Artists

Babar Latif Khan, a Delhi Gharana tabla exponent, is the fifth-generation heir of a famed musical lineage. Trained by his father Ustad Latif Ahmed Khan and Ustad Munnu Khan, he performs globally

Ankit Bhatt (b. 18 Nov 1982) is a Jaipur-based sitarist trained in Indian classical music, with academic ties to Banasthali University and a career blending performance and scholarly engagement.

Akhilesh Gundecha is a pakhawaj artist trained under Pandit Shrikant Mishra and Raja Chhatrapati Singh Ju Deo. With degrees in music and law, he performs globally as soloist/accompanist and founded

Anant Gundecha is a Dhrupad vocalist trained in the Dagar vani under the Gundecha Brothers, preserving this ancient tradition through performances and workshops. Known for tonal depth and clarity, he

Umakant Gundecha (b. 1959, Ujjain) is a leading Dhrupad vocalist of the Dagar vani tradition. Trained by Ustad Zia Fariduddin and Mohiuddin Dagar, he and brother Ramakant revived Dhrupad globally

Sumit Mishra is a Banaras Gharana harmonium artist from a 10-generation musical lineage, trained by his father Pandit Sohan Lal Mishra. Known for accompanying legends like Rajan–Sajan Mishra and

Swapnil Bhise, a Mumbai-based Hindustani tabla artist, trained under Chandrakant Bhosekar, Praveen Karkare, and Yogesh Samsi. Visharad-certified, he performs solo/accompaniment on radio, TV, and

Prasad Khaparde is a Hindustani vocalist, disciple of Ustad Rashid Khan (Rampur-Sahaswan gharana). A top-grade All India Radio artist, he performs widely, known for his resonant voice and rigorous

Mandar Dixit, a Maharashtra-based harmonium artist, trained under his father Pramod Dixit and Pandit Borkarji. Active in performances, he accompanies renowned artists.

Rohit Deo, son and disciple of tabla maestro Pandit Mukundraj Deo, is a trained Indian classical tabla artist with 14 years of practice. His grandmother, Dr. Manjiri Deo, is a noted Kathak dancer. A

Mukundraj Deo is a leading tabla artist from the Banaras Gharana, trained under Pandit Brijraj Mishra and Pandit Mridangraj. An A-grade All India Radio artist, he has performed globally and earned

Dipal Mehta, a Bansuri exponent and disciple of Pt. Hariprasad Chaurasia, leads Naad Sanhita. Honored with Sangeet Natak Akademi Award, Padma Bhushan, and Yash Bharati, he performs, teaches, and

Preshit Kamdar, a sitar player from Ahmedabad now in Brampton, blends Indian classical music with studies in media, arts, and management at Humber and Cambrian College. Works at TD.

Hriday Desai, a sarod player, vocalist, and teacher from Ahmedabad, performs globally and composed for Gujarati films like *Tame Keva?* (2018).

Vikas Mishra, a Lucknow-based tabla player, studied at Lucknow University and actively performs and practices Indian classical music.

Nakul Mishra is a Banaras Gharana tabla maestro known for technical brilliance and rhythmic depth. Trained by his father Pandit Nanhu Mishra and Pandit Gopal Mishra, he performs globally as a soloist

Neha Singh Mishra, a Kathak dancer, rose to fame on *High Fever – Dance Ka Naya Tevar* with sister-in-law Kantika Mishra. From a classical dance family, she remains an active performer.

Anuj Mishra is a 13th-generation Kathak artist from the Varanasi gharana, continuing a centuries-old musical lineage rooted in Hindustani classical tradition.

Jayanthi Kumaresh, a leading Saraswati veena exponent and Carnatic music ambassador, hails from a six-generation musical lineage. Starting training at three, she performs globally, holds an A-Top All

Avantika Maharaj, a skilled tabla artist, won first prize in the 2025 Sangeet Natak Academy’s national competition. Known for rhythmic precision and taal mastery, her disciplined training and

Puran Maharaj, a Benaras Gharana tabla maestro, continues a 400-year rhythmic legacy. Son of Kishan Maharaj and grandson of Kanthe Maharaj, he trained from age five. Known for complex paltas and

Ajay Prasanna (b. 1969, Allahabad) is a renowned Indian classical flautist from the Banaras gharana, trained by his father, Pandit Bholanath Prasanna. Known for melodic depth and technical mastery

Anant Joshi (b. 1976) is a renowned Indian harmonium artist, trained under Pandit Achyut Joshi and Pandit Vishwanath Kanhere. A composer and AIR-graded performer, he holds degrees in Economics and

Mahima Upadhyay, Bihar’s first female pakhawaj player, is a nationally recognized Indian classical percussionist with a Master’s in Music. Trained in pakhawaj and vocals, she performs nationwide and

Sangeeta Agnihotri, Madhya Pradesh’s first female tabla player, trained in Purab Baaj by her father Pandit Dinkar Mujumdar, disciple of Ustad Jahangir Khan. She performs and preserves classical tabla

Vaishnavi Joshi is a bansuri player trained under Pandit Hariprasad Chaurasia at Vrindaban Gurukul for 8 years. A Visharad graduate, she won the 2020 Jaipur Gems Scholarship and performs in Indian

Shrabani Biswas is a Varanasi-based sitarist of the Maihar Gharana, trained under Ustad Shahid Parvez Khan. A performer and educator, she preserves classical traditions through concerts and global

Shruti Adhikari, a santoor player from Bhopal, hails from a legendary musical lineage as the granddaughter of Pandit Balabahi Umedkar. Trained in vocal and instrumental music since age five, she

Dharmnath Mishra (b. 1949, Varanasi) is a leading harmonium exponent trained in Banaras gharana under Pandit Vishwanath Mishra and others. A renowned accompanist and vocalist in khayal and

Indian folk-classical singer Malini Awasthi (b. 1966, Kannauj) masters Purab Ang Gayaki and Banaras gharana traditions like Thumri, Dadra, and Kajri. Trained by Girija Devi, she’s an A-grade