Vadodara: A 3rd Year Violin student from Faculty of Performing Arts, Department of Instrumental Music, Urmee Rakesh Mahisuri received a National scholarship from the central government. She received the scholarship for Hindustani Instrument Violin under Centre for Cultural Resources and Training (CCRT) – ‘Young Artists in Different Cultural Fields’ by the Department of Culture, Government of India. She passed her 2nd Year Bachelor of Music exam with “O” Out Standing Grade and presently pursuing her third year in the faculty.

Urmee is the younger daughter of Professor Dr. Rakesh Jagjivandas Mahisuri a violinist and professor in the Faculty of Performing Arts in the Maharaja Sayajirao University in Vadodara since 1994. He done masters from MSU and later completed his doctorate from BHU in 1987. He completed his P.HD under Indian Violinist Padma Shree and Padma Bhushan Prof. (Dr.) N. Rajam.

Now his daughters Prarthana and Urmee are carrying forward his legacy by train themselves in Violin. Recently the younger one Urmee a 3rd year student of B.PA (instrumental Violin) received a prestigious scholarship from the central government.
“I have been training for the last 10 years and practice everyday to improve my skills. My father is my first guru and later I learn the art from Dr. N. Rajam under Guru shishya parampara. I am progressing well and applied for the scholarship in the Centre for Cultural Resources and Training (CCRT) – Young Artists in Different Cultural Fields and received the prestigious scholarship which is a proud moment for me. I fulfilled the criteria and managed to get the scholarship which helps me in supporting my studies and career as a performing artist,” said Urmee.

Urmee is carrying forward the legacy of her father and wants to see herself as a performing artist in life. She is also learning the art of sound engineer as it will help in her career. She wants to grow in Indian Classical music and continue this musical journey.

The family environment was always musical and it helps me to grow as an artist. I started learning from my father in vocals and later shifted to play violin. I started playing Violin when i was in 5th standard and from 9th class i started learning under Dr. Professor N. Rajam with Guru shishya parampara. The instrument is very tough to play in comparison with others and need patience. I practice for four to five hours daily along with managing my studies. I love to call myself a performing artist rather than stick to a tag. I also have an interest in playing keyboard and will try my hand later on in my career, adds Urmee.

Urmee is presently pursuing her third year in Bachelor of Performing Arts in Violin and thanked her father Professor Dr. Rakesh Jagjivandas Mahisuri, Professor Vibhas Vasant Ranade and Padma Shree and Padma Bhushan Prof. (Dr.) N. Rajam for their constant guidance.