Pandit Vinayak Malharrao Torvi, (born 4 September 1948) is an Indian classical vocalist.

He started formal musical education at the age of 9 under Tammanna Gurav and then under Narayanacharya Dandapur[citation needed].

Pandit ji received training in Hindustani classical vocal music for 15 years in Gurukul (a traditional system of learning employed in various disciplines throughout India), first from Gururao Deshpande, and later from Bhimsen Joshi of the Kirana gharana.

In the early 1970s he earned a bachelor's degree in music from Karnataka University Dharwad.

In 1980 Pandit ji performed in his first major national level concert, a music conference organised by ITC at Hubli.

He later served on the board of Karnataka state Sangeet Nritya Academy for two consecutive terms.

In 1983 Pandit ji established Gururao Deshpande Sangeet Sabha in Bangalore, which was inaugurated by the musician Gangubai Hangal.

In 1991-92, Pandit ji toured England, Scotland, and France for concert and lecture cum demonstrations.