Artists

Sunanda Sharma (b. 1969) is an Indian classical vocalist of the Banaras gharana, trained under Girija Devi, Kishan Maharaj, and Bismillah Khan. She performs khayal, thumri, and semi-classical forms

Paramita Maitra, a Kolkata-based Kathak dancer, teacher, and choreographer, trains under Pandit Birju Maharaj. Secretary of Nrityangan Kathak Kendra, she performs, teaches, and organizes festivals to

Siddharth Belamannu, born 1996 in Karkala, Karnataka, is a Carnatic and Hindustani vocalist with a 3-octave range. Trained under Sri P.R. Manjunath and Pandit Vinayak Torvi (Gwalior/Kirana), he

Samriddha Mohanta, a Balurghat-based guitarist, sitarist, and composer, blends Indian classical and contemporary music. He performs, arranges, teaches, and collaborates with artists like Divya Kumar

Mahesh Raghvan is an Indian music producer blending Carnatic fusion and digital music. Trained in Carnatic and Western music, he holds degrees in audio production and digital composition. Known for

Nandini Shankar (b. 1993, Mumbai) is a Hindustani violinist trained under Dr. Sangeeta Shankar and Dr. N. Rajam, specializing in Gayaki Ang. Debuting at 8, she performs globally, holds a music

Ragini Shankar, a Hindustani violinist from a seven-generation musical family, trained under Dr. N. Rajam and Dr. Sangeeta Shankar. Performing in Gayaki Ang style, she debuted at 11 and tours

Vinayak Torvi (b. 1948) is a Hindustani khayal vocalist trained in Gwalior & Kirana gharanas under Gururao Deshpande & Bhimsen Joshi. A-top graded AIR artist since 1976, he founded

Pallavi Mehendale is a US-based Kathak dancer, guru, and choreographer trained under Asha Joglekar and Birju Maharaj. Holding Visharad, Alankar, and philosophy degrees, she performs, teaches, and

Raja Kale (Rajaram Prabhakar Kale) is an Indian vocalist, composer, and Hindustani classical music scholar. A disciple of Pt. Jitendra Abhisheki (Gwalior gharana), he holds a PhD on Bandish in Khayal

Reeta Das, Bihar’s first woman sarod exponent, trained in the Maihar tradition, is an AIR ‘A’ Grade and ICCR empanelled artist. She heads Patliputra University’s Music Department, blending

A Hindustani classical singer who also works extensively with Assamese modern and folk repertoire.

Mayukh Hazarika (b. 1971) is an Assamese playback singer, composer, and frontman of *Brahmaputra Balladeers*. Son of Jayanta Hazarika, nephew of Bhupen Hazarika, known for albums, live shows, and

Mridangam artist Manohar Balatchandirane, based in Delhi, performs Carnatic concerts, dance accompaniment, and fusion with Tal Fry. A trained educator, he teaches rhythm across India.

Delhi R. Sridhar is a New Delhi-based Carnatic violinist, a first-generation practitioner in the city. Trained from childhood, he blends tradition with innovation in solo and accompaniment

Carnatic vocalist Anagha Manikandan, trained by her father Dr. T.V. Manikandan, performs concerts, broadcasts, and cultural programs globally. Awarded CCRT scholarship by Govt. of India.

Rohit Mujumdar is a Pune-based tabla player, trained under Pandit Suresh Talwalkar. Active as a soloist and accompanist in Hindustani classical music, he performs globally and teaches via

Vijay Ghate (b. 1964) is a Padma Shri-winning tabla player from Jabalpur, trained under Pandit Suresh Talwalkar. Active since the 1990s, he accompanies vocal, instrumental, and dance performances and

Ramdas Palsule (b. 1963), a Pune-based tabla player, is an A-grade All India Radio artist. A disciple of Pt. Suresh Talwalkar, he blends traditional repertoire with modern ideas, performing globally

Amol Nisal, a Pune-based Hindustani vocalist, trained under Pandit Ajoy Chakrabarty and Gangadharbuva Pimpalkhare. An engineer by profession, he performs globally, mentors, and holds national

Neeraj Solanki, a Pune-based Kathak artist, trains under Pt. Rajendra Gangani (Jaipur Gharana). Founder of Nrityam, he teaches dance, specializing in Padhant, and works as a verbal faculty and

Arpita Vaishampayan, a Hindustani classical vocalist, trained from age five in Indore under Usha Khandekar, Rajeshwari Dikshit, Smita Mokashi, and Dr. Chhaya Matange. In Pune, she studied under Rajiv

Charudutt Fadke is a tabla player trained in the guru-shishya tradition. Studied under Majgaokar, Jadhav, and Pt. Suresh Talwalkar, performing solo and as accompanist in India and abroad. Engages in

Dheerendra Tiwari, a Jaipur Gharana Kathak dancer, trained under Gurus Ruchi Sharma, Taposh Giri, and Pandit Rajendra Gangani. A top-ranked Kathak Kendra (Delhi) graduate, he teaches at Bharatiya

Pranav Gurav is a Pune-based Hindustani tabla player trained in the guru-shishya tradition. A soloist and accompanist, he studied under Milind Gurav, Nana Mulye, Suresh Samant, and currently Aneesh

Rishab Rikhiram Sharma is a prominent Indian sitarist, music producer, and mental health advocate. He is widely recognised as the youngest and final disciple of the legendary sitar maestro Pandit Ravi Shankar.

Mugdha Vaishampayan (b. 2000) is an Indian playback singer and performer who gained fame as a finalist on *Sa Re Ga Ma Pa Marathi Li’l Champs* (2008–09). She works in Marathi/Hindi film, TV themes

Sourav Mohanty, an Odissi dancer, holds India’s National Senior Scholarship (CCRT). Trained by Padma Shri Guru Durga Charan Ranbir and mentored by Rahul Acharya, he performs and teaches, preserving

Vaswati Mishra is a Kathak dancer, choreographer, and Lucknow Gharana guru. Trained by Birju Maharaj and Reba Vidyarthi, she preserves Shambhu Maharaj’s legacy. Founded Dhwani Academy in 1999.