Arya Ambekar
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Aarya Ambekar is a playback singer from Pune
, Maharashtra, India. Aarya shot to fame when she participated and reached the finals of Sa Re Ga Ma Pa Marathi L'il Champs
aired on Zee Marathi
channel between July 2008 and February 2009.
to Samir Ambekar, a doctor and Shruti Ambekar, a vocalist, who teaches her classical music.
Aarya's grandmother, a classical vocalist, recognized the talent in Aarya when Aarya was a mere 2 years old. Aarya started her formal musical training at the age of five and half years from her Guru and Mother, Shruti Ambekar. At the age of six, whilst in first standard, when children are trying to learn to speak, Aarya appeared her first examination in Music.
Aarya participated in Inter-School Singing Competition, and stood first in it, when she was in third standard. She has never turned back since then. She has sung for numerous Hindi/Marathi albums and a couple of Marathi films as well.
Her talent was showcased to the world when she participated the enormously popular reality show, Sa Re Ga Ma Pa Marathi L'il Champs aired on Zee Marathi
Channel during July 2008-February 2009. Aarya was 14 years old then, i.e. in ninth standard.
television channel. She was one of final 50 who were selected from amongst several thousand children aged between 8 and 14 across Maharashtra. She made her way to the top 10 finalists and then to the Final 5 Mega-Finalists on the basis of her immense talent and singing capabilities.
Aarya was popularly referred to as the "Pretty Young Girl", during the show.
Aarya displayed her versatile vocal talent by singing a wide variety of songs in the competition. She created the record of receiving full marks from the judges for many a times. Aarya created an unbeatable record when she got वरचा नी (equivalent to 200%), for her beautifully sung "Paan Khao Saiyyan Hamaro", which remains unbroken in all the 9 Schedules of SA RE GA MA PA and even after two schedules of SA RE GA MA PA for professional singers. Renowned singer Hariharan
was the celebrity judge for that episode.
Aarya was also awarded performer of the week in numerous episodes by eminient singing personalities.
Aarya has won wide appreciation for her voice quality and her singing capabilities. Aarya sings a wide variety of songs ranging from pure classical songs, Natyageet, Bhavgeet, Bhaktigeet to Marathi Chitrapat Sangeet, Hindi songs, folk songs, Lavanis as well. She performs every genre with exquisite talent which makes every performance of hers a treat for the listeners.
A particularly memorable song was "Aye Mere Watan Ke Logo
" which she sang in the episode to pay tribute to those who lost their lives in the Mumbai terror attacks. The emotion-stuffed rendition of the song brought tears to the eyes of the audience. She also performed the same song at Shivaji Park
, Dadar
in a program organized by Mumbai Police
to pay tribute to the martyrs who laid down their lives fighting the terrorists in 26/11 Mumbai attack. The song was originally sung by Lata Mangeshkar
after the 1962 India-China War.
During the course of the program, Aarya was also awarded the Manik Varma Scholarship. She is the youngest singer to win the prestigious scholarship.
Some of the memorable songs she rendered in the competition include:
, Lata Mangeshkar
, Shrinivas Khale
, Shruti Sadolikar
, Shounak Abhisheki
, Pandit Hridayanath Mangeshkar
, Pandit Satyasheel Deshpande
, Shridhar Phadke
, Suresh Wadkar
, Kaushal Inamdar
, Shankar Mahadevan
, Shreya Ghoshal, Mahalaxmi Iyer, Hariharan
, Vijay Ghate
, Asha Khadilkar
so on so forth.
Pune
Pune , is the eighth largest metropolis in India, the second largest in the state of Maharashtra after Mumbai, and the largest city in the Western Ghats. Once the centre of power of the Maratha Empire, it is situated 560 metres above sea level on the Deccan plateau at the confluence of the Mula ...
, Maharashtra, India. Aarya shot to fame when she participated and reached the finals of Sa Re Ga Ma Pa Marathi L'il Champs
Sa Re Ga Ma Pa Marathi L'il Champs
Idea Sa Re Ga Ma Pa Marathi L'il Champs was an Indian reality TV show that aired on Zee Marathi. The show premiered on July 7, 2008 and continued till February 8, 2009. The winner of this show was Kartiki Gaikwad....
aired on Zee Marathi
Zee Marathi
Zee Marathi is India-based satellite television channel, which carries broadcasts in Marathi. Zee Network, India's leading infotainment network launched it in the year 1999. It is the most viewed television channel in Mumbai...
channel between July 2008 and February 2009.
Background
Aarya was born in NagpurNagpur
Nāgpur is a city and winter capital of the state of Maharashtra, the largest city in central India and third largest city in Maharashtra after Mumbai and Pune...
to Samir Ambekar, a doctor and Shruti Ambekar, a vocalist, who teaches her classical music.
Aarya's grandmother, a classical vocalist, recognized the talent in Aarya when Aarya was a mere 2 years old. Aarya started her formal musical training at the age of five and half years from her Guru and Mother, Shruti Ambekar. At the age of six, whilst in first standard, when children are trying to learn to speak, Aarya appeared her first examination in Music.
Aarya participated in Inter-School Singing Competition, and stood first in it, when she was in third standard. She has never turned back since then. She has sung for numerous Hindi/Marathi albums and a couple of Marathi films as well.
Her talent was showcased to the world when she participated the enormously popular reality show, Sa Re Ga Ma Pa Marathi L'il Champs aired on Zee Marathi
Zee Marathi
Zee Marathi is India-based satellite television channel, which carries broadcasts in Marathi. Zee Network, India's leading infotainment network launched it in the year 1999. It is the most viewed television channel in Mumbai...
Channel during July 2008-February 2009. Aarya was 14 years old then, i.e. in ninth standard.
Sa Re Ga Ma Little Champs
In 2008, Aarya was auditioned for the Sa Re Ga Ma Pa Marathi L'il Champs, a competitive music reality show organized by the Zee MarathiZee Marathi
Zee Marathi is India-based satellite television channel, which carries broadcasts in Marathi. Zee Network, India's leading infotainment network launched it in the year 1999. It is the most viewed television channel in Mumbai...
television channel. She was one of final 50 who were selected from amongst several thousand children aged between 8 and 14 across Maharashtra. She made her way to the top 10 finalists and then to the Final 5 Mega-Finalists on the basis of her immense talent and singing capabilities.
Aarya was popularly referred to as the "Pretty Young Girl", during the show.
Aarya displayed her versatile vocal talent by singing a wide variety of songs in the competition. She created the record of receiving full marks from the judges for many a times. Aarya created an unbeatable record when she got वरचा नी (equivalent to 200%), for her beautifully sung "Paan Khao Saiyyan Hamaro", which remains unbroken in all the 9 Schedules of SA RE GA MA PA and even after two schedules of SA RE GA MA PA for professional singers. Renowned singer Hariharan
Hariharan (singer)
Hariharan , born 3 April 1955) is an Indian playback singer in Hindi, Tamil, Malayalam, Kannada, Marathi, Bhojpuri and Telugu movies, an established ghazal singer, and one of the pioneers of Indian fusion music. His melody is strongly appreciated by the film fraternity...
was the celebrity judge for that episode.
Aarya was also awarded performer of the week in numerous episodes by eminient singing personalities.
Aarya has won wide appreciation for her voice quality and her singing capabilities. Aarya sings a wide variety of songs ranging from pure classical songs, Natyageet, Bhavgeet, Bhaktigeet to Marathi Chitrapat Sangeet, Hindi songs, folk songs, Lavanis as well. She performs every genre with exquisite talent which makes every performance of hers a treat for the listeners.
A particularly memorable song was "Aye Mere Watan Ke Logo
Aye Mere Watan Ke Logo
"Aye Mere Watan Ke Logo" is an Indian patriotic song written in Hindi by Kavi Pradeep and composed by C. Ramchandra commemorating Indian soldiers who died during the Sino-Indian War...
" which she sang in the episode to pay tribute to those who lost their lives in the Mumbai terror attacks. The emotion-stuffed rendition of the song brought tears to the eyes of the audience. She also performed the same song at Shivaji Park
Shivaji Park
Shivaji Park is the largest park in Mumbai. It is situated in the Dadar area of Mumbai. Like the Azad Maidan and August Kranti Maidan , it is of historical and cultural value because of the political and social gatherings it has witnessed, both in pre- and post-independence Mumbai.-Geography:The...
, Dadar
Dadar
Dadar is a place in Mumbai, and is also a railway station on both the Western and Central lines of the Mumbai Suburban Railway network. Dadar is situated in the heart of Mumbai, and Dadar station is the only railway station common to both the Central and Western lines...
in a program organized by Mumbai Police
Mumbai Police
The Mumbai Police is the police force of the city of Mumbai, India. It has the primary responsibilities of law enforcement and investigation within the limits of Mumbai. The department's motto is ""...
to pay tribute to the martyrs who laid down their lives fighting the terrorists in 26/11 Mumbai attack. The song was originally sung by Lata Mangeshkar
Lata Mangeshkar
Lata Mangeshkar is a singer from India. She is one of the best-known and most respected playback singers in India. Mangeshkar's career started in 1942 and has spanned over six and a half decades. She has recorded songs for over a thousand Hindi films and has sung songs in over thirty-six regional...
after the 1962 India-China War.
During the course of the program, Aarya was also awarded the Manik Varma Scholarship. She is the youngest singer to win the prestigious scholarship.
Some of the memorable songs she rendered in the competition include:
- "Tribute Ae Mere Watan Ke Logon"
- "Tribute Vande Mataram"
- "Tribute Sainik Ho Tumchya Sathi"
- "Mala Mhantyat Punyachi Maina"
- "Cham Cham Karta Hai Ye"
- "Aho Sajana"
- "Yuwatimana Darun Ran"
- "Dil Cheez Kya Hai"
- "Suniyoji"
- "Kutha Tumhi Gela Vhata"
- "Paan Khaye Saiyya"
- "Yeu Kashi Priya"
- "Naka Todu Pavna Jara Thamba"
- "Gagan Sadan Tejomaya"
- "Samaichya Shubhrakalya"
- "Tya Chittachoratyala"
- "Jaain Vicharit Raanphula"
- "Sakhi Ga Murli Mohan"
- "Uii Sajan Ala"
- "Yamunajali Khelu Khel"
- "Avagha Rang"
- "Anamvira"
- "Saranar Kadhi Ran"
- "Ye Ga Ye Ga Vithabai"
- "Ghayal Mi Harini"
- "Ya Chimanyanno"
- "Naravar Krishnasaman"
Albums
- PanchaRatna vol. 1, 2, 3 on Universal Music India
- Garjati Sahyadriche Kade
- Jai Hari Vitthal
- Marathi AbhimaangeetMarathi AbhimaangeetMarathi Abhimaangeet is a song written in Marathi by the noted Marathi poet Late Shri Suresh Bhat and set to tune by well known composer Kaushal Inamdar.-Introduction:...
composed by Kaushal InamdarKaushal InamdarKaushal S. Inamdar is an Indian singer and music composer in Marathi and Hindi movies. His work in music spans from composing music for films, television, drama to events, concerts in Hindi and Marathi, composing music for ballets, advertisements, and also albums... - Aathava Swar composed by Mrs. Varsha Bhave
- Mala Mhanatyat Aarya Ambekar
- Geet Tujhe Gata Gata - Collections of poems of famous poet Ba. Bha. Borkar
- Khaucha Gaav Composed by Yashwat Deo
Singing for Marathi Movies
- Let's Go Back
- Baalgandharva
- Kali Composer Shrinivas KhaleShrinivas KhaleShrinivas Vinayak Khale , also known as Khale Kaka, was an Indian composer/music director from Maharashtra, India. He was one of the most respected artists in the Marathi music industry for over six decades...
Singing for TV Serial's Title Tracks
Aarya got her first break into the small screen as the plaback singer for the title track of marathi daily soap Suvasini telecast on Star Pravah channel.- Suvasini - a marathi daily soap telecast on Star PravahStar Pravah: A Marathi Language Entertainment TV channel from STAR TV.-About the Channel:"Quality entertainment reflecting Maharashtrian culture, and values, also evoking pride in being Maharashtrian" is the mantra of STAR PRAVAH. Star India Pvt Ltd, India's largest entertainment conglomerate, announced the...
channel from 14th November 2011.
Public Appearances
Few grand events where Aarya has performed her art –- Vasantotsav – Musical concert arranged in Pune every year by Rahul DeshpandeRahul DeshpandeRahul Deshpande is an Indian classical music singer from Pune, India. He is the grandson of the well-known late Pandit Vasantrao Deshpande of Patiala Gharana.-Background:...
in memory of his legendary grandfather Pandit Vasantrao DeshpandeVasantrao DeshpandeVasantrao Deshpande was a renowned Hindustani classical vocalist who was also a brilliant performer of Natya Sangeet. He had a unique style of singing which is still loved by many ardent fans.-Early life and background:...
. 2008. - Shrimant Dagadusheth Halwai Ganapati Music Festival April 2009, April 2010.
- Little Champs live shows in many cities like MumbaiMumbaiMumbai , formerly known as Bombay in English, is the capital of the Indian state of Maharashtra. It is the most populous city in India, and the fourth most populous city in the world, with a total metropolitan area population of approximately 20.5 million...
, PunePunePune , is the eighth largest metropolis in India, the second largest in the state of Maharashtra after Mumbai, and the largest city in the Western Ghats. Once the centre of power of the Maratha Empire, it is situated 560 metres above sea level on the Deccan plateau at the confluence of the Mula ...
, Nashik SangliSangliSangli is a city in the state of Maharashtra of India. Sangli is known as the Turmeric city for its vast production of Turmeric. Sangli is situated on the banks of river Krishna and is the largest market place for Turmeric in Asia and houses many sugar factories, which it is also noted for...
, Aurangabad, GoaGoaGoa , a former Portuguese colony, is India's smallest state by area and the fourth smallest by population. Located in South West India in the region known as the Konkan, it is bounded by the state of Maharashtra to the north, and by Karnataka to the east and south, while the Arabian Sea forms its...
, RatnagiriRatnagiriRatnāgiri is a port city on the Arabian Sea coast in Ratnagiri district in the southwestern part of Maharashtra, India. The district is a part of Konkan.The Sahyadri mountains border Ratnagiri to the east...
, ThaneThaneThane , is a city in Maharashtra, India, part of the Mumbai Metropolitan Region, northeastern suburb of Mumbai at the head of the Thane Creek. It is the administrative headquarters of Thane district. On 16 April 1853, G.I.P...
, NagpurNagpurNāgpur is a city and winter capital of the state of Maharashtra, the largest city in central India and third largest city in Maharashtra after Mumbai and Pune...
, WardhaWardhaWardha is a city and a municipal council in Wardha district in the Indian state of Maharashtra. It is the administrative headquarters of Wardha district. Wardha gets its name from the Wardha River which flows at the North, West and South boundaries of district. Founded in 1866, the town is now an...
, Bhopal etc. and at international venues like DubaiDubaiDubai is a city and emirate in the United Arab Emirates . The emirate is located south of the Persian Gulf on the Arabian Peninsula and has the largest population with the second-largest land territory by area of all the emirates, after Abu Dhabi...
, Abu DhabiAbu DhabiAbu Dhabi , literally Father of Gazelle, is the capital and the second largest city of the United Arab Emirates in terms of population and the largest of the seven member emirates of the United Arab Emirates. Abu Dhabi lies on a T-shaped island jutting into the Persian Gulf from the central western...
. These are runaway popular shows where Aarya performs with four other Little Champs Mugdha VaishampayanMugdha VaishampayanMugdha Vaishampayan was one of the finalists in the Marathi championship of Idea Sa Re Ga Ma Pa Marathi L'il Champs, which aired on Zee Marathi television between July 2008 and February 2009...
, Prathamesh Laghate, Rohit Raut and Kartiki Gaikwad in perfect sync. This group is known as 'Panch-Ratna' (पंचरत्न). - As a celebrity guest in SaReGaMaPa - Punha Nave, Swapna Swaranche Season 7. October 2009
- Live performance in the devotional programme arranged in the presence of Bhagvan Shri Sathya Sai BabaSathya Sai BabaŚri Sathya Sai Baba , born as Sathyanarayana Raju was an Indian guru, spiritual figure, mystic, philanthropist, and educator. He claimed to be the reincarnation of Sai Baba of Shirdi, a spiritual saint and miracle worker who died in 1918 and whose teachings were an eclectic blend of Hindu and...
in Sai Ashram at village Hadshi, near Pune. October 2009 - Live performance in the special programme arranged on the occasion of birthday of Bhagvan Shri Sathya Sai BabaSathya Sai BabaŚri Sathya Sai Baba , born as Sathyanarayana Raju was an Indian guru, spiritual figure, mystic, philanthropist, and educator. He claimed to be the reincarnation of Sai Baba of Shirdi, a spiritual saint and miracle worker who died in 1918 and whose teachings were an eclectic blend of Hindu and...
in Sai Ashram at Puttaparthi. November 2009 - Live performance in Swar Asha program arranged to felicitate Asha Bhosale in PunePunePune , is the eighth largest metropolis in India, the second largest in the state of Maharashtra after Mumbai, and the largest city in the Western Ghats. Once the centre of power of the Maratha Empire, it is situated 560 metres above sea level on the Deccan plateau at the confluence of the Mula ...
in March 2010. Aarya sang duets with Sudesh BhosaleSudesh BhonsleSudesh Bhonsle is an Indian playback singer. He was born to N.R. Bhonsle and Sumantai Bhonsle. Bhonsle is known for his ability to mimic Amitabh Bachchan.- Career :...
in this program. The program was aired on Mi Marathi Channel. - Live performance at a function organized by Deccan Education SocietyDeccan Education SocietyDeccan Education Society came into existence after Shri Vishnushastri Chiplunkar founded New English School along with Lokmanya Bal Gangadhar Tilak, in year 1880 in its present location of Tilak Road in Pune, India...
to mark its 125th year of existence. Aarya performed in front of The Honourable President of IndiaPresident of IndiaThe President of India is the head of state and first citizen of India, as well as the Supreme Commander of the Indian Armed Forces. President of India is also the formal head of all the three branches of Indian Democracy - Legislature, Executive and Judiciary...
, Her Excellency Pratibha PatilPratibha PatilPratibha Devisingh Patil is the 12th President of the Republic of India and first woman to hold the office. She was sworn in as President of India on 25 July 2007, succeeding Dr. A.P.J...
. - Live performance along with Lata MangeshkarLata MangeshkarLata Mangeshkar is a singer from India. She is one of the best-known and most respected playback singers in India. Mangeshkar's career started in 1942 and has spanned over six and a half decades. She has recorded songs for over a thousand Hindi films and has sung songs in over thirty-six regional...
in special function organized by Shiv SenaShiv SenaShiv Sena , is a political party in India founded on 19 June 1966 by Balasaheb Thackeray. It is currently headed by Thackeray's son, Uddhav Thackeray...
on occasion of the Golden Jubilee Year of Maharashtra StateMaharashtraMaharashtra is a state located in India. It is the second most populous after Uttar Pradesh and third largest state by area in India...
on Maharashtra Din - Antarnaad - a program consisting of compositions by Shrinivas KhaleShrinivas KhaleShrinivas Vinayak Khale , also known as Khale Kaka, was an Indian composer/music director from Maharashtra, India. He was one of the most respected artists in the Marathi music industry for over six decades...
. The program was aired on Mi Marathi Channel on 29 August 2010 - As a celebrity guest in Ashtavinayak Darshan along with Prathamesh Laghate. Ashtavinayak Darshan program consists visits to the eight holy temples of Lord Ganesha (Ashtavinayaka) situated around Pune district. This program was telecast on Star Majha channel during the Ganpati Festival 2010 from 11 September to 18 September 2010.
- Live performance in Nashik Festival 2011
- Bheeti Laagi Jeeva 2010, 2011- a special show on yearly pilgrimage from Alandi to Pandharpur telecast on IBN Lokmat.
Awards and recognition
- 2008 - Youngest to be awarded the Manik Varma Scholarship towards her future music studies.
- 2009 - Runner-Up of the Sa Re Ga Ma Pa Marathi L'il ChampsSa Re Ga Ma Pa Marathi L'il ChampsIdea Sa Re Ga Ma Pa Marathi L'il Champs was an Indian reality TV show that aired on Zee Marathi. The show premiered on July 7, 2008 and continued till February 8, 2009. The winner of this show was Kartiki Gaikwad....
reality-based music competition organized by Zee MarathiZee MarathiZee Marathi is India-based satellite television channel, which carries broadcasts in Marathi. Zee Network, India's leading infotainment network launched it in the year 1999. It is the most viewed television channel in Mumbai...
. - 2010 - Haribhau Sane Award
- 2010 - Punyaratna - YuvaGaurav Award
- 2011 - Big Marathi Rising Star Award (Music)
Acclaim by Idols
Aarya's tremendous depth, outstanding voice quality and sincere grinding labour taken for improving her singing, won her many acclaims from eminent personalities in the music industry. People who praised Aarya include Kishori AmonkarKishori Amonkar
Kishori AmonkarN- is an Indian singer who performs in the classical genre khyal and the light classical genres thumri and bhajan. Amonkar trained under her mother, classical singer Mogubai Kurdikar of the Jaipur gharana , but experimented with a variety of vocal styles in her career...
, Lata Mangeshkar
Lata Mangeshkar
Lata Mangeshkar is a singer from India. She is one of the best-known and most respected playback singers in India. Mangeshkar's career started in 1942 and has spanned over six and a half decades. She has recorded songs for over a thousand Hindi films and has sung songs in over thirty-six regional...
, Shrinivas Khale
Shrinivas Khale
Shrinivas Vinayak Khale , also known as Khale Kaka, was an Indian composer/music director from Maharashtra, India. He was one of the most respected artists in the Marathi music industry for over six decades...
, Shruti Sadolikar
Shruti Sadolikar
Shruti Sadolikar Katkar is an Indian classical singer of the khyal style in the Jaipur-Atrauli gharana.-Early life and career:Sadolikar was born 1951 into a family from Kolhapur which was known for its musical tradition and owning sugar mills. She received training in Indian classical music from...
, Shounak Abhisheki
Shounak Abhisheki
Shounak Abhisheki Shounak Abhisheki Shounak Abhisheki (Devanagari: शौनक अभिषेकी is an Indian vocalist, composer of classical, semi-classical, and devotional music.-Profile:Shounak Abhisheki, the son and disciple of Maestro Pt. Jitendra Abhisheki, is a vocalist who combines Agra and Jaipur styles of...
, Pandit Hridayanath Mangeshkar
Hridayanath Mangeshkar
Hridaynath Mangeshkar is a composer/singer from India known for his eclectic compositions and a well-respected body of work. He is the younger brother of Indian music icons Lata Mangeshkar and Asha Bhosle...
, Pandit Satyasheel Deshpande
Satyasheel Deshpande
Pandit Satyasheel Deshpande is an Indian musician who specializes in singing khyal. He is a prominent disciple of Pt. Kumar Gandharva and the son of musicologist Vamanrao Deshpande.-Early life:...
, Shridhar Phadke
Shridhar Phadke
-Early life:Shridhar Phadke was born on September 9, 1950 in Mumbai. He is son of the famous Marathi singer and composer Sudhir Phadke and singer Lalitabai Phadke....
, Suresh Wadkar
Suresh Wadkar
Suresh Ishwar Wadkar is an Indian playback singer. He performs in both Hindi and Marathi films.He has sung songs in some Bhojpuri films and in Konkani.- Early life :...
, Kaushal Inamdar
Kaushal Inamdar
Kaushal S. Inamdar is an Indian singer and music composer in Marathi and Hindi movies. His work in music spans from composing music for films, television, drama to events, concerts in Hindi and Marathi, composing music for ballets, advertisements, and also albums...
, Shankar Mahadevan
Shankar Mahadevan
Shankar Mahadevan is an Indian music composer and singer. He is a part of the Shankar Ehsaan Loy trio team that composes for Indian films and a playback singer.-Early life:...
, Shreya Ghoshal, Mahalaxmi Iyer, Hariharan
Hariharan (singer)
Hariharan , born 3 April 1955) is an Indian playback singer in Hindi, Tamil, Malayalam, Kannada, Marathi, Bhojpuri and Telugu movies, an established ghazal singer, and one of the pioneers of Indian fusion music. His melody is strongly appreciated by the film fraternity...
, Vijay Ghate
Vijay Ghate
-Early life:Ghate was born in Jabalpur, Madhya Pradesh. He started learning his art at an early age of three in Jabalpur. He then moved to Mumbai, and learned for over twelve years under Suresh Talwalkar.-Career:...
, Asha Khadilkar
Asha Khadilkar
Shrimati Asha Khadilkar is a Mumbai, India based vocalist renowned for her specialization in Indian Classical, Semi-Classical and Devotional Music including Natya Sangeet.-Background:...
so on so forth.