Nityanand Haldipur

Pandit Nityanand Haldipur is a prominent Hindustani classical bansuri (flute) artist associated with the Maihar gharana. Born in Mumbai, he was trained initially by his father, Shri Niranjan Haldipur, and later by Pandit Pannalal Ghosh’s disciples before becoming a senior disciple of Annapurna Devi, under whose guidance his musical approach developed depth and maturity.

He is known for his Dhrupad-ang alap, structured jod and jhala, and rhythmically nuanced drut compositions. A top-grade artist of All India Radio and Doordarshan, he has performed in major national platforms such as the AIR National Programme and Sangeet Sammelans, along with international festivals and concerts across India and abroad.

In addition to performance, he contributes to teaching and preservation of the Maihar gharana tradition through workshops, listening sessions, and mentorship across instruments. He is a recipient of the Sangeet Natak Akademi Award and continues to be recognized for his role in sustaining and presenting Hindustani instrumental music at a global level.