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Arun Date (4 May 1934 – 6 May 2018) was a well known Marathi singer of Bhavageete.

Career

Originally a textile engineer from VJTI, Mumbai, Arun left his high-profile job after 28 years of service for pursuing a career in singing. His song "Shukratara" was adjudged as song of the month by Mumbai Radio Station in 1962. Arun was first recipient of Gajananrao Vatave Puraskar.

Personal life

Arun Date's brother, Ravi Date, is a well-known tabla player.

References

1. "Tributes pour in for 'Aru Bhaiyya'". 26 February 2020.
2. "Senior singer Arun Date passes away - Times of India". The Times of India. 6 May 2018.
3. "Leading Marathi bhavgeet singer Arun Date passes away at 84 - Times of India". The Times of India. 6 May 2018. Retrieved 17 May 2018.
4. "Arun Date's Journey from an engineer to a singer". Sakaal Times. 8 November 2010. Archived from the original on 2 February 2013. Retrieved 20 October 2012.{{cite news}}: CS1 maint: unfit URL (link)

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