Draft:Savaniee Ravindrra
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Comment: This is a partial copy of the article Savani Ravindra, which is about the same person. The draft creator removed a large part of that article and this draft looks like an attempt to create a content fork; there can't be two articles about the same person, however. bonadea contributions talk 11:35, 18 June 2025 (UTC)
Born: 22 July 1989, Ratnagiri, Maharashtra, India
Genres: Ghazal, Filmi, Hindustani Classical
Occupation: Playback Singer, Podcast Host
Savaniee Ravindrra Ghangurde Dhande, known as Savaniee Ravindrra is an Indian playback singer known for her extensive work in Marathi cinema and television. She was awarded the 67th National Film Award for Best Female Playback Singer for the song “Raan Petla” from the Marathi film Bardo (2019).
Early Life and Musical Training
[edit]Savaniee was born to musicians Dr. Ravindra Ghangurde and Dr. Vandana Ghangurde, under whose guidance she received her initial musical training. She further honed her skills in Hindustani classical music under Pt. Pandharinath Kolhapure and trained in ghazal singing with Pt. Ravi Date. She completed her education at Fergusson College, Pune.
Career
[edit]Savaniee began her professional career in music with live performances and quickly became recognized for her versatility. She was among the top five finalists on Idea Sa Re Ga Ma Pa in 2011 and went on to establish herself as a prominent voice in Marathi playback singing.
She has sung the title tracks for several popular Marathi television serials, including Honar Sun Mee Hya Gharchi, Ghadge & Suun, Asa Saasar Surekh Bai, and Tula Japnar Aahe, making her voice a household presence across Maharashtra.
Her playback credits span films such as:
- Baipan Bhaari Deva (featuring the hit track “Manglagaur”)
- Gulkand (including the title song “Premacha Gulkand”)
- Ajintha
- Sangeet Manapman
- One Way Ticket
- Chandramukhi 2 (Hindi), under the composition of Oscar-winning M.M. Keeravani
Savaniee is noted for her ability to sing in multiple languages including Marathi, Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam, Kannada, Gujarati, Bengali, Konkani, and Sanskrit.
Podcast and Other Work
[edit]Savaniee is also the creator and host of the Sa Va Ni Music Podcast—a first-of-its-kind initiative by a Marathi singer—featuring interviews with over 50 renowned artists, such as Padma Shri Suresh Wadkar, Vaishali Samant, and Avadhoot Gupte.
She has also performed in more than 100 shows of Bhavsargam, a concert series curated by Pt. Hridaynath Mangeshkar, and continues to participate in numerous classical and fusion events.
Stage Productions
[edit]She conceptualizes and presents thematic solo concerts, including:
- LataSha
- Didi
- The Mangeshkars These shows pay tribute to legendary female playback singers and the golden era of Indian music.
Awards and Recognition
[edit]- 67th National Film Award for Best Female Playback Singer – “Raan Petla” (Bardo)
- Nari Shakti Puraskar by Aapla Awaaz Foundation
- Multiple nominations for:
- “Manglagaur” (Baipan Bhaari Deva) – Zee Gaurav, MATA Sanman, Filmfare Marathi
- “Magan Masta” (One Way Ticket)
Discography Highlights
[edit]- Albums: Aashaye, Canvas, Ajunahi (Marathi)
- Film Songs:
- “Raan Petla” – Bardo
- “Manglagaur” – Baipan Bhaari Deva
- “Premacha Gulkand” – Gulkand
- “Magan Masta” – One Way Ticket
Personal Life
[edit]Savaniee continues to live and work in Maharashtra, India, contributing to Indian music through recordings, live concerts, and musical curation.