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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
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| occupation = Violinist, Extra Special Grade, Film Musician
| residence = Mulund East, Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
| residence = Mulund East, Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
| yearsactive = 1963–present
| yearsactive = 1963–present
| knownfor = Playing violin on more than 10,000 songs, founding Opera Music Centre, serving as President of the Cine Musicians Association
| 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
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'''Ashok Krishnarao Jagtap''' is an Indian musician, violinist and film musician associated with the '''golden era of Indian film music'''. Born on '''29 July 1942''' in Baroda, now known as Vadodara, Gujarat, he moved to Mumbai in '''1965''' to pursue a professional career in the 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'''.


Over a career spanning several decades, Ashok Krishnarao Jagtap played violin on more than '''10,000 songs''' and worked with numerous prominent music directors and playback singers. He also founded '''Opera Music Centre''', served as '''President of the Cine Musicians Association''', worked as a music arranger and documented his experiences in a book about the golden era of Indian film music.
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 (Vadodara), Gujarat, India'''.
Ashok Krishnarao Jagtap was born and brought up in '''Baroda (now Vadodara), Gujarat, India'''. His date of birth is '''29 July 1941'''.


He developed an interest in Western music during his early years and received musical training that helped him develop skills in both Indian musical traditions and Western musical notation.
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==
==Education and Musical Training==


Ashok Krishnarao Jagtap completed a degree course at '''Music College''', now known as the '''Faculty of Performing Arts''', with a specialization in violin performance.
Ashok Krishnarao Jagtap completed a '''degree course at Music College''', which is now known as the '''Faculty of Performing Arts'''.


He also learned '''Western staff notation''' from '''Edward Daniel Francis''', described as a clarinet player and bandmaster associated with the State Reserve Police band.
He also learned '''Western musical notation''' from '''Edward Daniel Francis''', described as a well-known clarinet player and bandmaster of a police band.


His combination of violin training and knowledge of Western notation enabled him to perform in orchestral sections as well as individual song-violin roles.
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 Krishnarao Jagtap founded '''Opera Music Centre''', a local orchestra in Gujarat.
In '''1963''', Ashok Krishnarao Jagtap started his own local orchestra named '''Opera Music Centre''' in Gujarat.


The orchestra became known for Western music performances and training. Through Opera Music Centre, Jagtap trained students in Western music, with some subsequently pursuing careers in the Indian film and music industry.
The orchestra became well known across Gujarat for its musical performances and activities.


His work with the orchestra reflected his interest in musical education, orchestral performance and the development of young musicians.
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==
==Move to Mumbai==


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


His entry into the Mumbai film-music industry was facilitated through his connection with musician '''Sumantraj''', a flutist and founder of the Cine Musicians Association.
He began his professional film-music career working with music directors '''Kalyanji–Anandji'''.


Following an audition on violin, Jagtap was encouraged to pursue opportunities in Mumbai. He was subsequently introduced to '''Kalyanji''' of Kalyanji–Anandji, which led to his early professional film-music recording work.
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 Krishnarao Jagtap worked primarily as a violinist and session musician in Indian film music.
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 work included performing in:
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
* Group violin sections
* Song violin sections
* Song violin sections
* Solo violin passages
* Orchestral performances
* Orchestral recordings
* Film music recordings
* Film music recordings
* Individual violin passages
* Musical arrangements
* Musical arrangements


According to the submitted profile, he played violin on more than '''10,000 songs''' during his professional career.
During his career, he played violin on more than '''10,000 songs'''.


He worked with numerous prominent music directors associated with the golden era and later periods of Indian film music, including:
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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* Laxmikant–Pyarelal
* Laxmikant–Pyarelal
* Madan Mohan
* Madan Mohan
* S. D. Burman
* R. D. Burman
* Ravindra Jain
* Ravindra Jain
* Anu Malik
* Anu Malik
* Bappi Lahiri
* Bappi Lahiri
* A. R. Rahman
* And many other prominent music directors
* Himesh Reshammiya
 
His professional work also included playing behind prominent playback singers such as '''Lata Mangeshkar, Asha Bhosle, Mukesh''' and '''Mohammed Rafi'''.


==Work with Ravindra Jain==
His work was primarily in '''group violin''' sections and, on many occasions, as a '''song violinist'''.


Ashok Krishnarao Jagtap also worked with music director '''Ravindra Jain'''.
==Professional Grade==


In addition to performing as a violinist, he arranged songs for Ravindra Jain, contributing to the musical arrangement and recording process.
Ashok Krishnarao Jagtap worked as a '''Violinist with Extra Special Grade''' in the Indian film industry.


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


Ashok Krishnarao Jagtap served as '''President of the Cine Musicians Association'''.
He worked alongside prominent music directors and other professional musicians during film-song recordings.


The association was founded by his mentor Sumantraj and represents professional musicians associated with the Indian film industry.
Over the course of his career, he performed violin on more than '''10,000 songs'''.


During his association with the organization, Jagtap participated in professional activities concerning musicians, including auditions and membership-related responsibilities.
==Work with Ravindra Jain==


He was also associated with the '''Western India Cine Employees Union''' and committees connected with the film-industry workforce.
Ashok Krishnarao Jagtap also worked with renowned music director '''Ravindra Jain'''.


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


During his tenure in the Cine Musicians Association, Ashok Krishnarao Jagtap supported recommendations concerning recognition of veteran musicians.
His association with Ravindra Jain formed one of the notable aspects of his professional career in film music.


He recommended rhythm player and music director '''Dattaram Wadkar''' for recognition in the musician category of the Dadasaheb Phalke Award.
==Cine Musicians Association==


When Dattaram Wadkar was unable to attend the awards function on '''30 April 2006''' due to illness, Jagtap accepted the award on his behalf.
Ashok Krishnarao Jagtap served as the '''President of the Cine Musicians Association''' for several years.


He also supported the association's recommendation of arranger '''Manohari Singh''' for recognition in the music category.
During his tenure and professional association with the organization, he participated in activities connected with musicians working in the Indian film industry.


==Awards and Recognition==
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 has received recognition for his contribution to Indian film music.
==Honour by Pyarelal==


According to the submitted information, he was honoured by music director '''Pyarelal''' on behalf of the Cine Musicians Association for his professional contributions.
Ashok Krishnarao Jagtap was honoured by music director '''Pyarelal''' on behalf of the '''Cine Musicians Association'''.


His long career as a violinist, arranger, mentor and professional association leader represents a significant part of his contribution to Indian film music.
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 a book documenting his experiences during the golden era of Indian film music.
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''' and contains accounts and anecdotes from his professional journey.
The book is titled '''Golden Era of Indian Music'''.


The work was originally developed from posts and experiences he shared through social media and messaging platforms before being compiled into book form.
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 contains '''48 chapters''' and discusses his experiences with prominent personalities from Indian music and cinema, including:
A '''Gujarati edition''' of the book is available. A '''Marathi translation''' is also in progress according to the information provided.


* Shankar–Jaikishan
==Book Availability==
* Khayyam
* Manohari Singh
* Mukesh
* Mohammed Rafi
* Kishore Kumar
* O. P. Nayyar
* Kalyanji–Anandji
* Madan Mohan


The book also includes a photo gallery and personal recollections from his career.
'''Golden Era of Indian Music''' is also '''available on Amazon'''.


A '''Gujarati edition''' is available, and a '''Marathi translation''' has also been completed according to the submitted information.
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==
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* Group violin performance
* Group violin performance
* Song violin performance
* Song violin performance
* Solo violin passages
* Orchestral performance
* Western music
* Western music
* Musical arrangement
* Musical arrangement
* Orchestra performance
* Training students in Western music
* Training students in Western music
* Mentoring musicians
* Mentoring young musicians
* Professional association activities
* Professional activities within the film-music industry


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


==Professional Journey==
==Professional Journey==
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! 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 and performed with the orchestra
| Trained students in Western music through Opera Music Centre
|-
|-
| 1965
| 1965
| Moved to Mumbai to pursue a professional career in film music
| Moved to Mumbai to join the film industry as a musician
|-
|-
| 1965 onwards
| 1965 onwards
| Began professional recording work and subsequently worked with prominent music directors
| Began professional career with music directors Kalyanji–Anandji
|-
| Career
| Worked as an Extra Special Grade Violinist in the film industry
|-
|-
| Career
| Career
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|-
|-
| Career
| Career
| Worked as a violinist and music arranger
| Worked with prominent music directors of the golden era
|-
|-
| Career
| Career
| Served as President of the Cine Musicians Association
| Arranged several songs of Ravindra Jain
|-
|-
| Career
| Career
| Associated with professional organizations representing cine musicians
| Served as President of the Cine Musicians Association for several years
|-
|-
| Later years
| Career
| Documented his experiences of the golden era of Indian film music in book form
| 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 Krishnarao Jagtap's career spans several decades of Indian film music, from the mid-1960s through later generations of 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 contributions as a violinist, session musician, arranger, orchestra founder, music trainer and professional association leader form an important part of his musical journey.
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 documenting his experiences provides a personal account of musicians, music directors, playback singers and recording practices associated with the golden era of Indian film music.
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 Indian film music, Ashok Krishnarao Jagtap is 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 extensive experience as a violinist, film musician, orchestra performer, arranger, mentor and representative of cine musicians.
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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| ashok.k.jagtap@gmail.com
| 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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* [https://youtu.be/3GPzEt8OqdQ Video – Ashok Krishnarao Jagtap]
* [https://youtu.be/3GPzEt8OqdQ Video – Ashok Krishnarao Jagtap]
* [https://youtu.be/moW_-MUmZxs 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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