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{{Infobox person<br />
| name = Keshav Vaman Bhole<br />
| image = Keshavrao Bhole.gif<br />
| birth_date = {{birth date|1896|5|23|df=yes}}<br />
| birth_place = [[Amravati]], [[Maharashtra]], [[British India]]<br />
| death_date = {{Death date and age|1977|11|9|1896|5|23|df=yes}}<br />
| death_place = [[Pune]], Maharashtra, India<br />
| occupation = Music composer<br />
| spouse = [[Jyotsna Keshav Bhole]]<br />
}}<br />
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'''Keshav Vaman Bhole''' (23 May 1896 – 9 November 1977), also known as '''Keshavrao Bhole''', was an Indian music composer, critic, and music director.<ref>{{cite book<br />
| last1 = Datta | first1 = Amaresh<br />
| title = Encyclopaedia of Indian Literature: A-Devo<br />
| volume = 1<br />
| publisher = [[Sahitya Akademi]]<br />
| year= 1987<br />
| isbn = 9788126018031<br />
| url = https://books.google.com/books?id=ObFCT5_taSgC&q=keshavrao+bhole&pg=PA507}}<br />
</ref> He is known for his association with the [[Prabhat Film Company]] and for his writings on music theory and practitioners.<br />
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==Early life and background==<br />
Keshav Vaman Bhole was born on 23 May 1896 in [[Amravati]], [[Maharashtra]]. Born into a family of music enthusiasts, his father, Vamanrao, was a player of the ''satar'', though he died before Bhole was born. Bhole's mother was also a skilled singer. Despite the loss of his father, the musical environment of his household fostered an early interest in the arts.<ref name="Vishwakosh1999">{{cite wikisource |last1=Navelkar |first1=V. R. |editor-first1=Tanaji |editor-last1=Halarnkar |editor-link1=Tanaji Halarnkar |others= |title=Konkani Vishwakosh |trans-title=Konkani Encyclopaedia |wslink=Page:Konkani Viswakosh Vol3.pdf/487 |type= |edition= |series= |pages=487 |volume=3 |year=1999 |publisher=[[Goa University]] |location=Goa |language=gom |wslanguage=gom }}</ref><br />
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During his childhood, Bhole began his musical education by listening to gramophone records. He considered the singer Goharjan to be his "mental teacher" and also studied the songs of Bai Johrabai. He received formal guidance from his elder brother, the playwright Vasudev Bhole, who instructed him on the nuances of performance, including the progression of [[Raga|ragas]] and the importance of clear pronunciation. Bhole was further influenced by the singing of [[Vishnu Digambar Paluskar]].<ref name="Vishwakosh1999" /><br />
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==Career==<br />
Bhole moved to [[Mumbai]] to pursue doctoral studies. During his time there, he established a reputation as a singer, composer, and music critic. He was associated with notable vocalists such as [[Bal Gandharva]] and [[Manji Khan]].<ref name="Vishwakosh1999" /><br />
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===Theater and film===<br />
In the theater circuit, Bhole composed music for the play ''Andhalachi Shaala'', produced by the theater company Natya-Manvantar.<ref name="Vishwakosh1999" /><br />
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In 1933, he joined the [[Prabhat Film Company]] as a music director. His filmography includes compositions for several productions, including:<br />
* ''Amritmanthan''<br />
* ''[[Sant Tukaram (film)|Sant Tukaram]]''<br />
* ''[[Kunku (film)|Kunku]]''<br />
* ''Sant Gyaneshwar''<br />
* ''Chandrasena''<br />
* ''Maza Mulga''<br />
* ''Pahu Re Kiti Waat''<br />
* ''Sant Sakhu''<ref name="Vishwakosh1999" /><br />
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Later in his career, he served as a music director for [[All India Radio]] (Aakashvani) at both the Mumbai and [[Pune]] stations.<ref name="Vishwakosh1999" /><br />
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==Literary works==<br />
Bhole was a prolific writer on the subject of music, often publishing under the pseudonyms "Ekalavya" and "Shuddhsarang". Under the name Ekalavya, he contributed articles regarding elite singers to the weekly publication ''Vasundhara''. These columns were compiled into the book ''Today's Famous Singers'' (1933), which was later reissued as ''Sangitache Mankari'' (1949).<ref name="Vishwakosh1999" /><br />
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His other published works include:<br />
* ''Awazachi Duniya'' (1948)<br />
* ''Astaai'' (1962)<br />
* ''Vasantkakachi Patre'' (1964)<br />
* ''Maze Sangeet'' (1964)<br />
* ''Antra'' (1967)<br />
* ''Je Athavate Te'' (1972)<ref name="Vishwakosh1999" /><br />
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==Personal life==<br />
While living in Mumbai, he married Durgabai Kelekar, who was originally from [[Goa]]. She later became known as [[Jyotsna Bhole]]. Keshav Vaman Bhole died in Pune on 9 November 1977.<ref name="Vishwakosh1999" /><br />
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