Oke; the playwrighter, songwriter and music director of the Sangeet Natak Tajmahal, became the second person in musical theatre in Marathi language after 138 years as the same feat was done first by Annasaheb Kirloskar in 1882 for Sangeet Saubhadra. Sangeet Tajmahal was judged as the best drama in the 59th Maharashtra state sangeet natak competition (2020) and Oke was adjudged as the best playwright and music director. Oke brought to surface the existence of a temple in Mansingh's palace which was taken over by Shahjahan to be the queen's grave, in his own words.[7]
22 Shruti Research
Oke's research on shrutis in the Indian classical music is insightful and potentially revolutionary.[3] Shrutis are the 22 basic musical notes (microtones) which create a Raga. Oke discovered that the sequential progression of the notes can be plotted mathematically, enabling playing them on a string, precisely.[3] Based on a twenty-two shruti system the former physician patented [8] the world's first,[5] unique, patented unique harmonium [9] which can also double up as an Accordion,[1] as he entered the list of Indians who created their own musical instruments.[10] Oke gave lec-dems on his research on shrutis at several locations[11] including a TED-X talk at IIT Gandhinagar.[12]
When compared with the primordial model of Bharata Muni, Oke’s research was found most convincing as it has the highest mathematical sophistication and accuracy, along with an amalgamation of principles of Indian music laid by great scholars of Indian music such as Bharata himself. The approval of great artists and musical instruments applying his model directly into the practice is a profound positive in his favor. [13]
Author
Shriram Kundali (based on modern research) (Marathi Edition) - 22nd January 2024 [14]
99% Match: The Periodic Table and 22 Shrutis of Indian Classical Music : Unveiling the universal code of creation and music - 2023 [15]
Taj Mahal: An unbelievable discovery, 2nd Edition – 2023.[7]
Govind Gunadarshan, (A life sketch of Govindrao Patwardhan), Bhagyashree Publications – 2006.
Manoranjak Swabhavashastra, (An Astrological treatise on the Chinese zodiac), Udveli Books −2002.[20]
Mitra Jivacha', (An Astrological treatise on the Chinese system of I Ching) Kasturika Communications -1996.[21]
Astrologer
A student of Late Pandita Leelatai Paranjpe, Oke has studied Hindu astrology, Chinese astrology, and Western astrology for 50 years. He is a great proponent of Grant Lewi, considered as the father of modern astrology in America. Lewi's Philosophy of Life is that Destiny, when multiplied by Free will, creates human life, which normally appears as a constant struggle between what is existence and what essence) ought to be. Knowledge about horoscope gives a glimpse into destiny and allows for prospective planning of Free will (alternatives and choices) to create the best possible conditions of Human Life. Oke has written newspaper articles and authored books including one on the 12 signs of the Chinese Zodiac[20] and another on the I Ching[21] or the ancient Chinese divination text. He has given invited lectures,[22] besides presenting a daily Astrology programme on ETV Network, Mumbai.
Vidyadhar Oke is married to Bhagyashree Oke. She is a Kathak Dancer. They have three sons, Anand, Amod and Aditya Oke. Aditya is also a harmonium player.[5] His daughter-in-law Vedashree Oke is a stage actress and a singer.
^Mohan, Jatin (2022). 'Sangeet Galaxy e-Journal Vol. 12, No.1, January issue, pp. 53-6,'. ISSN2319-9695.
^Oke, Vidyadhar (2024). Shriram Kundali (based on modern research). ASINB0CSWF9Y35.
^Oke, Vidyadhar (2023). 99% Match: The Periodic Table and 22 Shrutis of Indian Classical Music : Unveiling the universal code of creation and music. ASINB0CJFJM4PL.
