Shashidhar Kote
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OthernamesBengaluru Ratna, Gayana Mantrika, Vishwamanava, Gana Gandharva, Kannada Saarathi,[2] Gana Gandharva, Gana Garudiga, Aryabhata Shreshta Gayaka, Sangeetha Rathna[1]
CitizenshipIndia
OccupationsSinger, musician, actor, teacher
Shashidhar Kote | |
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| Other names | Bengaluru Ratna, Gayana Mantrika, Vishwamanava, Gana Gandharva, Kannada Saarathi,[2] Gana Gandharva, Gana Garudiga, Aryabhata Shreshta Gayaka, Sangeetha Rathna[1] |
| Citizenship | India |
| Occupations | Singer, musician, actor, teacher |
| Known for | Kote Music and Arts Foundation |
| Website | www |
Shashidhar Kote is an Indian singer,[3] musician and actor.[4]
Kote was born to Havyaka Brahmins parents, Kote Vasanth Kumar and Parvathi Kote, in Kalanja village, Mangalore, Karnataka.[5] He had his master's degree in English literature from Mangalore University. He taught literature in the same university later for three years.[1] Being a singer in the Mysore maharaja's court, he received honors from the king.[2]