About Pranathi

Pranathi Pratishtaana is a dream project initiated by Mr. S.R Raghavendra almost 25 years ago with the sole objective of showcasing the richness and expanse of Kannada Literature and its culture.We have a formidable cultural heritage and amazing Literature. Many of us are unaware of our own cultural grandeur.

Contact Us

No. 39, SBI Housing colony,
9th C cross, I Phase, J P Nagar,
Bangalore – 560 078.

Phone : +91 94480 87875
Email : pranathiraghu@gmail.com
Web : www.pranathi.org

About Pranathi Raghavendra

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Musician & Composer with extensive experience in Hindustani Classical vocal and a performing artist for Light music industry. Have extensive exposure to music and have provided musical concerts all over the State of Karnataka, country as well as abroad (USA).

Academic educational qualifications include a Bachelor’s degree in Microbiology and a Masters degree in Biotechnology. Worked as Head – Regulatory Affairs for a reputed Pharmaceutical company BAL PHARMA LTD.

Hindustani Vocal training from Sri D. B. Harindra (Eminent Hindustani Vocalist), Dr. C. Ashwath and Sri. Raju Ananthaswamy for Sugama Sangeeta.

For over 30 years Sri Pranati Raghavendra is into Singing & Composing sugama sangeetha. Have had the good fortune of performing alongside legends like, Dr. Raj Kumar, C. Ashwath, Shivamogga Subbanna, Sangeeta Katti, Raju Ananthaswamy and other stalwarts. Sri Pranathi Raghavendra is equipped with superior skills in teaching Semi Classical music like Sugama Sangeeta, Janapada, Deshabhakthi, Rangageete & Kannada Ghazals. Have been training students through a uniquely designed curriculum including theme based songs, voice culture, stage presence, voice modulation and classical background for music beginning from basic explanation of the ragas, Alankaras to the ragas, etc.,

Winner of the first ever musical reality show “SANGEETA SAMBHRAMA” in 1998 -1999 aired by Doordarshan Kendra, Bengaluru.

Founder of PRANATHI PRATISHTAANA, a unique music based organisation (NGO) which intends to spread the light of Kannada literature & its rich culture amongst all by rendering musical concerts, discourse, contact programs & workshops.

Founder of SWARA – LAYA – SAHITHYA (Pranathi Music Academy) a Music Institute for imparting training in light music (vocal) as well as instrumental music. Having many branches all over Bangalore city.

Conduct Skype (online) Music classes for teaching students / aspirants abroad. Compose music for films, Sugama Sangeeta, Drama, for your audio logo, songs, animated videos, radio spot, commercial, jingles, games, short films, documentaries, videos.

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Pranathi Raghavendra in his younger days