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| description=Ashok Krishnarao Jagtap is an Indian musician, violinist and film musician who worked as an Extra Special Grade violinist in the Indian film industry, performed on more than 10,000 songs and authored a book based on his experience of the golden era of film music.
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| occupation = Musician, Violinist, Film Musician
| occupation = Musician, Violinist, Film Musician
| residence = Mulund East, Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
| residence = Mulund East, Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
| yearsactive = 1963–present
| yearsactive = 1965–present
| knownfor = Extra Special Grade Violinist in the Film Industry, playing violin on more than 10,000 songs, founding Opera Music Centre
| 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 1941''' 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 '''musician, 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 is described as a '''Violinist in Extra Special Grade''' in the film industry.
He completed a degree course at '''Music College''', now known as the '''Faculty of Performing Arts''', and learned Western musical notation from '''Edward Daniel Francis''', a well-known clarinet player and bandmaster of a police band.


He also founded '''Opera Music Centre''', worked as a music arranger and documented his experiences of the golden era of Indian film music in his book '''Golden Era of Indian Music'''.
With a strong interest in film music, Jagtap started his own local orchestra, '''Opera Music Centre''', in '''1963'''. The orchestra became well known across Gujarat, and he trained many students in Western music. Some of his students later joined the film industry and established careers in music.
 
In '''1965''', he moved to Mumbai to pursue a career as a film musician. He began his professional career with music directors '''Kalyanji–Anandji''' and subsequently worked with many prominent music directors of the golden era of Indian film music as an '''Extra Special Grade violinist'''.
 
According to the information provided, Jagtap has played violin on more than '''10,000 songs'''. He has primarily performed in group violin sections and has also worked as a song violinist. He also arranged several songs of the late music director '''Ravindra Jain'''.
 
Jagtap served as '''President of the Cine Musicians Association''' for several years and worked on committees of the '''Western India Film Federation'''. He was also honoured by music director '''Pyarelal''' on behalf of the Cine Musicians Association.
 
He later authored a book based on his experience of approximately '''50 years in the golden era of film music'''. The book is also available in Gujarati, and a Marathi translation is in progress according to the information provided.
 
Jagtap is now enjoying retired life.


==Early Life==
==Early Life==


Ashok Krishnarao Jagtap was born on '''29 July 1941''' 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 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 of his life, he developed a strong interest in music, particularly film music. His musical education and training in Western notation later supported his professional work as a violinist and film musician.


==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 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 formal musical education and training in Western notation provided a foundation for his later work in orchestral performances and film-music recordings.


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


In '''1963''', Ashok Krishnarao Jagtap founded '''Opera Music Centre''', a local orchestra in Gujarat.
Because of his strong interest in film music and musical performance, Ashok Krishnarao Jagtap started his own local orchestra named '''Opera Music Centre''' in '''1963'''.


The orchestra became associated with 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'''.


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 teaching and training students in Western music. Many students received musical training through the organization, and some later joined the film industry and established names for themselves.
 
The establishment of Opera Music Centre was an important early milestone in Jagtap's musical journey before he moved to Mumbai.


==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 and moved to '''Mumbai''' to pursue professional opportunities in the Mumbai film industry as a musician.


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.
His move marked the beginning of his long association with professional film-music recording.


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.
He started his professional career with music directors '''Kalyanji–Anandji'''.
 
Following his initial work, he gradually established professional associations with several other leading music directors of the golden era of Indian film music.


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


Ashok Krishnarao Jagtap worked primarily as a '''Violinist in Extra Special Grade''' in the Indian film industry.
Ashok Krishnarao Jagtap worked as an '''Extra Special Grade violinist''' in the Indian film industry.


His professional work included performing in:
His professional work primarily involved violin performances for film-music recordings. He worked mostly in '''group violin sections''' and also frequently performed as a '''song violinist'''.


* Group violin sections
Throughout his career, he worked with numerous prominent music directors, including:
* Song violin sections
* Solo violin passages
* Orchestral recordings
* Film music recordings
* Musical arrangements
 
According to the submitted profile, he played violin on more than '''10,000 songs''' during his professional career.
 
He worked with numerous prominent music directors associated with the golden era and later periods 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'''.
According to the information provided, he has played violin on more than '''10,000 songs''' during his professional career.


==Work with Ravindra Jain==
His work forms part of the extensive contribution made by session musicians and instrumentalists to Indian film music.


Ashok Krishnarao Jagtap also worked with music director '''Ravindra Jain'''.
==Extra Special Grade Violinist==


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


==Professional Grade==
His work included performing in group violin sections, individual song violin parts and other instrumental assignments required for film-music recordings.


Ashok Krishnarao Jagtap is described as a '''Violinist in Extra Special Grade''' working in the Indian film industry.
The Extra Special Grade designation forms an important part of his professional identity and reflects the level at which he worked as a violinist in the film industry.


The designation reflects his professional standing as a violinist involved in film music recordings and orchestral performances.
==Work with Prominent Music Directors==


His work as a session violinist involved collaboration with music directors, playback singers, arrangers and other instrumentalists during film-song recordings.
During his long career, Jagtap worked with several generations of prominent Indian music directors.


==Cine Musicians Association==
His professional associations included music directors from the golden era as well as later periods of Hindi film music.


Ashok Krishnarao Jagtap has been associated with professional organizations representing musicians working in the Indian film industry.
Among the prominent names associated with his career are:


The Cine Musicians Association was founded by his mentor '''Sumantraj''', a flutist associated with the Mumbai film-music community.
* '''Kalyanji–Anandji'''
* '''Naushad'''
* '''O. P. Nayyar'''
* '''Salil Chowdhury'''
* '''Shankar–Jaikishan'''
* '''Laxmikant–Pyarelal'''
* '''Madan Mohan'''
* '''Ravindra Jain'''
* '''Anu Malik'''
* '''Bappi Lahiri'''


Jagtap participated in professional activities concerning musicians, including auditions and membership-related responsibilities.
He also worked with many other musicians and music directors throughout his career.


He was also associated with the '''Western India Cine Employees Union''' and committees connected with the film-industry workforce.
==Work with Ravindra Jain==


==Dadasaheb Phalke Award Association==
Ashok Krishnarao Jagtap worked with the late music director '''Ravindra Jain'''.


During his professional involvement with cine musicians, Ashok Krishnarao Jagtap supported recommendations concerning recognition of veteran musicians.
In addition to his work as a violinist, Jagtap also '''arranged several songs''' associated with Ravindra Jain.


He recommended rhythm player and music director '''Dattaram Wadkar''' for recognition in the musician category of the Dadasaheb Phalke Award.
His work therefore included both instrumental performance and musical arrangement.


When Dattaram Wadkar was unable to attend the awards function on '''30 April 2006''' due to illness, Jagtap accepted the award on his behalf.
==Cine Musicians Association==


He also supported the association's recommendation of arranger '''Manohari Singh''' for recognition in the music category.
Ashok Krishnarao Jagtap served as '''President of the Cine Musicians Association''' for several years.


==Awards and Recognition==
During his tenure, he participated in professional activities connected with musicians working in the Indian film industry.


Ashok Krishnarao Jagtap has received recognition for his contribution to Indian film music.
His role as President formed part of his wider contribution to the professional community of cine musicians.


According to the submitted information, he was honoured by music director '''Pyarelal''' for his professional contributions.
==Western India Film Federation==


His long career as a violinist, arranger, mentor and professional musician represents a significant part of his contribution to Indian film music.
Ashok Krishnarao Jagtap also worked on '''several committees of the Western India Film Federation'''.


==Published Work==
His committee involvement represented another aspect of his professional participation in the Indian film-industry community.
 
==Honour by Pyarelal==
 
Ashok Krishnarao Jagtap was honoured by music director '''Pyarelal''' on behalf of the '''Cine Musicians Association'''.


Ashok Krishnarao Jagtap is the '''author of the book ''Golden Era of Indian Music'''''.
The honour recognized his contribution and long-standing professional work as a film musician and violinist.


The book was written independently by Jagtap and is a separate literary work documenting his personal experiences, memories and observations from the golden era of Indian film music. The book is not presented as a publication of the Cine Musicians Association.
==Published Work==


The book contains accounts and anecdotes from his professional journey and discusses his experiences with prominent personalities from Indian music and cinema, including:
Ashok Krishnarao Jagtap authored a book based on his experience of approximately '''50 years in the golden era of film music'''.


* Shankar–Jaikishan
The book carries the same name as the subject of his experiences and documents his memories, observations and experiences from his long career in the Indian film-music industry.
* Khayyam
* Manohari Singh
* Mukesh
* Mohammed Rafi
* Kishore Kumar
* O. P. Nayyar
* Kalyanji–Anandji
* Madan Mohan


The book contains '''48 chapters''' and also includes a photo gallery and personal recollections from his career.
The book was written by Jagtap as an independent work and represents his personal account of his professional journey.


A '''Gujarati edition''' is available, and a '''Marathi translation''' has also been completed according to the submitted information.
A '''Gujarati edition''' of the book is available. According to the information provided, a '''Marathi translation''' is currently in progress.


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


Ashok Krishnarao Jagtap's professional contributions include:
Throughout his career, Ashok Krishnarao Jagtap contributed to Indian film music through:


* Violin performance
* Extra Special Grade violin performance
* Film music recording
* Group violin performance
* Group violin performance
* Song violin performance
* Song violin performance
* Solo violin passages
* Film music recording
* Western music
* Musical arrangement
* Musical arrangement
* Orchestra performance
* Orchestra performance
* Western music
* Training students in Western music
* Training students in Western music
* Mentoring musicians
* Mentoring musicians
* Professional activities within the film-music industry


His career illustrates the contribution of professional session musicians and instrumentalists to Indian film music recordings.
His career demonstrates the role of professional violinists and session musicians in the creation and recording of Indian film music.


==Professional Journey==
==Professional Journey==


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{| class="wikitable"
! Year / Period !! Professional Milestone
 
|-
| ! Year / Period !! Professional Milestone                                                     |
| 1941
| --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |
| Born in Baroda, Gujarat
| 1941                                                                                         |
|-
| Born and brought up in Baroda, now Vadodara, Gujarat                                         |
| 1963
| -                                                                                            |
| Founded Opera Music Centre in Gujarat
| Education                                                                                    |
|-
| Completed degree course at Music College, now Faculty of Performing Arts                      |
| 1963 onwards
| -                                                                                            |
| Trained students in Western music and performed with the orchestra
| Musical Training                                                                              |
|-
| Learned Western musical notation from Edward Daniel Francis                                  |
| 1965
| -                                                                                             |
| Moved to Mumbai to pursue a professional career in film music
| 1963                                                                                         |
|-
| Started Opera Music Centre in Gujarat                                                         |
| 1965 onwards
| -                                                                                             |
| Began professional recording work and subsequently worked with prominent music directors
| 1963 onwards                                                                                 |
|-
| Trained students in Western music through Opera Music Centre                                  |
| Career
| -                                                                                             |
| Worked as a Violinist in Extra Special Grade in the film industry
| 1965                                                                                         |
|-
| Moved to Mumbai to join the film industry as a musician                                      |
| Career
| -                                                                                             |
| Played violin on more than 10,000 songs
| 1965 onwards                                                                                 |
|-
| Started professional career with Kalyanji–Anandji                                            |
| Career
| -                                                                                             |
| Worked as a violinist and music arranger
| Career                                                                                       |
|-
| Worked as an Extra Special Grade violinist                                                    |
| Career
| -                                                                                            |
| Participated in professional activities concerning cine musicians
| Career                                                                                        |
|-
| Worked with prominent music directors of the golden era                                      |
| Later years
| -                                                                                             |
| Authored the book ''Golden Era of Indian Music''
| Career                                                                                       |
|}
| Played violin on more than 10,000 songs                                                       |
| -                                                                                             |
| Career                                                                                       |
| Performed mainly in group violin sections and also as a song violinist                       |
| -                                                                                            |
| 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 based on approximately 50 years of experience in the golden era of film music |
| -                                                                                            |
| Present                                                                                      |
| Enjoying retired life                                                                        |
| }                                                                                             |


==Legacy==
==Legacy==


Ashok Krishnarao Jagtap's career spans several decades of Indian film music, beginning with his professional journey in the 1960s.
Ashok Krishnarao Jagtap's professional journey spans several decades of Indian film music.
 
His career as an '''Extra Special Grade violinist''' brought him into association with numerous prominent music directors and film-music professionals.


His contributions as a '''Violinist in Extra Special Grade''', session musician, arranger, orchestra founder, music trainer and mentor form an important part of his musical journey.
His contribution includes playing violin on more than '''10,000 songs''', performing in group violin sections and as a song violinist, arranging songs, training students in Western music and participating in professional organizations representing film musicians.


His book '''Golden Era of Indian Music''' provides a personal account of musicians, music directors, playback singers and recording practices associated with the golden era of Indian film music.
His book documenting his experience of approximately 50 years in the golden era of film music provides a personal record of his professional journey.


==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 the Indian film-music industry, Ashok Krishnarao Jagtap is now enjoying '''retired life'''.


His professional journey includes extensive experience as a violinist, film musician, orchestra performer, arranger and mentor.
His professional career included work as an Extra Special Grade violinist, film musician, orchestra founder, music arranger, music trainer and professional association representative.


==Personal Details==
==Personal Details==


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! Detail !! Information
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| Full Name
| Ashok Krishnarao Jagtap
|-
| Date of Birth
| 29 July 1941
|-
| Birthplace
| Baroda (now Vadodara), Gujarat, India
|-
| Nationality
| Indian
|-
| Profession
| Musician, Violinist and Film Musician
|-
| Professional Grade
| Violinist in Extra Special Grade
|-
| Education
| Degree course at Music College, now Faculty of Performing Arts
|-
| Musical Training
| Western musical notation
|-
| Teacher
| Edward Daniel Francis
|-
| Orchestra
| Opera Music Centre
|-
| Mumbai Career
| Began in 1965
|-
| Songs Played
| More than 10,000
|-
| Book
| ''Golden Era of Indian Music''
|-
| Residence
| Mulund East, Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
|}
==Contact Information==


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| Full Name                                                                         |
| Name
| Ashok Krishnarao Jagtap                                                           |
| Ashok Krishnarao Jagtap
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| Date of Birth                                                                      |
| Address
| 29 July 1941                                                                      |
| A/803 Sheth Residency Park, Near Tarun Utkarsh School, Gavanpada, Mulund East, Mumbai – 400081, Maharashtra, India
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| Profession                                                                        |
| Email
| Musician, Violinist and Film Musician                                              |
| ashok.k.jagtap@gmail.com
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| Professional Grade                                                                |
 
| Extra Special Grade Violinist                                                      |
==Interview and Media Links==
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| Education                                                                          |
The profile may include links to interviews featuring Ashok Krishnarao Jagtap so that readers can directly access and listen to his conversations and recollections about his musical career.
| Degree course at Music College, now Faculty of Performing Arts                    |
 
| -                                                                                  |
* [https://youtu.be/3GPzEt8OqdQ Interview / Video – Ashok Krishnarao Jagtap]
| Musical Training                                                                  |
* [https://youtu.be/moW_-MUmZxs Interview / Video – Ashok Krishnarao Jagtap]
| Western musical notation                                                          |
| -                                                                                  |
| Teacher                                                                            |
| Edward Daniel Francis                                                              |
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| Orchestra                                                                          |
| Opera Music Centre                                                                |
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| Opera Music Centre Founded                                                        |
| 1963                                                                              |
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| Mumbai Career                                                                      |
| Began in 1965                                                                      |
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| First Major Professional Association                                              |
| Kalyanji–Anandji                                                                  |
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| Songs Played                                                                      |
| More than 10,000                                                                  |
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| Book                                                                              |
| Book based on approximately 50 years of experience in the golden era of film music |
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| Professional Association                                                          |
| Cine Musicians Association                                                        |
| -                                                                                 |
| Former Position                                                                    |
| President, Cine Musicians Association                                              |
| -                                                                                  |
| Federation Work                                                                    |
| Committees of Western India Film Federation                                        |
| -                                                                                  |
| Current Status                                                                    |
| Retired                                                                            |
| -                                                                                  |
| Residence                                                                          |
| Mulund East, Mumbai, Maharashtra, India                                            |
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* [https://youtu.be/3GPzEt8OqdQ Video – Ashok Krishnarao Jagtap]
* [https://youtu.be/3GPzEt8OqdQ Interview / Video – Ashok Krishnarao Jagtap]
* [https://youtu.be/moW_-MUmZxs Video – Ashok Krishnarao Jagtap]
* [https://youtu.be/moW_-MUmZxs Interview / Video – Ashok Krishnarao Jagtap]


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Ashok Krishnarao Jagtap is an Indian musician, 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 completed a degree course at Music College, now known as the Faculty of Performing Arts, and learned Western musical notation from Edward Daniel Francis, a well-known clarinet player and bandmaster of a police band.

With a strong interest in film music, Jagtap started his own local orchestra, Opera Music Centre, in 1963. The orchestra became well known across Gujarat, and he trained many students in Western music. Some of his students later joined the film industry and established careers in music.

In 1965, he moved to Mumbai to pursue a career as a film musician. He began his professional career with music directors Kalyanji–Anandji and subsequently worked with many prominent music directors of the golden era of Indian film music as an Extra Special Grade violinist.

According to the information provided, Jagtap has played violin on more than 10,000 songs. He has primarily performed in group violin sections and has also worked as a song violinist. He also arranged several songs of the late music director Ravindra Jain.

Jagtap served as President of the Cine Musicians Association for several years and worked on committees of the Western India Film Federation. He was also honoured by music director Pyarelal on behalf of the Cine Musicians Association.

He later authored a book based on his experience of approximately 50 years in the golden era of film music. The book is also available in Gujarati, and a Marathi translation is in progress according to the information provided.

Jagtap is now enjoying retired life.

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 of his life, he developed a strong interest in music, particularly film music. His musical education and training in Western notation later supported his professional work as a violinist and film musician.

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

His formal musical education and training in Western notation provided a foundation for his later work in orchestral performances and film-music recordings.

Opera Music Centre

Because of his strong interest in film music and musical performance, Ashok Krishnarao Jagtap started his own local orchestra named Opera Music Centre in 1963.

The orchestra became well known across Gujarat.

Jagtap also used Opera Music Centre as a platform for teaching and training students in Western music. Many students received musical training through the organization, and some later joined the film industry and established names for themselves.

The establishment of Opera Music Centre was an important early milestone in Jagtap's musical journey before he moved to Mumbai.

Move to Mumbai

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

His move marked the beginning of his long association with professional film-music recording.

He started his professional career with music directors Kalyanji–Anandji.

Following his initial work, he gradually established professional associations with several other leading music directors of the golden era of Indian film music.

Film Music Career

Ashok Krishnarao Jagtap worked as an Extra Special Grade violinist in the Indian film industry.

His professional work primarily involved violin performances for film-music recordings. He worked mostly in group violin sections and also frequently performed as a song violinist.

Throughout his career, he worked with numerous prominent music directors, 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

According to the information provided, he has played violin on more than 10,000 songs during his professional career.

His work forms part of the extensive contribution made by session musicians and instrumentalists to Indian film music.

Extra Special Grade Violinist

Ashok Krishnarao Jagtap is specifically described as an Extra Special Grade Violinist in the film industry.

His work included performing in group violin sections, individual song violin parts and other instrumental assignments required for film-music recordings.

The Extra Special Grade designation forms an important part of his professional identity and reflects the level at which he worked as a violinist in the film industry.

Work with Prominent Music Directors

During his long career, Jagtap worked with several generations of prominent Indian music directors.

His professional associations included music directors from the golden era as well as later periods of Hindi film music.

Among the prominent names associated with his career are:

  • Kalyanji–Anandji
  • Naushad
  • O. P. Nayyar
  • Salil Chowdhury
  • Shankar–Jaikishan
  • Laxmikant–Pyarelal
  • Madan Mohan
  • Ravindra Jain
  • Anu Malik
  • Bappi Lahiri

He also worked with many other musicians and music directors throughout his career.

Work with Ravindra Jain

Ashok Krishnarao Jagtap worked with the late music director Ravindra Jain.

In addition to his work as a violinist, Jagtap also arranged several songs associated with Ravindra Jain.

His work therefore included both instrumental performance and musical arrangement.

Cine Musicians Association

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

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

His role as President formed part of his wider contribution to the professional community of cine musicians.

Western India Film Federation

Ashok Krishnarao Jagtap also worked on several committees of the Western India Film Federation.

His committee involvement represented another aspect of his professional participation in the Indian film-industry community.

Honour by Pyarelal

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

The honour recognized his contribution and long-standing professional work as a film musician and violinist.

Published Work

Ashok Krishnarao Jagtap authored a book based on his experience of approximately 50 years in the golden era of film music.

The book carries the same name as the subject of his experiences and documents his memories, observations and experiences from his long career in the Indian film-music industry.

The book was written by Jagtap as an independent work and represents his personal account of his professional journey.

A Gujarati edition of the book is available. According to the information provided, a Marathi translation is currently in progress.

Musical Contributions

Throughout his career, Ashok Krishnarao Jagtap contributed to Indian film music through:

  • Extra Special Grade violin performance
  • Group violin performance
  • Song violin performance
  • Film music recording
  • Musical arrangement
  • Orchestra performance
  • Western music
  • Training students in Western music
  • Mentoring musicians

His career demonstrates the role of professional violinists and session musicians in the creation and recording of Indian film music.

Professional Journey

Legacy

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

His career as an Extra Special Grade violinist brought him into association with numerous prominent music directors and film-music professionals.

His contribution includes playing violin on more than 10,000 songs, performing in group violin sections and as a song violinist, arranging songs, training students in Western music and participating in professional organizations representing film musicians.

His book documenting his experience of approximately 50 years in the golden era of film music provides a personal record of his professional journey.

Retirement

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

His professional career included work as an Extra Special Grade violinist, film musician, orchestra founder, music arranger, music trainer and professional association representative.

Personal Details

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