Artists

Sudhanshu Gharpure, a Kalyan-based harmonium player, specializes in Hindustani classical music. An AIR "B" Grade artist, he trained under Seema Shirodkar and holds a master’s in harmonium and

Jashan Bhumkar is a Jaipur-Atrauli gharana Hindustani vocalist trained under Dhondutai Kulkarni and Kishori Amonkar. He performs classical, ghazals, and abhangs, featuring on Doordarshan, AIR, and at

Savuri Mirgal is a Mumbai-based Hindustani classical vocalist with an MA (gold medal, 2022) from Mumbai University. Trained under Pandita Shubhada Paradkar & Vidushi Gauri Pathare, she performs

Pune-based tabla player Aditya Panwalkar specializes in Hindustani classical music, performing as an accompanist with vocalists and instrumentalists like Sumant Biwalkar. Recognized by the World

Aashna Jain, a Mumbai-based harmonium player, trains in Hindustani classical music under Pt. Tulsidas Borkar’s tradition. Known for Raag Bihag and Bageshree, she won Mumbai University’s Golden Girl

Swarali Joshi is a Pune-based Hindustani classical vocalist from the Jaipur-Atrauli gharana, trained by her mother Smt. Smita Joshi and Vidushi Dr. Ashwini Bhide Deshpande. Known for Khayal and

Bhagyalakshmi M. Krishna is India’s first prominent female Carnatic morsing artiste, an A-Top graded All India Radio performer. Trained by her father, Dr. L. Bhimachar, she redefined the

Latha Ramachar, a top female Kanjira artist in Carnatic music, expands women’s role in percussion. Trained by her father, she’s an A-grade All India Radio artist, performing with legends like M.S

Sukanya Ramgopal, the first woman Carnatic ghatam artiste, transformed it into a melodic concert instrument. A top-grade AIR artist and ICCR performer, she trained under T.R. Harihara Sharma and

Deepika Sreenivasan is a top Indian mridangam artist, one of few women in the field. An All India Radio graded performer, she trained under Vidwans Nandyala Ramamurthy and Patri Satish Kumar. She has

Carnatic violinist Aditi Krishnaprakash, trained under H.K. Narasimha Murthy & R.K. Shriramkumar since age 4, is known for her tonal depth and bowing precision. A Top Grade AIR artist (2025), she

Smitha Srikiran is a Carnatic flautist, A-grade All India Radio artist, and ICCR empanelled performer. Trained under Vid. Vijaya Subramhanyam, Vid. A.V. Prakash, and Vid. Dr. R.N. Srilatha, she has

Lars-Christian Koch is a German ethnomusicologist directing Berlin’s Ethnological Museum and Asian Art collections (Humboldt Forum) since 2018. From 2025, he also leads Saxony’s State Ethnographic

Jyotish Debnath, a master weaver from Kalna, West Bengal, preserves Muslin and Jamdani weaving using hand-spun techniques. He trains apprentices and received the Padma Shri in 2026 for his work.

Nuruddin Ahmed (b. 1958, Assam) is an Indian stagecraft artist specializing in theatre, puppetry, and visual design. With 40+ years in Assam’s mobile theatre, he designed 300+ productions. A 2017

Gafruddin Mewati Jogi (b. 1962, Rajasthan) is an eighth-generation folk musician specializing in Bhapang and Mewati traditions. A hereditary artist, he performs Pandun ka Kada (2,500+ Mahabharata

Bhiklya Ladakya Dhinda, a Warli Adivasi musician from Maharashtra’s Palghar, is a leading Tarpa player from a 400-year hereditary lineage. Starting at 10, he preserves this bamboo-gourd instrument

Dharmiklal Pandya (b. 1932, Baroda) is a Gujarat-based Akhyana artist from a hereditary performer family. Trained by his father, he revived this narrative tradition through performances, teaching

Vimala Menon (b. 1943), a Mohiniyattam exponent from Kerala, founded Kerala Natya Academy. Trained at Kalamandalam, she taught dance in India and abroad, earning awards like Padma Shri (2026).

Deepika Reddy (b. 1965, Hyderabad) is a Kuchipudi dancer, choreographer, and teacher trained under Vempati Chinna Satyam. Founder of Deepanjali (2000), she teaches underprivileged students, performs

Gayatri Balasubramanian (b. 1976, Mumbai) is a Carnatic violinist and vocalist, trained under her mother, Prof. T.S. Krishnaswami, and P.S. Narayanaswamy. With sister Ranjani, she performs globally

Ranjani Balasubramanian (b. 1973, Mumbai) is a Carnatic vocalist and violinist, part of the sister duo Ranjani–Gayatri. Trained by her mother and P.S. Narayanaswamy, she performs globally as a

Thiruvarur Bakthavathsalam (b. 1956), a Carnatic mridangam artist from Tamil Nadu, trained under his uncle in the gurukula tradition. A graded All India Radio artist, he performs globally, teaches at

Kumar Bose (b. 1953, Kolkata) is a Hindustani tabla player trained by his father and Kishan Maharaj. He debuted at age 4, performs globally, and won the Sangeet Natak Akademi Award in 2007.

N. Rajam (b. 1938) is a Hindustani violinist trained in Carnatic music by her father and Omkarnath Thakur. She taught at BHU for 40 years, mentoring notable students. Honored with Padma awards (1984

Yoga Vandana is a Bengaluru-based Carnatic veena artist trained in Vijayanagaram style. Inspired by her vocalist mother and guided by her scholar father, she learned under Smt. Sridevi, Smt. K

Abhimanyu Lal, Kathak dancer and percussionist, trained under Guru Geetanjali Lal and Pandit Durga Lal’s lineage. An ‘A’-grade Doordarshan artist, he performs globally and teaches at Kathak Kendra

Manjushri Mate, a Goa-based Bharatanatyam dancer and teacher, trained under Dr. Kshitija Barve, Guru Mandira Joshi Tirodkar, and Sangeet Natak Akademi awardee Guru Sandhya. A postgraduate in

Gopal Prabhu, a Goa-based Hindustani vocalist of the Mewati gharana, trains under Pt. Sudhir Nayak. He performs traditional khayal and ragas like Puriya at Goa’s concerts and festivals, including

Sawani Shende is a Hindustani vocalist specializing in khayal and semi-classical forms, known for structured raga development, clear diction, and balanced melodic progression. Her performances blend