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 Born in a traditional music family, Manjiri'sr father,
Anand Asanare, was a well-known tabla artist. He
was the guiding spirit behind her in the field of
music and he laid the foundation of confidence in
her about the "Laya and Tala".
Manjiri has inherited the rich tradition of Jaipur Atrauli
gharana from Pt. Kanetkar, doyen of the gharana. The
effect of Pt. Kanetkar's long association with Ustad
Bhurji Khansaheb is aptly reflected in the melodious
singing of Manjiri.
Manjiri owes her
gratitude to Pt. C. T. Mhaiskar of Sangli under whom
she received her lessons in early days. What is
significant about this young artist is that she
blends in herself the qualities of not only a
vocalist but also of a kathak dancer with numerous
prizes in her collection.
Discerning cognoscenti
in music will not miss finer shades and aristocracy
of traditions set by stalwarts like Kesarbai Kerkar,
Master Krishnarao, and Pt. Gajananrao Joshi in
Manjiri's renditions. Her Guru Pt. Kanetkar has
inherited some rare and precious compositions from
Prof. B.R.Deodhar, Shri Gulubhai Jasdanwala, and
Baba Azizuddin Kansaheb (The grandson of Late Ustad
Alladian Khansaheb) and has bequeathed them to
Manjiri.
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