Quick Info
| Profession | Singer, Actor |
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| Nationality | Indian |
| Date of Birth | 10/10/1979 |
| Age | 46 years |
| Birthplace | Pune, Maharashtra, India |
Latest News about Rahul Deshpande
03/09/2025
Rahul Deshpande announced his legal divorce from his wife Neha Deshpande after 17 years of marriage. The couple said they would continue to co-parent their daughter Renuka amicably. Rahul also shared that they would maintain a respectful relationship after the separation.
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Bio/Wiki
| Introduction | Rahul Deshpande is a renowned Indian classical music singer and actor known for his contributions to Hindustani classical traditions, Marathi theatre, and contemporary music. He is the grandson of legendary natya sangeet vocalist Pandit Vasantrao Deshpande and has established himself as a prominent figure in the Marathi entertainment industry. |
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Physical Stats & More
| Eye Color | Black |
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| Hair Color | Salt & Pepper |
Educational Qualification(s)
| School | Karnatak High School, Pune |
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Personal Life
| Marital Status | Divorced |
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| Religion | Hinduism |
| Food Habit | Non-vegetarian |
Relationships & More
| Marriage Date | 22/11/2008 |
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| Ex-Spouse | Neha Deshpande |
| Co-parenting | He co-parents his daughter, Renuka, with his ex-wife. |
| Divorce Date | 09/2024 |
Family
| Siblings | Sister - Deepti |
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| Spouse | Neha Deshpande (2008-2024) |
| Children | Daughter - Renuka Deshpande |
| Grandfather | Pandit Vasantrao Deshpande |
Career
| Debut |
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| Awards and Achievements |
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| Musical Training | Trained under maestros including Pandit Gangadharbuva Pimpalkhare, Dr. Madhusudhan Patwardhan, Smt. Ushatai Chipalkatti, Pandit Mukul Shivputra, and learned tabla from Pandit Suresh Samant. Also studied under classical musician Kumar Gandharva. | ||||||
| Theatre Work | Notable stage performances include Katyar Kaljat Ghusali, Sangeet Sanshaykallol, and Sangeet Manapmaan. | ||||||
| Television | Appeared as a judge on reality shows Sa Re Ga Ma Pa – Little Champs (2010) on Zee Marathi and Sangeet Samrat Parva 2 on Zee Yuva. |
Social Media
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Rahul started learning music at a young age under the guidance of classical musician Kumar Gandharva. | |
| 2. He received music training from several prestigious musicians including Pandit Gangadharbuva Pimpalkhare and Dr. Madhusudhan Patwardhan. | |
| 3. He is well-versed in various music styles such as Khayal, Ghazal, and Bhajan. | |
| 4. Rahul has judged popular singing reality shows like 'Sa Re Ga Ma Pa – Little Champs'. | |
| 5. He revived the musical play 'Katyar Kaljat Ghusali', originally featuring his grandfather. | |
| 6. Annually, he organizes 'Vasantotsav' in memory of his grandfather, a celebrated classical vocalist. | |
| 7. He performs regularly at notable music festivals, showcasing his versatile singing talent. | |
| 8. In 2022, he portrayed his grandfather in the film 'Me Vasantrao' and composed the music for it. | |
| 9. Rahul enjoys traveling to different destinations in his leisure time. | |
| 10. He has worked as a playback singer for Bollywood films. | |
| 11. He has a YouTube channel with over 650,000 subscribers featuring his performances, music videos, and personal content. |