Mrunmayee Siknis-Phatak

      As children normally played with musical toys, it was a sparking differentiation when she held a real harmonium and hummed. She started learning music from Dr. Madhuri Dongre and continued to do so till the age of 14. Under the guidance of Dr. Madhuri Dongre she earned a distinction in Gandharv Mahavidyalay's exams.

      After hearing an inspiring performance of Pt. Sanjeev Abhyankar she decided to make a career in singing herself and thus simultaneously started taking classes from Shri Chandrashekhar Deshpande to learn Natya-sangeet.

      She enrolled in Arts stream to pursue a degree in Classical Music. During these three years she took guidance from Smt. Meenal Joshi. Her academic achievements include grabbing the most coveted Natu foundation Public trust award for standing first in the University for Bachelor of Arts with Classical as principle subject. During her Masters she took guidance from Guru Late Dr. Shobha Abhyankar.

      She won First prize in Classical Vocal in West zone Youth festival - Ujjain, First prize in Hindustani Classical vocal conducted at Dr. Gadagkar Karandak, Second prize in Classical Vocal category in All India Radio Music Competition, First Prize in Classical Vocal in Rashtriya Yuva Mahotsav and ‘Gaanhira’ puraskar awarded by S.N.D.T university for standing first in M.A Music.

      Determining to be versatile in music she took guidance in semi-classical music from Guru Smt. Kusumtai Shende and Classical music from guru Dr. Shobhatai Abhyankar. Mrunmayee confesses and feels proud too for being one of the first disciples of Pt. Sanjeev Abhyankar whom she took inspiration from.

      With hard earned flexible voice, she has made a mark in semi-classical music by lending her voice for famous kathak danseuses Manisha Sathe, Sharvari Jamenis, Shambhavi Vaze, Yogini Gandhi and Rujuta Soman. She remains first choice for these artists and has been doing live performances with them since 4 years. Recently, Mrunmayee gave her voice for Marathi film Anumati and has given her voice for private albums.

  1. Classical Performances and thematic concerts

• Solo performances organized by Spic Macay (Rajasthan and Madhya Pradesh), Kokan Marathi Samiti (Shrivardhan), Genesis Engineering(Ahemadabad), Maharashtra Mitra Mandal (Ahemadabad), Nadbramha and Anahatsangeet academy(PCMC), Dadar Matunga Cultural Centre (Mumbai), Gandharv Mahavidyalay (Pune), Mamasaheb Deshpande Foundation (Pune), Rangotsav (Pune) and at many private sit-downs in and around Pune.


• Accompanied for various performances as a solo singer with renowned artists Manisha Sathe, Sharvari Jamenis, Yogini Gandhi, Shambhavi Dandekar, Rujuta Soman at Maharashtra, Rajasthan, Gujrat, Delhi, Goa, Madhya Pradesh, Assam.


• She has given playback voice for a Marathi film Anumati, for Abhinay Sudha presented by Smt. Sharadini Gole and she has recorded music for many private albums.

  2. Achievement and Awards :

• All India Radio accredited Grade A artist for Hindustani Classical Vocal


• Guru Swargiya Pandita Rohini Bhate Award from Pune Municipal Corporation in June 2019


• Among top 8 contestants in Zee Marathi SaReGaMaPa 2014.


• “Pt. Jasraj Gaurav Shishyavrutti“ and “Paingankar Smrutee Puraskar” awarded by Pt. Jasraj Mitra Mandal Trust in 2012.


• Ganvardhan’s Lt. Kum. Snehal Sitaram Dikshit Smriti Award for Semi Classical, in December 2010.


• ‘Sawai Gandharv Shishyavrutti’ from 2007 - 2009


• Late Dattatrey Dhondopant Ratnaparkhi Smritipuraskar in 2009


• Dr. Prabha Atre Foundation award in Classical vocals in 2008.


• Pt. Gangadhar Buva Pimpalkhare Yuvapuraskar in 2008


• Sou. Sanyogita Dani Puraskar in best classical vocal performance in 2007.


• Scholarship of Ministry of Culture, Government of India.(2007)


• ‘Gaanhira’ puraskar awarded by S.N.D.T university in 2007


• National scholarship for Post-Graduation. (2004-2006)


• Natu foundation Public Trust in classical music award for standing 1st in B.A music in 2004