Gulubhai Jasdanwalla

Gulubhai Jasdanwalla was a Hindustani Classical vocalist of the Jaipur-Atrauli Gharana and one of the foremost disciples of Gharana founder Utd. Alladiya Khan.

Gulubhai Jasdanwalla
Genres	Khayal, Bhajans, Thumris
Occupation	Hindustani classical vocalist of the Jaipur-Atrauli Gharana
Instrument	Vocals

Background

From a entrepreneurial family, Gulubhai Jasdanwalla was a race horse breeder and a collector of Raags and compositions signature of the Jaipur-Atrauli Gharana. He was a successful importer-exporter in Mumbai.^{[citation needed]}

Musical career

Utd. Manji Khan taught him the Jaipur-Atrauli Gayaki until his death in 1937, at which point his father Utd. Alladiya Khan continued.^[1] Because of his financial success, Gulubhai Jasdanwalla was able to dedicate ample time for music and became a skilled musician. Gulubhai Jasdanwalla produced many successful disciples, including Smt. Shruti Sadolikar, and his foremost being Pt. Ratnakar Pai.^[2] Recordings of Gulubhai Jasdanwalla's private performances have been kept by friends and colleagues.^[3]

Discography

• Samarpan: Tribute to Jaipur-Atrauli Gharana