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| description=Ashok Krishnarao Jagtap is an Indian musician, violinist and film musician associated with the golden era of Indian film music. He worked as an Extra Special Grade violinist and played violin on more than 10,000 songs.
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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 = 1965–present
| yearsactive = 1963–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'''. He was born and brought up in '''Baroda, now Vadodara, Gujarat''', on '''29 July 1941'''.
'''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.
He developed an early interest in film music and subsequently built a long professional career as a violinist in the Indian film industry. He is described as an '''Extra Special Grade Violinist''' and has played violin on more than '''10,000 songs''' during his career.


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.
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.
 
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 and brought up in '''Baroda, now 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'''.


His date of birth is '''29 July 1941'''.
From an early stage, he developed a strong interest in music, particularly '''film music'''. His interest eventually led him towards professional orchestral and film-music performance.
 
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==
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Ashok Krishnarao Jagtap completed a '''degree course at Music College''', which is now known as the '''Faculty of Performing Arts'''.
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.
He also 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.
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==


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


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


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.
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.


The establishment of Opera Music Centre was an important early milestone in Jagtap's musical journey before he moved to Mumbai.
His work with Opera Music Centre reflected his interest in musical education, orchestral performance and developing young musicians.


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


In '''1965''', Ashok Krishnarao Jagtap left Gujarat and moved to '''Mumbai''' to pursue professional opportunities in the Mumbai film industry as a musician.
In '''1965''', Ashok Krishnarao Jagtap left Gujarat for '''Mumbai''' to pursue a professional career as a musician in the Mumbai film industry.
 
He began his professional film-music career working with music directors '''Kalyanji–Anandji'''.


His move marked the beginning of his long association with professional film-music recording.
His early work in Mumbai marked the beginning of a career spanning several decades in Indian film music.


He started his professional career with music directors '''Kalyanji–Anandji'''.
==Film Music Career==


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


==Film Music Career==
His professional work primarily involved violin performance in film-song recordings, including:


Ashok Krishnarao Jagtap worked as an '''Extra Special Grade violinist''' in the Indian film industry.
* Group violin sections
* Song violin sections
* Orchestral performances
* Film music recordings
* Individual violin passages
* Musical arrangements


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


Throughout his career, he worked with numerous prominent music directors, 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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* And many other prominent music directors
* 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 was primarily in '''group violin''' sections and, on many occasions, as a '''song violinist'''.


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


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


Ashok Krishnarao Jagtap is specifically described as an '''Extra Special Grade Violinist''' in the film industry.
He worked alongside prominent music directors and other professional musicians during film-song recordings. His work as a professional violinist contributed to the orchestral sound of numerous Indian film songs.


His work included performing in group violin sections, individual song violin parts and other instrumental assignments required for film-music recordings.
Over the course of his career, he performed on more than '''10,000 songs'''.
 
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==
==Work with Ravindra Jain==


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


In addition to his work as a violinist, Jagtap also '''arranged several songs''' associated with 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 work therefore included both instrumental performance and musical arrangement.
His association with Ravindra Jain formed one of the notable aspects of his professional career in film music.


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


Ashok Krishnarao Jagtap served as '''President of the Cine Musicians Association''' for several years.
Ashok Krishnarao Jagtap served as the '''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.
During his tenure and professional association with the organization, he participated in 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.
He also worked on several committees of the '''Western India Film Federation''', contributing to professional activities related to the film industry and its workforce.
 
==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==
==Honour by Pyarelal==
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Ashok Krishnarao Jagtap was honoured by music director '''Pyarelal''' on behalf of the '''Cine Musicians Association'''.
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.
The recognition was associated with his contribution and long-standing professional work as a musician and violinist in the Indian film industry.


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


Ashok Krishnarao Jagtap authored a book based on his experience of approximately '''50 years in the golden era of 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 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 carries the same name as the subject of his experiences, '''Golden Era of Indian Music'''.


The book was written by Jagtap as an independent work and represents his personal account of his professional journey.
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. According to the information provided, a '''Marathi translation''' is currently in progress.
A '''Gujarati edition''' of the book is available. A '''Marathi translation''' is also in progress according to the information provided.


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


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


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


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


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


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! Year / Period !! Professional Milestone
| ! Year / Period !! Professional Milestone                                                     |
|-
| --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |
| 29 July 1941
| 1941                                                                                         |
| Born and brought up in Baroda, Gujarat
| Born and brought up in Baroda, now Vadodara, Gujarat                                         |
|-
| -                                                                                             |
| Education
| Education                                                                                     |
| Completed a degree course at Music College, now Faculty of Performing Arts
| Completed degree course at Music College, now Faculty of Performing Arts                     |
|-
| -                                                                                             |
| Musical Training
| Musical Training                                                                             |
| Learned Western musical notation from Edward Daniel Francis
| Learned Western musical notation from Edward Daniel Francis                                   |
|-
| -                                                                                             |
| 1963
| 1963                                                                                         |
| Started Opera Music Centre in Gujarat
| Started Opera Music Centre in Gujarat                                                         |
|-
| -                                                                                             |
| 1963 onwards
| 1963 onwards                                                                                 |
| Trained students in Western music through Opera Music Centre
| Trained students in Western music through Opera Music Centre                                 |
|-
| -                                                                                             |
| 1965
| 1965                                                                                         |
| Moved to Mumbai to join the film industry as a musician
| Moved to Mumbai to join the film industry as a musician                                       |
|-
| -                                                                                             |
| 1965 onwards
| 1965 onwards                                                                                 |
| Began professional career with music directors Kalyanji–Anandji
| Started professional career with Kalyanji–Anandji                                             |
|-
| -                                                                                             |
| Career
| Career                                                                                       |
| Worked as an Extra Special Grade Violinist in the film industry
| Worked as an Extra Special Grade violinist                                                    |
|-
| -                                                                                            |
| Career
| Career                                                                                        |
| Played violin on more than 10,000 songs
| Worked with prominent music directors of the golden era                                      |
|-
| -                                                                                             |
| Career
| Career                                                                                       |
| Worked with prominent music directors of the golden era
| Played violin on more than 10,000 songs                                                       |
|-
| -                                                                                             |
| Career
| Career                                                                                       |
| Arranged several songs of Ravindra Jain
| Performed mainly in group violin sections and also as a song violinist                        |
|-
| -                                                                                             |
| Career
| Career                                                                                       |
| Served as President of the Cine Musicians Association for several years
| Arranged several songs of Ravindra Jain                                                       |
|-
| -                                                                                             |
| Career
| Career                                                                                       |
| Worked on committees of the Western India Film Federation
| Served as President of the Cine Musicians Association for several years                       |
|-
| -                                                                                             |
| Career
| Career                                                                                       |
| Honoured by music director Pyarelal on behalf of the Cine Musicians Association
| Worked on committees of the Western India Film Federation                                     |
|-
| -                                                                                             |
| Later Years
| Career                                                                                       |
| Authored a book documenting 50 years of experience in the golden era of film music
| Honoured by music director Pyarelal on behalf of the Cine Musicians Association               |
|-
| -                                                                                             |
| Recent Years
| Later Years                                                                                   |
| Enjoying retired life
| Authored a book based on approximately 50 years of experience in the golden era of film music |
|}
| -                                                                                             |
| Present                                                                                      |
| Enjoying retired life                                                                         |
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==Legacy==
==Legacy==
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Ashok Krishnarao Jagtap's professional journey spans several decades of Indian film music.
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.
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 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 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 experience of approximately 50 years in the golden era of film music provides a personal record of his professional journey.
His book documenting approximately '''50 years of experience in the golden era of film music''' preserves his personal experiences and memories of the industry.


==Retirement==
==Retirement==


After several decades of professional involvement in the Indian film-music industry, Ashok Krishnarao Jagtap is now enjoying '''retired life'''.
After several decades of professional involvement in Indian film music, 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.
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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! Detail !! Information
|-
| 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
| 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 Language
| Gujarati edition available; Marathi translation in progress
|-
| Current Status
| Enjoying retired life
|-
| Residence
| Mulund East, Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
|}
==Contact Information==
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! 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.


| ! Detail !! Information                                                            |
* [https://youtu.be/3GPzEt8OqdQ Interview / Video – Ashok Krishnarao Jagtap]
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* [https://youtu.be/moW_-MUmZxs Interview / Video – Ashok Krishnarao Jagtap]
| Full Name                                                                          |
| Ashok Krishnarao Jagtap                                                           |
| -                                                                                  |
| Date of Birth                                                                      |
| 29 July 1941                                                                      |
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| Birthplace                                                                        |
| Baroda (now Vadodara), Gujarat, India                                              |
| -                                                                                  |
| Nationality                                                                        |
| Indian                                                                            |
| -                                                                                  |
| Profession                                                                        |
| Musician, Violinist 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                                                                      |
| -                                                                                  |
| First Major Professional Association                                              |
| Kalyanji–Anandji                                                                  |
| -                                                                                  |
| Songs Played                                                                      |
| More than 10,000                                                                  |
| -                                                                                  |
| Book                                                                              |
| Book based on approximately 50 years of experience in the golden era of film music |
| -                                                                                  |
| 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 Interview / Video – Ashok Krishnarao Jagtap]
* [https://youtu.be/3GPzEt8OqdQ Video – Ashok Krishnarao Jagtap]
* [https://youtu.be/moW_-MUmZxs Interview / Video – Ashok Krishnarao Jagtap]
* [https://youtu.be/moW_-MUmZxs 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 developed an early interest in film music and subsequently built a long professional career as a violinist in the Indian film industry. He is described as an Extra Special Grade Violinist and has 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 music, particularly 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 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 is described as an Extra Special Grade Violinist in the Indian film industry.

He worked alongside prominent music directors and other professional musicians during film-song recordings. His work as a professional violinist contributed to the orchestral sound of numerous Indian film songs.

Over the course of his career, he performed 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 musician and violinist 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 carries the same name as the subject of his experiences, 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.

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
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 documenting approximately 50 years of experience in the golden era of film music 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 Musician, Violinist 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 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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