Amol is a Mumbai based Hindustani Classical Singer and Actor and Sai Personality. He is naturally gifted with a voice suited for vibrant emotions, hues and colors of Hindustani Classical Raagas. Born on 1st October 1973 into a family of glorious musical tradition -  son of Shri.Suhas Bawdekar, he is the disciple of Pt. Jitendra Abhisheki and Legendary Singer Shri.Suresh Wadkar.His versatile singing can be heard on record, television, stage-shows and T.V. commercials. He started singing at the age of 16. Amol has travelled a long way winning hearts of music lovers all over, eternally in his performances. Amol has also had the great fortune of coming under tutelage of great maestros of Hindustani music such as Shri. Yashwant Dev & Pt. Hridaynath Mangeshkar. 

An Interior Decorator by Academics from Sir J.J. School Of Arts, he opted for a professional singing.

Career Profile:

Amol Bawdekar participated in Zee TV Marathi Sa Re Ga Ma Pa musical show - celebrity singers competition.  

1.Singing Programmes:

Amol Bawdekar has given Singing Programmes all over India like Parampara, Manthan, Geetganga, Bahar ganyncha, Nandi te pasaydan, Maze saptasur, aina- A-Gazal, Swarabishek, Abhang wani, Geet shivayan, Shriman yogi, Dinrang prahar, Natyarajani, Sangeet rasasuras, Manacheye gunti, Ek graceful sandhaykal, Anand paramnanda, Hari om vithala 

2.Programmes for Government:

  • Performed vocal south Indian classical program for Kala Ghoda Festival with famous south Indian bhartnatyam classical dancer Sandhya Purecha. 
  • Performed in Jivan Gaurav Puraskar 2011 & 2012.
  • Performed in Hirkani Puraskar of Doordarshan, Mumbai Kendra.
  • Performed in Gadad Tinsana a several musical evening for Aakashwani Mumbai.
  • Anchoring for Manik Ratna Puraskar, Doordarshan.
  • Anchoring for Santh Gatha, Doordarshan. 

3. Playback Singing for Audio/Video CD's & Cassettes/Records:

Maya Bhavani, Pyiya Sakhe, Gandh Garawa, Ganaraya Vanduya, Tu Suchkarta Tu Dukhkarta, Aavadi Vithale, Tu Shantadurga Maya, Raja Mgeshicha, Nile Pani, Sanaichar Aur top 13 Bhim Maza, Shri Swami Samartha, Hari Om Vithala, Pahatecha Aartya, Marga Swargicha, Swami Tuze Bheti Sathi and Sai Charanam Hari Charanam.

 

4.Playback singing for films: 

Mrugajal, Bayko Ali Badlun, Gharandaj, Tu Tithe Mi, Mumbai Aamchich, Sant Santaji Jagnade Maharaj, Laxmi Ali Ghara, Goolaa Bereej 

5.Playback singing for serials: 

Savalyancha sange, Suvarna Madhya,  Sant Namdev,  Chala chala add karuya,  Graham, Jivan ek sanghrsha.

6.Playback singing for Marathi Dramas and Theatre:

Rana Doghanche, Aamhi Jagto Befam, Turtur, Shiva Lilamruta (ballet), Aho Raosaheb Gele,  Vay Lagnacha, Goshta Janmantarichi, Shiradit Aale Sainath, Rang samrat. 

7.Singing & acting for dramas (Marathi theater):

Preshit,Turtur, Katyar kalajat ghusali, To mi navhech, Sant Tulsidas,Ti fhulrani, Batatyachi chowl, Sangeet Mahanayak, Shatajanma Shodhitana,Sant Gora Kumbhar, Aavgha rang ekachi zala, Madanbhul, Sita viyog, Madanrang, Sangeet premanubandha, Action replay,Moruchi mavshi,Varyavarchi varat,Reshim gathi, Chitrangada. 

8.Acting for Serials & Films:

Serials:-

Sakha Panduranga, 
Char divas sasuche,
Bajirao mastani telecast on E TV Marathi, 
Kulvadhu telecast on ZEE Marathi, 
Chatrapati Shivrai, Anolakhi disha telecast on Star Pravah, 
Krupasindhu telecast on ME Marathi, 
Janmadata, Sant Tukaram telecast on Doordarshan. 
pilot for Nate raktache and Sant Namdev, 
Uncha Maza Zoka (Zee Marathi)

Films:-

Sant Santaji Jagnade Maharaj, 
Rajmata Jijau (Mai Chitra production), 
Golaberij (Different Stocks production), 
Chatrapati Shivraya (Chandrakant production)

Achievements:

Awards :

Achieved Rangsharda Pratishtan Award for Best Actor Singer for the year 2002-2003.
Achieved Akhila Bharatiya Marathi Natya Parishad's Chandorkar Puraskar for best Actor Singer for 2004.
Achieved Best Actor Award from Maharashtra Government for Marathi Drama Aavgha Rang Ekachi Zala.
Goa Music Academy's Best Actor Singer Award for Gora Kumbhar.
Sahitya Sangha Adarkar Puraskar for Best Actor Singer in the year 2008.

Nominations:

Best singer in Alpha Gaurav for Marathi film naming Mrugjal.
Best supporting actor in Marathi serial naming Krupasindhu (Balappa) telecast on Me Marathi from Big FM Award. 
Best actor in Marathi serial naming Sant Tukaram telecast on Doordarshan.

(Source: Personal Interview with Shri.Amol Bawdekar on 10th March 2015)