Ashwini Bhide Deshpande is a renowned khayal vocalist of the Jaipur-Atrauli tradition. Ashwini was exposed to classical music from her early childhood. She began training under Pt. Narayanrao Datar at the tender age of 5, but actually flowered later under the strict tutelage of her mother mentor and guru Smt. Manik Bhide. It was from Smt. Bhide that she learnt the intricacies of the stylized gayeki of Jaipur gharana. Her quest continues with her training from Pt. Ratnakar Pai, a senior stalwart of the Jaipur-Atrauli gharana, under whom she is expanding her repertoire of rare and complex raags of her gharana.
Ashwini has performed the world over to glowing acclaim for her sensitive presentations, artistic and musical quality and her skill. Is a regular contributor to Akashvani and Doordarshan. She has also published a book of bandishes composed by her titled “Ragarachnanjali”.