Arun Date(4 May 1934 – 6 May 2018)[1][2]was a well knownMarathisinger ofBhavageete.[3]

Career

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Originally a textile engineer from VJTI, Mumbai, Arun left his high-profile job after 28 years of service for pursuing a career in singing. His song "Shukratara" was adjudged as song of the month by Mumbai Radio Station in 1962.[4]Arun was first recipient of Gajananrao Vatave Puraskar[citation needed].

Personal life

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Arun Date's brother, Ravi Date, is a well-known tabla player.

References

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  1. ^"Tributes pour in for 'Aru Bhaiyya'".26 February 2020.
  2. ^"Senior singer Arun Date passes away - Times of India".The Times of India.6 May 2018.
  3. ^"Leading Marathi bhavgeet singer Arun Date passes away at 84 - Times of India".The Times of India.6 May 2018.Retrieved17 May2018.
  4. ^"Arun Date's Journey from an engineer to a singer".Sakaal Times.8 November 2010. Archived from the original on 2 February 2013.Retrieved20 October2012.