Deenanath Mangeshkar

Deenanath Mangeshkar
Background information
Also known as
  • Pandit Deenanath Mangeshkar
  • Master Deenanath Mangeshkar
  • Dinanath Mangeshkar
  • Dina
Born(1900-12-29)29 December 1900
Mangeshi, Goa, Portuguese India
Died24 April 1942(1942-04-24) (aged 41)
Poona, Bombay Presidency, British India
GenresIndian classical, Indian semi-classical, Natya Sangeet
Occupation(s)Vocalist, Singer, Marathi film producer
InstrumentVocals

Deenanath Mangeshkar (Marathi pronunciation: [d̪iːnanaːt̪ʰ məŋɡeːʃkəɾ]; 29 December 1900 – 24 April 1942) was an Indian actor, Natya Sangeet musician and, Hindustani classical vocalist who was active in Marathi theatre. He is the father of well-known singers Lata Mangeshkar, Asha Bhosle, Meena Khadikar and Usha Mangeshkar as well as composer Hridaynath Mangeshkar.