Rachana-Rhythm
Rachana-Rhythm is an Indian author, singer and motivational speaker duo consisting of Rachana Shah and Rhythm Wagholikar.[1] The pair is mainly known for writing books, conceptualising films and hosting talk shows.[2]
Early life and career
Rachna Shah was born on 1 October 1966 in Bombay (present-day Mumbai) to Dattatreya Khadikar and his wife Meena Khadikar, sister of Lata Mangeshkar.[3] He holds an M.A. in Political Science from St. Xavier's College.[4][5]
Rhythm Wagholikar was born on 24 September 1993 in Nashik district of Maharashtra.[6] He is an Indian writer, talk show host, commentator and critic.[7][8] He has been honored with the Mahatma Gandhi Award in the House of Commons of the British Parliament and has been included in Femina Magazine's Most Powerful People of 2018 list.[9][10][11][12]
Notable works
- Swarlata[13][14]
- The Soul Stirring Voice[15]
- Strokes of Harmony
- Girija: An Inexplicable Obsession for Music[16]
- And She Clicked[17]
Talk Shows
- Amchi Maai- Sindhu Tai Sapkal
- Racahna - Creating Possibilities[18]
- Gauri - The Urge to Fly Rhythm Wagholikar’s talk show[19]
- Coffee At The St.James Court[20]
- Meeting the Peoples President- Shri Pranab Mukherjee[21][22][20][23]
Recognition and awards
- Femina Most Powerful of the Year 2018-2019
- Mahatma Gandhi Samman, presented at the House of Commons 2018[24][25]
- Youngest recipient of the Mahatma Gandhi Award.[26]
- International Achievers Award 2018[27]
- Spiritual Excellence Award 2015[28]
- The WOW! Awards 2017[27]
- Works of Worthiness Awards 2017[29][30][29]
- Eminent Writers Award 2019
- Economic Times Edge Maharashtra Achievers Awarded 2019[31]
References
- ↑ "Writers Rachana Shah and Rhythm Wagholikar Dedicate a Beautiful Song to Prime Minister Narendra Modi" (in en). https://www.filmfare.com/news/bollywood/rachana-shah-and-rhythm-wagholikar-65280.html.
- ↑ "Rachana Shah and Rhythm Wagholikar: Meet this celebrated author duo that is gaining attention with their motivational stories" (in en). https://www.theweek.in/news/biz-tech/2020/12/24/Rachana-Shah-and-Rhythm-Wagholikar-Meet-this-celebrated-author-duo-that-is-gaining-attention-with-their-motivational-stories.html.
- ↑ "रचना खादिकर शाह: एक अनूठा संघर्ष और सफलता की कहानी - Dainik Bhaskar | Uttar Pradesh News, UP Dainikbhaskar" (in en-US). 2024-04-14. https://dainikbhaskarup.com/rachna-khadikar-shah-a-unique-struggle-and-success-story/.
- ↑ "रचना खादिकर शाह: एक अनूठा संघर्ष और सफलता की कहानी - Dainik Bhaskar | Uttar Pradesh News, UP Dainikbhaskar" (in en-US). 2024-04-14. https://dainikbhaskarup.com/rachna-khadikar-shah-a-unique-struggle-and-success-story/.
- ↑ "Lata Mangeshkar foundation to be launched today, to build old-age home for artists" (in en). 2022-07-13. https://indianexpress.com/article/cities/mumbai/lata-mangeshkar-foundation-to-be-launched-today-to-build-old-age-home-for-artists-8026321/.
- ↑ Wagholikar, Rhythm. "Rhythm Wagholikar". https://wikialpha.org/wiki/Rhythm_Wagholikar.
- ↑ "Rising Chorus: Rachana Shah and Rhythm Wagholikar’s Anthem for Prime Minister Modi" (in en). https://www.dnaindia.com/india/report-rising-chorus-rachana-shah-and-rhythm-wagholikar-s-anthem-for-prime-minister-modi-3084649.
- ↑ Wagholikar, Rhythm Sudhir. "Effects of cinema on youth". The Times of India. ISSN 0971-8257. https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/blogs/voices/effects-of-cinema-on-youth/.
- ↑ "Comparing Mahatma Gandhi with anyone nothing short of sacrilege: Congress criticises Vice President Dhankhar's comments". The Times of India. 2023-11-28. ISSN 0971-8257. https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/comparing-mahatma-gandhi-with-anyone-nothing-short-of-sacrilege-congress-criticises-vice-president-dhankhars-comments/articleshow/105556392.cms.
- ↑ nageshsurya (2024-02-10). "LK Advani’s Bharat Ratna Celebration Strikes a Chord on Social Media - Rachana Shah and Rhythm Wagholikar Join the Digital Jubilation" (in en-US). https://policenama.com/english/lk-advanis-bharat-ratna-celebration-strikes-a-chord-on-social-media-rachana-shah-and-rhythm-wagholikar-join-the-digital-jubilation/.
- ↑ "र्हिदम वाघोलीकर यांना ‘महात्मा गांधी सन्मान’ प्रदान". https://www.bytesofindia.com/newsdetails/https%3a%2f%2fwww.bytesofindia.com%2fP%2fQZKJBT.
- ↑ "Femina Pune’s Most Powerful 2018-19 | Femina.in" (in en). https://www.femina.in/achievers/femina-punes-most-powerful-2018-19_-98634.html.
- ↑ "Puneite's coffee-table book on Lata Mangeshkar released" (in en). 2017-07-03. https://indianexpress.com/article/cities/pune/puneites-coffee-table-book-on-lata-mangeshkar-released-4732466/.
- ↑ "Timesgroup ePaper - NotAuthorized". 2019-01-09. https://epaperlive.timesgroup.com/TOI/VAR/20180928#display_area.
- ↑ "Book Commemorates Kishori Amonkar's 90th Birth Anniversary" (in en). https://www.femina.in/trending/achievers/trending/achievers/book-commemorates-kishori-amonkars-90th-birth-anniversary-224120.amp.
- ↑ "Author Rhythm Wagholikar Embarks on a Musical Odyssey with Memoir Unveiling the Life of Legendary Girija Devi - Morning Kashmir" (in en-US). 2024-01-31. https://www.morningkashmir.com/author-rhythm-wagholikar-embarks-on-a-musical-odyssey-with-memoir-unveiling-the-life-of-legendary-girija-devi/.
- ↑ "Rhythm Wagholikar Pays Tribute To Prabha Atre Whose Innovative Spirit Redefined the Kirana Gharana". https://zeenews.india.com/people/rhythm-wagholikar-pays-tribute-to-prabha-atre-whose-innovative-spirit-redefined-the-kirana-gharana-2712033.html/amp.
- ↑ "Lata Mangeshkar Pens a Note For Rachana Shah and Rhythm Wagholikar" (in en-CA). 2021-06-16. https://ca.news.yahoo.com/lata-mangeshkar-pens-note-rachana-103904513.html.
- ↑ Singh, Debarati Palit (2019-03-08). "An inspirational story" (in en). https://www.thebridgechronicle.com/lifestyle/art-culture/inspirational-story-32953.
- ↑ 20.0 20.1 "'We belong to you and you belong to us ':Rhythm Wagholikar and Rachana Shah's Unspoken Symphony in Tribute to Lata Mangeshkar". https://www.entimesofmalwa.co.in/2024/02/we-belong-to-you-and-you-belong-to-us.html?m=1.
- ↑ "Rachana Shah and Rhythm Wagholikar Pour in Wishes for Lata Mangeshkar - Oneindia News". https://www.oneindia.com/amphtml/india/rachana-shah-and-rhythm-wagholikar-pour-in-wishes-for-lata-mangeshkar-3316877.html.
- ↑ Akanksha (2024-02-16). "Anuja Wagholikar's Reflection: Rhythm's First Love, Music, Takes the Valentine's Crown." (in en-US). https://www.bollywoodcouch.com/anuja-wagholikars-reflection-rhythms-first-love-music-takes-the-valentines-crown/.
- ↑ "Author Rhythm Wagholikar Embarks on a Musical Odyssey with Memoir Unveiling the Life of Legendary Girija Devi | Take One" (in en-GB). 2024-01-31. https://www.takeonedigitalnetwork.com/author-rhythm-wagholikar-embarks-on-a-musical-odyssey-with-memoir-unveiling-the-life-of-legendary-girija-devi/.
- ↑ "Rhythm Wagholikar awarded 'Mahatma Gandhi sanman' in a function held at British Parliament – Punekar News". 2019-01-09. http://www.punekarnews.in/rhythm-wagholikar-awarded-mahatma-gandhi-sanman-in-a-function-held-at-british-parliament-3/.
- ↑ "मनीषा लताड यांनादेणार 'कमांडर' सन्मान" (in mr). https://marathi.indiatimes.com/maharashtra/pune-news/manisha-lataad-to-be-given-commander-honor/articleshow/65123921.cms.
- ↑ "Rhythm Wagholikar awarded for Keeping the Flag of India high at the British Parliament - Punekar News". https://www.punekarnews.in/rhythm-wagholikar-awarded-for-keeping-the-flag-of-india-high-at-the-british-parliament-2/.
- ↑ 27.0 27.1 "Wagholikar, Rachana Were Honored With Award". 2019-01-14. http://www.bytesofindia.com/Details/?NewsId=5633571329956379428.
- ↑ "The Times Group". 2019-01-14. http://epaperbeta.timesofindia.com/article.aspx?eid=31814&articlexml=the-award-winning-tarot-expert-12042015109005.
- ↑ 29.0 29.1 "Wagholikar, Rachana Were Honored With Award". https://www.bytesofindia.com/newsdetails/https%3a%2f%2fwww.bytesofindia.com%2fP%2fFZYYBO.
- ↑ "Pune: City authors Rachana Shah and Rhythm Wagholikar receive humanitarian award" (in en). 2021-06-20. https://indianexpress.com/article/cities/pune/pune-city-authors-receive-humanitarian-award-7367872/.
- ↑ "Rhythm Wagholikar bagged 'Maharashtra Achievers : Word Smith Of The Year Award 2019' - Punekar News". https://www.punekarnews.in/rhythm-wagholikar-bagged-maharashtra-achievers-word-smith-of-the-year-award-2019/.