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Pandit Bhimsen Joshi. Pic courtesy/Wikimedia Commons

Late Pandit Bhimsen Joshi was not just a legendary singer, but was also a teacher, an avid traveller, a festival organiser and a visionary. His dynamic personality 
is what Dr Kasturi Paigude Rane, a Pune-based vocalist and scholar, has attempted to capture in the book Pandit Bhimsen Joshi - Celebrating His Centenary, which was released last month. It was published by the publications division of the Union Ministry of Information and Broadcasting. “It’s a tribute to him. I’ve tried to cover his immense contribution to the field of music, and emphasise on his various roles. He was not only a legendary singer, but was also the most-recorded singer of his time. He taught disciples, and started the Sawai Gandharva Bhimsen Mahotsav. He was an artiste with a lot of vision,” Dr Rane revealed.