Do you remember the popular musical series “Ganare Violin” by noted violinist Prabhakar Jog? He was a music maestro known for his significant contributions to both Marathi and Hindi film industries. He breathed his last on 31st October 2021 at his Pune residence due to age-related issues. This sad demise has certainly left a void in the music industry, although his music will always remain evergreen through his renditions and lessons imparted to disciples.

Born in a Marathi Brahmin family in 1932, he started playing the violin at a young age of 12. He adopted the love for violin as his elder brother, Vamanrao Jog, used to conduct musical classes for this instrument at his residence. The untimely demise of his father had put him in a situation wherein he had to take up violin lessons as well as work for a living. That is when he started playing at concerts and gatherings. It is said that he was an expert in writing musical notations, which fetched him the position of assistant director under musical stalwart Sudhir Phadke, which gave him the opportunity to play a key role in the creation of “Geet Ramayana“.

Following this, he had an illustrious career during which he composed music for almost 22 Marathi films. Iconic singers such as Lata Mangeshkar, Suresh Wadkar, and Asha Bhosale have sung under his direction. Later, he joined the Bollywood industry and worked with veterans in this field, including S.D. Burman, Laxmikan Pyarelal, and Shankar Jaikishan. He even performed solo on stage for various programs including “Gata Rahe Mera Violin” and “Ganare Violin“. During his tenure, he was honored with awards such as Swami Haridas, Saraswati Awards, and the prestigious Dadasaheb Phalke Trophy.

He had recorded more than 12 albums and also played the role of a mentor to budding talent. Recently, he also played the role of a judge at the popular Marathi show SaReGaMaPa. He is survived by his two children and their families, who also have carried forward his legacy of music. Jog will always be fondly remembered for his special ability of making lyrics of a song come alive through his violin.

Birth Score – 4/5
Pride Score – 4/5
A super-impressive 8/10 Notable Brahmin Score