Mahesh is a young, budding and talented vocalist of Indian Classical of the new generation. He has also been trained in various faculties of semi-classical music including Thumri, Tappa, Bhajan, Bhavgeet, Natyageet, etc. Having learnt under the renowned guru Padmashree Pt. Jitendra Abhisheki, who is well known to have learnt several gharanas (schools of music), listening to Mahesh's performances one sees a very pleasant blend of the various gharanas. Endowed with a rich resonant voice, Mahesh's performances are marked by an excellent command over both the rhythm and the melody.

Born in 1976, Mahesh delighted an audience of over 5000 at a religious place, “Gondavale”, with the rendition of a devotional song at the tender age of 3. For Mahesh music is in his genes. He was initiated into music by his mother, an Indian Classical vocalist, who has completed her Masters in music under the guidance of Veena Sahasrabudhe. Later Mahesh learnt under the guidance of Purushottam Gangurde (disciple of Pandit Yashwantbua Joshi). A milestone in Mahesh’s life was his close association with Padmashree Pandit Jitendra Abhisheki, a doyen of Agra-Jaipur Gharana and one of the greatest Maestros of Indian Classical Music. He received his training under the traditional Gurukul system (Guru-Shishya parampara) for about 8 years. He is currently receiving vocal training under the able guidance of the illustrious Shounak Abhisheki (son of Pandit Jitendta Abhisheki) for more than 4 years.

During his training, he traveled with his Guru extensively all over India giving vocal support in numerous concerts. Some of the prestigious ones include Sawai Gandharva Mahotsav (Pune), Malhar Utsav (Mumbai), Bharat Bhavan (Bhopal), Tansen Music Festival (Gwalior), Golden Temple (Amritsar), Jaipur Music Festival (Jaipur), Spic Macay National Convention, Youth Festival (Bangalore), etc.

Mahesh has given numerous solo concerts in India and abroad in places like Pune, Mumbai, Goa, Ahmedabad, Bangalore, Indore, Los Angeles, San Jose, San Francisco, Chicago, Santa Barbara, Portland, Montana, Wyoming, Idaho, Oregon, Tuscon, Montecito, etc. He has appeared on television and radio on many occasions. These include the Spirit of National Integrity Concert, Gangadeep, Jeevan Gane, Bhakti Bhav, etc. He also had the privilege to work with eminent personalities like Prabhaka Karekar, Suresh Wadkar, Shridhar Phadke, Anand Modak, Upendra Bhat, etc. He also teaches vocal music and conducts Lecture and Demonstration seminars for music lovers and aspirants.

Mahesh holds an Electronics Engineering degree from the University of Pune and a Masters degree in Engineering Management from the Santa Clara University.

Mahesh is emerging with a lot of promise on the scene of Indian Music. His relentless pursuit and zest shall take him to further heights in the years to come.