SIKKIL R. BHASKARAN - VIOLINIST.............(b.4 May 1936)
Son of R.Rajagopala and R. Vedavalli and grandson of Ramaswami Pillai, a Bharatanatya exponent and recipient of the title of 'Kalaimamani' and 'Sangita Nataka Academy Award'. Bhaskaran was born at Sikkil. Learnt violin under Tiruvarur Subba Ayyar initially and then under the violin maestro, Mayavaram Govindaraja Pillai for seven years. Then he had his tutelage under Sangita Kalanidhi Rajamanickam Pillai. Made his debut at Kumbakonam as 'second to his master, Rajamanickam Pillai and independently as accompanist to the Pozhagudi Brothers. Got the prizes for young artiste from the Indian Fine Arts Society and in 1961 from the Music Academy, Madras for the 'Junior Artiste of the Year' with a gold medal. He is on the staff of the AIR since 1976 and has been accompanying leading vidwans in sabhas and on the AIR for over thirty-four years. A good violinist known for his soft and pleasing play with rich ragha bhava, improvisation and balanced swara exposition, he has been the recipient of several awards.
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