Keshav Venu gives additional maximum 18 nos. of notes at the disposal of flautist maintaining appropriate continuity of notes by use of single flute, alternatively many flutes used by other flautists.
Received stupendous response from general public, critics of music, musicians & flute maestros. This is "Mark" flute of the bygone 20th century and is the lighthouse for the next generation.
Keshav Venu is preserved in Sangeet Natak Akademi, New Delhi. Innovated Anumandra- Murali / Shri Krishna Murli (Madhav Venu) range 2 octaves which can be played 4 notes below mandra shadja i.e. Laraj Saptak
Innovated Anahat Venu 12 ft. long (for Laraj Saptak) & Chaitanya venu 1 in. long (for high twitter octave) - both are recognized by Limca Book of Records on the name of his disciple Azaruddin Sheikh.
Social Services
Annam Prem Parivar, Mumbai organizes flute performances all over India for the Handicapped & Mentally Challenged children, which are arranged for their good health and mental peace. Since many years Pt. Ginde with his disciples have given several performances as social service to this cause.
Publications & Books
For world-wide propagation, publicity and enlightenment of Indian Flute -
Venu Vigyan - In Marathi Language - honoured by Maharashtra Govt.
Venu Ved - In Hindi Language (ebook available on bookganga.com)
Venu Vedh - in English Language (ebook available on official website)
Venu Vedh - Basic principles of flute design (Thesis of Doctorate)
Special Interviews
Doordarshan - Mumbai, Ahmedabad & Delhi and CPC Delhi
Aakashvani - Pune & Vividh Bharti, Mumbai
Press -
The Times of India,
Indian Express,
Hindustan Times,
Punjab Kesari,
Maharashtra Herald,
Sakal, Lokasatta,
Kesari,
Tarun Bharat
Public - in India and Abroad at many places
Radio - Huston (Texas) U.S.A.
Awards Conferred
Venu Vidwan - conferred by Jagadguru Shankaracharya, Shringeri Peeth (Karnataka)
Senior Fellowship Award granted by Cultural Ministry, Govt. of India
National Award bestowed by FIE - Foundation of Ichalkaranji, Maharashtra
Life Time Achievement Award given by Sahara Pariwar, Lucknow (UP) for Valuable contribution in field of music
President Award to the film "Bai" for its music direction
Maharashtra Ratna Bhushan Award - Mumbai
Eminent Citizen Award - Pune Municipal Corporation (PMC)
Award of Excellence bestowed by Kannada Vrinda, Texas, U.S.A.
Award forOverwhelming Performance conferred by Society of Greater Huston, TX, 77043, U.S.A.
Award given by Rotary Club, Pune
"Bharat Ratna Pandit Bhimsen Joshi Classical Music Lifetime Achievement Award" given by Cultural Ministry, Govt. of Maharashtra
Keshav Venu gives additional maximum 18 nos. of notes at the disposal of flautist maintaining appropriate continuity of notes by use of single flute, alternatively many flutes used by other flautists.
Received stupendous response from general public, critics of music, musicians & flute maestros. This is "Mark" flute of the bygone 20th century and is the lighthouse for the next generation.
Keshav Venu is preserved in Sangeet Natak Akademi, New Delhi. Innovated Anumandra- Murali / Shri Krishna Murli (Madhav Venu) range 2 octaves which can be played 4 notes below mandra shadja i.e. Laraj Saptak
Innovated Anahat Venu 12 ft. long (for Laraj Saptak) & Chaitanya venu 1 in. long (for high twitter octave) - both are recognized by Limca Book of Records on the name of his disciple Azaruddin Sheikh.
Social Services
Annam Prem Parivar, Mumbai organizes flute performances all over India for the Handicapped & Mentally Challenged children, which are arranged for their good health and mental peace. Since many years Pt. Ginde with his disciples have given several performances as social service to this cause.
Publications & Books
For world-wide propagation, publicity and enlightenment of Indian Flute -
Venu Vigyan - In Marathi Language - honoured by Maharashtra Govt.
Venu Ved - In Hindi Language (ebook available on bookganga.com)
Venu Vedh - in English Language (ebook available on official website)
Venu Vedh - Basic principles of flute design (Thesis of Doctorate)
Special Interviews
Doordarshan - Mumbai, Ahmedabad & Delhi and CPC Delhi
Aakashvani - Pune & Vividh Bharti, Mumbai
Press -
The Times of India,
Indian Express,
Hindustan Times,
Punjab Kesari,
Maharashtra Herald,
Sakal, Lokasatta,
Kesari,
Tarun Bharat
Public - in India and Abroad at many places
Radio - Huston (Texas) U.S.A.
Awards Conferred
Venu Vidwan - conferred by Jagadguru Shankaracharya, Shringeri Peeth (Karnataka)
Senior Fellowship Award granted by Cultural Ministry, Govt. of India
National Award bestowed by FIE - Foundation of Ichalkaranji, Maharashtra
Life Time Achievement Award given by Sahara Pariwar, Lucknow (UP) for Valuable contribution in field of music
President Award to the film "Bai" for its music direction
Maharashtra Ratna Bhushan Award - Mumbai
Eminent Citizen Award - Pune Municipal Corporation (PMC)
Award of Excellence bestowed by Kannada Vrinda, Texas, U.S.A.
Award forOverwhelming Performance conferred by Society of Greater Huston, TX, 77043, U.S.A.
Award given by Rotary Club, Pune
"Bharat Ratna Pandit Bhimsen Joshi Classical Music Lifetime Achievement Award" given by Cultural Ministry, Govt. of Maharashtra