Arati Ankalikar-Tikekar

She is known for her albums Tejomay Nadbrahm, Raag-Rang, and playback singing for the films like Antarnaad, De Dhakka, Savlee, Shyam Benegal's film, Sardari Begum (1996), Ek Hazarachi Note. Her early musical education came from Vasantrao Kulkarni, of the Agra-Gwalior gharana. This was followed by training under noted vocalist, Kishori Amonkar of the Jaipur-Atrauli gharana. Thereafter that, she received further training from Pt.

• Name — Arati Ankalikar Tikekar • Birth Name — Arati Ankalikar • Birthplace — Bijapur, Karnataka, India • Born — 27 January 1963 • Origin — Mumbai, Maharashtra, India • Genre — Hindustani classical music • Occupation — * Classical vocalist • Playback singer • Years Active — 1975–present

She has been the main playback singer for several Marathi, Konkani as well as Hindi films, namely: • Sardari Begum, 1996 • Savlee • De Dhakka, 2008 • Dil Dosti Etc • Dhusar • Samhitha, 2013.

Ankalikar Tikekar has made appearances on television interviews, Reality Shows and as a guest judge on music shows. The following list consists few appearances on Marathi television networks. • Type of Show — Name — Role — Network Name • Interview — Ashi Manase Yeti — interviewee — Mi Marathi • Interview — Khupte Tithe Gupte — interviewee — Zee Marathi • Concert — Elgaar — Soloist — ETV Marathi • Concert — Rutu Hirawa — Soloist — Mi Marathi • Concert — Good Morning Maharashtra — Soloist — Zee Marathi • Music Competition — Idea SaReGaMaPa – Season 2 — Guest Judge — Zee Marathi • Music Competition — Idea SaReGaMaPa – Season 2 Grand Finale — Special Appearance — Zee Marathi

Ankalikar Tikekar has performed all over the world at prestigious venues, including the Aga Khan Museum in Toronto, Canada in 2019 for the Raag-Mala Music Society of Toronto.

She is married to Indian film actor Uday Tikekar. Her daughter Swanandi Tikekar (born 1990) is a well-known Marathi television and theatre actress.

The authorities additionally record the heading Arati Ankalikar Tikekar. She married Uday Tikekar. One child is recorded: Swanandi Tikekar.