Hindustani Classical Vocalist trained under Mrs. Vineeta Tembe, Pt Prabhakar Karekar and Mr and Mrs. Prem. Manoj has 1st rank in Masters in Performing Arts from Bombay University. Manoj is the receipient of several awards, the most prestigious amongst them being the Sur Singar Samsad Award in 1995 and Pt. Bhimsen Joshi Scholarship.
Manoj is currently faculty at the Academy of Indian Music (AIM), NJ for Hindustani classical vocal, light vocal like Bhajans/Ghazals and Harmonium. Manoj performs at concerts and private gatherings – Hindustani Classical vocal, Bhajans, Ghazals and Semi Classical performances.
