Nurturing Musical Excellence Since 1932

Discover the legacy of Acharya Jialal Vasant Sangeet Niketan and the visionaries who continue to spread the joy of Hindustani Classical Music.

The Parampara

Over the last many years, Ajivasan has been creating many events & workshops by inviting the stalwarts of Hindustani Music to perform and help us in spreading the Hindustani Music & Culture. We also help music students to interact and learn from the maestros themselves.

Legends who performed at Ajivasan are Smt. Hema Mailini, Smt. Girija Devi, Ustad Zakir Hussain, Pandit Shiv Kumar Sharma, Pandit Hariprasad Chaurasia and Ustad Rashid Khan.

Ajivasan has always believed and demonstrated the true essence of Guru-Shishya Parampara where a Guru passes on his knowledge of Music to his disciples hoping that they learn to live the art. Sh. Suresh Wadkar ji carried forward the legacy of his Guru Acharya Jialal Vasant and has since then been spreading the message of Hindustani Classical Music to thousands of students.

The History

The Institute provided scientific training in Hindustani Classical Music, and the students had the opportunity to perform with the master himself on several occasions. After his demise, his disciple Shri. Suresh Wadkar, decided to fulfill Guruji’s dream of establishing a Gurukul, a place where the music aspirants get the benefit of residing and learning music. Today, the institute trains about 900 students in Hindustani vocals, Instrumental as well as in popular classical dance forms like Kathak and Bharatnatyam.

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Our Story

Acharya Jialal Vasant Sangeet Niketan (Ajivasan) was found in 1932 in Srinagar by Acharya Jialal Vasant under the patronage of Smt. Rameshwari Nehru. With about twenty-five students under his tutelage, Guruji started out on the musical journey of Sangeet Sandhana. Here’s our story.

Vasantotsav & Awards

Every year, since the year 2000, Vasantotsav draws music lovers to the Ajivasan Hall at Santacruz West, to partake in a night of musical enchantment. Vasantotsav honors musical legends with the prestigious Uttam Vag-geykar Jialal Vasant Award since 2000. Notable recipients include Pt. Jasraj, Smt. Lata Mangeshkar, Ustad Zakir Hussain, Pt. Birju Maharaj and many more.

Uttam Vag-Geykar Award

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Master Madan Award

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Swami Haridas Award

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Gilded Heroes of Music

Ajivasan's pride to honour Indian and Global Heroes of Music

Our Progress

Ever since Ajivasan was formed, we always believed in taking up social responsibilities towards the under privileged students & kids with Special needs. Till date Ajivasan has given free education to approximately thousands of students and we wish to reach out to more such deserving students to give them a better future. Ajivasan is also supporting other NGO’s to provide free education for under privileged children by sending trained and certified faculties to their centers.

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What Celebrities Say

I am thankful to Suresh Wakdar Ji for Carrying forward the legacy of Acharya Jiyalal Vasant Ji & Making it available for the younger generation.

Late. Smt. Lata Mangeshkar

Very few organizations today are working towards rejuvenation of Indian Classical Music & I appreciate and honor Ajivasan's efforts.

Sh. Amitabh Bachchan

This is the biggest service for art Suresh Ji is doing and he has done his Guru proud.

Ustad Zakir Hussain

I am thankful to Suresh Wakdar Ji for Carrying forward the legacy of Acharya Jiyalal Vasant Ji & Making it available for the younger generation.

Late. Smt. Lata Mangeshkar

Very few organizations today are working towards rejuvenation of Indian Classical Music & I appreciate and honor Ajivasan's efforts.

Sh. Amitabh Bachchan

This is the biggest service for art Suresh Ji is doing and he has done his Guru proud.

Ustad Zakir Hussain

One who learns form Ajivasan has assurance that he/she has learnt it right! You need to go to the roots of our traditional music to understand the etiquettes of Music & that will get only at Ajivasan.

Sh. Sonu Nigam

Learning Indian music with perfect decorum and methodology is possible only at Ajivasan. This is a great contribution to our society and country.

Sh. Gulzar Sahab

Whenever anybody asks me where should I learn music? I directed them to Ajivasan. We are fortunate to have such a Gurukul in Mumbai.

Sh. Vishal Bharadwaj

Sh. Sonu Nigam

Learning Indian music with perfect decorum and methodology is possible only at Ajivasan. This is a great contribution to our society and country.

Sh. Gulzar Sahab

Whenever anybody asks me where should I learn music? I directed them to Ajivasan. We are fortunate to have such a Gurukul in Mumbai.

Sh. Vishal Bharadwaj

There was never and will be any competition or even comparison for Ajivasan. Ajivasan syllabus is very unique and effective, the more one learns it the more one benefits.

Sh. Shaan

There was never and will be any competition or even comparison for Ajivasan. Ajivasan syllabus is very unique and effective, the more one learns it the more one benefits.

Sh. Shaan

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