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'''Lokesh Anand''' (born March 13, 1978) is an Indian shehnai player. Lokesh has been learning under ''']''',<ref>{{Cite news|title=Pandit Jasraj enthralled the audience with his Hindustani classical vocals - Times of India|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/events/hyderabad/pandit-jasraj-enthralled-the-audience-with-his-hindustani-classical-vocals/articleshow/26778704.cms|access-date=2021-07-15|website=The Times of India|date=6 January 2014 |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|date=2018-12-29|title=लोकेश आनंद ने बजाया मधुवंती राग|url=https://www.bhaskar.com/punjab/jalandhar/news/lokesh-anand-plays-madhuvanti-raga-032628-3532436.html|access-date=2021-05-26|website=Dainik Bhaskar|language=hi}}</ref> Hence belongs to ''']'''.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.pressreader.com/india/the-asian-age/20200902/282162178608521|title= A homage to panditji|access-date=2021-07-15|via=PressReader}}</ref> '''Lokesh Anand''' (born 1978) is an Indian ] player. He studied with ]<ref>{{Cite news|title=Pandit Jasraj enthralled the audience with his Hindustani classical vocals - Times of India|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/events/hyderabad/pandit-jasraj-enthralled-the-audience-with-his-hindustani-classical-vocals/articleshow/26778704.cms|access-date=2021-07-15|website=The Times of India|date=6 January 2014 |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|date=2018-12-29|title=लोकेश आनंद ने बजाया मधुवंती राग|url=https://www.bhaskar.com/punjab/jalandhar/news/lokesh-anand-plays-madhuvanti-raga-032628-3532436.html|access-date=2021-05-26|website=Dainik Bhaskar|language=hi}}</ref> and belongs to the ].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.pressreader.com/india/the-asian-age/20200902/282162178608521|title= A homage to panditji|access-date=2021-07-15|via=PressReader}}</ref>
⚫ He is empanelled with the ] (]).<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://iccr.gov.in/cultural/list-of-empanelment-artist/lokesh-anand-shehnai-group-shri-lokesh-anand|title=Lokesh Anand Shehnai Group Shri Lokesh Anand |website=iccr.gov.in|access-date=2019-10-16}}</ref> The key characteristics of Anand's Shehnai playing are neat fingering techniques, command over tempo along with richness and clarity in sound.<ref name=":0">{{Cite web|url=https://www.tribuneindia.com/news/chandigarh/community/music-maestros-cast-a-spell/329900.html|title=Music maestros cast a spell|last=|first=|date=|website=|archive-url=|archive-date=|access-date=}}</ref> Lokesh performs solo and in duet and also does fusion.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.dgevent.in/artist/view_artist.php?artistid=0000001450/|title=Lokesh Anand (Shehnai Player) working as Instrument - Organ Player, Instrument - Sahnai Wadak, Sahnai Wadak, Tasa Party from Shahdara Delhi, India|website=www.dgevent.in|access-date=2019-12-30}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.eventaa.com/shehnaiplayer-1459411202-5394|title=Lokesh Anand-Shehnai Player, Delhi|website=eventaa.com|access-date=2019-12-30}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=http://anandfoundation.com/business-directory/5294/lokesh-anand/|title=Lokesh Anand|website=Anand Foundation|language=en-US|access-date=2019-12-30}}</ref>


Anand is empanelled with the ] (]).<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://iccr.gov.in/cultural/list-of-empanelment-artist/lokesh-anand-shehnai-group-shri-lokesh-anand|title=Lokesh Anand Shehnai Group Shri Lokesh Anand |website=iccr.gov.in|access-date=2019-10-16}}</ref>
== Early life and training ==
⚫ Anand was born in ] and started receiving training from his father, Kalicharan when Lokesh was 8 years old. His father taught him the basic technique which separates him from others. Later in life, Lokesh received training from Pandit Anant Lal, Pandit Dayashankar lokesh further developed vocal nuances by becoming a disciple of Sangeet Martand Pandit ] of the mewati gharana.<ref name="लोकेश आनंद ने बजाया मधुवंती राग">{{Cite web|url=https://www.bhaskar.com/punjab/jalandhar/news/lokesh-anand-plays-madhuvanti-raga-032628-3532436.html|title=लोकेश आनंद ने बजाया मधुवंती राग|date=2018-12-29|website=Dainik Bhaskar|language=hi|access-date=2019-10-16}}</ref>


⚫ Lokesh performs solo and in duet and also does fusion.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.dgevent.in/artist/view_artist.php?artistid=0000001450/|title=Lokesh Anand (Shehnai Player) working as Instrument - Organ Player, Instrument - Sahnai Wadak, Sahnai Wadak, Tasa Party from Shahdara Delhi, India|website=www.dgevent.in|access-date=2019-12-30}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.eventaa.com/shehnaiplayer-1459411202-5394|title=Lokesh Anand-Shehnai Player, Delhi|website=eventaa.com|access-date=2019-12-30}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=http://anandfoundation.com/business-directory/5294/lokesh-anand/|title=Lokesh Anand|website=Anand Foundation|language=en-US|access-date=2019-12-30}}</ref>
== Key performances ==


⚫ During the ] ], he performed online. <ref>{{Cite web|title=Now, tune in to Facebook for classical music|url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/hyderabad/2020/may/19/now-tune-in-to-facebook-for-classical-music-2145062.html|access-date=2021-05-26|website=The New Indian Express}}</ref>

== Biography ==
⚫ Anand was born in ] and started receiving training from his father Kalicharan at the age of eight. Later in life, Lokesh received training from ], Pandit Dayashankar Lokesh, and further developed vocal nuances by becoming a disciple of Sangeet Martand Pandit Jasraj of the Mewati Gharana.<ref name="लोकेश आनंद ने बजाया मधुवंती राग">{{Cite web|url=https://www.bhaskar.com/punjab/jalandhar/news/lokesh-anand-plays-madhuvanti-raga-032628-3532436.html|title=लोकेश आनंद ने बजाया मधुवंती राग|date=2018-12-29|website=Dainik Bhaskar|language=hi|access-date=2019-10-16}}</ref>

Lokesh Anand married Payal Anand in 1999. They have two children.{{fact|date=December 2024}}

⚫ == Performances ==
* Pandit Jasraj Sangeet Samaroh<ref>{{Cite web|url= https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/music/how-pt-jasraj-continues-to-inspire-artistes/article65407462.ece|title= how pt. Jasraj continues to inspire artists|access-date=2022-05-13|website=The Hindu|language=en}}</ref> * Pandit Jasraj Sangeet Samaroh<ref>{{Cite web|url= https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/music/how-pt-jasraj-continues-to-inspire-artistes/article65407462.ece|title= how pt. Jasraj continues to inspire artists|access-date=2022-05-13|website=The Hindu|language=en}}</ref>
* Vishnu Digambar Sammelan, Agra<ref name="लोकेश आनंद ने बजाया मधुवंती राग"/> * Vishnu Digambar Sammelan, Agra<ref name="लोकेश आनंद ने बजाया मधुवंती राग"/>
* A Chinese Concert in Drama<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/music/all-in-a-days-work/article19318652.ece|title=All in a day's work|last=Rajan|first=Anjana|date=2017-07-21|work=The Hindu|access-date=2019-10-16|language=en-IN|issn=0971-751X}}</ref> * A Chinese Concert in Drama<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/music/all-in-a-days-work/article19318652.ece|title=All in a day's work|last=Rajan|first=Anjana|date=2017-07-21|work=The Hindu|access-date=2019-10-16|language=en-IN|issn=0971-751X}}</ref>
* Harivallabh Festival, Jalandhar<ref>{{Cite web|title=Strains of shehnai, Dhrupad vocals mark beginning of Harivallabh Sammelan|url=https://www.tribuneindia.com/news/archive/jalandhar/strains-of-shehnai-dhrupad-vocals-mark-beginning-of-harivallabh-sammelan-705703|access-date=2021-05-26|website=Tribuneindia News Service|language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/chandigarh/clarinet-at-harivallabh-festival-after-almost-50-yrs/articleshow/67222526.cms|title=Clarinet at Harivallabh festival after almost 50 yrs|date=December 24, 2018|first=IP |last=Singh|website=The Times of India|language=en|access-date=2019-10-16}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.harballabh.org/programme.php|title=Harivallabh Sangeet Samelan - Programme|website=www.harballabh.org|access-date=2019-10-16}}</ref> * Harivallabh Festival, Jalandhar<ref>{{Cite web|title=Strains of shehnai, Dhrupad vocals mark beginning of Harivallabh Sammelan|url=https://www.tribuneindia.com/news/archive/jalandhar/strains-of-shehnai-dhrupad-vocals-mark-beginning-of-harivallabh-sammelan-705703|access-date=2021-05-26|website=Tribuneindia News Service|language=en}}</ref>
* Sangeet Utsav Patiala<ref name=":0">{{Cite web|url=https://www.tribuneindia.com/news/chandigarh/community/music-maestros-cast-a-spell/329900.html|title=Music maestros cast a spell|last=|first=|date=|website=|archive-url=|archive-date=|access-date=}}</ref>
* Sangeet Utsav Patiala<ref name=":0" />
*], Gwalior<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.makemytrip.com/blog/hitting-the-right-notes-at-the-tansen-samaroh-in-gwalior|title=Hitting the Right Notes at the Tansen Samaroh in Gwalior|last=|first=|date=|website=|archive-url=|archive-date=|access-date=}}</ref> *], Gwalior<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.makemytrip.com/blog/hitting-the-right-notes-at-the-tansen-samaroh-in-gwalior|title=Hitting the Right Notes at the Tansen Samaroh in Gwalior|last=|first=|date=|website=|archive-url=|archive-date=|access-date=}}</ref>
* ], Varanasi<ref>{{Cite news|last=Khanna|first=Shailaja|date=2021-05-06|title=What's unique about the Sankat Mochan festival|language=en-IN|work=The Hindu|url=https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/music/whats-unique-about-the-sankat-mochan-festival/article34501918.ece|access-date=2021-07-15|issn=0971-751X}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|agency=TNN|date=May 4, 2021|title=Sankatmochan Music fest starts in virtual mode|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/varanasi/sankatmochan-music-fest-starts-in-virtual-mode/articleshow/82377794.cms|access-date=2021-05-26|website=The Times of India|language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.jagran.com/uttar-pradesh/varanasi-city-sankatmochan-sangeet-samaroh-celebration-in-varanasi-19160437.html|title=संकटमोचन संगीत समारोह : सोनल मानसिंह के भावपूर्ण नृत्यांजलि से सजा हनुमत् दरबार|website=Dainik Jagran|language=hi|access-date=2019-10-16}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title=वाराणसी में संकट मोचन संगीत समारोह का पहला दिन, डिजिटल प्लेटफार्म पर गूंजा हनुमत प्रभु का बखान|url=https://www.jagran.com/uttar-pradesh/varanasi-city-first-day-of-sankat-mochan-music-festival-in-varanasi-hanumat-prabhu-speech-on-digital-platform-21608516.html|access-date=2021-05-26|website=Dainik Jagran|language=hi}}</ref> * ], Varanasi<ref>{{Cite news|last=Khanna|first=Shailaja|date=2021-05-06|title=What's unique about the Sankat Mochan festival|language=en-IN|work=The Hindu|url=https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/music/whats-unique-about-the-sankat-mochan-festival/article34501918.ece|access-date=2021-07-15|issn=0971-751X}}</ref>
*Saptak Festival<ref>{{Cite web|author=Rajesh Iyer|date=Jan 3, 2016|title=Shehnai sets opening tone, flute closes the day |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/ahmedabad/shehnai-sets-opening-tone-flute-closes-the-day/articleshow/50424296.cms|access-date=2021-05-26|website=The Times of India|language=en}}</ref> *]<ref>{{Cite web|author=Rajesh Iyer|date=Jan 3, 2016|title=Shehnai sets opening tone, flute closes the day |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/ahmedabad/shehnai-sets-opening-tone-flute-closes-the-day/articleshow/50424296.cms|access-date=2021-05-26|website=The Times of India|language=en}}</ref>
*Sur Benaras<ref>{{Cite news|last=Sinha|first=Manjari|date=2016-04-07|title=Not gone with the wind|language=en-IN|work=The Hindu|url=https://www.thehindu.com/features/friday-review/not-gone-with-the-wind/article8447002.ece|access-date=2021-05-26|issn=0971-751X}}</ref> *Sur Benaras<ref>{{Cite news|last=Sinha|first=Manjari|date=2016-04-07|title=Not gone with the wind|language=en-IN|work=The Hindu|url=https://www.thehindu.com/features/friday-review/not-gone-with-the-wind/article8447002.ece|access-date=2021-05-26|issn=0971-751X}}</ref>
*Saptak Classical Music Festival<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.gujaratheadline.com/ahmedabad-music-goers-to-welcome-saptak-classical-music-festival-of-musical-maestro-from-jan-01/|title=Ahmedabad music goers to welcome 'Saptak' Classical Music Festival of Musical Maestro from Jan 01|date=29 December 2015 |language=en-US|access-date=2019-12-30}}</ref>
*Vani Veena Venu<ref>{{Cite web|url= https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/events/lucknow/lucknowites-enjoyed-this-enchanting-musical-evening/articleshow/99555757.cms|title=Lucknowites enjoyed this enchanting musical evening|access-date=2023-04-17|website=The Times of India|language=en}}</ref> *Vani Veena Venu<ref>{{Cite web|url= https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/events/lucknow/lucknowites-enjoyed-this-enchanting-musical-evening/articleshow/99555757.cms|title=Lucknowites enjoyed this enchanting musical evening|access-date=2023-04-17|website=The Times of India|language=en}}</ref>
*] sangeet sammelan<ref name=":1" /> *] sangeet sammelan<ref name=":1" />

⚫ === Online Performances ===

⚫ # Online concerts during Covid 19 <ref>{{Cite web|title=Now, tune in to Facebook for classical music|url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/hyderabad/2020/may/19/now-tune-in-to-facebook-for-classical-music-2145062.html|access-date=2021-05-26|website=The New Indian Express}}</ref>


== Background music == == Background music ==
Lokesh played shehnai for the ] of 2021 ] movie ] led by ].{{fact|date=December 2024}} He also performed in the song "Khelo khellum under Aman pant" in ], a 2023 ] production,{{fact|date=December 2024}} and for ] on ] and ].{{fact|date=December 2024}}
Lokesh has played shehnai in background score of bollywood movie ] under ]

] (2023 Hindi film)on ] song title Khelo khellum under Aman pant

] (2019 Hindi/English)on ] ]


== Awards and recognition == == Awards and recognition ==
*Ustad Bharat Ratna Bissmillah Khan award 2024<ref>{{url=https://www.thestatesman.com/india/shehnai-artist-lokesh-anand-honored-with-bharat-ratna-ustad-bismillah-khan-award-1503337964.html|title=Shehnai artist Lokesh Anand honored with Bharat Ratna Ustad Bismillah Khan Award|date=Statesman News Service | New Delhi | August 31, 2024</ref><ref>{{url=https://www.dailypioneer.com/2024/new/shehnai-maestro-lokesh-anand-honoured-with-prestigious-ustad-bismillah-khan-award.html|title=Shehnai Maestro Lokesh Anand honoured with prestigious Ustad Bismillah Khan Award|date=Friday, 23 August 2024 | Agencies | New Delhi</ref> *Ustad Bharat Ratna Bissmillah Khan award 2024<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.thestatesman.com/india/shehnai-artist-lokesh-anand-honored-with-bharat-ratna-ustad-bismillah-khan-award-1503337964.html|title=Shehnai artist Lokesh Anand honored with Bharat Ratna Ustad Bismillah Khan Award |publisher=Statesman News Service |location=New Delhi |date=August 31, 2024}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.dailypioneer.com/2024/new/shehnai-maestro-lokesh-anand-honoured-with-prestigious-ustad-bismillah-khan-award.html |title=Shehnai Maestro Lokesh Anand honoured with prestigious Ustad Bismillah Khan Award|date=23 August 2024 |website=dailypioneer.com |location=New Delhi}}</ref>

*Surmani award in 1997
*Shehnai Ratna Award in 2010<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://zeenews.india.com/entertainment/musicindia/bhajan-sopori-and-faiyaz-khan-honoured_54916.html|title=Bhajan Sopori and Faiyaz Khan honoured|date=2010-02-26|website=Zee News|language=en|access-date=2019-11-04}}</ref> *Shehnai Ratna Award in 2010<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://zeenews.india.com/entertainment/musicindia/bhajan-sopori-and-faiyaz-khan-honoured_54916.html|title=Bhajan Sopori and Faiyaz Khan honoured|date=2010-02-26|website=Zee News|language=en|access-date=2019-11-04}}</ref>
⚫ *Sangeet Ratna in 2005<ref name=":1">{{Cite web|url=https://worldmusiccentral.org/2018/08/05/artist-profiles-lokesh-anand/|title=Artist Profiles: Lokesh Anand|website=World Music Central.org|date=5 August 2018 |language=en-US|access-date=2019-10-16}}</ref>
* Sangeet Sadhak in 2004
*Nomination for “]” Awards for Swan-Lake Op20{{CN|date=December 2024}}
⚫ * Sangeet Ratna in 2005<ref name=":1">{{Cite web|url=https://worldmusiccentral.org/2018/08/05/artist-profiles-lokesh-anand/|title=Artist Profiles: Lokesh Anand|website=World Music Central.org|date=5 August 2018 |language=en-US|access-date=2019-10-16}}</ref>
*Yash Kala Samman
*Abhinav Kala Samman
*swarveni Ratna Samman
*Anhad Naad Brahma Award
*Sangeet Kala Gaurav Award


== References == == References ==
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== Achievements ==
*Lokesh Anand was honored to Perform at the G20 Summit in Bharat Mandapam New Delhi, in front of dignitaries from around the world<ref>{{url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/g20-summit-latest-updates-cultural-event-music-performance-for-foreign-delegates-during-dinner-programme-101694140762628.htm</ref>

*Furthermore, Lokesh Anand has also been honored Performed at the Ram Lala Pran Pratishtha Samaroh in Ayodhya, Uttar Pradesh India
22 january2024

*Performed for 46th session World Heritage Committee (UNESCO) organized by the Government of India in New Delhi-21 july 2024

*Lokesh Anand has been honored as the first reputed Indian Artist to represent Shehnai at The “Zurna Zen Festival” in Turkey.

*His hard-work has led to yet another auspicious Nomination for “GIMA” Awards for (Track -Swan-Lake Op20 Lokesh Anand).

Latest revision as of 12:46, 20 December 2024

Indian Shehnai Player (Born 1978)
Pandit Lokesh Anand
Background information
Birth nameLokesh Anand
Born (1978-03-13) March 13, 1978 (age 46)
Delhi, India
GenresIndian classical music
OccupationMusician
InstrumentShehnai
Websitewww.lokeshanand.com
Musical artist

Lokesh Anand (born 1978) is an Indian shehnai player. He studied with Sangeet Martand Pandit Jasraj and belongs to the Mewati Gharana.

Anand is empanelled with the Indian Council for Cultural Relations (Government of India).

Lokesh performs solo and in duet and also does fusion.

During the Covid-19 pandemic, he performed online.

Biography

Anand was born in Delhi and started receiving training from his father Kalicharan at the age of eight. Later in life, Lokesh received training from Pandit Anant Lal, Pandit Dayashankar Lokesh, and further developed vocal nuances by becoming a disciple of Sangeet Martand Pandit Jasraj of the Mewati Gharana.

Lokesh Anand married Payal Anand in 1999. They have two children.

Performances

Background music

Lokesh played shehnai for the soundtrack of 2021 Bollywood movie Mimi led by A. R. Rahman. He also performed in the song "Khelo khellum under Aman pant" in Lust Stories 2, a 2023 Netflix production, and for Little Things Season 3 on Netflix and Dice Media.

Awards and recognition

  • Ustad Bharat Ratna Bissmillah Khan award 2024
  • Shehnai Ratna Award in 2010
  • Sangeet Ratna in 2005
  • Nomination for “GIMA” Awards for Swan-Lake Op20

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