Yadnesh Raikar

Yadnesh started studying Violin at the age of 2 and gave the first performance at the age of 4. He is a son and Disciple of renowned Violinist Swarpradnya Pandit Milind Raikar.

He was blessed to learn under the guidance of Late Shreemati Kishori Amonkar. He has learnt Vocal from Anand Pednekar and Late Pt. Vasantrao Kadnekar.

Yadnesh has performed on various occasions with his Father. He has sung along the artistes like Asha Bhonsle and Hariharan. He has been awarded the Uttung Puraskar 2015, Pt. V.D Paluskar award 2016 and Bharat Ratna Dr. MS Subhalaxami Fellowship Award in 2018.

Shri. Yadnesh Raikar is a fame in the field of Indian Classical Music. Yadnesh studied Violin at the age of 2 and started performing at the age of 4 years. He is Son and Disciple of renowned Violinist Swarpradnya Pandit Milind Raikar He is also lucky to have guidance from Ganasaraswati Kishori Amonkar. He has learnt Vocal from Anand Pednekar and Late Pt. Vasantrao Kadnekar. He has given his first solo recital at the age of 4 in front of 600 music connoisseur.

Yadnesh's large appearance was seen in the Most Prestigious Music festivals 'Hridayesh Arts Festival', Rajab Ali Khan Mahotsav, Indore, Pt. Jitendra Abhisheki Festival, Goa. He performed at the World Seattle Music Festival (Rhythm Festival) in Seattle 2018, the most prestigious Sangeet Shankar Darbar Festival, Nanded and Sawai Gandharva Bhimsen Mahotsav, Pune 2018 recently Has performed in NCPA, Nehru Centre, Indradhanu-Thane, Juhu Humara Festival, IIT Madras and Bombay and many more.

Has also given his performances in Delhi, Nagpur, Dharwad, Goa etc as well as in UAE and twice in USA in his 'Legacy' tour with his Father. Has performed in the 'Lakme Kids Fashion Week' show as a young famous violinist in 2012.

He has sung in a album song along with Hariharan and Asha Bhosle. Has played a role of Young Pt. D. V. Paluskar in the Documentary "Gaanyogi" where he sang and played Violin in the film too.

He has been awarded the Uttung Puraskar 2015, Pt. V. D. Paluskar award 2016 and in recent the prestigious Bharat Ratna Dr. MS Subhalaxami Fellowship Award 2018 at the hands of H'ble Vice President of India and Governor of Maharashtra and many more

He has performed in front of: Honourable President of India Shri. Pranab Mukherjee. Chief Minister of Maharashtra Shri. Devendra Fadnavis, Mayor of Dallas (USA), Governor of Maharashtra 2011 & 2015, Chief of Army, Navy and Air force.