Arun Date

Arun Date (4 May 1934 – 6 May 2018)^[1][2] was a well known Marathi singer of Bhavageete.^[3]

Career

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

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