Guru Smruti (Episode 4): Namita Devidayal speaks about Vidushi Dhondutai Kulkarni

(please click on CC for Marathi subtitles) Pta. Dhondutai Kulkarni was the only student to be groomed by Surashree Kesarbai Kerkar. She also trained under Ustad Bhurji Khan, Ustad Azizuddin Khan and Vidushi Lakshmibai Jadhav. Dhondutai is a recipient of the Sangeet Natak Academi Award and was regularly featured at the “Surashri Kesarbai Kerkar Sangeet Sammelan“ since its beginning. She was also a very dedicated Guru and has trained several vocalists of the younger generation. Speaking about Dhondutai in the 4th episode of the Guru Smruti series is her disciple Namita Devidayal, who has also penned a biography on Dhondutai titled ’The Music Room’. About the Guru Smruti Series The Guru Smruti series is an initiative by the Jaipur Gunijankhana to commemorate Gurus within the Jaipur tradition who have contributed in keeping the gayaki of the gharana intact through their selfless and dedicated teaching. One of the intentions of the series is to highlight that the role of Hindustani music is not merely to perfor