamental music research. The chosen recipient is granted a sum of Rs. 50 thousand for their research.

Swara Bhaav Shodhavrutti Fellow:

  • Vocalist Saiprasad Panchal
Dr. Chaitanya Desai Smruti Sanman

The first Dr. Chaitanya Desai Smruti Puraskar was presented in the year 2022. This award recognises the contribution of individuals towards the field of music.

Dr. Chaitanya Desai Smruti Sanman Awardees:

  • Senior Musicologist, Dr Anil Biharo Beohar (2022-23)