Revati akalkarthe Kokila f Kashi

RevatiDr.

Begam Akhtar Academy Award 2001Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh

Paharua Samman 2002'Late Shri Shambhu Nath Research Foundation'

Presented by H.E. Honourable Governor of Uttar Pradesh Pt. Vishnukant Shastriji.

Vishishta Shikshak Samman 2004Rotary Club, Shiv Ganga, Varanasi

Vidwad Bhooshan Samman 2012Akhilbhartiya Vidvat Parishad, Varanasi

Red Fm 93.5 Bade Dilwala 2013Award for Music, Varanasi

Special Contribution in the Field of Music 2010Maharashtra Seva Sangh, Varanasi

Awards & Recognitions

Field of Specialization

She is one of the rare singers who can sing Eleven genres of Music with equal ease and perfection. These are Khyaal, Thumri, Dadra, Chaiti, Kajri, Bhajan, Bangla Gaan, Bhavgeet, Sufiyana, Ghazal and English songs. You can hear all her styles of singing on her website www.revatisakalkar.com.

Dr. Sakalkar has performed in the most prestigious Music festivals across the country and has composed music for various National & International Films & Musical documentaries. She recently composed Music for the Indo-Australian Musical Documentary "Lights Across the Seas", receiving wide appreciation across the world. and has been acclaimed world over.

Revati’s album on world music "1 Giant Leap" got double Grammy Nominations. She has won numerous other awards and accolades. She also gives regular programs on Doordarshan and All India Radio."

r. Revati Sakalkar, also known as 'Kokila of Kashi' is a renowned & acclaimed Classical and Semi-Classical singer of Varanasi.

Music has flown in her veins since birth and she exhibited this gift right from early childhood. She learnt Music in the discipline of Benaras Gharana from great Maestros like Pt. Hanuman Mishra, Padma Vibhushan Girija Devi, Smt. Manju Sundaram, Smt. Poornima Chowdhary, Pt. Mohan Mishra and Pt. Rajeshwara Prasad Mishra. She further took formal education in the field of Music from BHU and did double Ph.D in Music, one of them on Music Therapy.

Revati’s unique research on "Role of Music in Treatment of Pshychosomatic Diseases" h a s b e e n w i d e l y r e c o g n i z e d a n d appreciated. Her Music Therapy sessions have greatly helped many patients suffering from diseases like Hypertension, Diabetes, Anxiety & Insomnia etc.

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Music Education / Music Therapy

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Khayal & Thumri

Dadra, Chaiti & Kajri

Bhaavgeet & Bangla Gaan

Ghazal & Sufiyana

Bhajan, Shlokas & Vedic Chantings

Begam Akhtar Academy Award 2001Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh

Paharua Samman 2002'Late Shri Shambhu Nath Research Foundation'

Presented by H.E. Honourable Governor of Uttar Pradesh Pt. Vishnukant Shastriji.

Vishishta Shikshak Samman 2004Rotary Club, Shiv Ganga, Varanasi

Vidwad Bhooshan Samman 2012Akhilbhartiya Vidvat Parishad, Varanasi

Red Fm 93.5 Bade Dilwala 2013Award for Music, Varanasi

Special Contribution in the Field of Music 2010Maharashtra Seva Sangh, Varanasi

Awards & Recognitions

Field of Specialization

She is one of the rare singers who can sing Eleven genres of Music with equal ease and perfection. These are Khyaal, Thumri, Dadra, Chaiti, Kajri, Bhajan, Bangla Gaan, Bhavgeet, Sufiyana, Ghazal and English songs. You can hear all her styles of singing on her website www.revatisakalkar.com.

Dr. Sakalkar has performed in the most prestigious Music festivals across the country and has composed music for various National & International Films & Musical documentaries. She recently composed Music for the Indo-Australian Musical Documentary "Lights Across the Seas", receiving wide appreciation across the world. and has been acclaimed world over.

Revati’s album on world music "1 Giant Leap" got double Grammy Nominations. She has won numerous other awards and accolades. She also gives regular programs on Doordarshan and All India Radio."

r. Revati Sakalkar, also known as 'Kokila of Kashi' is a renowned & acclaimed Classical and Semi-Classical singer of Varanasi.

Music has flown in her veins since birth and she exhibited this gift right from early childhood. She learnt Music in the discipline of Benaras Gharana from great Maestros like Pt. Hanuman Mishra, Padma Vibhushan Girija Devi, Smt. Manju Sundaram, Smt. Poornima Chowdhary, Pt. Mohan Mishra and Pt. Rajeshwara Prasad Mishra. She further took formal education in the field of Music from BHU and did double Ph.D in Music, one of them on Music Therapy.

Revati’s unique research on "Role of Music in Treatment of Pshychosomatic Diseases" h a s b e e n w i d e l y r e c o g n i z e d a n d appreciated. Her Music Therapy sessions have greatly helped many patients suffering from diseases like Hypertension, Diabetes, Anxiety & Insomnia etc.

D

Music Education / Music Therapy

I ii

Khayal & Thumri

Dadra, Chaiti & Kajri

Bhaavgeet & Bangla Gaan

Ghazal & Sufiyana

Bhajan, Shlokas & Vedic Chantings

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Vishisht Pratibha Samman 2001Kashi Shiwa Junior Chamber

Outstanding Young Personality Award 1998 Jaycees, Varanasi

Special Contribution in the Field of Music 2000‘Sankalp’, Varanasi

Two Nominations for Grammy Awards 2001Film ‘One Giant Leap’ on World Music - Nominated twice for Grammy AwardsReleased by: Palm Pictures, U.K. | Produced By: Jamie Catto & Duncan Bridgeman

Junior Fellowship in the Field of Music 1997 Ministry of Human Resources Development, Govt. of India.

Gold Medal, National Youth Festival 1991Madurai, Kamraj University, Tamil Nadu

Gold Medal, National Youth Festival 1990For "Vocal Music" at Vishwa Bharti Shanti Niketan

B.H.U. Cultural Excellency Scholarship 1992 B.H.U. , Sponsored by the "Association of Indian Universities and

Department of Youth Affairs and SportsMinistry of Human Resources Development, Govt. of India.

B.H.U. Research Scholarship 1993-96 Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi

Gold Medal, Western Vocal Solo Event 1995Zonal Youth Festival at 'Rewa University', Madhya Pradesh

ONE GIANT LEAP

Playback Singing

Revati Sakalkar

This international collaborative effort between musicians,

artists, performers, writers and philosophers, titled, '1

Giant Leap', blows you away with the power of music and

words: It shows through the diverse fragments of music,

spoken word and imagery, that despite our surface level

differences, the things that divide us are far outnumbered

by the humanity which unites us."

2 Nominations

Grammyawards

United States

Produced, Directed & Composed

Duncan Bridgeman | Jamie Catto

Key Releases - I

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A still from ‘One Giant Leap’: Film on World Music

2002 | Palm Pictures, United Kingdom

www.1giantleap.com

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Vishisht Pratibha Samman 2001Kashi Shiwa Junior Chamber

Outstanding Young Personality Award 1998 Jaycees, Varanasi

Special Contribution in the Field of Music 2000‘Sankalp’, Varanasi

Two Nominations for Grammy Awards 2001Film ‘One Giant Leap’ on World Music - Nominated twice for Grammy AwardsReleased by: Palm Pictures, U.K. | Produced By: Jamie Catto & Duncan Bridgeman

Junior Fellowship in the Field of Music 1997 Ministry of Human Resources Development, Govt. of India.

Gold Medal, National Youth Festival 1991Madurai, Kamraj University, Tamil Nadu

Gold Medal, National Youth Festival 1990For "Vocal Music" at Vishwa Bharti Shanti Niketan

B.H.U. Cultural Excellency Scholarship 1992 B.H.U. , Sponsored by the "Association of Indian Universities and

Department of Youth Affairs and SportsMinistry of Human Resources Development, Govt. of India.

B.H.U. Research Scholarship 1993-96 Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi

Gold Medal, Western Vocal Solo Event 1995Zonal Youth Festival at 'Rewa University', Madhya Pradesh

ONE GIANT LEAP

Playback Singing

Revati Sakalkar

This international collaborative effort between musicians,

artists, performers, writers and philosophers, titled, '1

Giant Leap', blows you away with the power of music and

words: It shows through the diverse fragments of music,

spoken word and imagery, that despite our surface level

differences, the things that divide us are far outnumbered

by the humanity which unites us."

2 Nominations

Grammyawards

United States

Produced, Directed & Composed

Duncan Bridgeman | Jamie Catto

Key Releases - I

iv

A still from ‘One Giant Leap’: Film on World Music

2002 | Palm Pictures, United Kingdom

www.1giantleap.com

Key Performances

Shaam-e-Bismillah: A Tribute to Bharatratna Ustaad Bismillah Khan 2013

Independence Day, BHU 2010-13

National Seminar Begumpur, Organized by Bhojpuri Adhyayan Kendra,

B.H.U

2013

A Musical Tribute to Pt. Kishan Maharaj 2013

Budhwa Mangal Utsav 1996 - 2013

Sankat Mochan Ramvivah Panchami Utsav 2007-2013

Dev Deepawali. 2005-2012

Cultural evening in Malviya Moolya Anusheelan Kendra 2012.

Satya Shree Sai Baba : A Musical Tribute 2012

Ganga Dushhera 2009-12

Janmashtami Sangeet Samaroh organised by Doordarshan kendra 2011

Performed at the District Jail for Prisoners 2011

Presented devotional songs in Ramnagar fort in the presence of Maharaja

Varanasi

2010

Cultural Program in the Benares club 2010

International Conference on Agripreneurship and Rural Development 2010

Spandan 2010

Shri Shri Narayan Tirthaji Maharaj’s 75th year of Ashram Sthapna

Celebrations

2009

Cultural Evening in the Dept. of Ancient Indian history and culture 2009

Sri Sri Mata Anandmayi Vasantik Navratri Utsav 2009

Shivarchanam Sangeet Sandhya - Kashi Vishwanath Temple 2008

Mahadevi Verma Janmashati Mahotsav 2007

LIGHTSACROSS THE SEA

A still from Lights Across The Sea2013 | Moonlight Pictures

Music Composition & Playback Singing

Revati Sakalkar

‘Lights Across the Sea’ is a cross cultural musical

documentary film that traverses the story and creativity of

three renowned artists: William Eicholtz – the Sculptor &

Louise Rippert – the Abstract Artist from Australia and

Revati Sakalkar – the Classical Singer from India, who

meet in the City of Lights – Varanasi and unleash their

creativity to create the best masterpieces of their respective

fields. It depicts that although we may come from different

countries and diverse cultures but are bound together with

a common chord of humanity and universal brotherhood.

A P R AV E E N K . C H AT U R V E D I F I L M

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Key Performances

Shaam-e-Bismillah: A Tribute to Bharatratna Ustaad Bismillah Khan 2013

Independence Day, BHU 2010-13

National Seminar Begumpur, Organized by Bhojpuri Adhyayan Kendra,

B.H.U

2013

A Musical Tribute to Pt. Kishan Maharaj 2013

Budhwa Mangal Utsav 1996 - 2013

Sankat Mochan Ramvivah Panchami Utsav 2007-2013

Dev Deepawali. 2005-2012

Cultural evening in Malviya Moolya Anusheelan Kendra 2012.

Satya Shree Sai Baba : A Musical Tribute 2012

Ganga Dushhera 2009-12

Janmashtami Sangeet Samaroh organised by Doordarshan kendra 2011

Performed at the District Jail for Prisoners 2011

Presented devotional songs in Ramnagar fort in the presence of Maharaja

Varanasi

2010

Cultural Program in the Benares club 2010

International Conference on Agripreneurship and Rural Development 2010

Spandan 2010

Shri Shri Narayan Tirthaji Maharaj’s 75th year of Ashram Sthapna

Celebrations

2009

Cultural Evening in the Dept. of Ancient Indian history and culture 2009

Sri Sri Mata Anandmayi Vasantik Navratri Utsav 2009

Shivarchanam Sangeet Sandhya - Kashi Vishwanath Temple 2008

Mahadevi Verma Janmashati Mahotsav 2007

LIGHTSACROSS THE SEA

A still from Lights Across The Sea2013 | Moonlight Pictures

Music Composition & Playback Singing

Revati Sakalkar

‘Lights Across the Sea’ is a cross cultural musical

documentary film that traverses the story and creativity of

three renowned artists: William Eicholtz – the Sculptor &

Louise Rippert – the Abstract Artist from Australia and

Revati Sakalkar – the Classical Singer from India, who

meet in the City of Lights – Varanasi and unleash their

creativity to create the best masterpieces of their respective

fields. It depicts that although we may come from different

countries and diverse cultures but are bound together with

a common chord of humanity and universal brotherhood.

A P R AV E E N K . C H AT U R V E D I F I L M

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Bharat Vikas Parishad Sangeet Samdhya 2006

Holi Water – Live International Music Concert 2006

Awadh Saras Mela 2005

Lakshmikund Kaliji Sangeet Utsav 2005

Janmashtami Sangeet Samaroh organised by Doordarshan Kendra Lucknow 2005

Dev-Deepawali Utsav 2003-2012

Rotary Club Shivganga (Shiksha Samman) 2004-2005

Hero Honda Sur-Tarang, National Singing Talant Hunt 2004

Mahamritunjaya Mahotsav 2004

Prayag Sangeet Samiti Music Conference 2004

Varuna Mahotsav (U.P. Govt.) 2004

Swadesh Mela Town Hall 2004

Thumri-Dadra Mahotsav 2003

Baba Keenaram Utsav Krimkund 2003-2004

Osho Sangeet Sandhya 2003

Sankat Mochan Foundation 2003

Ram Vivah Bhakti Sammellan Holi Water Project 'New zealand' 2003

Thumri-Dadra Mahotsav, 'Akashvani' 2003

Sri Sri Jayendra Saraswati Maharaj Swarna Sanyas Peetharoha Samaroh 2003

B.H.U. Vishwanath Mandir Utsav 2002-2003

Swadesh Mela Town Hall 2002

Budhawa Mangal Utsav 2002

Ganga Mahotsav 2001-2006

Gritma Sangeet Baithak 2000

Mahamritunjaya Mahotsav 2000

Chaiti Rang Ki Umang 'Akashvani' 2000

Ganga Mahotsav 1996-1997

Key Releases - II

Internal (Playback Singing)Internal - Music for Dissolving

Jamie Catto | Alex Forster

United Kingdom

2013

Ceolchuairt (Playback Singing)

International Music Album

Rossa and Rónán Ó Snodaigh | Band ‘Kila’

Gold Award, Remi Award, Houston WorldfestIreland

2008

The Holi Water Project (Playback Singing)International Documentary Film

New Zealand

Produced By Andrei Jewell

2012

Cheekha (Feature Film)

Playback Singing & Music Composition

Mumbai, India

Nominated for Kolkata, Kerala & Ladakh Int.

Film Festivals

2012

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Bharat Vikas Parishad Sangeet Samdhya 2006

Holi Water – Live International Music Concert 2006

Awadh Saras Mela 2005

Lakshmikund Kaliji Sangeet Utsav 2005

Janmashtami Sangeet Samaroh organised by Doordarshan Kendra Lucknow 2005

Dev-Deepawali Utsav 2003-2012

Rotary Club Shivganga (Shiksha Samman) 2004-2005

Hero Honda Sur-Tarang, National Singing Talant Hunt 2004

Mahamritunjaya Mahotsav 2004

Prayag Sangeet Samiti Music Conference 2004

Varuna Mahotsav (U.P. Govt.) 2004

Swadesh Mela Town Hall 2004

Thumri-Dadra Mahotsav 2003

Baba Keenaram Utsav Krimkund 2003-2004

Osho Sangeet Sandhya 2003

Sankat Mochan Foundation 2003

Ram Vivah Bhakti Sammellan Holi Water Project 'New zealand' 2003

Thumri-Dadra Mahotsav, 'Akashvani' 2003

Sri Sri Jayendra Saraswati Maharaj Swarna Sanyas Peetharoha Samaroh 2003

B.H.U. Vishwanath Mandir Utsav 2002-2003

Swadesh Mela Town Hall 2002

Budhawa Mangal Utsav 2002

Ganga Mahotsav 2001-2006

Gritma Sangeet Baithak 2000

Mahamritunjaya Mahotsav 2000

Chaiti Rang Ki Umang 'Akashvani' 2000

Ganga Mahotsav 1996-1997

Key Releases - II

Internal (Playback Singing)Internal - Music for Dissolving

Jamie Catto | Alex Forster

United Kingdom

2013

Ceolchuairt (Playback Singing)

International Music Album

Rossa and Rónán Ó Snodaigh | Band ‘Kila’

Gold Award, Remi Award, Houston WorldfestIreland

2008

The Holi Water Project (Playback Singing)International Documentary Film

New Zealand

Produced By Andrei Jewell

2012

Cheekha (Feature Film)

Playback Singing & Music Composition

Mumbai, India

Nominated for Kolkata, Kerala & Ladakh Int.

Film Festivals

2012

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Edited, book on Mahamana's Vision on Music, Sports and Education - ISBN-978-93-81274-18-7. 2012

Classical music presentation Akashvani, Varanasi.2008September

Resource lecture on Music TherapyThree week Refresher course in special education on Foundations of special education in Faculty of Education, B.H.U.2011

February

Bharat Vikas Parishad, Varanasi, delivered lecture on Music Therapy.2011May

Recorded vocals for the caller tune for K.G.S.G. Bank Varanasi2011July

Composition & Playback Singing of Mahamana’s ShlokaFor Mahamana’s 150th Birth Anniversary Comemoration Website & Film2013

February

Misc. Recordings, Lectures & Publications

Kashi Darshan (Playback Singing & Music Comp.)

T-Series Studios

New Delhi, India

A Documentary on Benares

2005

Bharatendu Harishchandra (Playback Singing)Documentary Film by Film Divison, India

India

1998

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Edited, book on Mahamana's Vision on Music, Sports and Education - ISBN-978-93-81274-18-7. 2012

Classical music presentation Akashvani, Varanasi.2008September

Resource lecture on Music TherapyThree week Refresher course in special education on Foundations of special education in Faculty of Education, B.H.U.2011

February

Bharat Vikas Parishad, Varanasi, delivered lecture on Music Therapy.2011May

Recorded vocals for the caller tune for K.G.S.G. Bank Varanasi2011July

Composition & Playback Singing of Mahamana’s ShlokaFor Mahamana’s 150th Birth Anniversary Comemoration Website & Film2013

February

Misc. Recordings, Lectures & Publications

Kashi Darshan (Playback Singing & Music Comp.)

T-Series Studios

New Delhi, India

A Documentary on Benares

2005

Bharatendu Harishchandra (Playback Singing)Documentary Film by Film Divison, India

India

1998

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on which it is impossible to be

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