Musical Training

Rajan Mashelkar, a distinguished violinist from Goa, began his musical journey at the tender age of five under the guidance of his father, Shri Krishna Mashelkar, a renowned vocalist. He later received advanced violin training from the legendary violin maestro Padmashree Pandit D. K. Datar. A recipient of the prestigious Kala Academy (Govt. of Goa) scholarship, Rajan pursued five years of intensive violin training that honed his mastery over the instrument. Alongside violin, he also developed proficiency in Hindustani classical vocal and tabla, showcasing his versatile musicianship.

Professional Work & Contributions

• Director at D. K. Datar Violin Academy, with branches in Mumbai, Ratnagiri, and Goa, mentoring young musicians in Indian classical violin.
• Actively engaged in preserving and promoting Indian classical music through performances, workshops, and training programs.
• Collaborated with eminent artists and dancers, including Pt. Suresh Talwalkar and Hema Malini, contributing to cross-disciplinary musical presentations.
• Recognized for maintaining the dignity and legacy of the violin as a central instrument in Indian classical tradition.

Performances

• Featured performer on All India Radio and Doordarshan Kendra.
• Performed at major festivals such as Sangeet Mahotsav organized by Govt. of Maharashtra (Nagpur 1993, Kolhapur 1994, Mumbai 1998) and Apna Utsav by Govt. of India.
• Empaneled Artist of ICCR (Indian Council for Cultural Relations), New Delhi.
• Regularly featured at Holi Mahotsava Sammelan (Saptak, Ahmedabad), Late Kesarbai Kerkar Sangeet Sammelan (Kala Academy Goa), and Kanara Saraswat Sangeet Sammelan (Mumbai).
• Performed in prestigious venues like NCPA, Nehru Centre, Ustad Bade Ghulam Ali Khan Sabha, Khayal Trust, Swar Sadhana Samiti, and Bhavan’s Cultural Centre, Mumbai.
• Participated in Late Shridhar Parsekar Sangeet Sammelan (Goa) and Yuva Sangeet Sammelan (Dadar Matunga Cultural Centre, Mumbai).
• International tours include performances across Europe and the USA.
• Released a solo violin recital album with Sinaris Music (Goa) in March 2008.

Achievements

• Awarded the title “Surmani” (1989) for excellence in violin performance.
• Honored as “Outstanding Young Personality of Goa” (1990).
• Recipient of the Kala Academy Scholarship for Advanced Violin Studies.
• Known for his profound command over raga and taal, performing both classical and semi-classical forms such as khayal, thumri, dhun, natyageet, and abhanga.