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Pravin Godkhindi (born 28 October 1973) is an Indian classical Hindustani flute (bansuri) player. He has mastered both the tantrakari and gayaki style of playing on the flute. He was called a top ranking artist in Hindustani bansuri, by Akashvani (AIR).
Biography
1st Indian flautist to perform on the 8-foot long
"Top Ranking Artiste" in Hindustani bansuri, by Akashvani (AIR)
1st Indian to represent bansuri at the World Flute Festival in Mendoza, Argentina
National awards for films Beru and Vimukthi
Brand ambassador for AKG microphones
Started toying with a small flute at the age of 3 years
First public performance at the age of 6
Gurus - Pandit Venkatesh Godkhindi & Vidwan Anoor Ananth Krishna Sharma
Titles: Surmani, Naada-Nidhi, Sur Samrat, Kalapraveena, Aryabhatta, Aasthana Sangeet Vidwan from the Udupi Sri Krishna Mutt
B.E. - electrical & electronics engineering with distinction from SDMCET, Dharwad.
Performed with eminent musicians like Ustad Zakir Hussain, Dr. Balmurali Krishna, Pt. Vishwa Mohan Bhatt, Dr. Kadri Gopalnath and Sivamani.
Also started Raagatainment series covering 101 ragas on YouTube.
References
External links
Official website
Pravin Godkhindi - Nadatarangini