Arun Date

Arun Date (4 May 1934 – 6 May 2018)[1][2] was a well known Marathi singer of Bhavageete.[3]

Career

Originally a textile engineer, Arun left his high-profile job after 28 years of service for pursuing a career in singing. His song "Shukratara" was adjudged as song of the month by Mumbai Radio Station in 1962.[4] Arun was first recipient of Gajananrao Vatave Puraskar.

Personal life

Arun Date's brother, Ravi Date, is a well-known tabla player.

References

  1. ↑ http://indianexpress.com/article/cities/pune/tributes-pour-in-for-aru-bhaiyya-singer-arun-date-death-marathi-bhavgeet-5166100/
  2. ↑ https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/marathi/music/senior-singer-arun-date-passes-away/articleshow/64051250.cms
  3. ↑ "Leading Marathi bhavgeet singer Arun Date passes away at 84 - Times of India". indiatimes.com. Retrieved 17 May 2018.
  4. ↑ "Arun Date's Journey from an engineer to a singer". Sakaal Times. 2010-11-08. Archived from the original on 2013-02-02. Retrieved 2012-10-20.



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