Aditya Madhusudan Apte is a dedicated Hindustani classical vocalist rooted in the Gwalior Gharana, one of the oldest and most revered traditions of Indian classical music. Initiated into music prenatally by his parents, Mrs. Maneesha Apte and Mr. Madhusudan Apte, both accomplished vocalists themselves, Aditya's musical journey began in the lap of tradition. His early training in vocal music was guided entirely by his parents, who instilled in him the values of discipline, raga structure, and the emotive depth of the Gwalior gayaki.

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In 2017, Aditya’s vocal pursuit reached a new milestone when he was accepted as a disciple of Padmashri Pt. Ulhas Kashalkar, one of India’s most respected vocalists and a master of the Gwalior–Agra–Jaipur Gharana traditions. Since then, Aditya has been undergoing rigorous taalim under his guidance, deepening his understanding of raga aesthetics, voice culture, and the layered intricacies of khayal gayaki. With a vision to dedicate his life to music, Aditya aspires to carry forward the vocal legacy inherited from both his parents and Guru with integrity and innovation.

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Academic Credentials:

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Aditya blends his artistic journey with a strong academic foundation in music:

• Ph.D. in Music (Pursuing)

• MA in Music – Bharati Vidyapeeth School of Performing Arts, Pune (2015–2017)

• Fellow Scholar – MIT Vishwashanti Gurukul, Pune (Since Aug. 2017)

• UGC-NET Qualified (2019)

• B.Com. graduate

• B High Grade Vocal Artiste – All India Radio, Mumbai

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He is currently working as an Assistant Professor at NMIMS University, Mumbai, seamlessly balancing his roles as a performer, educator, and researcher in Indian classical music.

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Awards & Scholarships (Vocal Music):

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Aditya's vocal talent has been recognized with several prestigious awards and scholarships, including:

• Bharatratna Pt. Bhimsen Joshi Yuva Scholarship – Government of Maharashtra

• Bharatratna Dr. M.S. Subbulakshmi Fellowship in Music – Shanmukhananda, Mumbai

• Hridayesh Award (2015) – Hridayesh Arts, received from Pandita Asha Khadilkar

• Acharya Allauddin Khan Memorial Award (2016) – Acharya Allauddin Music Circle & Music Forum

• Swaranaad Puraskar – Haribhau Vishwanath & Co.

• CCRT Young Artiste Scholarship – Ministry of Culture, Govt. of India

• Girnar Ratna Yuva Puraskar – Sur Singar Samsad

• Winner of AIR Competitions and now a Graded AIR Vocal Artiste

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Major Performances (Vocal):

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Aditya has been invited to perform at some of the most respected platforms for Indian classical music:

Mumbai:

• National Centre for Performing Arts (NCPA)

• Karnatak Sangh

• Suburban Music Circle

• Khayal Trust

• Nadabramha

• Shivanand Swami Pratishthan

Pune:

• Gandharva Mahavidyalaya

• Kaushik Ranjani

• Bharati Vidyapeeth Festival

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He has also performed across Punjab, Madhya Pradesh, Chandigarh, Karnataka, Goa, Gujarat, Rajasthan, and other regions, continuing to spread the purity and grace of the Gwalior gayaki through solo recitals and classical concerts.