Deenanath Mangeshkar (; 29 December 1900 – 24 April 1942) was an Indian actor, Natya Sangeet musician and, Hindustani classical vocalist who was active in Marathi theatre. He is the father of well-known singers Lata Mangeshkar, Asha Bhosle, Meena Khadikar and Usha Mangeshkar as well as composer Hridaynath Mangeshkar.
Background
Deenanath Mangeshkar was born in Mangueshi, Goa on 29 December 1900. His father, Ganesh Bhatt Navathe, called Bhikoba or Bhikambhatt, was a Karhade Brahmin was his father's mistress
As a Devadasi, Yesubai was a reputed musician. Deenanath's father's surname was Hardikar, whose family performed the Abhishekam (ritual bathing) of the lingam of Shiva at Mangueshi Temple, thus they were known as Abhishekis.