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| born = 29 July 1942
| born = 29 July 1941
| birth_place = Baroda (now Vadodara), Gujarat, India
| birth_place = Baroda (now Vadodara), Gujarat, India
| nationality = Indian
| nationality = Indian
| occupation = Musician, Violinist, Film Musician
| occupation = Violinist, Extra Special Grade, Film Musician
| knownfor = Playing in more than 10,000 songs, film music, violin performance and Opera Music Centre
| residence = Mulund East, Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
| yearsactive = 1963–present
| knownfor = Extra Special Grade Violinist in the Film Industry, playing violin on more than 10,000 songs, founding Opera Music Centre
| education = Degree course at Music College, now Faculty of Performing Arts
| education = Degree course at Music College, now Faculty of Performing Arts
| residence = Mulund East, Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
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'''Ashok Krishnarao Jagtap''' is an Indian musician, violinist and film music artist associated with the '''golden era of Indian film music'''. He began his professional career in Mumbai in '''1965''' and worked as a musician with several prominent music directors of the Indian film industry.
'''Ashok Krishnarao Jagtap''' is an Indian '''violinist and film musician''' associated with the '''golden era of Indian film music'''. He was born and brought up in '''Baroda (now Vadodara), Gujarat''', on '''29 July 1941'''.
 
He developed an early interest in film music and subsequently built a long professional career as a violinist in the Indian film industry. He worked as an '''Extra Special Grade Violinist''' and, according to the submitted information, played violin on more than '''10,000 songs''' during his career.
 
Jagtap also founded the '''Opera Music Centre''' in Gujarat, trained students in Western music, worked as a music arranger and served as President of the '''Cine Musicians Association''' for several years.
 
==Early Life==
 
Ashok Krishnarao Jagtap was born and brought up in '''Baroda (now Vadodara), Gujarat, India'''. His date of birth is '''29 July 1941'''.


During his long musical career, Jagtap played in more than '''10,000 songs''' and worked primarily as a violinist, including group violin performances and song recordings. He also arranged songs and was associated with professional organizations representing cine musicians.
From an early stage, he developed a strong interest in '''film music'''. His interest eventually led him towards professional orchestral and film-music performance.


==Early Life and Education==
==Education and Musical Training==


Ashok Krishnarao Jagtap was born on '''29 July 1942''' in '''Baroda, Gujarat''', now known as Vadodara.
Ashok Krishnarao Jagtap completed a '''degree course at Music College''', which is now known as the '''Faculty of Performing Arts'''.


He completed a degree course at '''Music College''', which is now known as the '''Faculty of Performing Arts'''.
He also learned '''Western musical notation''' from '''Edward Daniel Francis''', described as a well-known clarinet player and bandmaster of a police band.


Jagtap developed an interest in western music and learned '''Western musical notation''' from '''Edward Daniel Francis''', described in his profile as a well-known clarinet player and bandmaster of the police band.
His training in Western notation contributed to his ability to work in orchestral settings and professional film-music recording sessions.


==Opera Music Centre==
==Opera Music Centre==


In '''1963''', Ashok Jagtap started his own local orchestra named '''Opera Music Centre''' in Gujarat.
In '''1963''', Ashok Krishnarao Jagtap started his own local orchestra named '''Opera Music Centre''' in Gujarat.


The orchestra became known across Gujarat and was involved in western music performances and training.
The orchestra became well known across Gujarat for its musical performances and activities.


Through Opera Music Centre, Jagtap trained many students in western music. According to his profile, some of the students later joined the film industry and established careers in music.
Jagtap also used Opera Music Centre as a platform for training students in '''Western music'''. Several students trained through the orchestra later joined the film industry and established careers of their own.


His interest in film music eventually led him to pursue professional opportunities in Mumbai.
His work with Opera Music Centre reflected his interest in musical education, orchestral performance and developing young musicians.


==Move to Mumbai==
==Move to Mumbai==


In '''1965''', Ashok Jagtap moved to Mumbai to pursue a career in the Mumbai film industry as a musician.
In '''1965''', Ashok Krishnarao Jagtap left Gujarat for '''Mumbai''' to pursue a professional career as a musician in the Mumbai film industry.


He began his professional film-music career working with the music directors '''Kalyanji–Anandji'''.
He began his professional film-music career working with music directors '''Kalyanji–Anandji'''.


He subsequently worked with several other prominent music directors associated with the golden era of Indian cinema.
His early work in Mumbai marked the beginning of a career spanning several decades in Indian film music.


==Film Music Career==
==Film Music Career==


Ashok Jagtap worked as a violinist and musician in film music recordings.
Ashok Krishnarao Jagtap gradually began working with several prominent music directors and established himself as an '''Extra Special Grade Violinist''' in the film industry.
 
His professional occupation was specifically as a '''Violinist with Extra Special Grade'''.
 
His professional work primarily involved violin performance in film-song recordings, including:


His work included playing in '''group violin sections''' as well as performing as a '''song violinist'''.
* Group violin sections
* Song violin sections
* Orchestral performances
* Film music recordings
* Individual violin passages
* Musical arrangements


Over the course of his career, he worked with numerous prominent music directors, including:
During his career, he played violin on more than '''10,000 songs'''.
 
He worked with numerous prominent music directors associated with the '''golden era of Indian film music''', including:


* Kalyanji–Anandji
* Kalyanji–Anandji
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* Anu Malik
* Anu Malik
* Bappi Lahiri
* Bappi Lahiri
* And other music directors associated with the period
* And many other prominent music directors
 
His work was primarily in '''group violin''' sections and, on many occasions, as a '''song violinist'''.
 
==Professional Grade==
 
Ashok Krishnarao Jagtap worked as a '''Violinist with Extra Special Grade''' in the Indian film industry.
 
His professional grade reflects his long-standing career as a violinist involved in film-song recordings and orchestral performances.
 
He worked alongside prominent music directors and other professional musicians during film-song recordings.


According to his submitted profile, Jagtap has played in more than '''10,000 songs''' during his career.
Over the course of his career, he performed violin on more than '''10,000 songs'''.


==Work with Ravindra Jain==
==Work with Ravindra Jain==


Ashok Jagtap also '''arranged a few songs''' of the late music director '''Ravindra Jain'''.
Ashok Krishnarao Jagtap also worked with renowned music director '''Ravindra Jain'''.
 
In addition to his work as a violinist, Jagtap '''arranged several songs of Ravindra Jain''', contributing to the musical arrangement and recording process.


His association with the Indian film-music industry included both performance and musical arrangement work.
His association with Ravindra Jain formed one of the notable aspects of his professional career in film music.


==Cine Musicians Association==
==Cine Musicians Association==


Ashok Jagtap served as the '''President of the Cine Musicians Association''' for several years.
Ashok Krishnarao Jagtap served as the '''President of the Cine Musicians Association''' for several years.


In this role, he was associated with professional activities concerning musicians working in the Indian film industry.
During his tenure and professional association with the organization, he participated in activities connected with musicians working in the Indian film industry.


He was also associated with committees of the '''Western India Film Federation'''.
He also worked on several committees of the '''Western India Film Federation''', contributing to professional activities related to the film industry and its workforce.


==Awards and Honours==
==Honour by Pyarelal==


Ashok Jagtap has received recognition for his contribution to the field of film music.
Ashok Krishnarao Jagtap was honoured by music director '''Pyarelal''' on behalf of the '''Cine Musicians Association'''.


According to his submitted profile, he was honoured by music director '''Pyarelal''' on behalf of the '''Cine Musicians Association'''.
The recognition was associated with his contribution and long-standing professional work as a violinist and musician in the Indian film industry.


His career spanning several decades in film music has also been recognized through his professional association with musicians and the film industry.
==Published Work==


==Book on Film Music Experiences==
Ashok Krishnarao Jagtap is the author of a book documenting his '''50 years of experience in the golden era of film music'''.


Ashok Jagtap has written a book documenting his experiences of approximately '''50 years in the golden era of film music'''.
The book is titled '''Golden Era of Indian Music'''.


The book carries the same name as the title mentioned in his profile. A '''Gujarati edition''' is also available, while a '''Marathi translation''' was stated to be in progress at the time of submission.
The book records his memories, experiences and observations from his long career in Indian film music and provides insights into the professional world of film musicians during the golden era.


The book documents his experiences as a musician and his journey through the golden era of Indian film music.
A '''Gujarati edition''' of the book is available. A '''Marathi translation''' is also in progress according to the information provided.
 
==Book Availability==
 
'''Golden Era of Indian Music''' is also '''available on Amazon'''.
 
The book provides readers with an opportunity to explore Ashok Krishnarao Jagtap's personal experiences and recollections from approximately 50 years associated with the Indian film-music industry.


==Musical Contributions==
==Musical Contributions==


Ashok Jagtap's professional musical contributions include:
Ashok Krishnarao Jagtap's professional contributions include:


* Violin performance
* Violin performance
* Group violin recordings
* Film music recording
* Song violin performances
* Group violin performance
* Song violin performance
* Orchestral performance
* Western music
* Western music
* Film music
* Musical arrangement
* Musical arrangement
* Training students in western music
* Training students in Western music
* Orchestra performances
* Mentoring young musicians
* Participation in professional musicians' organizations
* Professional activities within the film-music industry


His career reflects the role of session musicians and instrumentalists in the development and recording of Indian film music.
His career represents the contribution of professional instrumentalists and session musicians to Indian film music.


==Professional Journey==
==Professional Journey==
Ashok Jagtap's musical journey can be summarized through several stages:


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{| class="wikitable"
! Year / Period !! Professional Milestone
! Year / Period !! Professional Milestone
|-
|-
| 1942
| 29 July 1941
| Born in Baroda, Gujarat
| Born and brought up in Baroda, Gujarat
|-
| Education
| Completed a degree course at Music College, now Faculty of Performing Arts
|-
| Musical Training
| Learned Western musical notation from Edward Daniel Francis
|-
|-
| 1963
| 1963
| Founded Opera Music Centre in Gujarat
| Started Opera Music Centre in Gujarat
|-
|-
| 1963 onwards
| 1963 onwards
| Trained students in western music
| Trained students in Western music through Opera Music Centre
|-
|-
| 1965
| 1965
| Moved to Mumbai to pursue a career in the film industry
| Moved to Mumbai to join the film industry as a musician
|-
|-
| 1965 onwards
| 1965 onwards
| Began working with Kalyanji–Anandji and subsequently other prominent music directors
| Began professional career with music directors Kalyanji–Anandji
|-
|-
| Career
| Career
| Played in more than 10,000 songs
| Worked as an Extra Special Grade Violinist in the film industry
|-
|-
| Career
| Career
| Served as President of the Cine Musicians Association
| Played violin on more than 10,000 songs
|-
|-
| Career
| Career
| Worked with committees of the Western India Film Federation
| Worked with prominent music directors of the golden era
|-
|-
| Later years
| Career
| Documented his experiences of the golden era of film music in a book
| Arranged several songs of Ravindra Jain
|-
|-
| Recent years
| Career
| Served as President of the Cine Musicians Association for several years
|-
| Career
| Worked on committees of the Western India Film Federation
|-
| Career
| Honoured by music director Pyarelal on behalf of the Cine Musicians Association
|-
| Later Years
| Authored a book documenting 50 years of experience in the golden era of film music
|-
| Later Years
| Golden Era of Indian Music made available in Gujarati and on Amazon
|-
| Recent Years
| Enjoying retired life
| Enjoying retired life
|}
|}
==Legacy==
Ashok Krishnarao Jagtap's professional journey spans several decades of Indian film music.
Beginning with his musical activities in Gujarat and his establishment of '''Opera Music Centre''' in 1963, he later moved to Mumbai in 1965 and built a career as an '''Extra Special Grade Violinist'''.
His work with leading music directors, contribution to more than '''10,000 film songs''', musical arrangements, training of students and involvement with professional musicians' organizations form important parts of his career.
His book, '''Golden Era of Indian Music''', documents approximately '''50 years of experience in the golden era of film music''' and preserves his personal experiences and memories of the industry.


==Retirement==
==Retirement==


After several decades of professional involvement in music and the Indian film industry, Ashok Jagtap is currently enjoying retired life.
After several decades of professional involvement in Indian film music, Ashok Krishnarao Jagtap is now enjoying '''retired life'''.


His professional journey includes decades of experience as a violinist, film musician, orchestra performer, music arranger and mentor.
His professional career included work as a violinist, film musician, orchestra founder, music arranger, music trainer and representative of cine musicians.


==Personal Details==
==Personal Details==
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|-
| Date of Birth
| Date of Birth
| 29 July 1942
| 29 July 1941
|-
|-
| Birthplace
| Birthplace
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|-
| Profession
| Profession
| Musician, Violinist and Film Musician
| Violinist, Extra Special Grade and Film Musician
|-
| Professional Grade
| Extra Special Grade Violinist
|-
|-
| Education
| Education
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| Orchestra
| Orchestra
| Opera Music Centre
| Opera Music Centre
|-
| Opera Music Centre Founded
| 1963
|-
|-
| Mumbai Career
| Mumbai Career
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| Songs Played
| Songs Played
| More than 10,000
| More than 10,000
|-
| Music Arrangement
| Arranged several songs of Ravindra Jain
|-
|-
| Professional Association
| Professional Association
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| Former Position
| Former Position
| President, Cine Musicians Association
| President, Cine Musicians Association
|-
| Film Federation
| Worked on committees of the Western India Film Federation
|-
| Book
| ''Golden Era of Indian Music''
|-
| Book Availability
| Available on Amazon
|-
| Book Language
| Gujarati edition available; Marathi translation in progress
|-
| Current Status
| Enjoying retired life
|-
|-
| Residence
| Residence
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==Media and Video Links==
==Interview and Media Links==


* [https://youtu.be/3GPzEt8OqdQ Video – Ashok Krishnarao Jagtap]
The following video links provide access to interviews and media featuring Ashok Krishnarao Jagtap. Readers can use the links to listen to his interviews and learn about his experiences in the Indian film-music industry.
* [https://youtu.be/moW_-MUmZxs Video – Ashok Krishnarao Jagtap]
 
* [https://youtu.be/3GPzEt8OqdQ Interview / Video – Ashok Krishnarao Jagtap]
* [https://youtu.be/moW_-MUmZxs Interview / Video – Ashok Krishnarao Jagtap]


==Gallery==
==Gallery==
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==External Links==


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* [https://youtu.be/3GPzEt8OqdQ Video – Ashok Krishnarao Jagtap]
* [https://youtu.be/moW_-MUmZxs Video – Ashok Krishnarao Jagtap]
* [https://www.amazon.in/ Amazon – Golden Era of Indian Music]


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Ashok Krishnarao Jagtap is an Indian violinist and film musician associated with the golden era of Indian film music. He was born and brought up in Baroda (now Vadodara), Gujarat, on 29 July 1941.

He developed an early interest in film music and subsequently built a long professional career as a violinist in the Indian film industry. He worked as an Extra Special Grade Violinist and, according to the submitted information, played violin on more than 10,000 songs during his career.

Jagtap also founded the Opera Music Centre in Gujarat, trained students in Western music, worked as a music arranger and served as President of the Cine Musicians Association for several years.

Early Life

Ashok Krishnarao Jagtap was born and brought up in Baroda (now Vadodara), Gujarat, India. His date of birth is 29 July 1941.

From an early stage, he developed a strong interest in film music. His interest eventually led him towards professional orchestral and film-music performance.

Education and Musical Training

Ashok Krishnarao Jagtap completed a degree course at Music College, which is now known as the Faculty of Performing Arts.

He also learned Western musical notation from Edward Daniel Francis, described as a well-known clarinet player and bandmaster of a police band.

His training in Western notation contributed to his ability to work in orchestral settings and professional film-music recording sessions.

Opera Music Centre

In 1963, Ashok Krishnarao Jagtap started his own local orchestra named Opera Music Centre in Gujarat.

The orchestra became well known across Gujarat for its musical performances and activities.

Jagtap also used Opera Music Centre as a platform for training students in Western music. Several students trained through the orchestra later joined the film industry and established careers of their own.

His work with Opera Music Centre reflected his interest in musical education, orchestral performance and developing young musicians.

Move to Mumbai

In 1965, Ashok Krishnarao Jagtap left Gujarat for Mumbai to pursue a professional career as a musician in the Mumbai film industry.

He began his professional film-music career working with music directors Kalyanji–Anandji.

His early work in Mumbai marked the beginning of a career spanning several decades in Indian film music.

Film Music Career

Ashok Krishnarao Jagtap gradually began working with several prominent music directors and established himself as an Extra Special Grade Violinist in the film industry.

His professional occupation was specifically as a Violinist with Extra Special Grade.

His professional work primarily involved violin performance in film-song recordings, including:

  • Group violin sections
  • Song violin sections
  • Orchestral performances
  • Film music recordings
  • Individual violin passages
  • Musical arrangements

During his career, he played violin on more than 10,000 songs.

He worked with numerous prominent music directors associated with the golden era of Indian film music, including:

  • Kalyanji–Anandji
  • Naushad
  • O. P. Nayyar
  • Salil Chowdhury
  • Shankar–Jaikishan
  • Laxmikant–Pyarelal
  • Madan Mohan
  • Ravindra Jain
  • Anu Malik
  • Bappi Lahiri
  • And many other prominent music directors

His work was primarily in group violin sections and, on many occasions, as a song violinist.

Professional Grade

Ashok Krishnarao Jagtap worked as a Violinist with Extra Special Grade in the Indian film industry.

His professional grade reflects his long-standing career as a violinist involved in film-song recordings and orchestral performances.

He worked alongside prominent music directors and other professional musicians during film-song recordings.

Over the course of his career, he performed violin on more than 10,000 songs.

Work with Ravindra Jain

Ashok Krishnarao Jagtap also worked with renowned music director Ravindra Jain.

In addition to his work as a violinist, Jagtap arranged several songs of Ravindra Jain, contributing to the musical arrangement and recording process.

His association with Ravindra Jain formed one of the notable aspects of his professional career in film music.

Cine Musicians Association

Ashok Krishnarao Jagtap served as the President of the Cine Musicians Association for several years.

During his tenure and professional association with the organization, he participated in activities connected with musicians working in the Indian film industry.

He also worked on several committees of the Western India Film Federation, contributing to professional activities related to the film industry and its workforce.

Honour by Pyarelal

Ashok Krishnarao Jagtap was honoured by music director Pyarelal on behalf of the Cine Musicians Association.

The recognition was associated with his contribution and long-standing professional work as a violinist and musician in the Indian film industry.

Published Work

Ashok Krishnarao Jagtap is the author of a book documenting his 50 years of experience in the golden era of film music.

The book is titled Golden Era of Indian Music.

The book records his memories, experiences and observations from his long career in Indian film music and provides insights into the professional world of film musicians during the golden era.

A Gujarati edition of the book is available. A Marathi translation is also in progress according to the information provided.

Book Availability

Golden Era of Indian Music is also available on Amazon.

The book provides readers with an opportunity to explore Ashok Krishnarao Jagtap's personal experiences and recollections from approximately 50 years associated with the Indian film-music industry.

Musical Contributions

Ashok Krishnarao Jagtap's professional contributions include:

  • Violin performance
  • Film music recording
  • Group violin performance
  • Song violin performance
  • Orchestral performance
  • Western music
  • Musical arrangement
  • Training students in Western music
  • Mentoring young musicians
  • Professional activities within the film-music industry

His career represents the contribution of professional instrumentalists and session musicians to Indian film music.

Professional Journey

Year / Period Professional Milestone
29 July 1941 Born and brought up in Baroda, Gujarat
Education Completed a degree course at Music College, now Faculty of Performing Arts
Musical Training Learned Western musical notation from Edward Daniel Francis
1963 Started Opera Music Centre in Gujarat
1963 onwards Trained students in Western music through Opera Music Centre
1965 Moved to Mumbai to join the film industry as a musician
1965 onwards Began professional career with music directors Kalyanji–Anandji
Career Worked as an Extra Special Grade Violinist in the film industry
Career Played violin on more than 10,000 songs
Career Worked with prominent music directors of the golden era
Career Arranged several songs of Ravindra Jain
Career Served as President of the Cine Musicians Association for several years
Career Worked on committees of the Western India Film Federation
Career Honoured by music director Pyarelal on behalf of the Cine Musicians Association
Later Years Authored a book documenting 50 years of experience in the golden era of film music
Later Years Golden Era of Indian Music made available in Gujarati and on Amazon
Recent Years Enjoying retired life

Legacy

Ashok Krishnarao Jagtap's professional journey spans several decades of Indian film music.

Beginning with his musical activities in Gujarat and his establishment of Opera Music Centre in 1963, he later moved to Mumbai in 1965 and built a career as an Extra Special Grade Violinist.

His work with leading music directors, contribution to more than 10,000 film songs, musical arrangements, training of students and involvement with professional musicians' organizations form important parts of his career.

His book, Golden Era of Indian Music, documents approximately 50 years of experience in the golden era of film music and preserves his personal experiences and memories of the industry.

Retirement

After several decades of professional involvement in Indian film music, Ashok Krishnarao Jagtap is now enjoying retired life.

His professional career included work as a violinist, film musician, orchestra founder, music arranger, music trainer and representative of cine musicians.

Personal Details

Detail Information
Full Name Ashok Krishnarao Jagtap
Date of Birth 29 July 1941
Birthplace Baroda (now Vadodara), Gujarat, India
Nationality Indian
Profession Violinist, Extra Special Grade and Film Musician
Professional Grade Extra Special Grade Violinist
Education Degree course at Music College, now Faculty of Performing Arts
Musical Training Western musical notation
Teacher Edward Daniel Francis
Orchestra Opera Music Centre
Opera Music Centre Founded 1963
Mumbai Career Began in 1965
Songs Played More than 10,000
Music Arrangement Arranged several songs of Ravindra Jain
Professional Association Cine Musicians Association
Former Position President, Cine Musicians Association
Film Federation Worked on committees of the Western India Film Federation
Book Golden Era of Indian Music
Book Availability Available on Amazon
Book Language Gujarati edition available; Marathi translation in progress
Current Status Enjoying retired life
Residence Mulund East, Mumbai, Maharashtra, India

Contact Information

Detail Information
Name Ashok Krishnarao Jagtap
Address A/803 Sheth Residency Park, Near Tarun Utkarsh School, Gavanpada, Mulund East, Mumbai – 400081, Maharashtra, India
Mobile 9820548475
Alternate Mobile 8828516690
Email ashok.k.jagtap@gmail.com

Interview and Media Links

The following video links provide access to interviews and media featuring Ashok Krishnarao Jagtap. Readers can use the links to listen to his interviews and learn about his experiences in the Indian film-music industry.

Gallery

External Links


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