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Anand Deshmukh Honored for 33 Years at Sawai Gandharva Festival
Anand Deshmukh is a man who has been the voice of the Sawai Gandharva Bhimsen Mahotsav for 33 years.
He is the one who introduces the artists and keeps the festival running smoothly.
For his hard work and dedication, he is being given a special award by the World Book of Records.
This award is a big deal because it recognizes the important but often unseen work that he does.
Anand says that the festival and the people who attend it have shaped him into who he is today.
He is very grateful to everyone involved in the festival, from the artists to the audience.
On December 13, 2025, the festival will honor him in a special ceremony.
Anand Deshmukh has been the official presenter of the Sawai Gandharva Bhimsen Mahotsav for 33 consecutive years.
He will receive a global honor from the World Book of Records, London, for his long-standing service.
The award ceremony will take place on December 13, 2025, at around 6 pm during the festival.
Deshmukh's role involves providing continuity, context, and mood reading for the festival's performances.
He has dedicated the recognition to the festival's artists, volunteers, critics, journalists, and the audience.
- Who
- Anand Deshmukh
- What
- Received a global honor from the World Book of Records for his 33-year tenure as the official presenter of the Sawai Gandharva Bhimsen Mahotsav
- Where
- Sawai Gandharva Bhimsen Mahotsav
- When
- December 13, 2025, at 6 PM
- Why
- For his consistent and impactful role as the official presenter of the festival for 33 consecutive years
Key facts
- Name
- Anand Deshmukh
- Honor
- World Book of Records
- Festival
- Sawai Gandharva Bhimsen Mahotsav
- Years of Service
- 33
- Award Ceremony Date
- December 13, 2025
- Award Ceremony Time
- 6 PM
- Role
- Official Presenter
Quotes
Anand Deshmukh
Official presenter of the Sawai Gandharva Bhimsen Mahotsav
“For thirty-three years I have spoken into a microphone, but the truth is the festival has been speaking through me. Whatever I am today, the artists and the rasikas have shaped it.”
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