Archive · 20 Aug 2025
Singer Suresh Wadkar Reflects on Music, Career, and Life
Suresh Wadkar, a famous singer, recently celebrated his 70th birthday.
He began learning music as a child and later worked with big names like Lata Mangeshkar and Kishore Kumar.
Wadkar sang many popular songs in movies, gaining recognition for his voice.
He also talks about how the music scene has changed, with a return to melody.
He runs a music school to help new singers learn and keep music alive.
Suresh Wadkar, a renowned singer, recently turned 70.
He reflects on his career, from early musical training to collaborations with iconic figures like Lata Mangeshkar and Kishore Kumar.
Wadkar discusses his work in the film industry, including singing hits and his experiences with composers and actors.
He comments on the current music scene, noting a comeback of melody and the rise of singers like Arijit Singh.
Wadkar runs a music academy, continuing his musical legacy and nurturing new talent.
- Who
- Suresh Wadkar, a singer.
- What
- An interview with singer Suresh Wadkar, reflecting on his life, career, and the current music scene.
- When
- Recently, as he turned 70 years old.
- Where
- N/A
- Why
- To share his musical journey and insights into the industry.
Old School Music
Modern Music
Type of Music
Old School Music
The dominance of item songs is an issue.
Modern Music
Audiences accept the type of music that is offered to them.
- Age
- 70
- First Salary
- Rs 500 for Paheli
- Music Academy
- Suresh Wadkar Ajivasan Music Academy
- First Marathi Song
- Recorded with Ram Kadamsaab
- Mentors
- Lata Mangeshkar, Kishore Kumar