Baithak Foundation believes that music exposure and education are as important as mainstream education.

Since 2016, we are working towards creating a society with equitable music access and learning opportunities for children from the most marginalised communities.

Bhimsen

Immerse in the musical journey of a maestro.

Bhimsen Joshi was a household name across India. It is no surprise that this gem was awarded a Bharat Ratna.

A maestro in the making

This is Bhimsen Joshi’s earliest recording.

Abhangawani | अभंगवाणी

Listen to his most popular abhangs here.

Kannada Songs | कन्नड गाणी

Listen to his Kannada songs here.

Marathi Songs | मराठी गाणी

Listen to his Marathi songs here.

Bada Khayal | बडा खयाल

Listen to his Bada Khayal here.

Chota Khayal | छोटा खयाल

Listen to his Chota Khayal here.

Interview | मुलाखत

Listen to his Chota Khayal here.

A dynamic human

Bhimsen Joshi was a

Did you know?

  • He had to his credit 13 long play discs which is reportedly the highest number by any Hindustani Classical Vocalist.
  • Afghanistan was the first country he visited to present his music. 
  • He could repair his car himself. 

He was lovingly called Bhima!

  • He was an expert at napping and could sleep anywhere, anytime.
  • He could repair his car himself. 
  • He drove fast and owned 11 different car models. 

“A true musician is a thief.”

Bhimsen Joshi

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