Ustad Zakir Hussain: The Way Forward – 3-Day Tribute Festival at Sunder Nursery, Delhi

Shobana is a Bharatanatyam dancer and acclaimed Indian actress, known for global performances, award-winning cinema, and founding Kalarpana to promote classical dance.

Rahul Vanamali is a percussionist from Chennai specializing in mallet percussion and drum set, known for performances, global collaborations, and expanding contemporary percussion in India.

Sumantra Ghosal is an Indian filmmaker and ad director known for documentaries on classical artists, including works on Zakir Hussain and Malavika Sarukkai.

Anna Rakita is a violinist and composer known for blending classical, jazz, and world music, with international performances, collaborations, and original compositions.

Bihu Mukherjee is an Indian percussionist and drummer known for blending folk, Latin, and jazz styles, with performances, collaborations, and work in film and music.

Pavithra Chari is an Indian vocalist and composer blending Hindustani classical and contemporary music, known for Shadow and Light and collaborations in film and independent music.

Anisa Qureshi is a filmmaker and producer working across film, gaming, and music, and she is also involved in preserving the legacy of Ustad Zakir Hussain through educational initiatives.

Yashwant Thitte is a harmonium player and teacher from Pune, known for classical accompaniment, solo performances, and extensive teaching across Hindustani and light music forms.

Shubham Ugale is a Pakhawaj artist from Pune, known for Dhrupad accompaniment, solo performances, and appearances at major classical music festivals in India.

Dr. Garima Arya is a Kathak dancer of the Lucknow Gharana, known for performance, teaching, choreography, and founding Kalakulam for structured classical dance training.

Ranjit Barot is an Indian drummer, composer, and music director known for jazz fusion, film scores, and collaborations with A.R. Rahman and global artists across genres.

Dayanita Singh is an Indian photographer and artist known for mobile museums and book-objects, redefining how photographs are archived, sequenced, and exhibited globally.

Nusrat Apoorv is an Indian harmonium artist, vocalist, and composer in Hindustani classical, ghazal, and Sufi music. A disciple of Pandit Mukund Petkar.

Mumbai-based tabla artist Shravan Samsi merges Indian classical rhythm with Western percussion. Trained by Pt. Yogesh Samsi, Ranjit Barot & Trilok Gurtu, he performs in classical, jazz &amp

Charumathi Raghuraman is a Carnatic violinist, soloist, and accompanist trained under eminent gurus. An A-grade All India Radio artist, she performs globally.

Amaan Hussain, a Hindustani sarangi player from Bhopal, hails from a musical lineage as son of Sarwar Hussain and grandson of Ustad Abdul Latif Khan. Trained by his father and at ITC SRA Kolkata, he

Sridhar Parthasarathy is a mridangam artist trained under Karaikudi R. Chandramouli. He performs in Carnatic concerts, cross-genre collaborations, and festivals, featuring on albums like *Miles From

Yashwant Vaishnav is a tabla artist trained since age 3 under his father, Dr. Hemant Sachdeva, Pandit Mukund Bhale, and now Pandit Yogesh Samsi. Awarded the Ustad Bismillah Khan Yuva Puraskar and Bal

Anantha Krishnan is a mridangam artist blending Indian classical and global music. Trained by family and Palghat R. Raghu, he performed with top musicians and at festivals worldwide, earning awards.

Ramana Balachandhran is a Carnatic veena artist from a musical family. At 16, he earned an A grade from All India Radio and performed at Chennai’s Music Academy, bypassing age rules.