
== Career ==
== Career ==
Patankar is an TOP GRADE artist of ”’Doordarshan”’ and ”’Akashvani (All India Radio)”’. She has performed at prestigious music festivals in India, including:
Patankar is an TOP GRADE artist of ”’Doordarshan”’ and ”’Akashvani (All India Radio)”’. She has performed at prestigious music festivals in India, including:
* Saptak Festival, Ahmedabad
* Saptak Festival, Ahmedabad
Internationally, she has represented Indian classical music in countries such as the ”’USA, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, France, Germany”’, and the ”’Netherlands”’.[[File:Profile photos3.jpg|thumb|532x532px]]
Internationally, she has represented Indian classical music in countries such as the ”’USA, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, France, Germany”’, and the ”’Netherlands”’.
Saniya patankar |
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Born | 15th September 1978 |
Origin | India |
Genres | Indian classical |
Instrument | Vocals |
Musical artist
Saniya patankar ( Kulkarni ) is an Indian Classical and Light classical vocalist belongs to the Jaipur-trauli gharana of Hindustani Classical music. known for her mastery of traditional as well as complex Anavat and Jod Ragas and versatility in various forms of Indian music, she has contributed to the classical music scene through her performances, recordings, and teaching.
Early Life and Education
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Saniya patankar was born on 15 September 1978. She began her musical training at the age of six under the guidance of Late Mrs. Lilatai Gharpure. Later, she received advanced training in the Jaipur-trauli gharana style from Dr. Ashwini bhide deshpande and Smt. Manik bhide. Additionally, she studied musicology with Dr. Arwind Thatte and specialized in Anavat Raagas under Dr. Milind malshe. She also learnt “Stage” singing from Pt. Vasantrav rajurkar and Pt. Sharad sathe.
Patankar has academic qualifications in music and commerce, including a degree in Sangeet Vishadan M.Com (Gold Medal)and Company Secretary.
Patankar is an TOP GRADE artist of Doordarshan and Akashvani (all India radio). She has performed at prestigious music festivals in India, including:
- Sawai Gandharva Mahotsav, Pune
- Tansen Festival, Gwalior
- Baba Harivallabh Samaroh, Jalandhar
- Dover Lane Music Conference, Kolkata
- Saptak Festival, Ahmedabad
Internationally, she has represented Indian classical music in countries such as the USA, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, France, Germanyand the Netherlands.

Saniya patankar has received awards such as:
- Pt. D.V. Paluskar Award
- Balgandharva Puraskar
- Pt. Mallikarjun Mansur Yuva Award
She has also won first prize in classical, light, and semi-classical music categories at All India Radio’s national competitions.
As a mentor, Patankar teaches students from India and abroad through her” Prerana Music Organisation“. Her works include performances, thematic concerts, and articles on musicology published in magazines such as Oil and newspapers like The Times of India, Sakal etc.
Patankar’s performances and teaching have earned her recognition from renowned figures in Indian music, including Bharatratna Lata Mangeshkar, Bharatratna Pt. Bhimsen joshi and pt. Jasraj and many more. Her contributions continue to preserve and
promote the Jaipur-trauli Gharana Tradition.
- Times of India “A Mix of Old and New at 62nd Sawai Gandharva.” The Times of IndiaDecember 2014. Available at: https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/pune/a-mix-of-old-and-new-at-62nd-sawai-gandharva/articleshow/45313353.cms
- Eval Patankar, Saniya. “Article on Saptarang.” EvalApr, 2018. Available at: https://www.esakal.com/amp/saptarang/sania-patankar-write-article-saptarang-108290
- Times of India “Saniya Enchants with Range and Style.” The Times of IndiaJune 2017. Available at: https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/nagpur/saniya-enchants-with-range-and-style/amp_articleshow/59125673.cms
- Indian Express “39th Chandigarh Sangeet Sammelan: Rajwinder Kaur, Saniya Kulkarni, Sahana Bnerjee Perform on Day 1.” The Indian ExpressOctober 2016. Available at: https://indianexpress.com/article/cities/chandigarh/39th-chandigarh-sangeet-sammelan-rajwinder-kaur-saniya-kulkarni-sahana-banerjee-perform-on-day-1-3096115/lite/
- Swarganga “Artist Details: Saniya Patankar.” Sabites of Sabha. Available at: https://www.swarganga.org/artist_details.php?id=205
- Raga Next “Artist albums: saniya patankar.” Raga Next. Available at: https://raganxt.com/artistalbum.aspx?artist=SaniyaPatankar
- Bookmyshow “Saniya Patankar – Vocal.” BookMyShow Artist Profile. Available at: https://in.bookmyshow.com/person/saniya-patankar-vocal/1046353
- Apple Music “Saniya Patankar – Artist profile.” Apple Music. Available at: https://music.apple.com/us/artist/saniya-patankar/640623687
- Jiosaavn “Saniya Patankar – Songs.” Jiosaavn Music. Available at: https://www.jiosaavn.com/artist/saniya-patankar-songs/YFs2Z40vrMM_
- Meetkalakar “Saniya Patankar – Artist profile.” Meetkalakar. Available at: https://meetkalakar.com/Artist/749-Saniya-Patankar