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Rahul Deshpande

movie Singer, Actor cake 10 October 1979 (Wednesday) (Pune, Maharashtra, India)
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46

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Indian

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Basic Information

Date of Birth: 10 October 1979 (Wednesday)
Birthplace: Pune, Maharashtra, India
Zodiac Sign: Libra
Nationality: Indian
Hometown: Pune, Maharashtra, India

Family & Relationships

Marital Status: Divorced
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Children: Daughter- Renuka Deshpande

Education

Schools: Karnatak High School, Pune

Lifestyle

Religion: Hinduism
Food Habit: Non-vegetarian

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Some Lesser Known Facts About Rahul Deshpande

  • As a child, Rahul Deshpande began learning music from classical musician Kumar Gandharva and developed an interest in music.

    A childhood picture of Rahul Deshpande with his grandfather
    A childhood picture of Rahul Deshpande with his grandfather
  • He then learnt music from Pandit Gangadharbuva Pimpalkhare, Dr. Madhusudhan Patwardhan, Ushatai Chipalkatti, and Pandit Mukul Shivputra.
  • After that, Rahul Deshpande learned tabla from Pandit Suresh Samant.

    A childhood picture of Rahul Deshpande while performing a stage show
    A childhood picture of Rahul Deshpande while performing a stage show
  • He knows various forms of music such as Khayal, Tap Khayal, Dhruvpad, Thumri, Kajri, Hori, Tappa, Ghazal, Abhanga, Bhajan, Natyasangeet, and Bhavgeet.
  • In 2010, Rahul Deshpande appeared as a judge in the singing reality show ‘Sa Re Ga Ma Pa – Little Champs,’ which aired on Zee Marathi and ‘Sangeet Samrat parva2,’ which aired on Zee Yuva.

    An old picture of Rahul Deshpande from the singing reality show
    An old picture of Rahul Deshpande from the singing reality show ‘Sa Re Ga Ma Pa – Little Champs’ (2010)
  • He then recreated the musical play ‘Katyar Kaljat Ghusali’, which originally starred his grandfather. In the revised play, Rahul Deshpande portrayed ‘Khansaheb Aftab Hussain Bareliwale.’

    Rahul Deshpande in a still from the musical play
    Rahul Deshpande in a still from the musical play ‘Katyar Kaljat Ghusali’
  • In the film adaptation, this role was played by Sachin Pilgaonkar, and Rahul sang the songs for Sachin’s character.
  • Rahul Deshpande yearly organises an event called ‘Vasantotsav’ in memory of his late grandfather, Pandit Vasantrao Deshpande, in Mumbai, Maharashtra.
  • In 2011 and 2012, he organised a new version of Kakasaheb Khadilkar’s play Sangeet Maanapmaan in Maharashtra at its 100th anniversary. He organised two parts of the play with 22 classical songs.
  • After that, he organised the new version of the play Sangeet Sanshay Kallol, which was written by Govind Ballal Deval in 1916.
  • Rahul Deshpande often performs at various music festivals, including the Sawai Gandharva Music Festival.
  • He has lent his voice to many songs in various films such as Satrangi Re (2012), Bhai: Vyakti Ki Valli (2019), Me Vasantrao (2022), and Sangeet Manapmaan (2025).

    The poster of the film Sangeet Manapmaan (2025)
    The poster of the film Sangeet Manapmaan (2025)
  • In 2022, Rahul Deshpande portrayed his grandfather in the biographical film Me Vasantrao. He also composed the music for the film.
  • In September 2024, he announced that he had legally divorced from his wife, Neha, after 17 years of marriage. After his divorce, he shared in a social media post that he would co-parent his daughter, Renuka, and would maintain a respectful relationship with his wife.
  • Rahul Deshpande likes travelling to distant places in his free time.

    Rahul Deshpande during a trip to London
    Rahul Deshpande during a trip to London
  • He regularly performs at live music shows.

    Rahul Deshpande during a live music show
    Rahul Deshpande during a live music show

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