Pt. Hridaynath Mangeshkar’s genius combines philosophical search with the pursuit of musical notes
It has been my long standing dream to meet Pt. Hridaynath Mangeshkar, among the greatest composers India has produced. So far, it remains unfulfilled. Son of the renowned natya sangeet musician and actor, Dinanath Mangeshkar, and brother of legendary playback singers Lata Mangeshkar and Asha Bhosle, Pt. Hridaynath has a vision of music that is unique and exceptional. The song, in his case, is an inevitable outcome of his internal ruminations. There is more to the song than its outer appearance. What then is the song?
In his long and fascinating association with music, Panditji has scored music for several films, both Marathi and Hindi. Even though it is a minor part of his huge body of work, it remains significant. He received classical training from Ustad Amir Khan for over two decades, came from a family that was closely involved in company theatre, and was personally…