Arun Date
Arun Date
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About Arun Date
Arun Date (4 May 1934 - 6 May 2018) was an Indian, Marathi language, singer of Bhavageete poetry. Originally a textile engineer, Arun left his high-profile job after 28 years of service for pursuing a career in singing. His song "Shukratara" was adjudged as song of the month by Mumbai Radio Station in 1962. Arun was first recipient of Gajananrao Vatave Puraskar. Bhaavageete or Bhavageeth (literally 'emotion poetry') is a form of poetry and light music in India. Most of the poetry sung in this genre pertain to subjects like love, nature and philosophy, and the genre itself is not much different from Ghazals, though ghazals are bound to a peculiar metre. This genre is quite popular in Karnataka and Maharashtra. This genre may be called by different names in other languages. Famous Songs Shukratara Mandvara Bhatukalichya Khela Madhali Shatada Prem Karave Divas Tujhe He Fulayache Jenvha Tichi Ni Majhi Personal life Arun Date's brother, Ravi Date, is a well-known tabla player.
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