Nivruttibua Sarnaik

Nivruttibua Sarnaik is an Hindustani classical vocalist. Known for contributions to Hindustani classical music, performance, teaching, and repertoire building.

Later he became disciple of Ustad Rajab Ali Khan and Sawai Gandharva alias Pandit Rambhau Kundgolkar. His final grooming was under the direct tutelage of Ustad Alladiya Khan of Jaipur gharana. He blended the stylistic features of Kirana gharana & Jaipur Gharana very well. In rendition of Khayal, his Alap portion was more of Kirana style, but with hidden rhythmic accent of Jaipur gharana. He blended the elements in Taan of Ustad Rajab Ali Khan & Ustad Alladiya Khan very articulately, with his own creative intelligence.

He was a master of many rare, complex Ragas such as Malwi, Virat Bhairav, Phulshree, Rupmati Malhar, etc. He was also a fine composer and composed many attractive Bandishes in various Ragas. Nivruttibua was a very intelligent musician, who had his own, rebellious and modern views about music as an art and its grammar.

Nivruttibua was a veteran concert artiste and broadcaster and had the honor of being a 'Durbar Gayak' of Kolhapur State. In 1966, he came in Mumbai. During 1969 to 1979, he worked as a Guru at Music Centre, University of Mumbai as suggested by Dr Ashok Da Ranade, the director of this centre. From 1979 to 1991, he worked as Guru at ITC SRA. Due to his age and health issues, he moved back to Mumbai in 1991, where is passed away in 1994.