S. Ballesh

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S. Ballesh

S. Ballesh in concert: left, playing shehnai; right, Patiala Gharana vocal concert with swarmandal in Chennai (Madras)
Background information
Birth name Ballappa Sanna Bharamappa Bhajantri
Born April 1, 1958
Origin M.K.Hubli, Belgaum district, Karnataka, India
Genres Hindustani classical music, modern and film music
Occupation(s) shehnai player, classical vocalist
Instruments Shehnai
Website panditballesh.weebly.com

Pandit S. Ballesh (born Ballappa Sanna Bharamappa Bhajantri on April 1, 1958) is an Indian shehnai player.[1] He is also a Patiala gharana Hindustani vocalist and ghazal singer.

Ballesh with his guru Ustad Bismillah Khan

Ballesh trained under the shehnai virtuoso Ustad Bismillah Khan. He is a member of the Panchakshara Gavai brotherhood. He has performed in classical concerts, in jugalbandis (duets), and in film music.[1]

Career

S. Ballesh and son in concert

In 2006 Ballesh and his son Krishna played a musical tribute to Krishna Hangal, daughter of Gangubai Hangal, at the presentation award ceremony for the first Krishna Hangal Memorial Award of the Hangal Music Foundation at the Sawai Gandharva Hall in Hubli.[2]

In 2013 he was in the touring orchestra of the film music composer Ilaiyaraaja, and performed in Toronto, Canada.[3]

Film music

Ballesh played shehnai for the Hindi movie Raanjhanaa, with music by Oscar winner A.R. Rahman.[4] He also played shehnai for the song "The Dichotomy of Fame" in Imtiaz Ali's 2011 Hindi film Rockstar, with music by A.R. Rahman.[5]

Awards

In 2011 he was honoured by Dr. M.G.R. University, Maduravoyal, during the celebrations for the 150th anniversary of the birth of Rabindranath Tagore.[6]

References

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 Lalithaa Krishnan (August 20, 2009). "Clear and sparkling". The Hindu. Retrieved January 13, 2014.
  2. ↑ "Honour for musician". The Hindu. Dec 13, 2006. Retrieved February 2014.
  3. ↑ Ravi Natarajan (February 2, 2014). "Engeyum Eppodhum Raja - Ilayaraja Toronto Show review - Feb 16, 2013". Retrieved December 15, 2014.
  4. ↑ "Official Tracklist "Album Credits"". arrahman.com. January 2014. Retrieved 8 July 2013.
  5. ↑ "Album Credits". arrahman.com. February 2014. Retrieved September 2011.
  6. ↑ "Annual literary symposium organised". The Hindu. August 21, 2011. Retrieved January 13, 2014.