Mr. Shirishkumar Balkrishna Upadhye, a highly educated and beloved figure in the world of music. Born and raised in a musical family, Mr. Upadhye's passion for the violin began at a young age as he observed his renowned father, the late Pt. Balkrishna Sankar Upadhye, a follower of the esteemed vocalists Pt. Bharkarbuwa Bakhale and Pt. Shreedhar Parsekar.

In the 1970s, Mr. Shirishkumar's talent for the violin flourished, particularly in orchestra performances where his bowing technique garnered widespread acclaim for its scene-enhancing qualities. Alongside his pursuit of education, he joined the service of Bank of India at the age of nineteen and dedicated an impressive 43 years to the organization, attaining senior management positions. Throughout his professional career, he made a lasting impact as a compassionate officer, consistently helping the masses and uplifting society.

Despite the demands of his banking career, Mr. Shirishkumar never allowed himself to be separated from his beloved violin. Wherever he went, he would teach the violin and sow the seeds of music in young minds under the umbrella of the "Upadhye Violin Vadan Vidalalya," an institute founded by his father in 1951. To enroll in his class, aspiring students face rigorous examinations and make a heartfelt commitment to wholeheartedly worship the Goddess Sharada without interruption. Mr. Shirishkumar does not charge any fees from his students; instead, he asks for a promise to perpetuate the teaching of the violin. Once a student becomes a part of his class, they become a permanent member of the Upadhye family. His belief is that music holds immense value, relieving everyday stress, offering satisfaction, and providing continuous happiness for a life of total contentment.

While he consciously refrains from commercial violin performances, Mr. Shirishkumar's year always begins with his "seva" at Saptashringi in Nasik, Maharashtra. Furthermore, he carries his violin with him during family tours and visits to pilgrimage sites, where he worships through "Swarabhisheka." Some of the notable places he frequents include "Dnyneshwer Mauli" in Alandi, Pune, Shree Datta Guru sthanas in various locations, the eight Ashtavinayaka Ganapati temples, Pawas, Ratnagiri, and Balaji-Shree Vankatesh. Teaching the violin to students remains his true passion, and he has inspired school students in Dibrugarh, Northeast India, igniting their spirits with the power of music.

Mr. Shirishkumar's tireless efforts to teach students have yielded remarkable results, with his students receiving prestigious national and international awards. Many of his students have taken up the mantle of violin teaching in various locations in India and abroad, continuing the legacy of the Upadhye family. In addition to his teaching endeavors, he has shared his musical talents with those in need, performing the violin at old age homes, Cipla cancer hospital, Vyasan Mukti Kendra, Nisargopchar Ashram, and other charitable institutions. His devotional bhajans can be found on CD at the Nisargopchar Ashram in Utulikanchan, Pune. Notably, Mr. Shirishkumar has also composed music for documentaries on tribal development published by REWATCH, Arunachal Pradesh.