• This hindustani classical vocalist was born in 1920.

• He has learnt from multiple teachers and music schools, refusing to learn from only one person/ place

• Fun fact: besides being a great singer, he has also acting in a few movies

• He also has a grandson named Rahul Deshpande, who happens to be a great singer too

• The most prestigious award that he has received during his career is the Sangeet Natak academy award.