Born in 1964 in a family of musicians, violinist Praveen Sheolikar started training in music at the early age of nine. He was taught by his grandfather Rambhau Sheolikar of Raipur, and by his father V.R. Sheolikar, a violinist.

In 1976, Praveen received the National Talent Scholarship, and he won the gold medal at the All India Radio music competition in 1985. He also secured a first class in MSc.

Praveen has performed in several music conferences in the country, and is at present associated with All India Radio, Bhopal.

Praveen Sheolikar will be accompanied on tabla by Vinod Lele at Baajaa Gaajaa 2011.