Kshemu Divetia Explained

Kshemu Divetia
Birth Name:Kshemendra Viramitra Divetia
Birth Date:1 October 1924
Death Place:Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India
Nationality:Indian
Occupation:Composer, singer

Kshemendra Viramitra Divetia (1 October 1924 30 July 2009) was Indian music composer and singer from Gujarat, India. He composed music for Gujarati language film Kashino Dikro which brought him Best Music Director Award of the state government. Government of Gujarat awarded him the Gujarat Gaurav Puraskar for his contribution to Gujarati music. He also received Avinash Vyas award from Morari Bapu.

Biography

Born on 1 October 1924, Divetia took his training under Jaysukhlal Bhojak, Hamid Hussain Khan and V. R. Athavale. He began to compose song while working with Akashvani, All India Radio, Shrutivrund and the Rangmandal Drama Institute in the 1950s.[1]

In 1984, he produced 'Sangitsudha', a compilation of 10 album which consist of songs written by 35 poets and sung by 26 artists. He died on 30 July 2009 in Ahmedabad. His wife Sudhaben was a singer, and they composed several songs in collaboration.[2] [1]

Discography

Some of his best known songs are:[1] [2]

Notes and References

  1. Book: Quadri, Misbah Nayeem . Music legend Kshemu Divetia passes away . 2009-07-31 . DNA India . 2020-10-01.
  2. Web site: Veteran Gujarati music composer Kshemu Divetia dead . DeshGujarat . 2009-07-30 . 2020-10-01.