Shrimati Devaki Pandit is a Maharashtrian performer of classical, semi-classical, light, and devotional music. She received her initial music training from her mother Smt. Usha Pandit. She then trained under Vasantrao Kulkarni, Kishori Amonkar, and Jitendra Abhisheki. She is currently receiving instruction from Babanrao Haldankar. In light music, she counts poet-composer Sudhir Moghe among her gurus. She started performing at the age of nine and made her first recording at the age of twelve, but started to gain recognition when she was given a break by Hridaynath Mangeshkar in a programme on doordarshan. A highly talented singer, she has not only given performances in India, but has undertaken concert tours all over the world at the invitation of prestigious institutions. She has also sung for various films, with renowned music directors. However, her focus remains on Hindustani classical music. Read more on Last.fm. User-contributed text is available under the Creative Commons By-SA License; additional terms may apply.