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| residence = Mulund East, Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
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Ashok Krishnarao Jagtap is an Indian musician and violinist associated with the golden era of Indian film music. Born on 29 July 1942 in Baroda (Vadodara), Gujarat, he moved to Mumbai in 1965 to pursue a professional career in the film industry. Over nearly 55 years, Ashok Krishnarao Jagtap played violin on more than 10,000 songs, worked as a session musician with virtually every major music director of the era, and served as President of the Cine Musicians Association. He is also the founder of Opera Music Centre and author of the book Golden Era of Indian Music, which documents his experiences in the golden era of Indian cinema.
 
'''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==
==Early Life==


Ashok Krishnarao Jagtap was born on 29 July 1942 in Baroda, now known as Vadodara, in Gujarat, India. His early life in Baroda became a recurring anchor throughout his later writings and experiences, reflecting his deep connection to his hometown. He grew up with an interest in Western music and developed foundational musical awareness during his youth.
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==


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


Ashok Krishnarao Jagtap completed a degree course at Music College, now known as the Faculty of Performing Arts, specializing in violin performance. He also studied Western staff notation informally from Edward Daniel Francis, described as a well-known clarinet player and bandmaster of the State Reserve Police (SRP) band. This combination of formal education in Indian classical violin tradition and informal Western notation training gave him unique capability to perform both orchestral and solo roles throughout his career.
His professional grade reflects his long-standing career as a violinist involved in film-song recordings and orchestral performances.


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


Ashok Jagtap's professional career spans nearly 55 years of work in Indian film music and orchestral performance.
Over the course of his career, he performed violin on more than '''10,000 songs'''.


===Opera Music Centre===
==Work with Ravindra Jain==


In 1963, Ashok Krishnarao Jagtap founded Opera Music Centre, a local orchestra in Gujarat. The orchestra became known across Gujarat for Western music performances and training. Through Opera Music Centre, he trained many students in Western music, with some later joining the film industry and establishing careers in music. His work with the orchestra reflected his commitment to developing skilled musicians and spreading Western musical training in Gujarat.
Ashok Krishnarao Jagtap also worked with renowned music director '''Ravindra Jain'''.


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


In 1965, Ashok Krishnarao Jagtap moved to Mumbai to pursue a professional career in the film industry as a musician. His career breakthrough came through a personal introduction to Sumantraj, a legendary flutist and founder of the Cine Musicians Association. Sumantraj auditioned him on violin and recognized his talent, encouraging him to move to Mumbai permanently. Within a week of this meeting, Ashok Krishnarao Jagtap relocated to Mumbai. Sumantraj personally introduced him to Kalyanji of Kalyanji-Anandji, which led to his first professional film music recording, launching a decades-long career in the Indian film industry.
His association with Ravindra Jain formed one of the notable aspects of his professional career in film music.


===Film Music Career===
==Cine Musicians Association==


As a violinist and film musician, Ashok Krishnarao Jagtap worked with virtually every major music director of the golden era of Indian film music, including Naushad, O.P. Nayyar, Salil Chowdhury, Shankar-Jaikishan, Laxmikant-Pyarelal, Madan Mohan, Ravindra Jain, S.D. Burman, R.D. Burman, Anu Malik, Bappi Lahiri, and later-generation composers like Rahman and Himesh Reshammiya.
Ashok Krishnarao Jagtap served as the '''President of the Cine Musicians Association''' for several years.


His work included playing in group violin sections as well as performing as a song violinist, playing solo violin passages behind prominent playback singers including Lata Mangeshkar, Asha Bhosle, Mukesh, and Mohammed Rafi. Because he knew both Indian classical music and Western notation, he was uniquely capable of playing both orchestral and solo song-violin roles. According to his professional record, Ashok Krishnarao Jagtap played violin on more than 10,000 songs during his career spanning nearly 55 years. He also arranged songs for music director Ravindra Jain, contributing both performance and musical arrangement work to the industry.
During his tenure and professional association with the organization, he participated in activities connected with musicians working in the Indian film industry.


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


Ashok Krishnarao Jagtap became President of the Cine Musicians Association, the same professional body founded by his mentor Sumantraj. He also served as an office bearer of the Western India Cine Employees Union. As association president, he recommended rhythm player and music director Dattaram Wadkar for the Dadasaheb Phalke Award in the musician category. When Dattaram was too ill to attend the awards function on 30 April 2006, Ashok Krishnarao Jagtap accepted the award on his behalf. He also supported the association's recommendation of arranger Manohari Singh for a Dadasaheb Phalke Award in the music category. Throughout his leadership, he acted as an auditions gatekeeper for new musicians seeking association membership, working alongside senior figures like Manohari Singh.
==Honour by Pyarelal==


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


Ashok Krishnarao Jagtap has been recognized for his significant contributions to Indian film music. He worked with every major music director of the golden era and backed leading playback singers in their iconic recordings. His decades of professional involvement as a violinist, arranger, mentor, and industry leader have established him as a significant figure in the history of Indian film music. He received recognition from music director Pyarelal on behalf of the Cine Musicians Association for his professional contributions.
The recognition was associated with his contribution and long-standing professional work as a violinist and musician in the Indian film industry.


==Published Work==
==Published Work==


Ashok Krishnarao Jagtap authored the book Golden Era of Indian Music, a 134-page work originally compiled from posts he wrote on Facebook and WhatsApp, later assembled into book form at the urging of friends. The book is dedicated to his parents and includes acknowledgements to friend Dhiru Mistry who motivated him to write it, Dr. Ashutosh Arya for editing, Bindoo Printing Press for printing, and I.P. Singh for cover design. The book contains 48 chapters and anecdotes documenting his experiences with major figures including Shankar-Jaikishan, Khayyam, Manohari Singh, Mukesh, Mohammed Rafi, Kishore Kumar, O.P. Nayyar, Kalyanji-Anandji, and Madan Mohan, along with a photo gallery. A Gujarati edition is also available, with a Marathi translation completed and available.
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==
 
{| class="wikitable"
! 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==
==Legacy==


Ashok Jagtap's career reflects the essential role of session musicians and instrumentalists in the development and recording of Indian film music. His work spans the complete history of the golden era, from the mid-1960s through the 1990s and beyond. His contributions as a violinist, arranger, orchestra founder, mentor to younger musicians, and association leader have significantly impacted the Indian film music industry. His documented experiences through his book preserve important history and insights from the golden era of Indian cinema.
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==
 
{| class="wikitable"
! 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==
==Contact Information==
* Name: Ashok Krishnarao Jagtap
 
* Address: A/803 Sheth Residency Park, Near Tarun Utkarsh School, Gavanpada, Mulund East, Mumbai – 400081, Maharashtra, India
{| class="wikitable"
* Mobile: 9820548475
! Detail !! Information
* Alternate Mobile: 8828516690
|-
* Email: ashok.k.jagtap@gmail.com
| 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.
 
* [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==
==External Links==


* [https://youtu.be/3GPzEt8OqdQ Video – Ashok Jagtap]
* [https://youtu.be/3GPzEt8OqdQ Video – Ashok Krishnarao Jagtap]
* [https://youtu.be/moW_-MUmZxs Video – Ashok 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.

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