Sanjeev Chimmalgi is a respected Indian Hindustani classical vocalist, composer and teacher. He is known for his refined vocal style and his ability to bring together elements of the Kirana, Gwalior and Agra gharanas. He is a senior disciple of the renowned vocalist Pandit C. R. Vyas.
Along with his work in Hindustani classical music, Sanjeev Chimmalgi has also contributed as a playback singer to Indian films and is associated with projects including Baahubali 2: The Conclusion, Hindi Medium and Rajanna. His popular recordings include “Jiyo Re Bahubali,” “Ishq,” “Sunta Hai Guru Gyani” and several classical raga performances.Sanjeev Chimmalgi was born on 29 July 1972 in Mumbai, Maharashtra, to a family originally from Dharwad, Karnataka. His grandfather, known as Chimmalgi Master, was a noted tabla player, giving him a strong musical background from an early age.
He began his formal musical training at the age of twelve. His early training included guidance from Krishna Lahiri and Prabhakar Gune, after which he studied the Kirana tradition under Pandit Madhav Gudi, a leading disciple of Pandit Bhimsen Joshi. He later undertook extensive training under Pandit C. R. Vyas.
Chimmalgi has also studied Carnatic music and Konnakol, broadening his understanding of Indian classical music. His singing combines the voice culture of the Kirana gharana with the bandish-oriented approach associated with the Gwalior and Agra traditions.
Professionally trained as a computer engineer, he chose to pursue music and has performed at major venues and festivals across India as well as in countries including the United Kingdom, United States, Germany, Spain and Switzerland.
Sanjeev has also worked as a playback singer. His film-related credits include “Jiyo Re Bahubali” from Baahubali 2: The Conclusion, while his recordings also include devotional music, bhajans and meditation-oriented works.
He received the Best Male Playback Singing award for the Marathi film Aai Shappath in 2007. He has also received the Sangeetha Shiromani Award and a National Scholarship from the Government of India during his early musical career. Birth Date: 29 July 1972 Birth Place: Mumbai, Maharashtra, India Profession: Hindustani Classical Vocalist, Composer, Teacher Genre: Hindustani Classical Music Years Active: 1990s–Present Death Date: Not applicable — Sanjeev Chimmalgi is alive.