Mahesh Kale (Born 12 January 1976) is an Indian American classical vocalist and playback singer renowned for his specialization in Indian Classical (Hindustani), Semi-Classical, Devotional music including Natya Sangeet. Mahesh Kale won India's 63rd National Film Award as the Best Playback Singer, for the song Aruni Kirani in the film Katyar Kaljat Ghusli from the President of India. He is a disciple of Pandit Jitendra Abhisheki a prominent singer from Agra Gharana. He was ranked nineteenth in The Times of India's Top 20 Most Desirable Men of Maharashtra in 2017. He has played a key role in bringing Hindustani Classical Music into the mainstream with a touch of modern glamor and is one of the most prominent Indian Classical musicians of the new generation.
Early life and background
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Mahesh was born and raised in a musical family in Pune, Maharashtra, India. He began his early music education under the guidance of his mother Smt. Meenal Kale.
