"Nowadays, youngsters have no patience to learn"

Updated On: 11 December, 2013 04:32 AM IST | | Swapnal Tilekar

Prodigious vocalist Pandit Satyasheel Deshpande, who popularised the khyal form of singing and devoted his life to the study of Indian Classical music, will receive the Vatsalabai Joshi award at the Sawai Gandharva Bhimsen Mahotsav, this year. Kartiki Nitin Lawate caught up with the music maestro to talk about this prestigious award and his musical journey

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"Nowadays, youngsters have no patience to learn"

What do you have to say about the award that will be conferred on you at the music festival?
I feel really privileged, since I will be receiving this award at the Sawai Gandharva Bhimsen Mahotsav, which is one of the most well-known music festivals in the country. Also, I knew Vatsalabai Joshi personally and I know her contribution to the life of Pandit Bhimsen Joshi (the founder of the festival) and his music. So, getting an award in her name is truly an honour for me.

Pandit Satyasheel Deshpande. Pic / Krunal Gosavi