Ashok Krishnarao Jagtap
Ashok Krishnarao Jagtap is an Indian musician, violinist and film music artist associated with the golden era of Indian film music. He began his professional career in Mumbai in 1965 and worked as a musician with several prominent music directors of the Indian film industry.
During his long musical career, Jagtap played in more than 10,000 songs and worked primarily as a violinist, including group violin performances and song recordings. He also arranged songs and was associated with professional organizations representing cine musicians.
Early Life and Education
Ashok Krishnarao Jagtap was born on 29 July 1942 in Baroda, Gujarat, now known as Vadodara.
He completed a degree course at Music College, which is now known as the Faculty of Performing Arts.
Jagtap developed an interest in western music and learned Western musical notation from Edward Daniel Francis, described in his profile as a well-known clarinet player and bandmaster of the police band.
Opera Music Centre
In 1963, Ashok Jagtap started his own local orchestra named Opera Music Centre in Gujarat.
The orchestra became known across Gujarat and was involved in western music performances and training.
Through Opera Music Centre, Jagtap trained many students in western music. According to his profile, some of the students later joined the film industry and established careers in music.
His interest in film music eventually led him to pursue professional opportunities in Mumbai.
Move to Mumbai
In 1965, Ashok Jagtap moved to Mumbai to pursue a career in the Mumbai film industry as a musician.
He began his professional film-music career working with the music directors Kalyanji–Anandji.
He subsequently worked with several other prominent music directors associated with the golden era of Indian cinema.
Film Music Career
Ashok Jagtap worked as a violinist and musician in film music recordings.
His work included playing in group violin sections as well as performing as a song violinist.
Over the course of 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 other music directors associated with the period
According to his submitted profile, Jagtap has played in more than 10,000 songs during his career.
Work with Ravindra Jain
Ashok Jagtap also arranged a few songs of the late music director Ravindra Jain.
His association with the Indian film-music industry included both performance and musical arrangement work.
Cine Musicians Association
Ashok Jagtap served as the President of the Cine Musicians Association for several years.
In this role, he was associated with professional activities concerning musicians working in the Indian film industry.
He was also associated with committees of the Western India Film Federation.
Awards and Honours
Ashok Jagtap has received recognition for his contribution to the field of film music.
According to his submitted profile, he was honoured by music director Pyarelal on behalf of the Cine Musicians Association.
His career spanning several decades in film music has also been recognized through his professional association with musicians and the film industry.
Book on Film Music Experiences
Ashok Jagtap has written a book documenting his experiences of approximately 50 years in the golden era of film music.
The book carries the same name as the title mentioned in his profile. A Gujarati edition is also available, while a Marathi translation was stated to be in progress at the time of submission.
The book documents his experiences as a musician and his journey through the golden era of Indian film music.
Musical Contributions
Ashok Jagtap's professional musical contributions include:
- Violin performance
- Group violin recordings
- Song violin performances
- Western music
- Film music
- Musical arrangement
- Training students in western music
- Orchestra performances
- Participation in professional musicians' organizations
His career reflects the role of session musicians and instrumentalists in the development and recording of Indian film music.
Professional Journey
Ashok Jagtap's musical journey can be summarized through several stages:
| Year / Period | Professional Milestone |
|---|---|
| 1942 | Born in Baroda, Gujarat |
| 1963 | Founded Opera Music Centre in Gujarat |
| 1963 onwards | Trained students in western music |
| 1965 | Moved to Mumbai to pursue a career in the film industry |
| 1965 onwards | Began working with Kalyanji–Anandji and subsequently other prominent music directors |
| Career | Played in more than 10,000 songs |
| Career | Served as President of the Cine Musicians Association |
| Career | Worked with committees of the Western India Film Federation |
| Later years | Documented his experiences of the golden era of film music in a book |
| Recent years | Enjoying retired life |
Retirement
After several decades of professional involvement in music and the Indian film industry, Ashok Jagtap is currently enjoying retired life.
His professional journey includes decades of experience as a violinist, film musician, orchestra performer, music arranger and mentor.
Personal Details
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Full Name | Ashok Krishnarao Jagtap |
| Date of Birth | 29 July 1942 |
| Birthplace | Baroda (now Vadodara), Gujarat, India |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Profession | Musician, Violinist and Film Musician |
| 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 |
| Professional Association | Cine Musicians Association |
| Former Position | President, Cine Musicians Association |
| 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 |
| ashok.k.jagtap@gmail.com |
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