Kolhapur enjoys distinct identity & recognition for its rich heritage of Jaipur Gharana for a long long time. The city has gratefully witnessed & experienced the unique style of sage-musician & a maestro 'Khansaheb Ustad Alladiyan Khan', whose magical touch established the spell bounding influence of Jaipur Gharana on this princely town. Late Govindbuwa Shaligram, the artiste of yore & direct disciple of Khansaheb was bequeathed with unique qualities, which the later had. He represented Khansaheb's legacy & gayaki in true sense.

Pandit Anandrao Limaye, affectionately known as 'Limayebuwa', was next ardent devotee of Jaipur Gharana. He had the privilege to receive his musical lessons from Govindbuwa and carried the mantle of Jaipur Gharana with ease & lan. Loved & appreciated for his ascetic lifestyle & down-to-earth demeanor, Limayebuwa rendered the unique style of Jaipur Gharana with equal authority, grace & elegance. He endeavored to bestow all his skills & qualities upon the next generation.

Pandit Anandrao Limaye, affectionately known as 'Limayebuwa', was next ardent devotee of Jaipur Gharana. He had the privilege to receive his musical lessons from Govindbuwa and carried the mantle of Jaipur Gharana with ease. Loved & appreciated for his ascetic lifestyle & down-to-earth demeanor, Limayebuwa rendered the unique style of Jaipur Gharana with equal authority, grace & elegance. He endeavored to bestow all his skills & qualities upon the next generation.

The glorious tradition of Jaipur Gharana took confident steps into 21st century. Amongst many of his disciples, Limayebuwa found a promising youth with gifted voice & conviction - Sudheer Pote. With relentless riyaz & talim, Sudheer has seasoned himself to carry the baton of Jaipur Gharana to next generation.

On the strength of exceptional potential & blessings from his Guru, Sudheer kept crossing his own benchmarks. Sudheer's diligence supported by thinking & experimental approach in illustrious career spanning over three decades, has fetched him scores of awards and honours. Significant amongst them is the 'Sangeetacharya', conferred by the Akhil Bharatiya Gandharva Mahavidyalaya Mandal, Mumbai. Sudheer the artiste with a strong melodious voice, delicately unfolds the array of Laya based Alaps, breathtaking Bol Alaps, Gamak based Bol Taans & aggressive Taans with varied patterns of unique aesthetics, to leave mesmerizing effect on the audience.