Pt. Vishnu Keshav Utturkar (Joshi)

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Pt. Vishnu Keshav Utturkar (Joshi) (1882 - 1957) was a well known actor in Kirloskar Natak Mandali, the pioneer Marathi Natya Sangeet performing company. Kirloskar Natak Mandali was owned by the great Annasaheb Kirloskar who was also the founder of the company and had a lion's share in bringing Natya Sangeet into its golden era.

After the decline of Kirloskar Natak Mandali, he, along with Pt. Chandekar started "Kalidas Natak Company". Later on, he settled in Belgaum where he established the first music training school, "Anand Murti Sangeet Vidyalay".

Famous Marathi Bhavgeet singer Pt. Gajanan Watwe initially took lessons from Pt. Vishnu Keshav Utturkar (Joshi) at Belgaum before coming to Pune.