His real name was Rambhau Kundgolkar. He learnt from Abdul Karim Khan but, according to V.H. Deshpande, in an interview of Y.N. Kelkar, Sawai Gandharv acknowledged is debt to Bhaskarbuwa Bhakhale and to Nissar Hussain Khan of Gwalior, the Ustad of Wazebua.
He was a great vocalist and taught Gangubai Hangal, Bhimsen Joshi and Saraswati Rane (younger sister of Hirabai Barodekar).
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