Shri. Sourabh Naik hails from Osmanabad. He is a Master of Engineering in Construction Management, a Master of Arts in Music, and Sangeet Alankar. He also happens to be an ex-scholar of the ITC Sangeet Research Academy based in Kolkata, West Bengal (India). Groomed under Shri. Rajkumar Naik, Pt. Shantaram Chigri, and Pt.Ulhas Kashalkar; he has performed at many prominent places.

Smt. Anjali Malkar (M.A. Music), is an established classical singer, professor of music, and senior musicologist. She has also published music-related literature. Trained for vocal music under the able guidance of Smt. Kumudini Katdare, Pt. Vikas Kashalkar, and Vidushi Veena Saharabuddhe, she has performed at many prestigious concerts in prominent cities, including Mumbai, New Delhi, Banaras, and Allahabad, to name a few. She has been felicitated with several awards, including Sangeet Sadhana Puraskar, and Sangeet Ratna Puraskar.

Pt. Shailesh Bhagwat, a shehnai exponent, is a disciple of Bharat Ratna Ustad Bismillah Khan Saheb. He is a B. Sc. from Mumbai University. He received his initial training from Pandit Aurangabadkar, and sitarist Pandit Maruti Patil and was later groomed by Ustad Bismillah Khan Saheb for almost 39 years. He has been rendering his shehnai recitals at several places in India on various occasions and at several music concerts for more than four decades to date. He has performed at many prominent music festivals, including Shree Baba HariVallabh Sangeet MahaSabha in Jalandhar, All India Festival of Musical Wind Blowing Instruments at Bharat Bhavan in Bhopal, Sawai Gandharva Sangeet Mahotsav in Pune, and Pandit Bhatkhande Pandit Paluskar Sangeet Samaroh in Indore, to name a few. He has been performing at Ustad Abdul Karim Khan Punyatithi Samaroh in Miraj (Maharashtra) every year since past 25 years. He is a frequent performer at All India Radio, Mumbai and is also associated with the film industry as a shehnai accompanist in orchestrations. He has performed and been praised in Dubai (UAE), the U.S., and Sri Lanka as well.

Endowed with a delightfully distinctive voice that is at once melodious, pliable and expressive, Prof. Basavi Mukherji brings to her music a rare sensitivity and charm. With her training under celebrated performer gurus such as Pt. Kashinath Bodas of Gwalior Gharana, Pt. A. Kanan, and Padmabhushan Dr. Prabha Atre of Kirana Gharana in Khayal and Thumri over the last three decades, she has emerged as a fine performer of not only the above-mentioned forms but also of Bhajan, Geet, and Ghazal. She has been receiving intensive training in rare ragas of the Gwalior–Jaipur schools from Pt. Vikas Kashalkar of Pune over the past 10 years. Besides training with her regular gurus starting with the late Bhagwan Dayal Srivastava of Kanpur, she has also benefited from her association and special classes with stalwarts like the late Pt. Nivruttibua Sarnaik, Pt. K. G. Ginde, Pt. Vinay Ch. Maudgalya, Smt. Sarala Bhide, Vidushi Girija Devi, Pt. Ram Sewak Tiwari, and Pt. Raghunath Seth. Prof. Mukerji owes her facility with Hindi and Urdu to her upbringing in Uttar Pradesh, where she topped the M.A. Music exam of Kanpur University and once again stood first in the M.Phil Music exam of SNDT Women's University, Mumbai. A graded artiste of A.I.R, Calcutta in Khayal and also an empanelled artist with the ICCR, she has performed successfully in several famous conferences and platforms of India, including Doverlane Music Conference, Kolkata; Swami Haridas Sangeet Sammelam, Mumbai, where she was awarded the title, "Sur-Mani"; Sri Kirateswar Mandir Mahotsav, Kathmandu; Maharashtra Lalit Kala Nidhi; N.C.P.A., Mumbai; The India Habitat Centre; India International Center; Gandharva Mahavidyalaya, New Delhi; Soorya Music Festival, Trivandrum; Dr. Prabha Atre Foundation, Pune; Deval Club, Kolhapur; and Prayag Sangeet Samiti Conference, Allahabad. Her performances at Auckland, Wellington and Tauranga, and other major cities of New Zealand were very well received in 2007. Her articles on various facets of music keep appearing in reputed music journals and newspapers from time to time and her maiden book, "Improvisation in Hindustani Classical Music", is under publication. A self-taught painter and published poet in Hindi and English, Prof. Mukherji is Associate Professor in Khayal and Thumri at the Tagore-founded Visva Bharati University, Santiniketan, West Bengal, India.

Pt. Chandrashekhar Raghunath Vaze is M.F.A. (Music - Vocal) from Mumbai University and a top-grade AIR artist. A talented tabla scholar since childhood, Pt. Vaze attained mastery within a short time because of the musical background he inherited from Pt. Raghunath Vaijanath Vaze, his father and Guru. Pt. Balwant Digambar Tambe and Pt. Sadashivrao Pawar are his Tabla Gurus. He received vocal training initially from his father Pt. Raghunath Vaijanath Vaze and later from stalwarts like Pt. Firoz Dastur, Pt. Ajay Pohankar, and Pt. Chandrashekhar Rele. Some of the notable concerts he performed at include Ustad Amir Khan Memorial Concert, Kolkata; ITC Sangeet Research Academy, Kolkata; Kalabharathi Mumbai; Akashvani National Program of Music; Akashvani Sangeet Sammelan; Sawai Gandharva Mahotsav; National Program of Doordarshan; and many more.

A graduate in Psychology from St. Xavier's College, Ahmedabad and delving into music, Kriteka joined ITC Sangeet Research Academy, Kolakata as a junior research scholar in 2012 under the mentorship of Ustaad Wasim Ahmed Khan of Agra Gharana. Also groomed by Padma Vibhushan Dr. Girija Deviji, in various genres like Thumri, Dadra, Chaiti, Kajri, Tappa, and Bhajans etc. She has given solo performances at many prestigious places in India. Blessed with a powerful voice and having received great taleem of Agra Gharana, Kriteka is a emerging as a new hope of Agra Gharana.

Gifted with a mellifluous voice, Kavita represents Agra and Jaipur traditions of Indian classical music. She is disciple of Dr. Alka Deo Marulkar and Late Pt. Babanrao Haldankar, the doyen of Agra gharana. Apart from being an M.A. in Music, she is also an AIR-approved artist. She has had the honor of performing at the National Radio Concert and also performs frequently on Doordarshan. Besides classical music, she has the ability to effectively present different music forms, such as semi-classical music, Sanskrit stotras, Marathi sugam and devotional music, and Kabir bhajans etc. She has performed in many major cities in India and toured abroad along with husband Shri. Dhananjay Kharvandikar, a noted Tabla player. She is the recipient of many prestigious awards, including Pt. Pannalal Ghosh Award, Vidushi Manik Varma Award, and Vrundawan Classical Music Award, to name a few.

Shri. Subrata De is the most promising name in Sitar today. A sitarist from Bishnupur Gharana; Subrata, born in Jamshedpur (Jharkhand, India), was initiated into the art of playing Sitar at the tender age of seven under the guidance of Shri. Amarjeet Singh of Jamshedpur. Later, he was trained under late Suramani Bauri Bandhu Sethi of Bhubaneswar, where he imbibed the essential elements of Sitar. Subsequently, after 10 years of practice, he placed himself in the hands of Sitar maestro Pandit Manilal Nag of Bishnupur Gharana. He derives inspiration from his father, Shri. Bhutnath De, an exponent of vocal music cum scholar of Indian classical music. He has been awarded with the titles of Sangeet Praveen and Sangeet Bhaskar. Additionally, he has received the National Scholarship from the Ministry of Human Resource Development of the Government of India. He has also been selected on the panel of the Indian Council for Cultural Relations (ICCR) as a musician and a teacher. Further, he has been associated with the All India Radio as a graded artist since 1990. He has also worked as a sitar teacher cum performer at ICC Bangkok for ICCR from 2009 to 2011. In addition, he has released numerous audio cassettes & CDs including Meditation de la India from Peru. He is a sought-after artist globally. He has given performances in various national and international festivals. He has travelled widely and performed in numerous cities spanning over 35 countries across the world. As a solo artist and accompanist, he has dedicated himself to create and extend the environment of Indian classical music in rural areas of India as well as abroad by collaborating with leading organizations and eminent dancers, both on national and international levels.

Born in a musical family in Idagunji, a remote village in Karnataka, Krishnaji was initiated into music by Shri. S. M. Bhat, a noted Tabla guru, who trained him at an early age. He continued to learn Tabla under Pt. Sitaram Nayak, a disciple of the renowned Tabla exponent Pt. Lokmanya of Delhi Baaj (Gharana). Though an adept tabla player and soloist, vocal music has always been Krishnaji's area of specialisation. He has received the major part of his training from Pt. Satyasheel Deshpande, foremost disciple of Pt. Kumar Gandharva. In 1983, Krishnaji came in contact with Pt. Gurunath Bhatta of the Gosai (Kuvar-shyam) Gharana, who was instrumental in inspiring and encouraging Krishnaji to follow his passion for music. After coming to Mumbai for his B.F.A. (Bachelor of Fine Arts), he studied vocal music under the able guidance of Pt. Jal K. Balporia, Pt. Firoz Dastur, and Pt. Ajay Pohankar. He has also received training from the ingenious composer and musicologist Pt. C. P. Rele, disciple of Pt. B. R.Deodhar. Krishnaji's music is a rich and complex amalgam of various influences he has come across during his training. It is strongly temporal and compositional in nature and shows a deep affinity with the Gwalior Gharana style of Upaj and Badhat. His rendition of ragas is charged with scintillating layakari and incredible taan patterns. Krishnaji is gifted with a fertile imagination and he explores the compositional field with spontaneous improvisations. His concerts have an uncanny unpredictability, which makes them deeply refreshing. His compositional work includes numerous taranas of unusual grace and structural vision. He is also an inventive composer of many bandishes.

Smt. Geeta Deshpande, a commerce graduate, went on to pursue her Master's in Music from SNDT Mumbai University. She learnt classical vocal music initially from Mrs. Neeta Phadke and Mrs. Archana Kanhere, and is currently learning Gwalior Gharana gayaki from Vidushi Pandita Shubhada Paradkar since past 10 years. Apart from classical music, she is equally good at Marathi Natyasangeet, which she learnt from stalwarts of Marathi Music Theater Mrs. Shubhada Dadarkar, Mrs. Rajani Joshi, Shri. Ramdas Kamat, and Shri. Arvind Pilgaonkar. She is a B High grade artist of AIR and has had the privilege to perform at the Rashtrapati Bhavan. She has toured Japan and the U.S. with Pandita Shubhada Paradkar for workshops as well as musical performances.

Smt. Manjiri Alegaonkar has a naturally sweet voice, which also possesses resonance and some more elusive quality that makes you prick your ears when she is singing. She also happens to be the daughter of reputed classical vocalist, Shri. Mohanrao Karve, and has hence been exposed to pure classical music from her early childhood. Her early exposure to classical music was of Gwalior-cum Waze Buwa tradition, as Mohanrao happens to be a disciple of late Waze Buwa. She received a very systematic training of Jaipur-Atroli gayaki from late Wamanraoji Deshpande, a well-known Musicologist, and was also trained by Pt. Babanrao Haldankar of Agra Gayaki. Currently, she is receiving training of Jaipur Gayaki from Pt. M. S. Kanetkar. Apart from attaining exemplary mastery in classical music, she is also an excellent exponent of light music, stage music, and gazhals, and has been trained by the experts in the respective recitals.

A talented vocalist of the present generation, Smt. Gaytri Joshi is the singer to watch in the forthcoming years. A melodious voice with a powerful focus, tunefulness, command of rhythm, and a sizeable repertoire of common and uncommon raaga's are some of the highlights of her singing. Her concerts are marked by a chaste exposition of the raaga's structure, aesthetic prasing, volleys of crisp and complex taans, and in general, an artistic approach to the presentation. Apart from classical singing, she is equally adept at semi-classical genres, such as Thumari, Dadra, Bhajan, and Marathi theater music (Natyageet), among others. Gayatri was born in an artist's family and music is in her blood. She was initiated in to the art of singing by her father Pt. Shankar Shreeshaillya Vairagkar, an accomplished vocalist and disciple of Pt. Padmakar Kulakarni. She has received advanced training from Smt. Arati Ankalikar of the Agra-Jaipur Gharana. All these influences have widened her horizons. Formally, she holds a 'Sangeet Alankar' degree from Akhil Bharatiya Gandharv Mahavidyalaya, and M. A. in Music from the University of Pune. She has presented her art at several prestigious platforms, including the Sawai Gandharva Sangeet Mahotsav, Pune, in 2017. She has won a number of awards during her musical career, including Yuva Kalakar Puraskar, Pune in 2000, Nadabrahma Puraskar, SNDT University, Mumbai in 1999, and Ramkrishnabua Vaze Yuva Puraskar by Gandharva Mahavidyalaya.

Pandit Rupak Kulkarni is one of today's finest bansuri exponents with a style rooted in the Maihar gharana. He holds a B. A. in Political Science from Mumbai University and a Top Grade at All India Radio. He is the leading disciple of Pt. Hariprasad Chaurasia, having been accepted as the great master's disciple after rigorous early training with his father Pt. Malharrao Kulkarni. He started learning tabla at the age of two, and took up the bamboo flute soon after. he has since sought to expand his guru's pioneering approach notably by looking to the work of Surbahar legend Maa Annapurna Devi and by studying layakari. He has created new ragas, including Rang Malhar and Sonakshi, and is a very sought-after musician in world music. With concerts across the globe in many countries, he has acquired a dignified maturity in his playing at an enviably early age. His concert at "Asian Super Flautist Festival" in Japan is particularly a memorable one. In India too, Rupak has performed at almost all the prestigious music conferences. Rupak has lent his musical prowess to many melodies hitting the chart busters. He has worked with renowned music directors from Bollywood. His flute accompaniment not only for the main songs but also for the background scores of several leading films are potent enough to trigger emotions varying from pathos to exuberance. He has also collaborated with many renowned musicians from the West to create scintillating music. He enjoys teaching and advises up-coming artists to keep their minds open to outside influences. He takes deep interest in the therapeutic use of Indian music. In his words, "musical satisfaction is about becoming one with Sa".

Meher started his musical journey in Indian classical music at a very tender age of eight under the tutelage of Guru Yashashree Kadlaskar. Thereafter he continued his classical music training under the guidance of Guru Pt. Padmakar Thatte. In 2011, he started receiving taleem under the tutelage of Padmashree Pt. Ajoy Chakrabarty at SHRUTINANDAN Gurukul. In 2014, he received scholarship from ITC SANGEET RESEARCH ACADEMY, Kolkata, where he continues his training. He is also a Senior Scholar at ITC Sangeet Research Academy. Meher happens to be a 1st class Commerce Graduate from Garaware College, Pune and has also availed Masters of Music with distinction from Bharati Vidhyapith, Pune. His performances at the prestigious Idea SA RE GA MA PA Marathi in 2009 received immense priase and he qualified for the final round for the event. He has been the recepient of the Government of India's National Scholarship for 2017-2018, Maharashtra Gaurav Award, and National Harmony Award. He has performed at several events, including Swarmangesh Music Festival, Goa and Malhar Festival organized by ITC Sangeet Research Academy, Kolkata, to name a few. He has toured around several cities, including Ahmedabad, Mumbai, Banares, Agartala, Darjeeling, and Guwahati, performing not only Indian classsical music but also other forms of Indian music, such as Thumri, Bhavgeet, Bhaktigeet, Natyasangeet, and Light Music, among others.

Shatavisha learnt the first notes of Indian classical music from Pt. A. Kanan as a four year old. Associated with the ITC Sangeet Research Academy from that tender age, she continues her musical training as a scholar under Pt. Ulhas Kashalkar. She has received a Masters degree in History from Jadavpur University, Kolkata and has also completed her second Masters degree in Music from Bharati Vidhyapeeth Deemed University, Pune. She was awarded the national scholarship from the Ministry of Culture, Government of India, in 2014. She also happens to be a graded artist of and a regular performer on All India Radio, Kolkata in both the Khayal and Bhajan categories. She has performed at many concert stages across the country including the ITC Sangeet Sammelan, Kolkata in 2014; the Saptak School of Music, Ahmedabad; and at the Raza Foundation, New Delhi. She has recently been awarded the Inlaks Music Fellowship and Award for the year 2017, recognising her achievements as a musician and her research on the topic, "Language of bandishes in Indian Classical Music and tracing the historical aspects behind it".

Smt. Anupama Bhagwat, a refreshingly versatile sitarist of the current generation, is a leading disciple of the doyen of the Imdadkhani Gharana, Late Pt. Shri Bimalendu Mukherjee (disciple of Late Ustad Enayat Khan and father of Pt. Shri. Budhaditya Mukherjee). She has imbibed the vigor that is a hallmark of her Gharana - her style is characterized by scintillating fast taans, mastery of the meditative alaap, and brilliant fluency of melody (raaga-bhava), while remaining true to tradition. She has performed to critical acclaim in India, the U.S., Canada, the U.K., Europe, Australia, and New Zealand. She has collaborated with noted musicians from the Carnatic genre through Jugalbandis with exponents of veena, flute, and violin. She has obtained her Masters in music from Indira Kala Sangeet Vishwavidyalaya, Khairagarh, India. She has received grants in 2000, 2002, 2004 and 2008 from the Ohio Arts Council (USA). She is empaneled with ICCR under the "outstanding Artist" category. She has appeared on All India Radio, Doordarshan National Television (India), WDPR (Dayton Public Radio), WEFT (Champaign, IL),and Mood Indigo (California Arts TV), etc. On the world music front, Anupama has performed at Global Rhythms, Lotus Festival, Cincinnati Choir and more. She has also conducted many workshops and lecture-demonstrations in leading universities and music conservatories in the U.S., Europe, and India.

Born in a family of music lovers, Shruti was inclined towards music from her early childhood. Along with a degree in commerce, she completed "Sangeet Alankar" from Akhil Bhartiya Gandharv Mahavidyalaya standing 1st in Sangeet Alankar all over India. She received training from well-known vocalist Pandita Shubhada Paradkar. She also received valuable guidance from Pt. Arun Kashalkar. She is 'A grade' regular performing artist of All India Radio and Doordarshan. She has performed in various National Programmes on All India Radio. Her interview was featured in a Doordarshan show "Subaha Savere". FM Gold Mumbai channel broadcast her special interview of 90 minutes duration in October 2018. She presents Gwalior, Agra, and Jaipur Gayaki with proficiency and ease. Her gayaki has many special features, like graceful tans, gliding meends, layakari, and well-knit sargams. She is equally commendable in Thumari, Tappa, Dadara, and Hori as well as Marathi devotional songs. She has a large collection of Abhangas and Gawalans (Marathi folk songs). Her audio CD "Memorable Classics" and audio cassette of Abhangas "Bhajanranga" are very well appreciated. Her lecture cum demonstration programmes on Gwalior and Agra Gharana have been well appreciated by music lovers and press. She is propagating classical, semi classical, and Marathi devotional music by mentoring talented youngsters. In addition to being an accomplished artist, she has also proved herself as a proficient Guru as well as composer. She has composed various khayals and bandishes in different raagas and taalas, which have been well appreciated by listeners. She has also invented Raag Shiva-Gauri (well-knit mix of Raag Shivaranjani and Raag Gauri). She was invited to conduct Workshop on 'Tappa' at Mumbai University for M.A. Part II students.

Shri. Milind Kulkarni is fast becoming known as one of the most innovative, creative, and versatile Harmonium soloist and music composer from Pune, India. His father and mother, an avid music lover, recognized the inborn talent of young Milind and opened the world of music to him at the age of 7. He has earned his B. A. degree in Music, specializing in Harmonium at Centre for Performing Arts, Pune University, Pune. He has been under the fine tutelage of Late Pt. Vasantrao Gurav and Late Pt. Anna Diwan. He is also taking guidance from Pt. Ulhas Kashalkar and Pt. Suresh Talwalkar. Today, he is under the fine tutelage of Pt. Pramod Marathe, a leading Harmonium player and Principal at the Gandharva Mahavidyalaya, Pune. He has accompanied distinguished and illustrious vocalists of India, including Pt. Jasraj, Dr. Prabha Atre, Pt. Ulhas Kashalkar, Vidushi Kaushiki Chakraborty, Ustad Rashid Khan, Dr. Ashwini Bhide-Deshpande, Rahul Deshpande, Pt. Ajay Chakraborty, and several other renowned artists. Also he has performed with leading tabla and percussion mastroes from India and abroad, such as Pt. Swapan Chaudhari, Pt. Kumar Bose, Pt. Anindo Chatarjee, Ustad Taufiq Qureshi, Pt. Yogesh Samsi, Pt. Suresh Talwalkar, Pt. Sukhavindar Namdhari, and many more. He has performed at 'Sawai Gangharwa' and several other prestigious music festivals and concerts in India and abroad as a solo exponent as well as an accompanying artist. Apart from the U.S., he has presented his concerts in Canada, New Zealand, Fiji, Gulf countries, Singapore, Australia, Sri Lanka, Switzerland, the U.K., and Italy. Some of the festivals he performed include Dover Lane Festival, Kolkata; Sawai Gandharva Sangeet Mahotsav, Pune; Baba Haravallabh Samaroha, Jalandhar; Tansen Samaroh, Gwalior; Saptak Festival, Ahmedabad; Maniram Motiram Festival, Hyderabad; ITC SRA Festival, Kolkata; Gaansaraswati Festival, Pune; Ustad Allarakha Khan Saheb Barasi, Mumbai; Darbar Festival, London; Learn Quest Music Festival, Boston; and Ustad Allauddin Khan Saheb Festival, Maihar (M.P.). He is working as an honourable 'Guru' at Pune University 'Lalit Kala Kendra' for M. A. students.

Born in a music loving family from Nagpur, Ms. Shubhangi Chaudhari now-known-as Mrs. Veena Shukla, is the most gifted and accomplished vocalists of Kirana Gharana from the present generation. She has already been acclaimed as a worthy torch bearer of the rich Kirana Gharana, a heritage established by the late Gayan Samrat Abdul Karim Khan Sahib. She took her first lessons in music from her Guru Smt. Tara Vilaychi and Dr. Balasaheb Purohit. Later, she had the privilege to receive Talim of Kirana Gharana from Padma Bhushan Dr. Prabha Atre, under whose guidance, she enriched her dimensions of Kirana Gharana. Important tips and training for two years from Smt. Padma Talwalkar were also very useful to her. She has passed all her music examinations in first division. She has completed her M. A. (Music) from Nagpur University and M. Phil. (Music) from S. N. D. T. University, Mumbai. She has been awarded Gold Medal for securing the highest marks in music. She has completed her Sangeet Prabhakar from Allahabad Sangeet Samiti. She is also a B+ artist on All India Radio, Mumbai. She is pursuing Sangitacharya under the guidance of Dr. Vikas Kashalkar. Her dissertation on the subject "Raga Sangeetatil Bandishinche Mahattva, Karya Ani Vyapakta" (राग संगीतातील बंदिशींचे महत्व, कार्य आणि व्यापकता), under the guidance of Dr. K. G. Ginde, indicates her deep study in the theory of classical music. She has been endowed with melodious voice, tonal purity, clarity, and incredible virtuosity. Gifted with a commendable voice, she renders Raags with technical perfection along with Thumri, Dadra, Kajri, and other light semi-classical songs with the same flare, rare imagination, ease, and melody. Her versatility besides her mastery over Khayal music is exemplary in her singing of Bhajans, Abhangas, Natya Sangeet, Marathi Bhavgeet, and Hindi Ghazals. Her melodious voice holds her audience spell-bound in admiration. Her programs, like "Raag Ek - Rang Anek" (राग एक - रंग अनेक) based on Ragas, "Kauns Ke Prakar" (कंस के प्रकार), "Yaman Raag - Ek Pravas" (यमन राग - एक प्रवास) based on film songs, and "Kirana Gharanyatil Gayakanche Abhang Ani Bhakti Geete" (किराणा घराण्यातील गायकांचे अभंग आणि भक्तिगीते), have been highly appreciated and applauded. She has performed out of various events, including Alladiya Khan Sangeet Samaroh, Mumbai; Akhil Bhartiya Gandharva Mahavidyalay Mandal, Vashi; and National Concert of Music, Akashwani Delhi; to name a few.

Pt. Hemant Pendse is one of the leading vocalists in the realm of Hindustani classical music. After receiving his initial training from late Shri. Manohar Betavadkar, he had the privilege of learning under none other than the great Guru, composer, and musician late Padmashri Pt. Jeetendra Abhisheki for a considerable long period of twenty years. Trained in the Gurukul system of learning, he imbibed the essence of the Jaipur-Agra Gayaki from Panditji. He has been equally fortunate to have an in-depth guidance from the doyen of Agra gharana late Pt. Babanrao Haldankar. Currently he is seeking guidance from Pt. Vikas Kashalkar of the Kirana-Gwalior tradition. Blessed with a very mellifluous voice, Hemant Pendse’s repertoire includes Khyal, Thumri, Dadra, devotional, and Marathi light music. Over a considerable period of time, he has been successful in applying the essence of his Gurus’ training while creating his own aesthetic principles in his gayaki. This is also reflected in his compositions in Khyal and devotional music. He has composed a number of bandishes in Khyal music and has given thematic concerts. He has also conceived, directed, and performed in thematic concerts, such as Abhangvarsha, Guruvandana, and Ek Radha Ek Meera. He also has several albums to his credit. His compositions have been appreciated by senior vocalists and music directors, including the noted Marathi music director, Pt. Shrinivas Khale. Popular vocalists like Smt. Devaki Pandit, Pt. Shounak Abhisheki, Pt. Sanjeev Abhyankar, and many more, have rendered his compositions in their albums and performances. He has travelled across India for his concerts and has been a regular performer in the U.S., Canada, the UAE, and Russia. He has had the privilege of performing twice in the prestigious Sawai Gandharwa Mahotsav, Pune. His ability to present every genre with ease and proficiency has made him a unanimous choice for several awards that he has received so far, the prestigious among them being the ‘Jasraj Gourav Puraskar’ and the ‘Manik Verma Puraskar’. He is a B High grade vocalist and also a Grade 1 composer of A.I.R. Nevertheless, he is equally aware of his social responsibility as an artist. He is one of the few musicians that have taken up the cause of spreading awareness about classical music in the masses and has conceived of a series of concerts titled ‘Club Kansen’, which aims at music appreciation of Khyal music. Another angle of his musical responsibility is to pass on the tradition of music to the next generation and has played a major role as a Guru. He is enlisted as a Guru on the panel of Lalit Kala Kendra, Pune University and has also conducted workshops regarding the same. Some of his students are now establishing themselves as musicians. In spite of achieving popularity in music and essaying the role of a performer, composer, and Guru, he is firmly rooted to ground and aspires for a deeper study in Sur and Laya.

The life journey of CA Shri. Bhushan Toshniwal serves as an inspiration to one and all. Despite having lost eyesight when he was merely 20 days old, he went on to achieve some greatness through dedication and determination, which only a very few would achieve in spite of disability. He is a child prodigy, who sang 5 raagas at the age of 5 and performed at the prestigious Savai Gandharva Mahotsav Kundgol at the age of 7, only to be blessed by Padmavibhushan Gangubai Hangal and Bharat Ratna Pt. Bhimsen Joshi. He came first in Sangeet Alankar all over India. His gurus include the likes of Padmashri Anup Jalota, Padmashri Padmaja Fenani Jogalekar, Dr. Vikas Kashalkar, Ustad Rashid Khan, and Jayalakshmi Krishnamurti. He had to face many rejections in his life as people remained sceptical about his abilities. As a result, he had to face severe hardships in terms of getting admission in schools/colleges, finding a guru for music, and finding brail/audio books for commerce stream, etc. However, only due to his strong will-power, hard work, efforts to strive for perfection, never give-up attitude, and the ability to make the best of available resources, he has managed to reach great heights in the fields of academics, music and motivational speaking. As a result, along with CA, he possesses 6 other post graduate degrees in music, business management, and insurance. He has also given motivational speeches all over India in various CA conferences, companies, and colleges. He is the winner of the reality show Takdhinadhin, and a semi-finalist at SaaReGaMaPa and Maharashtra Sangeet Ratna. He performs both Hindustani classical and Carnatik classical as well as semi-classical music. He is also a graded artist of radio and Doordarshan. He has received many awards including, Swami Vivekanand Puraskar, Swami Dayanand Saraswati Puraskar, Yuva Gaurav, Rashtra Gaurav, Dnyanaratna, Swarabhushan, and the National Role Model Award from His Excellency the President Of India.

Sangeetacharya Dr. Mohankumar Darekar is one of today’s widely acclaimed performers, gifted with a powerful, well trained voice that traverses with ease over three octaves, while displaying perfect diction, purity in sur and a very good command over tala and laya allowing him to create complex and rhythmically very attractive tana and sargam combinations. His very personal style is a beautiful blend mainly of the Agra and Jaipur Gharanas, accented by elements of Banaras and Gwalior Gharanas - a style which, by giving expression to intense bhakti, touches the souls of all his listeners. For over 15 years he has received systematic training under his illustrious Guruji, the late Pandit Jitendra Abhisheki. For his Ph. D., he took guidance from Dr Vikas Kashalkar who, after the passing of his beloved Guruji, also gave him further instructions in the style of the Gwalior Gharana. Presently, he is taking training from Pandits Rajan and Sajan Mishra in the style of the Banaras Gharana. In addition he has also learned Dhrupad and Dhamar from Ustad Saiuddin Dagar. His highly developed sense for music rooted in his deep respect and love for music allows him to amalgamate the technical intricacies of various gharánas without violating the aesthetics of any one of these styles. While enjoying his performance, the listener feels like being carried on the wings of a dynamic music, ever changing, ever displaying newer and newer vistas of the rich beauty of Indian classical music. Not only is he a master of raaga music, but he also sings beautifully in lighter styles too, like Thumri, Dadra, Tappa, Gazal, Natyasangit, Bhavgit, and Bhajan. His style is essentially the amalgamation of Gwalior, Agra and Jaipur Gharana, as innovated by Pt. Jitendra Abhisheki. At the same time, he has included some special forms of Maestros from other gharanas. He went on to obtain Sangeet Alankar (Masters) in 1989 in Indian classical (Hindustani) music from Akhil Bharatiya Gandharva Mahavidyalaya Mandal, Mumbai; Masters (M. A.) in 1993 in Hindustani Music from Pune University’s Latit Kala Kendra / Bhimsen Joshi Adhyasan; and Sangeetacharya (Doctorate) in 2002 in Indian (Hindustani) vocal classical music from Akhil Bharatiya Gandharva Mahavidyalaya Mandal (The Music School of India), Mumbai. His thesis was titled "Pt. Jitendra Abhisheki's Contributions To Indian Classical Music". He is also an accomplished teacher as his open-mindedness allows him to focus on the student's abilities that he enhances and leads to blossoming. In this way, the student's creativity is developed from peak to peak and to ever new heights. His teaching activities are not restricted to local students. Internet facilities allow his students to move to other places without loosing touch with their Guruji. Furthermore, he also arranges seminars, gives lecture demonstrations, and mentors master class students, being a recognised Guru of the University of Pune. The scholarships, awards, and honours he has received include All India Radio Vocalist - Grade A, felicitation by the Mayor of Pune for outstanding work in music, felicitation by Sangeet Unmesh, the prestigious Central Government Scholarship in Vocal Music, and the Girijabai Kelekar Scholarship, Goa. He has performed all around India in various events, including the Sawai Gandharva Music Festival, Pune; routine performances in national media (A.I.R. and Doordarshan); National Centre of Performing Arts (NCPA), Mumbai; Gharana Baithak, Delhi; and Abhisheki Smurti Mohatsav in Aurangabad, Manipal, Nashik, Panaji, Vasco, and Hyderabad. Internationally, he has performed at Surhindol, Dubai; Indian Social Club, Muscat; and Maharashtra Mandal, Abu Dhabi.

Smt. Aarti Thakur Kundalkar is an emerging talent in Hindustani classical music. She is one of the young torch bearers of 'Kirana Gharana'. Immensely interested in music since her childhood, Arati started her initial lessons in music from veteran vocalist of Kirana Gharana, late Smt. Leelatai Gharpure, at the tender age of nine. Thereafter she pursued to learn the style in depth from the well-known exponent of Kirana Gharana, Padmabhushan Dr. Prabha Atre. She has also received training under harmonium maestro and musicologist Dr. Arawind Thatte. Besides Khyal music, she has learnt the intricacies of semi-classical music forms, such as Thumari, Dadara, and Ghazal, from Dr. Sanjeev Shende. Bestowed with a melodious and deep soulful voice, which has been groomed over the years, she has been able to present classical as well as semi-classical and devotional compositions with equal intensity in all her concerts. After graduation in commerce, she completed M.A. in Music from S.N.D.T. University. She is a rank-holder of the university and has been awarded the prestigious 'Gaanhira' puraskar. She is also a Sangeet Visharad in Hindustani music from Gandharva Mahavidyala. She has been selected by Indian Council for Cultural Relations (ICCR) on the reference panel of artists. She is a graded artist of AIR for classical vocal and light music. Her performances have been well appreciated and acknowledged by veteran musicians like Pt. Bhimsen Joshi, and Pt. Firoz Dastur. Her vocal support for Dr. Prabha Atre at the Sawai Gandharva Sangeet Mahotsav has been well received. She has been training students in Hindustani classical music and semi-classical music for the last 10 years. She also teaches music online. She is on the panel of Lalit Kala Kendra (Centre for Performing Arts, Pune University) as a Guru. In recognition of her contribution to music, she has been felicitated with many coveted awards, such as Pt. Jitendra Abhisheki Yuva Puraskar by Tarangini Pratishtan; Pt. Ramkrishnabuwa Vaze Yuva Gayak Puraskar from Gandharva Mahavidyalaya, Pune; Paingankar Puraskar from Pt. Jasraj Mitra Mandal, Pune; Surmani award from Sur Singar Samsad, Mumbai; and Parundekar Puraskar at the prestigious Sawai Ghandharva Mahotsav, Pune. Her albums Aavartan and Harivandana have also been published. She has performed in prestigious programs in India and abroad.

Smt. Savita Supanekar can be considered as a rising star in the world of violin. She started learning violin at an early age and took her initial lessons from well-known violin teacher Pt. Madhukarrao Godse and completed "Sangeet Alankar" from Gandharva Mahavidyalay Mandal. Now she is learing this prestigious art of playing violin under the guidance of international violinist and renowed teacher Pt. Atulkumar Upadhye, who taught her the fine intricacies, techniques, and nuances in violin recital. She is a recognised artist of All India Radio and Doordarshan. She has given many solo performances in prestigious music festivals and given several recordings to the Film and Television Institute of India. She has to her credit many awards and accolades, the noted ones like "All India P & T Cultural Meet" held in Bombay and "Mahalaxmi-Vishwanathan Memorial Trust" held in Aurangabad. In her teenage, she got "Gunawant Yuva Kalakar Puraskar" at the hands of Bharat Ratna Pt. Bhimsen Joshi. She was selected on State Level for the National Competition of AIR. She is a versatile soloist and her repertoire reveals both depth and range. Her expositions on her delicate instrument reveals a clear, melodic line, and style. Her style is a unique combination of gayaki and tantakari techniques, which has helped in establishing violin as a complete instrument for solo performance in rich Indian classical music. She has played jugalbandi performances along with other instruments, such as flute, shehnai, dilruba, and violin. She has an equal command on classical and light classical music. She has released CDs of classical and old famous marathi and hindi songs. Considering her talent in the art of violin playing, one can observe her presenting Indian classical music through violin with proper anticipation, elaboration, and realisation of release.

Shri. Aditya Modak began his early music education under the guidance of Shri. Chandrakant Parker and Shri. Pradip Dhond. He has completed Sangeet Visharad and Sangeet Alankar from Gandharva Mahavidyalaya, and also has Masters in Indian Classical Music. He is a senior disciple of Pt. Dr. Ram Deshpande of Gwalior Gharana and has been undergoing training under the able guidance of his Guru since 2002. At the age of 5, he started learning music formally and at the same age gave his first solo performance in Mumbai. He has been extensively trained in classical vocal music as well as semi-classical forms, such as Thumri, Dadra, Tappa, Bhajan, and Marathi Natya Sangeet, for over 17 years. He has accompanied his Guru Pt. Dr. Ram Deshpande as a vocal support as well as co-staged with him in prestigious concerts all across India and internationally. Despite his young age, he has performed in hundreds of concerts of Indian classical and semi-classical vocal music across India as well as the U.S., the UAE, the U.K., Australia, Europe, and Southeast Asia. He has performed in Indian classical as well as fusion concerts with world-famous artists, like Ramakant Gaikwad, Aditya Khadnwe, Kaustuv Ganguly, Pt. Ramdas Palsule, Pandurang Pawar, Yashwant Vaishnav, Pt. Aneesh Pradhan, Pt. Kalinath Mishra, and many more. He has also earned many scholarships to his credit, which include Pt. Bhimsen Joshi Scholarship, Sawai Gandharva Scholarship, National Scholarship, and many more. He has earned many awards to his credit, which include the Chaturang Foundation Award for Hindustani Classical Music for the year 2011 awarded by the Chaturang Foundation, Dr. Shrirang Sangoram Award, Dr. Vasantrao Deshpande Award, Yuva Kalaakar Award – USA, and many more. He is extensively engaged in imparting music learning sessions to international audience through online platforms, which ensures his reach to a wider geography. Determined to spread awareness about Indian classical music in the western world, he has been giving lecture-demonstrations for various international aspirants through Zoom and Skype and even in person during his visits abroad. Formally, Aditya, a Chartered Accountant by profession, holds a Masters Degree in Accounting, Auditing and Taxation.

Pt. Milind Chittal is a versatile musician who has taken rigorous training under Pt. Firoz Dastur of Kirana Gharana for 12 years. He has also taken guidance from Ustad Ghulam Mustafa Khan, Pt. Dinkar Kaikini, Pt. Yeshwantbua Joshi, Smt. Dhondutai Kulkarni, and Pt. Babanrao Haldankar. He is an 'A' Grade artiste and a regular broadcaster on All India Radio and has equally appeared several times on T.V. He has had the honor to provide playback for several serials including, "Discovery of India" produced by Shri. Shyam Benegal. He also has several albums to his credit recorded for well-known music companies. He has performed all over India across several cities, including New Delhi, Nagpur, Kolhapur, Pune, Pandharpur, Udupi, Kundapur, Karkala, Manipal, Surathkal, Gulbarga, Agra, Hyderabad, Bangalore, Belgaum ,Kerala, and Patna, among others as well as abroad in many countries, including the U.K., the U.S., New Zealand, the UAE, and Oman. Some of the events he has performed in include Sawai Gandharwa Music Festival, Pune; Harballabh Sangeet Sammellan, Jalandhar; Gunidas Sangeet Sammellan, Mumbai; Saptak Festival, Ahmedabad; Spic Macay programmes; and IIT Music festival, to name a few. He was awarded "Surmani" title by Sur Singar Samsad in 1985. He has won numerous awards in music competitions, such as the prestigious A.I.R. music competition in 1981 and Kalidas Sangeet Spardha in 1979. Based in Mumbai and a charted accountant by profession, he also trains students in Hindustani classical music.

Kashyap Bandhu, Dr. Prabhakar and Dr. Diwakar Kashyap, present Banaras gayaki, which is distinguished by superb laykari and balanced by unmatched sweetness. Born into a family of musicians, Kashyap Bandhu, received their initial musical training at an early age from their parents, Pt. Ramprakash Mishra and Mrs. Meera Mishra. Later the duo was lucky to be trained by the Doyens of Banaras Gharana, Padmabhushan Pt. Rajan Mishra and Pt. Sajan Mishra. Kashyap Bandhu have a powerful and expressing voice, which moves with equal ease in all the three octaves. Their presentation is marked by systematic unfolding of ragas enriched by ornamental patterns. The duet style of singing requires immense coordination and has been skilfully mastered by the duo, whose rendering of alaps and complicated taans are complimentary and non-competitive. Kashyap Bandhu possess a rich repertoire of lovely bandishes in khayals as well as thumris, dadras, and bhajans, which captivates and enthrals the listeners.

Born in a musical family of Raipur and grandson of Late Pt. Vishnu Krishna Joshi, who established the Hindustani classical vocal music in Chhattisgarh. He received musical guidance from his grandfather as well as from his father Dr. Arvind Joshi, an eminent sitarist and Head of the Department (Music) in Govt. M. L. B. Autonomous Girls College. He started his musical journey at the age of three and a half years with his mother Smt. Archana Joshi, who gave him preliminary lessons of vocal music. But soon she realized his attraction towards playing sitar and since then, his father started teaching him sitar. In 1996, he was selected for the junior scholarship awarded by (Center for Cultural Resource and Training (C.C.R.T.) of the Government of India, New Delhi. In the same year, he started getting tutelage of Pt. Bimlendu Mukherjee, the doyen of Imdadkhani gharana of sitar and surbahar. Since then, he has performed at various places in India and grabbed a number of awards. His artistry has been appreciated by the audience and jury members of all the competitions he has participated in.

Pt. Pritam Bhattacharjee is a globally-renowned Indian classical vocalist and an eminent composer. A versatile musician, he is a leading exponent of the Mewati Gharana. The young maestro, blessed with a mellifluous voice and exceptional versatility, is one of the foremost disciples of the legendary Sangeet Martand Padma Vibhushan Pt. Jasraj ji. He continues to perform in prestigious music festivals all over the world, including in all major cities in India, USA, and Canada. He was felicitated by the Mayor of the City of Tulsa, Oklahoma, USA for his exceptional performance along with the legendary tabla maestro Ustad Zakir Hussain. He has also performed a unique jugalbandi along with the world-renowned sitar maestro, Ustad Shahid Parvez. He has been awarded the prestigious "Pt. Mallikarjun Mansur Award 2015" by Pt. Mallikarjun Mansur Memorial Trust and Government of Karnataka, Dharwad, Karnataka, India. He has written and composed over 400 compositions in different ragas, and has also experimented with different genres of music through his own compositions and performances. He has several CDs to his credit, which have been widely appreciated by musicians and music connoisseurs globally.

A torch bearer of the Agra Gharana, Smt. Bharathi Prathap is a graded artiste of All India Radio (A.I.R.) and Doordarshan. She has learnt from prominent gurus, including Shri. Marutirao Inamdar and Pt. Ramarao V. Naik, and is currently under the tutelage of the doyenne of the Agra Gharana, Vidushi Lalith J. Rao. She has given several performances all over India, in Bangalore, Bombay, and New Delhi, etc. Apart from this, she has also taken part in various shows directed and conceptualised by her guru Vidushi Lalith J. Rao, such as Agra Gharana Ek Vatavriksh (आग्रा घराना - एक वटवृक्ष), and Raag Rang Samay Yatra (राग रंग समय यात्रा), among others.

Pt. Sudip Chattopadhyay is one of the few performers who play a very ancient and melodious instrument, the Indian bamboo flute. He has been playing classical music with this simple but equally complicated instrument for about last 35 years. He hails from a family of musicians. Groomed under the auspices of flute maestro Pt. Gour Goswami and Pt. Debaprasad Bandopadhaya, Sudip is acknowledged to be one of the perfect exponents of Pt. Pannalal Ghosh Gharana. He holds an M.A. in Music from Rabindra Bharati University, Kolkata. He appeared for his first public performance in 1988. Since then, he has been performing regularly at various classical concerts, including the Dover Lane Periodical Music Conference, Sangeet Research Academy, Indira Kala Sangeet Sikshayatan (Madhya Pradesh), Bharatiya Bidya Bhawan (New Delhi), Rabindra Bharati Festival, Ganguly College of Music, West Bengal, Rajya Sangeet Academy - Classical Conference, and SPICMACAY, among others. He had also performed in European Countries, including the Netherland, Belgium, Germany, Switzerland, and France in organisations, such as Tropon Institute in Holland, and the Tagore Institute at Bonn, Mandapa in Paris etc. and received accolades from western audiences as well as from the European media. In 1991, he joined All India Radio as a staff and is still attached to it. He is an 'A' grade artiste of All India Radio and Doordarshan. He has performed in the National Programme of Music. His steadiness in rendition, clarity, and precision of swara are truly unique. The essence of his unique approach includes a rare combination of the raga perfectly elaborated in a gradual progression with variety of notes. His flute recital is truly a rare experience and one would surely love to hear him again and again.

Shri. Subir Adhikari, an Indian traditional Tabla virtuoso of the Farukhabad Gharana, is the deciple as well as the son of legendary Tabla Artiste, Late Benu Adhikari. He is an A-Grade artiste of All India Radio & Doordarshan, I.C.C.R-panelled artiste, Gold Medalist as well as scholarship recipient in Sangeet Visharad (B. Mus.) and Sangeet Bhaskar (Mus.), a regular participant in major Indian music festivals & conferences including The National Programme of Music. He has received a number of awards including the President’s Award from All India Radio in 1997, Talent Award from H.M.V. records The Gramophon Company of India, Uttar Bangla Padak from Bangladesh, Jigyasa Award from USA, and Swami Prabhu Pada Award from Iskon. Lots of CD albums featuring his outstanding proficiency in light & classical music have achieved much acclaim. He had had the honour of accompanying some of the most renowned artists of different spheres. He is an examiner of Prayag Sangit Samity (Allahabad) and Pracheen Kala Kendra (Chandigarh). He has had several visits to the U.S. and Bangladesh as a visiting faculty and an artist.

Manjusha, born in Sangali, started her initial training under the guidance of Pt. Chintubuva Mhaiskar. Along with a Sangeet Visharad from Akhil Bharatiya Gandharva Mahavidyalay, Miraj, she acquired a Master's degree in Music with a Gold Medal to her credit from Shivaji University, Kolhapur. She has been a consistent winner of many prestigious music competitions. During one such competition, Sangeetacharya Pt. D. V. Kanebuva of ichalkaranji happened to see her and noticed her rich potential, which proved to be a turning point in her career. Then being in the Gurukul tradition under Pt. Kanebuva, she was fortunate to absorb the asthetic nuances of Agra and Gwalier gharana. She received further training from Dr. Vikas Kashalkar. Currently she in honing her advanced skills under the able guidance of Gantapasvi Padmashree Pt.Ulhas Kashalkar. Manjusha has carved a niche in the world of Classical Music with her mellifluous voice further enhanced by mastering sustenance of swaras, asthetic approach, creative thinking, perfection of sur and command on rhythmic aspects. Purity in exposition of raga, complex pattern of taan rendered with speed, and quality and proficiency in semi classical forms of music, like thumri, dadara, and abhang constitute her delightful performances. Under the umbrella of Sangeetacharya D. V. Kanebuva Pratishthan, Manjusha has established a Gurukul in Sangali, which follows the unique traditional legacy of nurturing and mentoring the students. Here, the students dedicatedly receive the knowledge in Guru's close proximity. The noble path of Gurukul is paved on this foundation and intends to carry on this precious tradition further. A rich portfolio of National and International concerts and prestigious awards like Ustad Bismillah Khan from Sangeet Natak Acasemy, Pt. Kumar Gandharva Rashriya Purskar from Madhya Pradesh Govt., and Pt. Basavraj Rajguru Yuva Purskar from Karnataka Govt. are a clear testimony of Manjusha's successful footsteps in the world of Music. She has a Top Grade for Classical Music of All India Radio.

Pt. Nityanand Haldipur is a performer of the Indian bamboo flute based in Mumbai, India. He represents the Maihar Gharana tradition. Hailing from a musical family, he was initiated into the art of playing the flute by his father Shri. Niranjan Haldipur, a senior disciple of Pt. Pannalal Ghosh, at a very young age. He was groomed by late Shri. Chidanand Nagarkar and Devendra Murdeshwar over the next two decades. Later in 1986, he went on to learn flute under the tutelage of the doyenne of the Maihar gharana, Padma Bhushan Srimati Annapurna Devi. Pt. Nityanand is a "Top Grade" artist at the All India Radio. He has served as a music composer for various radio shows as well as for wellness programs, such as art of relaxation, stress management, and spiritual healing therapy. He has also collaborated with musicians of genres other than the Indian classical music. He was awarded with the prestigious Sangeet Natak Academi award by the Government of India in 2010.

Smt. Susmita Debnath Suchi comes of a representable cultural family & grown up at a cultural family atmosphere from her childhood. She received her first lesson in music from her elder sister Dr. Shuvra Debnath & her father when she was of 4 years. Then she started her learning of music fromher first guru Tapan Bhattachariya (Departed). Around that time she went to learn music at Chhayanaut Sangeet Vidyayatan. By this time, as the youngest one she got the opportunity to participate in a 4-year workshop on classical music named "Parampara" organized by Bengal Foundation under direct supervision of the renowned classical vocalist Ustad Mashkur Ali Khan and Smt. Shanti Sharma since 2001. Later on, she took taalim from Sangeet Guru Anup Barua and from Shree Asit Dey. In 2014 she got the opportunity of scholarship from Bengal Foundation and started to take taalim on hindustani classical music (vocal) training from Padmashree Pandit Ulhas Kashalkar. On the other hand she completed an 8 years institutional course from Chhayanaut Sangeet Vidyayatan where she secured 1st class 1st position in 2010 and has been continuing there as classical Music Teacher. Her cultural life is full of crowned with success. From her childhood she successful success in various national competitions on classical music like "Notun Kuri" by Bnagladesh Television, National Child Award Competition, "National Education Week" cultural competition, "National Rabindra Sangeet Sammilon Parishad", and inter school cultural competition etc. Susmita has been performing classical music in various programs organized by various organizations and institutions since 2013. She is also lucky enough to have the opportunity to perform classical music and share stage with renowned classical artists of the subcontinent. In 2015, she performed classical music at "Bengal Classical Music Festival" in Dhaka organized by Bengal Foundation and in 2017 she performed in "Chowdhury House Music Conference" organized by Calcutta Performing Arts Foundation, India. Besides these, she performed classical music in various programs organized by "Shuddha Sangeet Prasar Goshthi", "Lakshyapar Classical Music Conference", "Sanskriti Bikash Kendra", and Chhayanaut Sangeet Vidyayatan. She is an enlisted and regular Classical Vocal Artist of Bangladesh Television and Betar, Dhaka. In her educational career, she is a Masters in Management with Honors from Dhaka University.

Aditya Sharma is a classically-trained vocalist and teacher in the Hindustani music tradition of Northern India. A Ph.D. in Voice Cultivation, he has been a disciple of the renowned maestro Padmashree Pt. Ulhas Kashalkar since 2007. But Aditya's musical career began much earlier. He was born into a reputable family of musicians who recognized Aditya's innate talent. He was first initiated into the vocal discipline by his grandfather, the late Pt. Ramesh Chandra Dutt, who himself was a product of the prestigious Gandharv Mahavidyalaya at Lahore, established by Pt. Vishnu Digamber Paluskar. Aditya's training continued at home under the daily guidance of his parents who are accomplished musicians - Dr. Arvind Sharma, Professor at Panjab University and Mrs. Anita Sharma, Principal at Gandharv Mahavidyalaya, Panchkula. In 2007, he was selected by the prestigious ITC - Sangeet Research Academy in Kolkata to be one of its few residential scholars. It was here that he began his advanced training under the tutelage of Padmashree Pandit Ulhas Kashalkar, one of India’s leading classical vocalist of this generation. Aditya continues to receive training from this legendary maestro. Aditya has been teaching vocal music since many years at Gandharv Mahavidyalaya, but his professional teaching career began when he was appointed as the vocal music teacher at the prestigious The Doon School in Dehradun. He continues to perform on All India Radio and at other prominent venues. In 2015, he was also awarded Ph.D. in Music on "Voice Cultivation in Hindustani Classical and Western Music. A comparative study" from Panjab University, Chandigarh. Aditya is currently based in the U.S. in San Diego, California, where he is teaching at 'Gandharva Music Academy', dedicated to promoting and teaching Hindustani Classical Music. He is also an active performer at different venues in the U.S. and India.

Born in the family of traditional legendary musicians, Smt. Apoorva Gokhale has carved a niche for herself as one of the sought after well-known vocalists of the younger generation with a firm background of Gwalior Gharana. She has an impressive musical lineage and has proudly and responsibly inherited the musical qualities from her grandfather, the late Gayanacharya Pt. Gajananrao Joshi and her great- grandfather Pt. Antubua Joshi, an eminent court musician in the erstwhile state of Aundh, district Satara. At a very tender age of five, she initially received a sound grooming from her grandfather Pt. Gajananrao Joshi, who insisted to see in her tonal perfection with just intonation and infused a keen sense of rhythm. Later on she received rigorous training in the form of guru-shishya parampara under the guidance and supervision of her uncle Pt. Madhukarrao Joshi, an eminent vocalist and violinist. Simultaneously she also received guidance from her father Shri. Manohar Joshi, her aunt Dr. Sucheta Bidkar and renowned vocalist of the same tradition, Padmashri Pt. Ulhas Kashalkar. Apoorva's versatile temperament and approach to music does not allow her to rest anywhere for she knows that there is much more far beyond from what knowledge she has acquired and imbibed in musical field and hence she must perforce fathom the oceanic depths of music. As such, she goes on seeking further able guidance from Pt. Shankar Abhyankar, an eminent sitarist and composer, Smt. Manik Bhide, Smt. Ashwini Bhide-Deshpande, Pt. Yeshwant Mahale, and Pt. Arun Kashalkar. Apoorva is influenced by the best of traditional musicians, but her approach towards presentation is all her own and that makes her music unique. She brings to Khyal singing an expression which, both lyrical and evocative at the same time, maintains the seriousness of the form, unimpaired. Her coherent presentation of khyal is an aesthetic blending of imaginative alaap, an improvisation in a sonorous and scintillating voice, gracefully weaving exquisite patterns of swaras, unfolding the image of the raga with all its beauty and dignity, combined with an innate sense of laya (rhythm). She judiciously gives equal importance to both gayaki (style) and purity of raga rendition.

Shri. Kashish Mittal is a gifted and accomplished Hindustani Classical Vocalist, representing the illustrious Agra Gharana style of music. He is recognized as an 'A Grade' artiste by the All India Radio & Doordarshan and an 'Established artiste' by the Indian Council for Cultural Relations, Government of India. Kashish is considered as one of the very promising young artistes of Agra Gharana and has carved a special place for himself in the Indian classical music scenario. He is also a former IAS officer and Computer Science graduate from IIT Delhi. Born in Jalandhar in 1989 to IPS officer Jagdish Kumar and Sangeeta Mittal, Kashish was initiated into Hindustani Classical Music at the age of eight years under Prof. Harvinder Singh. He gave his first performance at the age of eleven at the Harivallabh Sangeet Sammellan in Punjab. Kashish subsequently moved under the tutelage of Pandit Yashpaul, maestro of the Agra Gharana, as per the Guru Shishya Parampara. He underwent rigorous training under Pt. Yashpaul and learnt the fine nuances of Khayal gayaki in the Agra Gharana style of singing. Kashish completed his B.Tech. in Computer Science from the prestigious IIT Delhi and joined the coveted Indian Administrative Service (IAS) at the age of 21. However, his passion for Hindustani classical music made him pursue the performing art all along his academic years at IIT and during his tenure in the IAS. After serving in government for nine years, Kashish took a call to leave the coveted civil service to pursue his passion for Hindustani classical music. Apart from being a regular performer at the All India Radio & Doordarshan, Kashish has performed at numerous concerts all over the country, including prestigious music festivals, such as Tansen Sangeet Samaroh (Gwalior), Harivallabh Sangeet Samellan (Jalandhar), Jashn-e-Rekhta (Delhi), Raag Amir Festival (Indore), Taj Mahotsav (Agra), World Sahaja Yoga Festival (Ganpatipule), concert series by Sangeet Natak Akademi, and SPIC MACAY & IGNCA, besides prominent concerts in Mumbai, Kolkata, Chandigarh, and Patiala. Kashish's performances have evoked applause and appreciation from audiences and critics alike. In his renditions, Kashish exhibits a rich and soulful voice to build the traditional nom-tom aalap. He elaborates the vilambit khayals with poise, followed by an intricate rhythmic play of laykari, bol-bant and bol-taan, characteristic of the Agra Gharana. He also displays exceptional expertise in the use of sargams and taans to decorate the drut khayals and taranas. In addition to his Guru Pandit Yashpaul, Kashish has been deeply inspired by the stalwarts of Agra Gharana such as Ustad Vilayat Hussain Khan, Ustad Sharafat Hussain Khan, and Ustad Latafat Hussain Khan. Kashish has been conferred with numerous awards & honours including the Punjab State Award for Art & Culture by Hon'ble Chief Minister Punjab (2007), Saraswati Samman by IIT Delhi (2010), and Naad Shri Samman for significant contribution to Hindustani Classical Music (2018), among others. Kashish's journey has throughout exemplified excellence in pursuing his passion and profession. His love and belief in the power of music has enabled him to pursue his dream of carrying forward the rich musical legacy. Today, Kashish serves as an inspiration for the younger generation with his achievements both on and off stage, as he continues to enchant audiences with his soulful performances, musical genius and charismatic stage presence.

Sai Eishwary was born in a family of musicians. He started learning Hindustani classical music at the age of 12 from Smt. Kumudini Mundkur of Gwalior and Bhendi Bazar Gharana at Puttaparti. He has been learning under acclaimed vocalist Padmashree Pt. Ulhas Kashalkar, who belongs to the Gwalior, Jaipur, and Agra gharanas. He has also received training in semi-classical music from the Doyen of Benaras gharana Padma Vibhushan Late Girija Devi. He has also received guidance in tabla from Pt. Nishikant Barodekar, a disciple of late Ustad Allarakha Khan. Sai Eishwary has a strong academic background. He holds a Bachelors Of Arts from Indira Kala Sangeet Vishwavidyalay, Khairagarh; and Masters in Music from School Of Performing Arts, Bharati Vidyapeeth University, Pune. He has also completed Diploma in Music from Sri Satya Sai Institue of Higher Learning, Puttaparti. Apart from being UGC NET Qualified, he is also a Senior Scholar at ITC Sangeet Research Academy, Kolkata from 2013. He was granted the scholarship for young artists from the Ministry of Culture, Govt. Of India. He was also granted residential scholarship from ITC Sangeet Research Academy in 2013. He was the winner of Virasat 2013, an all-India music competition held in Bhopal. He has had the opportunity to perform at the prestigious Dadar Matunga Cultural Centre, Mumbai; Wednesday Recital at ITC SRA Kolkata; and various other venues, including Allaudin Khan Sangeet Academy, Ravindra Bhavan, Bhopal; Press Club, Indore; and North Central Zone Cultural Centre, Allahabad. He has accompanied his guru Pt. Ulhas Kashalkar on vocal support at various concerts, including the prestigious Sawai Gandharva Festival, Pune; ITC SRA Sangeet Sammelan, Kolkata; and Komal Nishad, Vadodra. He also had the opportunity of performing classical and devotional songs in the divine and physical presence of Bhagwan Sri Satya Sai Baba at Puttaparthi.

Shri. Sidhartha Chatterjee is a tabla exponent belonging to the Farukhabad gharana. Born in a family with a very strong musical background, he was influenced for music by his father Shri. Rabindra Nath Chatterjee. From his early age, Siddhartha has been learning tabla under the tutelage of great tabla Maestro Pt. Kanailal Bhattacharya and his son Taalrang Biplab Bhattacharya. Gifted with an ability to summon crystal-clear melodies from table, he has evolved in to one of the eminent tabla exponents of India trying to give a new voice to his instrument. Apart from solo performance and recordings, he has also worked with many musicians of India. He has performed extensively in India as well as abroad, including at venues, such as Ramkrishna Mission Belur Math and Sangeet Natak Academy Chandigarh, to name a few. He has had the honour of performing with eminent artists, including Pt. Birju Maharaj, Ustad Shahid Parvez, Pt. Tarun Bhattacharya, and Kashyap Bandhu, among others. Apart from being a graded artist of All India Radio, he has won several awards, such as Sangeet Ratan, Taal Sadhak Samman, Bhatkhande Sangeet Samman, and Kala Chakra Churamani Samman.

Born in the family of musicians, Vivek started his musical journey at the tender age of 7 years. He initially began learning table before the transitional period when his interest changed from percussion to string instruments. Magnetized and fascinated with the sound of the sarod, he selected sarod as a medium of expressing his music. He had his initial training under Shri. Shankar Bhattacharya. He has been fortunate to receive guidance from his Guru, none other than world renowned sarod maestro Pt. Brij Narayan, in the traditional Guru Shishya Parampara for more than two decades. He has also been blessed by his Dada Guru Sarangi legend Padmavibhushan Pt. Ram Narayan. Vivek is a marvellous sarod exponent with gifted abilities and has his unique style, which is an example of musical precise with the combination of Gayaki and Tantkari Ang. His intuitive contemplations carry the sublime feelings of gentleness, solemnity, sweetness, eternal beauty, imagery, and spirituality. His music arouses the deepest pathos by touching the tender-most chords of the soul. He is a purist with constant endeavor for aesthetic tonality, extemporizing the melodic and rhythmic structures and blending his instrument perfectly to the mood of the raga. He is associated with All India Radio, Mumbai as an 'A' Grade artist and has performed in several prestigious music festivals. He is also working for preserving the heritage of Indian Classical Music as an Assistant Professor (Sarod) at Indira Kala Sangeet Vishwavidyalaya, Khairagarh.

Swanandi is among the vocalists of the young looming generation of Gwalior gharana. Born into a family of strong musical traditions, she has inherited music from her parents Mrs. Rohini & Pt. Dr. Sudhanshu Kulkarni. Later, she pursued further lessons from Vidushi Smt. Jayashri Patnekar, Pt. Arun Kulkarni, and late Ustad Aslam Hussain Khan. She is currently under the tutelage of illustrious singer and Guru Pt. Madhukarbua Joshi, the disciple and son of the legendary singer Pt. Gajananbua Joshi. She has also received initial guidance on tabla playing from late Pt. Haywadan Joshi of Belgaum. Her rendition is characterized by a blend of tonal sweetness coupled with an authentic approach to a raaga with endearing creativity of her own colorful imagination while maintaining soulfulness in her recital. Swanandi is B.Com and M.P.A. Music in Vocal from Shivaji University and Sangeet Alankar from A.B.G.M. Mandal. She has been approved as a B-Grade Classical Vocal Artist by All India Radio. She has served as a lecturer at the Goa College of Music, Panji and is currently working as a lecturer at Akhil Bhartiya Gandharv Mahavidyalay Mandal, Vashi.

Paramananda was initiated into music by his father and eminent flautist, Pt. Gopal Roy, a descendant of Pt. Pannalal Ghosh gharana. He received extensive taleem from his father for over 19 years. He has learnt a specific fingering technique, which was first applied by Pt. Gour Goswami. On academic front, he has topped the instrumental department of Rabindra Bharati University in both B.A. and M.A. He has also been the recipient of the Nikhil Banerjee and Nirod Boron memorial award presented by Rabindra Bharati University. He joined ITC SRA as a Scholar in March 2016, where he is being trained by Guru Pt. Partha Chatterjee. He is a direct 'B-High' grade artiste of All India Radio since 2013. He is also an empaneled artiste of the Indian Council For Cultural Relations (I.C.C.R.). He has performed extensively in Kolkata and outside West Bengal, including at the Inter University Youth Festival, where he represented Rabindra Bharati University's department of instrumental music, once at Kalyani University in 2013 and the second time at Kurukshetra University in 2014. He has also performed at the Flute Lover's Association in 2014.

Priyal is an upcoming young Hindustani classical vocalist. She was initiated into Hindustani music at a very young age. Starting from a formal training under the tutelage of Pt. Mohan Karve, she went on to complete her Masters in Music from University Of Pune under the guidance of renowned vocalist Vidushi Mrs. Arati Ankalikar Tikekar. She has also been fortunate to receive advanced training from veteran singer of Gwalior gharana, Pt. Sharad Sathe. Blessed with a sweet and rich vibrant voice and immense dedication to her vocation, she also excels in semi-classical and light music genres, such as thumri, dadra, kajri, hori, chaiti, abhang, and bhajan. An adaptive voice allows her to perform all these genres along with khayal gayaki at ease. On academic front, she has completed Bachelors with English from University of Pune. She also excels in Japanese language and is the first Indian singer to perform a full solo concert of Japanese Songs in India. She was invited to perform a Japanese song for a Japanese reality show at NTV studio Tokyo by NTV Japan in 2013. She has participated and won various competitions and has been awarded with renowned scholarships. She has performed at several cities of India and won accolades for the same. She has also given playback for various plays, and jingles.

Dr. Tanavi Jagdale is a disciple of late Pt. Vijay Sardeshmukh and Mrs. Madhuvanti Jagdale. Trained initially under her mother, Tanavi pursued rich tradition of Pt. Kumar Gandharva’s gayaki under the tutelage of Vijayji. She strives to combine the essence of Kumarji’s and her guru’s gayaki with her own aesthetic viewpoint. Tanavi has performed in many concerts across India and USA. She also teaches Indian Classical music both in person and online. Tanavi is a recipient of doctoral degree in Romance Languages and Literature from the Johns Hopkins University, USA where she continues to teach and research as Postdoctoral Fellow.

Nabanita Chowdhary, a musician par excellence, is one of the foremost Hindustani classical vocalists in India. She is an adroit artiste possessing eternally soulful blend of spiritual melody and divine aesthetics. Creativity and improvisation are the essences of her performances. She received musical guidance initially at a very tender age from her mother. Subsequently, she augmented radiance and luster to the presentation of her art under the tutelages of renowned stalwarts, such as Padma Bhushans Pandits Rajan-Sajan Misra, Padma Bhushan Vidushi (Late) Shobha Gurtu, and Pt. Deepak Chatterjee "Rasik Rang", among others, for the past four decades. She secured first position in Hindustani classical music in both B.A. and M.A. courses and also holds a Ph.D. in music. Besides being a recipient of several awards, titles, scholarships, and accolades of national and international importance, she regularly performs from All India Radio, Doordarshan, ICCR, SPICMACAY, among other platforms. The brilliance of her lies in her own distinctive blend of styles, her creativity, and a magical voice capable of expressing every emotion. Though trained basically in Khayal and Thumri-Dadra, her versatility encompasses the lighter realms of classical music, such as Sufi, Ghazal, Kajri, Chaiti, Jhula, Geet, and Bhajans. Her phenomenal presentations, "Thumris in Bharatnatyam" and "Thumris in Kuchipuri", with exponents of these dance forms have received rave reviews in India and abroad. She has also cut a deep niche for herself in Rabindra Sangeet (Hindi and Bengali), Nazrul Geeti, and Folk music. Technical mastery apart, the quality of her voice steals the hearts of her audiences and reviewers alike. Her Murkis, Gamaks, and the imagination, with which, she weaves together the clusters of notes hold her listeners spellbound. Her very pleasing yet quiet and unassuming personality and flawless renditions ooze divinity and lift the audiences to heights transcending mundane world. She has extensively performed all over in India as well as in USA, Australia, Thailand, Singapore, Malaysia, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Nepal, and Myanmar, among other countries, under the aegis of numerous musical organizations. When she is not performing, she generously devotes herself to teaching aspiring and talented disciples around the globe.

Vivek is among the foremost classical vocalists of Gwalior Gharana today, and has been a strong force in its growing recognition, popularity, and resurgence, all over the India and worldwide. He truly believes that when immersed in the note and raga, the self disappears and music takes on its own existence towards divinity. A versatility of performing khayal, and semi classical and lighter dimensions of music makes him one of today's upcoming and demanding vocalists of our country. Right from his parents, he was groomed into saatvik ambience of music. The journey that started from home was later blessed to seek blessings from the legends & Stalwarts of Hindustani classical music. Padma Vibhushan late Dr. Girija Devi, Padmashri Pt. Ulhas Kashalkar, Pt. Omkar Dadarkar, and Vidushi Kumudini Mundkur. In the year 2009, he was selected in the Gurukul system of Sri Satya Sai Mirpuri College of Music at Puttaparthi, Andhra Pradesh. During this period, he was trained under Vidushi Kumudini Mundkur of Bhendi Bazar Gharana, a very prominent disciple of Ustad Aman Ali Khan. While completing his initial training in vocal, he could also learn tabla from the very prominent table exponent of Punjab Gharana Pt. Nishikant Barodekar. Thereafter in 2012, he was selected as a scholar in the prestigious Gurukul of Hindustani classical music, ITC SANGEET RESEARCH ACADEMY at Kolkata. During the five years of rigorous classical training, he learnt under the direct tutelage of Padma Vibhushan late Vidushi Girija Devi, PADMASHRI Pt. Ulhas Kashalkar and Pt. Omkar Dadarkar. During this period, he could receive blessings and guidance from all the gurus of the academy, such as Pt. Ajoy Chakraborty, Ustad Mashkoor Ali khan, Vidushi Shubra Guha, late Ustad Abdul Rashid khan, late Pt. Buddhadev Dasgupta, Pt. Samar Saha, Pt. Uday Bhawalkar, Vidushi Ashwini Bhide Deshpande, and late Pt. Arun Bhaduri. He promisingly showed his applauded performances in the academy and well wishes from all the gurus and guest listeners time to time.

Rageshree is an emerging talent in the fields of Indian Classical and Semi-classical music. With an extreme passion towards the world of music and a remarkable guidance from eminent Gurus, Rageshree’s musical journey speaks for itself. Apart from pure classical singing, she also lends her harmonic voice to an array of semi-classical genres like Thumri, Gazal, Bhajan, Natyasangeet, and Bhavgeet. Rageshree's voice is unique-deep, rich and penetrating with tremendous power, stretching over an amazingly wide range of over 3 octaves. Acknowledged as the scion of the Kirana Gharana of Hindustani Classical Music, Rageshree is one of the brightest stars of the world of classical music. Her melodious and robust voice coupled with intricate handling of ragas has won her critical acclaim, and a large following of music lovers. While Rageshree gave her first stage performance at the young age of five, she was initiated into formal training of Hindustani Classical Vocal only later at the age of nine. Fortunate to be born to a multi-talented musician Shri. Jagdev Vairagkar, Rageshree is gifted with a melodious voice, is hard-working and has the outstanding capacity to enthral the audience with her musical talent. She has been fortunate to be trained under the guidance of her uncle, the veteran vocalist Pt. Shankarrao Vairagkar (Kirana Gharana) and the leading classical vocalist Smt. Gayatri Vairagkar Joshi of Pune. She has also been receiving a valuable guidance from internationally-renowned vocalist Padmabhushan Swaryogini Dr. Prabha Atre Ji. Formally, she holds a 'Sangeet Alankar' Degree from Akhil Bharatiya Gandharv Mahavidyalaya Mandal Mumbai, M.A. in Music from the Savitribai Phule Pune University's Lalit Kala Kendra Gurukul, Pune. Though Rageshree does not confine herself to any one genre of music, her speciality lies in her breathless Alaap style. Besides training in Hindustani classical vocal, she learned Kathak under the guidance of the well-known danseuse Smt. Rekha Nadgauda, director of 'Kirti Kala Mandir'. Though her musical journey has just begun, Rageshree has achieved many rewards thus far. She was blessed to perform in the presence of honourable Surashri Lata Mangeshkar, Pt. Birju Maharaj, Pt. Suresh Talwalkar, Pt. Rakesh Chaurasia, Pt. Vijay Ghate, Vidushi Arti Ankalikar, Pt. Satyashil Deshpande, and other great mentors. She has also gained the experience of professional studio recordings.

Adrija Basu belongs to a highly enriched musical family. She started her musical journey at a very early age under her grandfather legendary vocalist Sangeet Acharya Pt. Ramkrishna Basu who was a notable torchbearer of Indore Gharana and a direct disciple of Ustad Amir Khan. After the demise of her grandfather, she started learning under Acharya Jayanta Bose. She is also learning Jaipur-Gwalior Gayki under Shri. Alick Sengupta and special guidance from Padmashri Pt. Ulhas Kashalkar. She has received blessings from eminent musicians like Pt. Sharad Sathe, Pt. A. T. Kanan, Pt. Arun Bhaduri, Vidushi Malabika Kanan, Vidushi Dalia Rahut, Vidushi Subhra Guha, and Pt. Ajoy Chakraborty. She has been awarded "BEST FEMALE CLASSICAL VOCALIST" from Bharat Sankskriti Utsav, "YUVA RATNA PURASKAR", and has also been honoured with "GANWARDHAN PURASKAR" from PUNE MAHARASHTRA. She is a (B high) graded Artist of All India Radio Kolkata and regularly performing all over India.

Alick Sengupta is a gifted Indian Classical Vocalist of his age. Since childhood, he has been trained under the guidance of his father, Indian Classical Vocalist, Pt. Ashes Sengupta and also under Padmasree Pt. Ulhas Kashalkar at ITC Sangeet Research Academy Kolkata. Alick continues to perform at All India Radio and Doordarshan as a B High Grade artist, and at other prominent venues both in India and abroad, like ITC SRA Sangeet Sammelan Kolkata, NCPA Mumbai, Art Base Brussels, AIR Gorakhpur etc. In 2006, he was selected by the prestigious ITC Sangeet Research Academy in Kolkata to be one of its few students. In 2010, he completed his first concert tour in Europe. Since then, Alick has been regularly touring Europe for Concerts and Workshops on Indian Classical Music every year, which includes several countries, like Belgium, Germany, and the Netherlands. In 2011, Alick received the "The National Scholarship for Young Artist", a National Recognition and award for Excellence in Vocal Arts by Ministry of Culture, Govt. of India. He has a first class Master degree in Vocal Music from Rabindra Bharati University. In 2017, Alick has got the honour of being empaneled in the list of Musicians by Indian Council for Cultural Relations (ICCR). Alick earned top rankings in India’s top classical voice competitions – National Balsree 2005, Golden Talent Contest (Pt. Ravi Kichlu Foundation), Rajya Sangeet Academy, Tagore Foundation, All India Inter School Compitition, TTIS, The Dover Lane, All India Radio Music Competition. Moreover, Alick appeared as a finalist on "Naadbhed" organised by Spic Macay and Doordarshan among thousands of vocalists across India on the year 2014. He is currently a top Grade Musician Scholar at the ITC SRA. It is here that he began his advanced training under the tutelage of Padamshree Pt. Ulhas Kashalkar, one of India's leading classical vocalists. Alick continues to receive training from his legendary Guruji.

Supriya Das is a Hindustani Classical Musician (Vocal - Khayal) scholar at Bengal Parampara Sangeetalay, Dhaka, Bangladesh. She is the first resident scholar there. Her first guru is late Pt. Ramkanai Das, who taught her for about fourteen years until his death. In her next phase, Supriya went to Dr. Razwan Ali for talim. Now she is under the tutelage of Gwalior Gharana Exponent Pt. Ulhas Kashalkar at Bengal Parampara Sangeetalay and learning Khayal from 2014 to till now. Supriya has performed on the big stage of Bengal Classical Music Festival Dhaka in 2014 and 2017. Her others notable appearances were at Lakshyapar Classical Music Conference (2013, 2014, and 2019), Daily Star’s Celebrating Life Concert in Jahangirnagar University (2014), Shuddha Sangeet Utsab of Chayanaut (2014, 2015, 2016, 2018, and 2020), Classical Musical Evening by Bangladesh Shilapakala Academy (BSA) (2015), Hindol Classical Music Program Rajshahi, Shahjalal University of Science & Technology Sylhet (2017), Begum Rokeya University Rangpur, and Sangeet Utsab in Jagannath University (2019). Supriya is an A Grade Artiste in Nazrul Sangeet and Special Grade Artiste in Classical Vocal at Bangladesh Betar and enlisted in Bangladesh Television for Classical, Rabindra Sangeet, and Nazrul Sangeet recitals. She had her BBA and MBA degrees from Shahjalal University of Science and Technology (SUST), Sylhet. As she has taken music as the one and only mission in life, she decided to continue academic studies in music and earned Master degree in Music (M. Mus) with Deans Award from the University of Development Alternative (UODA), Dhaka. Currently, Supriya is working as Assistant Tutor (Khayal Department) of Bengal Parampara Sangeetalay & Lakshyapar Parampara Narayanganj. She is also working as a Vocal Strength Instructor of Yamaha Online Music School, Dhaka.

Born in a family of music lovers, Smt. Anagha Bhat was initiated into Hindustani classical music by her parents. She received her initial training from Smt. Geetha Hegde , based in Bengaluru. She has been under the tutelage of Padmashree Pt. Ulhas Kashalkar at the ITC Sangeet Research Academy, Kolkata, since 2014, as a Scholar.

She also holds a Bachelors in Computer Science Engineering and a Masters in Hindustani vocal music.

Some milestones in Anagha's musical journey include the Pt. Mallikarjun Mansur Rashtreeya Yuva Puraskaar- Dharwad; INLAKS music fellowship, Mumbai; Akhil Bharatita Yuva Sanman, New Delhi; National fellowship; Junior Research Fellowship by the Govt. of India, amongst several others. She has performed in several prestigious platforms in India and abroad, including the Baba Harivallabh Sangeet Sammelan, Jalandhar; NCPA, Mumbai; Raza Foundation, New Delhi; Saptak, Ahmedabad; ITC-SRA, Kolkata; BKF, Mallikarjun Mansur Utsav; Devnanadan Ubhayaker Utsav, Bangalore, Rasikapriya, Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan, Cochin; Ethno music festivals, Belgium; BRT, Germany; and Ressonance Shudhha, France; amongst several others. She has also received the Sempre conference award to present her research work at the Centre for Music & Science, University of Cambridge, UK.

The musical heritage initiated by Ustad Abdul Karim Khan Sahib and Ustad Abdul Wahid Khan Sahib,The doyen of Kirana Gharana has meandered through the ages and is still survived by a quite a few vocalists; Pt. Arnab Chatterjee is unambiguously identified as one of them. Arnab was born and groomed in a musical ambience amidst nature in the suburban town of Basirhat, near Kolkata. Initiated into music at the early age of five by his father Late Sangeetachariya Sree Arun Kr Chatterjee, a learned musician of the Kirana Gharana, Arnab was later groomed by none other than Late Pandit A. Kanan and Vidushi Malabika Kanan and Ustad Mashkoor Ali Khan. Arnab flowered into a young performer very early in his life. At the age of seven only he shared the platform with Ustad Amjad Ali Khan at Suresh Sangeet Sammelan,Kolkata in the year 1979. ITC S.R.A.Sangeet Sammelan `81 saw him as a nine year old performer bursting with Confidence. Securing top position in competitions has been his way of life. A recipient of the National Talent Scholarship, Arnab was awarded the gold medal along with the Degree of Sangeet Visharad by securing the first position. Being an ’A’ grade artist in the item of khyal and thumri of All India Radio & Doordarshan Kolkata His Regular outstanding performances has raised high hopes among the music lovers and experts. He also performed at The National Programme of Music broadcasted at ALL INDIA RADIO. The Sursingar Samsad, Mumbai, bestowed him with the Title of `Surmani`. Arnab was an ex-scholar of ITC-SRA, KOLKATA, had joined as a faculty member in the year of 1998 and studied under the guidance of Late Pandit A Kanan and Vidushi Malabika Kanan and Ustad Mashkoor Ali Khan .He has been selected and being empanelled as an artist of Hindustani classical music(vocal) by ICCR, Govt of India. Arnab stood the first position in All India Music Competition organized by Pandit Omkarnath Thakur Sangeet Mondal, Bharuch, Gujrat in the year2002.Now he is attached with Rabindra Bharati University, Bengal Music College Under the University of Kolkata and Vishwa Varati Shantiniketan as an external Examiner of Classical Vocal Music on regular basis. BHARATIYA SANSKRITI SAMSAD, KOLKATA, awarded him as a Best vocalist for the year 2005. Arnab Chatterjee was deputed at Indira Gandhi Cultural Centre, Dhaka, Bangladesh as Hindustani Vocal Music trainer cum performer by ICCR, Govt. of India since Feb. 2010 to Feb. 2012. He has number of students at India and abroad, who are acclaimed as good performer in the field of Hindustani Classical Vocal Music. Besides his Career in Music Arnab passed the graduation in Economics from the University of Kolkata. At present Arnab is a one of the most acclaimed vocalist in the scenario of Hindustani Classical music. He is maintaining the pure tradition of Kirana Gharana with mixing the other forms of gayaki both in Khayal and Thumri with high intellectuality which makes his presentation very colorful and popular and able to established himself as a very popular vocalist of India.

Being rich with melodious voice, having spiritualistic fervour in her singing, Dr. Madhur Lata Bhatnagar is devoted to promote Indian culture, music, and human values at large. She completed her Sangeet Alankar in vocal music and tabla from Gandharva Mahavidyalaya Mandal, Mumbai, M. Phil. and Ph.D. from Faculty of Music and Fine Arts, University of Delhi. She took regular training in Classical music from Pt. Jagdish Mohan Ji of Kirana Gharana, a senior radio artist.

Her book Bhartiya Sangeet ka Saundarya Vidhan was presented to Honorable President of India in 1996. Her other books are Shastriya aur Sugam Sangeet ke Rang Kavya ke Sang, Lalit Kalaon ka Saundarya Vidhan, Aesthetics of Fine Arts, Aesthetics of Indian Music, and Samaj Ke Kiye. She is an A.I.R./TV artist and music composer as well. She has produced and directed many audio-video recordings, which are broadcast and telecast. Her compositions are well-knit expressing the essence of the lyrics. She was interviewed and some of her devotional songs were broadcast by BBC London in August 1987. Her research papers and articles are published in leading music journals.

She has also given lecture-demonstrations on aesthetics in general and aesthetics in music in particular, at different universities, such as Ruhilkhand University, Banaras Hindu University, Kurukshetra University, Rohtak, Dayal Bagh University Agra, and Man Singh Tomar University, Gwalior, Eastern Zonal Cultural Center, Kolkata. She has given her delivered concerts for the prestigious Tansen Samaroh, Gwalior in 2006, and also for Gandhi Bhavan, University of Delhi, Habitat World, Sargam Mandir, and Raag Ranjani. Gandhi Sahitya Sabha, Lok Kala Manch, and Navodit Kalakar Samiti, Delhi have honoured her with Sangeet Ratna.

Shri. Priyanshu Ghosh, a senior disciple of Pt. Devashish Dey and one of the top classical and semi-classical vocalists of his generation, has a master's degree in music from B.H.U. as well as a Sangeet Praveen from Prayag Sangeet Samiti. He graduated from Mahatma Gandhi Kashi Vidyapith, Varanasi with a degree in science. In addition to the CCRT National Scholarship Holder (2019/2020) by India's Ministry of Culture Scholarship to Young Artist, he has received Three Gold Medals and Two Memorial awards from B.H.U. in Masters. SUR SHRI has been awarded to him in 2019 by Sur Sangam Sansthan Jaipur. Shri Milap Kothari also awarded him a monetary reward of Rs. 1 Lakh. Ashwini Bhide Deshpande, a renowned Hindustani classical vocalist, presented him with a Shilpayan Praveen for his outstanding performance.

Priyanshu's performances are characterized by his depth of expression, purity of tone, the systematic development of vistaar, the highly complex yet well structured sargams, and sizzling taans, which develop and portray the emotional content of his chosen raga. Apart from khayal gayaki, Priyanshu is also an accomplished performer of romantic musical styles such as Thumri and of devotional music such as Bhajans. He has been working both online and offline as a music teacher at Shilpayan the Music Hub in Varanasi since 2018. He has not only maintained his student base but has seen a growth in their numbers due to the positive word of mouth about his patient and thorough approach to teaching Hindustani classical singing's technical and emotional aspects. His classes include both traditional and semi-classical styles of music. In addition to this, he has held a variety of seminars in locations around the nation.

His charming and charismatic style of performance has the ability to enthral the audience. He has performed all over the nation, including Mumbai, Kolkata, Ayodhya, Lucknow, Varanasi, Gorakhpur, Rourkela, Ahmedabad, Vadodara, Surat, Raipur Chhattisgarh, Prayagraj, Chandigarh, and many more. Some of the most renowned stages he has played on include Sankat Mochan, Subah-e-Banaras, and Sur-Ganga Sangeet Mahotsav, to name a few.

Born in the family of a classical vocalist, Pt. Vinod Digrajkar received his training (for so many years) in music from his father Pt. Sudhakarbua Digrajkar, Kolhapur, the city where he grew up, has been the fountainhead of the Jaipur style of singing in Maharashtra obviously Vinod went for more training in this style to Pt. Nivrittibua Sarnaik. This created in him a new desire to explore wider horizons of music and also reprieved training from Pt. Jeetendra Abhisheki. His style today brings out an aesthetic blend of all these together with his individual creativity.

He is a qualified Civil Engineer, a builder and developer by profession and has constructed more than 350 flats in Kolhapur city. Each building has named by a raag in classical music. He devotes his time equally to the pursuit of music. He is 'A' grade artist of the all India Radio for classical as well as Sugam Sangeet and given performances at a number of conferences on Radio and T.V. His repertoire includes a wide variety of less heard Raags. He is equally at ease with light music varieties like Marathi stage songs, Bhavgeets, and devotional songs.

A melodious voice, imaginative artistic perception, complex patterning of the taans in the Jaypur style are some of the major facets of his singing. Alurkar Music House at Pune has published his two cassettes. He has been awarded gold medal in All India Radio Competitions for the year 1977. He is an artist of Sangli A.I.R. and has been performing for last more than 30 years. He also performed in Sunday and Tuesday night concerts of A.I.R. Moreover he has delivered several concerts in Singapore, London, Manchester, Sidney, Melbourne, and Brisbane. Considering his contribution toward music, Kolhapur Municipal Corporation awarded him with Kolhapur Bhushan Puraskar in 2004 at the hands of Bharatratna Pt. Bhimsenji Joshi.

Ms. Mugdha Vaishampayan is a talented light/classical young singer from Alibaug pursuing her education in Indian classical music. She took her primary lessons of music from her father Shri. Bhagawan Vaishampayan as well as from Smt. Sheetal Kunte and Shri. Sunil Mhatre. Currently, she is learning under the guidance of renowned senior classical vocalist of Gwalior and Agra gharana, Vidushi Shubhada Paradkar.

Mugdha was one of the MEGAFINALIST & Runner Up during SaReGaMa Little Champs organized on Zee Marathi in 2008-09. Her career spans across multitude of facets, such as singing for albums, performing in various stage shows and events, rendering voice for TV/radio commercials, singing for television serials, and providing background scores for movies. She has toured across the states of Maharashtra, Goa, and Madhya Pradesh. She has also performed in Dubai, UAE as well as in the U.S. in Albany, New Jersey, Detroit, Raleigh, Dallas, Houston, Boston, Seattle, San Jose, and Cincinnati; and in Australia in Adelaide, Melbourne, and Sydney.

Mugdha has received several prestigious awards and recognitions, including the National Scholarship for upcoming talent in Indian classical music from the Department of Culture, Government of India; and the Manik Varma Puraskar for young from Bharat Gayan Samaj.

Born in a family of musicians, Smt. Pallavi Joshi has inherited traditional music and represents the 5th generation of the rich heritage of her family. Her training started at the age of 5 from her grandfather Pt. Gajanan buva Joshi, whose gayaki was a perfect blend of Gwalior, Jaipur, and Agra gharanas. After the demise of Pt. Gajanan buva Joshi, she pursued her training from her uncle Pt. Madhukar Joshi for more than 25 years. She was also trained by her aunt, Dr. Sucheta Bidkar and her father, Shri. Manohar Joshi.

Smt. Pallavi Joshi is a graduate in Botany. She has been awarded the Govt. of India National Scholarship for Hindustani Classical vocal young artistes. She has given many solo concerts and vocal duet concerts with her elder sister, Smt. Apoorva Gokhale at several prestigious music conferences across India. Her music album Rising Stars was released in 2010 and Madhumalati Part 2, comprising of compositions of 25 ragas, in October 2012.

Dr. Uttara Chousalkar was initiated into the training on Indian classical music when she was 8 years old. Initially, she was trained by Smt. Vimal Katti and Dr. Smt. Jyotsna Mohile Rao. Later, for more than two decades, she received indepth training in Indian classical and semi-classical music and also Indian folk music from the renowned vocalist late Dr. Smt. Sushilaji Pohankar.

Dr. Uttara Chousalkar is a UGC scholar and holds a Doctorate degree in Music from the SNDT University. In 1992, she was awarded the title "Gaanhira" for securing the topmost rank in the SNDT University at the Master's of Music degree course. She is an A grade artist of All India Radio and her music is regularly telecasted on Insync Music TV Channel and Sangeet Samvaad Internet Radio. Recently, she received the Image Welfare Achievers Forum (IWAF) National Sangeet Ratna Award for her contribution in Music.

Dr. Uttara Chousalkar has performed in all major cities in India and also in some cities in the U.S. She has composed tunes for poems written by Marathi poets, including Ba. Bha. Borkar, Indira Sant, and Pu. Shi. Rege. She has worked with an NGO named QUEST and taught music to kids in Wada district of Maharashtra. "Krushnanaad", a theme-based concert featuring various genres in varied Indian languages performed by, is well-acclaimed. "Stree Sant Geeti" is another concert conceived by Dr. Uttara Chousalkar. It is a collection of abhangas written by women and the tunes composed and sung by her.

Since 2007, Dr. Uttara Chousalkar has been following the Baul Music tradition of Bengal and is the disciple of internationally acclaimed Baul Sadhika Shrimati Parvathy Baul. She is the only Baul Music performer in Maharashtra and has performed Baul Music in India and abroad. Currently, she is working on a project of translating Bengali Baul songs into Marathi while maintaining the original tunes.

Dr. Avinash Kumar is an upcoming Indian Classical Vocalist from Delhi. He started learning classical music from Smt. Sadhna Chatterjee and Shri. Purnochandra Chatterjee. Later got advanced training from Ustad Aftab Ahmed Khan of Rampur Sahaswan Gharana. Currently, he is learning music from Pt. Tushar Dutt of Agra and Kirana Gharana and Pt. Somnath Mardur of Kirana Gharana.

Academically, Avinash is a Gold Medallist (2011) in Master’s Degree (Hindustani Classical Vocal) from the Department of Music, University of Delhi. He also perused his M. Phil. and Ph. D. from the same department. Apart from this, he is also a recipient of UGC Junior and Senior Research Fellowship for the years 2011 to 2016. Awards like Tushar Pandit Memorial Gold Medal (2012), Prof. V. Bani Ram Medal (2012), Prof. Sumati Mutatkar (2010), and many more, are into his credit. He has also published a book ‘Rampur Sahaswan Gharana: Hindustani Sangeet Ki Ek Utkrisht Parampara’.

Avinash is a graded artist of All India Radio and working as an Assistant Professor in the Department of Music, Shyama Prasad Mukherjee College, University of Delhi.

Born in a family having a rich legacy of music, Atul Khandekar was very fortunate to receive initial training in Indian classical music and Marathi natyasangeet from his grandmother late Smt. Manik Bhat and his mother Mrs. Manasi Khandekar.

In 1997, Atul started learning Indian classical music under the tutelage of internationally acclaimed vocalist of Gwalior gharana Sangeet Mahamahopadhyay Dr.Veena Sahasrabuddhe. A disciplined training of Gwalior style and a long association with Dr. Veenatai led to Atul becoming a successful and renowned performing vocalist of Indian classical music.

Atu also received training in Marathi natyasangeet (theatrical music) from well-known stage actresses and vocalists late Padmashri Smt. Jaymala Shiledar and Smt. Keerti Shiledar. Smt. Jaymalabai groomed Atul with new approach to the style of Balgandharva (BalGandharva Gayaki).

A versatile vocalist Atul has received training of various styles of classical music and other forms of music such as Thumri Dadra, Bhaavsangeet, etc. From Shri. Gajananrao Watve, Mrs. Ashwini Tilak, Mrs. Shashikala Shirgopikar, and Shri. Hemant Pendse.

Atul has successfully performed on various prestigious platforms all over India, including Sawai Gandharv Bhimsen Festival, Sangeetsamrat Alladiya Khan Samaroh, and Kumar Gandharv Samaroha. He has produced and presented some thematic concerts such as ‘To Rajhans Ek', and ‘Santanchya Baaget’. He has been awarded with number of prestigious awards, such as Pt. Gangadharbua Pimpalkhare Award, Dr. Vasantrao Deshpande Award, Manik Verma Award, and Natsamrat Baalgandharv Award, to name a few.

An immensely talented vocalist of the Kirana gharana with a melodious and tuneful voice, Ashvini is known predominantly for her command over rhythm and for her sizeable repertoire of common as well as rare ragas. Endowed with a voice capable of expressing intensity and emotion together, enhanced with her striking diction, Ashvini likes to explore new dimensions in music. Her aesthetic approach to the lyrical content and keen sensitivity towards the emotive aspects of a composition give her performance a universal appeal. Apart from classical singing, she has equally mastered semi classical genres like Thumri, Dadra, Bhajan, etc. Her performances are marked by her command over both rhythm and melody.

Born in an artiste's family, Ashwani was introduced to music by her mother Smt. Latika V. Vyaghrambare, who herself is an accomplished classical vocalist. Her grandfather, late P. G. Sukhatme was also a stage artist in the Marathi theatre. Thereafter, Ashvini received training from the renowned sitar maestro Pt. Bimlendu Mukherjee of the Imdadkhani gharana for several years. Later, she was privileged to receive advance training from internationally known vocalist Padmabhushan Dr. Prabha Atre of Kirana gharana. Over two decades, Ashvini has been learning the advanced techniques of the Kirana gharana under her guidance.

Ashvini is a ‘B High’ grade artist of All India Radio (AIR) Pune. She has also been selected for empanelment in the ICCR’s Reference Panel of Artistes. She has received the Junior Research Fellowship from CCRT Govt. Of India for Hindustani classical vocal music. She has performed in various prestigious music festivals all over the country and abroad, which have been appreciated by knowledgeable listeners and music critics. Her performances reflect style of the Kirana gharana precisely.

Ashvini is a Gold Medalist in M.A. Music from the Khairagarh University. She has won many prestigious awards, such as the Pandit Jitendra Abhisheki Yuva Gayak Puraskar given by the Tarangini Pratishthan and Aapala Parisar; Gaurav Padak given by the Pune Muncipal Corporation; Jeevan Gaurav Puraskar given by the Brihan Maharashtra Mandal Delhi; Pandit T.D. Janorikar Award by Gaanwardhan – Pune; Suramani by Sur Singar Sansad Parishad - Mumbai etc.

Ashvini was selected in the music talent competition held on 21st Dec 2002 at Vedic Heritage - New York. She is also a recipient of a scholarship from the Ministry Of Human Resource Development, Government of India - New Delhi. She topped in the AIR competition for semi-classical genre (Thumri) held in 1997.

Along with her career in music, Ashvini also had a brilliant academic career. She did her engineering in the electrical stream. Today, she is recognized as one of the top vocalists of her generation, and also as one of the torch-bearers of Kirana gharana.

Apart from delivering prestigious concerts, Ashvini has also performed in 'Alok' Series organised by Dr. Prabha Atre Foundation, based on classical and semi-classical compositions and self-composed raagas of Dr. Prabha Atre held in Mumbai. This series is available on YouTube.

Ashvini has her own music academy through which she conducts classes for Hindustani classical vocal music for students from India as well as from abroad. She has also made an online training facility available for students in India as well as abroad. She is also working as a faculty member for vocal music at the Swarmayee Gurukul of Dr. Prabha Atre. She has participated in the workshop and seminar on semi-classical music (Thumri, Dadra) organized by the Government of Goa as a coach along with Dr. Prabha Atre.

Smt. Shruti Bujarbaruah is an Indian Classical Vocalist and a playback singer. Born and brought up in Assam in a musical family, she has been learning classical music since the age of 4 from her parents Shri. Munindra Bujarbaruah and Shri. Sangita Bujarbaruah. She holds the degrees ‘Sangeet Visharad’ and 'Sangeet Alankar’ from Bhatkhande Sangeet Vidyapeeth, Lucknow. Apart from pure classical music, she also lends her harmonic voice to an array of semi-classical genres like Thumri, Dadra, Marathi Abhang, Bhajan, Ghazal, etc.

Shruti can speak Assamese, English, Hindi, Bengoli and Marthi Language. She is a passionate musician and a keen learner. To pursue higher education, she decided to shift her base to Pune in 2014 for advanced training in Indian classical music. In Pune, she started her vigorous training in classical music from her Guru Pt. Vijay Koparkar, who is a disciple of Pt. Vasantrao Deshpande and Pt. Jitendra Abhisheki. Meanwhile she has also completed her graduation as well as Master’s in Music from S.N.D.T. University, Pune with distinction mark. She is currently based in Thane, Maharashtra. She is currently obtaining valuable guidance of classical music from Guru Vidushi Pratima Tilak, an exponent of Jaypur-Atrauli Gharana, who belongs to the lineage of ‘Gaan- Tapaswini' Mogubai Kurdikar, Vid. Kamal Tambe, and Vid. Kaushalya Manjeshwar.

Shruti has performed in various Music Festivals, including Aarohi Music Festival (Pancham-Nishad); Pujya Puja Utsav, Cuttack; International Temples Convention & Expo, Varanasi; Yuva Sanmelan, (Dadar Matunga Cultural Centre), Mumbai; Shraddha Suman (birth centenary celebration of Padmavibhushan Pt. Kishan Maharaj ji by Talayan Music Circle, Pune); Swar Ganga (Artist Forum, Hubbali); Sadhana Kala Mahotsav, Pune; Prashant Ghate Smruti Sangeet Mahotsav, Alibag; Swarganesh Music Festival, Pune; Uttarayan Sangeet Mahotsav; Gandharva Sangeet Sabha; and in different places i.e. Pune, Mumbai, Varanasi, Bhubaneshwar, Assam, Ratnagiri, Kankavli, Solapur, Alibag, Ahmedabad, Hubbali, and other cities of India.

Shruti has had the opportunity to perform for several dignitaries such as the Hon’ble Former Chief Minister Of Maharashtra, Shri. Devendra Fadnavis; former Hon’ble Governor Of Maharashtra, Shri. Chennamaneni Vidyasagar Rao; Hon’ble Chief Minister Of Assam, Dr. Himanta Biswa Sarma, and former Hon’ble Chief Minister of Assam, Shri Sarbanand Sonowal.

Ms. Deblina Ray is a promising young talent in the field of Hindustani Classical Music. Born in a musical family, she started her musical training at the age of 7 years under the guidance of Pt. Ram Prasad Ray, disciple of Pt. Chinmay Lahiri Ji and Pt. Subhash Chakladar Ji. At a very young age of 13, she achieved the National Scholarship by Centre for Cultural Resources and Training (Ministry of Culture, Govt. of India). She stood 1st in All India Radio Music Competition 2013 and various other competitions. She is a B High artist in All India Radio. She is also learning the Thumri-Dadra genre of music from Vidushi Suranjana Bose. She has demonstrated her musical competence to several instances in various parts of India and drew a potential footprint among music lovers. Academically she is an honours graduate in Economics and has done Masters in Vocal Classical Music.

Deblina has demonstrated her musical competence to several concerts like Baba Harivallabh Sangeet Sammelan (Jalandhar), Behala Classical Festival (Kolkata), Guru Samman Rastriya Samaroh (Gaya), Sangeet Ashram (Kolkata), Nam Vaibhav Festival (Navi Mumbai), Dhwani Academy of Percussion Music Concert (Kolkata), Ustad Jawant Singh Banwra Music Festival (Ludiana), and many more to count, in different parts of India, drawing a potential footprint among music lovers. In her musical career, she has been blessed to get the opportunity to perform under the banner of maestros of Hindustani Classical Music like Pt. Subhankar Banerjee, Pt. Kumar Bose, and Pt. Amiyaranjan Banerjee, to name a few.

Granddaughter of Sangeet Bhushan Pt. Ram Marathe, a great vocalist of India, Smt. Mrunal Natekar Bhide naturally belongs to a family possessing a rich cultural heritage. She began learning music at the age of 10 under the expert guidance of her father Guru Pt. Pradeep Natekar, who himself a well-known exponent of Agra Gwalior gharana gayaki and also a disciple for 25 yours under the great Hindustani classical music maestro Sangeet Bhushan Pt. Ram Marathe, who was humble devotee and follower of Gayanacharya Pt. Bheskar Bua Bakhle. She is also learning the Tappa Thumri genre from Pandita Neelatai Bhagawat.

Mrunal has received the Sangeet Vishrad degree from Akhil Bhartiya Gandharva Mandal and M. A. Music from SNDT University. She was also awarded with the prestigious scholarship from Dadar Matunga Cultural Centre, Mumbai for 2 years from 1997 to 1999.

Mrunal performs as an independent classical vocalist performing Khayal, Thumri, Devotional Music, and Natya Sangeet (Marathi stage music) with immense perfection in swar, taal, laya, and complete authority over taankriya and booltaans.

Smt. Kalyani Salunke is an A Grade Artist of all India Radio & Television for classical music. She holds Master of Arts (Music) from S.N.D.T. University. Apart from this, she has also been groomed in Hindustani classical vocal under the able guidance of her father late. Shri Purushottam Pande for 4 years, late Pt. Vasantrao Kulkarni (Agra Gharana) for 8 years, late Dr. Ashok Da. Ranade (Gwalior Gharana) for 20 years, Pt. Arun Kashalkar (Agra Gharana), and Dr. Arun Dravid (Jaypur Gharana).

Kalyani has been the recipient of the Sajan Milaap and the Merit Scholarships for Post Graduate studies (National Scholarship Scheme), both for 2 years. She is also the recipient of the prestigious Sangeet Bhushan Pt. Ram Marathe Yuva Sanmaan Puraskar, 2016 of Thane Municipal Corporation.

Kalyani has performed at various places in India and abroad, including at Tata’s NCPA Programme organized under the aegis of Muktangan supported by the Pu. La. Deshpande Foundation, whereby she performed at 'Bharat Gayan Samaj', Kolhapur and Bharat Gayan Samaj, Pune; and in Canada at the prestigious Canada Kala Sammelan. She conducts various workshops for music learners especially of Voice Culture for singing as well as for speech.

Shri. Ramakant Gaikwad is a young and exceptionally talented artist who has made a remarkable mark on the horizon of Indian Classical Vocal Music. From a very tender age of 4, Ramakant embarked on his musical journey under the guidance of his father, the esteemed Pt. Suryakant Gaikwad, his mother, Mrs. Sangita Gaikwad, and Dr. Satish Kaushik, a disciple of the late Pt. Sadashivrao Jadhav of Kirana Gharana. Additionally, he received valuable tutelage from the renowned Padmashree Pt. Jagadish Prasad, who is a disciple of Ustad Bade Ghulam Ali Khan. Currently, Ramakant is honing his skills further under the guidance of the great tabla and sitar maestro, Pt. Nayan Ghosh.

Embracing the 'Kirana' and 'Patiala' styles, which are distinct 'Gharanas,' Ramakant's musical journey began to blossom at the incredibly young age of 6 when he graced the stage with his captivating performances. His natural flair for music and impeccable musical sense earned him appreciation not only from the common listeners but also from seasoned connoisseurs of music.

Ramakant has had the privilege of showcasing his talent in several prestigious events and music festivals across India and abroad. His exceptional talent and dedication to his craft have garnered him numerous accolades and awards from respected institutions and eminent personalities in the music industry. His exceptional talent has also shined in various competitions, where he has secured first prizes in many prestigious events all over India and internationally.

Ramakant's outstanding performances and achievements are a testament to his dedication, passion, and commitment to the rich heritage of Indian classical vocal music. With a promising future ahead, he continues to enchant audiences with his soul-stirring renditions and is undoubtedly a shining star in the realm of Indian classical music.

Dr. Varada Sandesh Godbole, blessed with the gift of music in her genes, was rightly set on the track of Indian classical music at the tender age of 5 by her parents. As a child, Varada received her first sanskars (grooming) of Hindustani classical music from her Guru Smt. Lilatai Shelar. As a teenager, she was exhaustively trained in khayal gayki under the guidance of Pt. A. K. Abhyankar of Kirana Gharana for 12 years. Since last 20 years, she has been learning the nuances of Agra Gharana from Pt. Yashwant Mahale. She also received able guidance from Pt. Madhukar Joshi of Gwalior Gharana. She had the opportunity to learn Thumri from Dr. Sushilatai Pohankar. Varada was also blessed to learn and hone her skills in Natya-sangeet under the able guidance of Smt.Manik Varma and Smt. Madhuvanti Dandekar.

After this versatile grooming, diversified exposure and training of various Gharanas of Indian classical music, Varada is an established classical vocalist of repute today. She also possesses the versatility and acumen for singing and performing in the light classical genres of Natyasangeet, Abhang, Thumri, and Gazals. Her contribution as a playback singer in the film Balgandharva bears testimony to this fact.

Dr. Varada received her ‘Sangeetacharya’ from Akhil Bharatiya Gandharv Mahavidyalaya Mandal securing 1st rank in India along with 9 prestigious awards, including the most prestigious ‘Pt. Vishnu Digambar Paluskar Award’ in 2012-13. Pt. Sudheer Pote was her guide from Akhil Bhartiya Gandharva Mahavidyalay Mandal for Sangeetacharya. On the academic front, besides her devotion to classical music, a born genius Varada, was the topper of Mumbai University in arts faculty in B. A. examination and had received Chancellor Medal and a Gold Medal in Sanskrit in 1996. She also topped in M.A. Music from University of Mumbai. During her Masters in Music, she received able guidance of Dr Vidyadhar Vyas and Pt. Ajay Pohankar.

Varada has performed Hindustani classical music all over India in many prestigious music festivals. She is also an A grade artist of Aakashwani, Mumbai and has also performed on Doordarshan and National Programmes and Akashwani Sanmelan organised by AIR. She has been teaching music since last 22 years. She has conducted many workshops and lec-dem sessions regarding classical music. She is a recognised guide for Sangeetacharya exam of Akhil Bhartiya Gandharva Mahavidyalaya Mandal. She is also a recognised Guru of Bharati Vidyapeeth ,Pune and a member of Board Of Studies of Maya Dinachya Autonomous Music University.

Pt. Pabitra Chattopadhyay a sitarist of Maihar Gharana. He has also been trained on Bishnupur Gharana and Lakhnow Gharana.

Pabitra represents the 4th generation of a family of sitar players. His father Shri. Prabir Chattopadhyay was his first guru. He was later trained under the guidance of late Pt. Swapan Kumar Das and late Pt. Deepak Chowdhury. At present, he continues his training under guru Pt. Deboprasad Chakraborty.

Pabitra has been attached with AIR and DD since 1980. Hs is also am artist of ICCR. He has performed in national music concerts of AIR, Azadi Ki Mahotsab from Indonesia, and many more. He has also composed numbers of modern Bengali songs for various artists and composed fusion music based on classical music. He has performed as a lecturer and demonstrator of instrument music under Sikkim University, Music Department.

Pabitra has been covered by the renowned magazine ‘Business Economics’ for his contribution in music. His daughter and disciple Miss Debosneha Chatterjee continues his legacy.

Shri. Nishad Baakre is one of the foremost established vocalists in Hindustani classical music, with the traditional gaayaki of Gwalior, Jaipur, and Agra gharanas, evolving through the modern times.

Nishad has been privilged to learn from renowned gurus like Pt. Dr. Ram Deshpande for 13 years, and later on from Pt. Ulhas Kashalkar, late Pt. Dinkar Kaikini, Dr. Arun Dravid, and Pt. Madhukar Joshi. As an exponent of 3 gharanas, viz. Gwalior, Agra, and Jaipur, he can render the forms of these gharanas distinctively along with the flow of creative exploration.

Nishad is currently working as a guru at the Aavartan Gurukul, Pune (Maharashtra) under the patronage of Pt. Ulhas Kashalkar and Pt. Suresh Talwalkar, where he is training talented students under the Guru-Shishya Parampara. He is also an ‘A’ Grade artist of the All India Radio.

As a musician, guru, and thinker-propagator, Nishad has made his distinguishing mark in the field of music to preserve and to flourish the values and traditions, so as to reach to the present and future generation.

Nishad has performed at many prestigious platforms of India, like the Delhi Classical Music Festival of the Delhi Government; Akashwani Sangeet Sammelan, Guwahati; Bharat Ratna Pt. Bhimsen Joshi Janmashatabdi Sammelan, Dharwad, Karnataka; Sawai Gandharva Mahotsav, Kundgol, Karnataka; Bhatkhande Mahotsav - Dadar Matunga Cultural Centre, Mumbai; and Singapore Music Circle, Singapore, to name a few.

Nishad’s prestigious awards and appreciations, include Yuva Puraskar (Kanebua Pratishthan, Pune), Surashri Kesarbai Kerkar Scholarship (NCPA, Mumbai), Pt. Annasaheb Ratanjankar Puraskar (DMCC, Mumbai), and Gyan Pravah Scholarship (Kolkata).

Shri. Dhananjay Joshi is a young, profound, talented classical vocalist. He started his musical journey under the guidance of Pt. Kamlakar Paralikar for 5 years followed by 15 years of training under the guidance of Pt. Ramesh Kanole Ji (a renowned vocalist of Kirana Gharana). From the past 18 years, he is the disciple of international vocalist Pt. Ajay Pohankar ji.

Dhananjay developed his gaayaki in melodius and decent manner, exposion of raaga, complex structure of taans with speed and clarity, and laykari and voice modulation are the specialities of his versatile gayki.

In the field of ‘natyasangeet’, Dhananjay is one of the best performers in Maharshtra. He has performed as a ‘gayak nat’ in professional musical plays like Sangeet Manapman, Sangeet Suvarnatula, Sangeet Mrugaranjani, and Sangeet Swarsamradni. With his excellent performance in ‘Akhil Bhartiya Rajya Natya Spardha’, he has been honoured with the ‘Sarvotkrushta Gayak-Nat’ award by Maharashtra Government.

Dhananjay has been performing in many national and international concerts. He has won awards like Pt. Basavraj Rajguru Yuva Puraskar From Karnataka Govt , ‘Soormani’ title from Sursingar Parishad Mumbai, Sangeet Kalanidhi award by Rashtriya Sangeet Parishad, and Gold Medal in National Youth Festival in Ranchi. He is ‘A’ Grade artist for classical music at All India Radio.

Dr. Sudhanshu Kulkarni is on a mission, exploring and infusing divinity in harmonium with the ultimate objective of elevating this reed instrument with western origin in use as an accompanying instrument to the level of solo playing. Even though there are few others whose dedicated efforts have been well recognized and appreciated at highest levels, it is characteristically distinct approach to harmonium playing which position Dr. Sudhanshu on a different and worthy footing.

A commerce graduate and diploma holder in personal management, Dr. Sudhanshu took to music when he was ten years old with initial inspiration coming from a latent musical environment at home. He was identified as a child prodigy mix-way through his training in fundamentals of classical music including vocal and tabla under Late Appasaheb Laxman Sakhalkar. Six years later, he went into the tutelage of Pt. Rambhau K. Bijapure one of the noteworthy harmonium maestros of the time and a great 'guru' under whose able guidance Dr. Sudhanshu's musical personality was moulded. Having graduated the degree of Sangeet Alankar & Masters degree in Music from Shivaji university, Kolhapur. He has also obtained PhD in Music from Shivaji University, Kolhapur. Dr. Sudhanshu is the first in country to obtain Doctorate in Music (Sangeet Praveen) from Akhil Bharatiya Gandharva Mahavidyalaya Mandal, Mumbai in solo harmonium under the able guidance of Pt. Narayanrao V. Patwardhan of Vadodara.

Dr. Sudhanshu's natural inclination to render solo harmonium inspired him to ensure recognition to solo harmonium playing from music lovers, connoisseurs and critics. Despite certain limitations in harmonium, it is easy to play but difficult to render in individual capacity at advance level, but through a dedicated approach and back breaking riyaz under the able taleem from his guru, his creative instinct got shaped into a highly distinguished musical repertoire, so much that he has carved a niche for himself as an eminent harmonium player and stands tall along with other renowned contemporaries. In his sincere urge to reach higher levels of musical excellence and create a new genre of harmonium players, he founded ‘Surel Samvadini, Samvardhan’ and running Academy of Music with present student strength of about 100.

With his fingers highly affectionate to the keys, his harmonics traverse through a gentle repertoire of Kirana Gharana where both musical melody and abstract personification of the spirit of raga finds stately statement in the emergence of true shades of swears and establishment of the raga in its sublime ambiance coalescing both the performer as well as the listener towards a meditatively musical experience the ultimate objective of music. His fluency in classical music comes through a deep involvement and understanding of both physics and philosophy of raga as well as the instrument when he is with the instrument, the reeds get poetic, statement with a degree of musical sense and all his faculties cascade into a true musical melody. His experimentation to reduce the bulk of the present conventional harmonium and using diatonic mode is a matter of convenience as it provides versatility. He believes that as an accompaniment, his role is to adore and embellish performance of the main performer on stage.

As a solo performer, his recitals are marked by pristine qualities of instrumentality with a vocal touch and very high degree of continuity throughout the raga delineation, a rare feature indeed. His vilambit compositions are essentially swara-pradhan where nuances reflect in its true essence and raga sanchar is calm in movement over a dignified treatment. While madhyalaya and drut compositions are embodiments of a fully controlled layakari and experimentation on instrumentality is well portrayed by incorporating the tonal qualities of other instruments like flute and shehanai in preference to sitar together, his harmonium provide a healing effect through most ineffable medium, worth experiencing. It is not an exaggeration that Dr. Sudhanshu is growing into an institution in himself.

Dr. Sudhanshu has accompanied great stalwarts like Dr. Gangubai Hangal, Pt. Bhimsen Joshi, Late Pt. Kumar Gandharva, Late Pt. K. G. Ginde, Pt. Prabhakar Karekar, Dr.Prabha Atre, Smt.Malini Rajurkar, Begum Parween Sultana, Smt. Padma Talwalkar, Smt. Veena Sahasrabuddhe, Ubhaygaan Vidushi Dr. Shyamala Bhave and a lot of other luminaries of Hindustani music.

Dr. Sudhanshu Kulkarni is the first in country to obtain Doctorate in Music (Sangeet Praveen) from Akhil Bharatiya Gandharva Mahavidyalaya Mandal, Mumbai in solo harmonium under the able guidance of Pt. Narayanrao V. Patwardhan of Vadodara. He has worked as a ‘Director of Indian Music and Dance’ in ‘Kala Academy Goa. The title of Surmani was conferred upon him in the the prestigious ‘Kal Ke Kalakar Sammelan’ organised by Sur-Singar Sansad of Mumbai in 1983. He has been awarded with ‘Late Pandit Appasaheb Jalgaonkar Samvadini Sadhak Puraskar’ and the title of Swara-Laya Ratna by ‘Ganvardhan’ Pune. He has been awarded with ‘Pt. Govindrao Tembe Snangatkar Puraskar’ from Gandharva Mahavidyalay, Pune. He has also been awarded with ‘Pt. Mallikarjun Mansoor Puraskar’ by Ananya for his contribution to the field of Indian Classical Music. He has received ‘Asthan Vidwan Puraskar’ from ‘Shri Ganapati SacchidanandAshram’ Mysore, Karnataka. Sangeet Nritya Academy bestowed him the prestigious ‘KALASHRI’ Award and ‘Bandubhiyya Choughule Award’ from Indore (M. P.). He is an empanelled artist of ICCR.

Dr. Sudhanshu has delivered his repertoire at several prestigious concerts, including Sawai Gandharva Sangeet Mahotsav, Pune, Kundgol; Swami Haridas Sammelan (Mumbai); Maharshtra Sangeet Sammelan (Goa); All India Conference of ABGMM (Belgaum); Girijatai Kelekar Sangeet Sammelan (Goa); Samrat Club, (Goa); Surashri Kesarbai Kerkar Smriti Samaroh, (Goa); Khansahib Alladiyakha Punyatithi Sammelan (Chembur); Gandharva Mahavidyalaya (Pune); Mysore Dasara Mahotsav, Mysore; Karawali Utsav, Karwar; Pune Festival, Pune; Pt. Vishnu Digambar Paluskar Jayanti Mahotsav, New Delhi; and Baba Harivallabh Sangeet Samaroha Jalandhar. His concerts abroad include India Festival, Germany; International Vocal Festival at Sweden, Canada, and the U.S.; concerts in Spain, Austria, France, Switzerland, Italy, Australia, Dubai, Qatar, and Dhaka.

Shri. Sarang Kulkarni is a multi-faceted music artiste from Belgaum. He is one of the most prominent emerging classical musicians in India. Born to scholarly musician couple – Smt. Rohini Kulkarni and Pt. Dr. Sudhanshu Kulkarni, he inherited the art of music from his parents at an early age. He got his training in Harmonium from his father Pt. Dr. Sudhanshu Kulkarni, a renowned international musician scholar and Late Pt. R. K. Bijapure of Belgaum. He mastered the art of Harmonium at a young age. Sarang has got an ear for music from his early childhood as he was moulded in the atmosphere of Swar and Taal at his home. Understanding his natural talent, his parents started training and shaping him up for the world of music from the age of four.

Sarang has accompanied several stalwart artistes such as Vidushi Shyamala Bhave,Vidushi Jayashree Patnekar, Pt. Ganapaati Bhat, Pt. Parmeshwar Hegde, Vidushi Sharvari Jemenis, Vidushi Bharati vaishampayan, Pt. Dinkar Panshikar, Pt. Narayan Bodas, Pt. Bhalchandra Nakod, Pt. Kedar Bonas, Vidushi Bharathi Prathap, Pt. Appasaheb Deshpande, Pt. Ulhas Kashalkar, Pt. Suhas Vyas, Vidushi Kalapini Komkali, Pt. Vind Digrajkar, Pt. Anand Bhate, Pt. Jayteerth Mevundi, Pt. Venkatesh Kumar, Pt. Sanjeev Abhaynkar, Pt. Vijay Koparkar, Pt. Suresh Bapat, Ustaad Aslam Khan, Pt. Shounak Abhisheki, Pt. Jayateerth Mevundi, Pt. Kaivalyakuumar Gurav, Vidushi Shalmalee Joshi, Vidushi Padma Talwalkar, Vidushi Ashwini Bhide, Vidushi Manjusha Patil, Vidushi Devaki Pandit, and many more.

Sarang’s educational qualifications include Sangeet Visharad from Akhila Bharatiya Gandharva Mahavidyalaya Mandal, Mumbai; M.A. in Harmonium from Shivaji University, Kolhapur; and MBA. His achievements in the field of music include selected for junior scholarship by the Govt. of Karnataka in 2000 (at age 16); first prize in the music competition of Ganvardhan, Pune in 2002; first prize at National Level Youth Festival held at Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala in 2003; first rank in M.A. Music (Harmonium) at Shivaji University Kolhapur in 2009; selected for the CCRT scholarship of the Govt. of India for twelve years; selected for the senior scholarship of the Ministry of Culture, Govt. of India; and selected for the junior fellowship of the Ministry of Culture, Govt. of India for the research in harmonium.

Sarang’s awards and recognitions include 2002 - Pandit Ratilal Bhavsar Smruti Puraskar at Chinchawad, Pune; 2002 - Late Smt. Leelatai Jalgaonkar Puraskar; 2006 - Samvadini Maharshi Pt. Rambhau Bijapure Award; 2008 - Swara-Jyothi Award, Mangalore; 2009 Winner of the ‘SAAM GURUKUL’ reality show hosted by Saam TV Marathi; and 2022- Yuva Gandharva Puraskar by Durlabh Sundrivadya Kala Academy Solapur. He was interviewed on DD Sahyadri Channel in M2G2 show. Great artistes like Pt. Hridayanath Mangeshkar, Ustad Taufiq Qureshi, and Smt. Sadhana Sargam have appreciated his performance during SAAM Gurukul Reality Show.

Sarang’s prominent music concerts and performances include Dasara Mahotsav, Mysore; Pallvotsav, Mysore; Swara Sadhana Samiti, Mumbai; Pandit Rambhau Bijapure Foundation, Bengaluru; Das Naik Memorial Trust, Calicut; Dadar Matunga Curtural Centre; Ganvardhan ,Pune; Pt. Gururao Deshpande Sangeet Sabha, Bengaluru; Surel Sanvadini Sanvardhan, Belgaum; Pt.Kumar Gandharva Sangeet Mahotsav, Belgaum; and Vidushi Kesarbai Kerkart Smruti Samaroh Goa. His harmonium performance and duets with his father and other artistes at several music organizations in places include Harmonium Habba Bangalore; Harivallabh Sangeet Samaroh Jalandhar; Pt. Sudharbuva Digrajkar Smruti Samaroh Kolhapur; Pt. Bhimsen Joshi Sangeet Samaroh Sangli; Vidushi Girijatai Kelekar Smruti Samaroh Goa; Savai Gandharva Mahotsav Kundgol; Alva’s Nudisiri Mudbidre; Rahimat Khan Punyatithi Samaroh Dharwad; Alldiyakhan Sangeet Festival Chembur; Swar Sadhana Samiti, Mumbai; and several other places like Baroda, Thiruvananthapuram, Thrissur, Dharwad, Hubballi, Mangalore, Tirupati, Mantralaya, Ganagapur, Mumbai, Nasik, Miraj, and Karwar in India as well as abroad.

Sarang’s unique contribution to music include music composition under the genre classical and fusion in the name ‘K. Sarang’. He plays classical music on the keyboard. He is a founder of a NGO to promote Indian music. He also imparts the music training online and offline.

Sohini Mojumdar is a very talented vocalist of her generation. She proves her talents in khayal, semi-classical, and light classical recital. Her deep soulful voice and years of talim and riyaz combined with appealing style of presentation have won her many accolades. Her specialty is in the presentation of her style of singing with utmost imagination and slow progression of notes, elaboration and also her great skill of taans. She has whole heartedly dedicated herself to propagating the rich heritage of classical music to the culture conscious masses in India. Sohini is profoundly carrying forward the tradition of Hindustani classical and semi-classical music with purity and honesty.

Sohini was introduced to basic instruction in music by her maternal grandfather Late Rabindranath Chattaraj at the age of 4 years, with whom she got her voice trained. She started learning Indian classical music and semi-classical music from her mother Shrimati Sanghita Mojumdar, who introduced her to khayal, thumri, bhajan, etc. Later on she continued her rigorous ‘talim’ in khayal from Pandit Amiya Ranjan Bandyopadhyay, a stalwart of Bishnupur Gharana from the age of 10 years. She also got inspired by semi-classical and light classical music. She is privileged to learn thumri/dadra from Vidushi Suranjana Bose for some time and lately from Vidushi Dalia Rahut, a senior disciple of Late Girija Devi. She has also received refined ‘talim’ in khayal from Pandit Tushar Dutta.

Sohini has graduated with Honors in English from Calcutta University. She also holds an MBA in Human Resource Management from West Bengal University of Technology. She has completed her Masters in Classical Vocal Music from Rabindra Bharati University.

Sohini regularly performs in various concerts in India. She has already performed in many prestigious concerts and festivals around the country. Her performances are very well received and appreciated by the audiences. Some of her notable performances are Subah e Banaras, ICCR Kolkata, Khazana, Sabarna Roychoudhury Foundation, Sarbari Roy Chowdhury Foundation, Jamshedpur Music Circle, Sampuran Baithak, Srirampur Music Circle, Lahara Music Circle, Raniganj Music Circle, Sangbedana, Indian Museum (Kolkata).

Sohini’s achievements include first position in AIR Music Competition in Bhajan, 2007; empaneled artiste of ICCR in Khayal, 2008; first position in Khayal, ‘Rajya Sangeet Academy’, Kolkata, 2009; winner of talent search contest organized by Dover Lane Music Academy, Thumri-2009; winner of talent search contest organized by Dover Lane Music Academy, Khayal-2009; ‘A’ grade artiste at All India Radio since 2011; winner of Pratima Chandra Memorial Award organized by Dover Lane Music Academy, 2016; received the ‘Sangeet Prabhakar’ title from Prayag Sangeet Samiti Allahabad (U.P.); winner of ‘Khazana’ ArtistAloud Ghazal Talent Hunt – 2019; awarded ICMC artist appreciation award – 2020; and winner of 'SAMMAN' - 2020 organized by Shankar Mahadevan Academy and Rithwik Foundation.

Dr. Alka Deo Marulkar worthy daughter and disciple of the veteran Pt. Rajabhau Deo, who has been known as an outstanding vocalist of Gwalior, Kirana, and Jaipur gharanas. Since her early childhood, she started receiving rigorous training from her father, who groomed and chiselled Alkaji’s gayaki by synthesizing the salient aesthetic qualities of the above mentioned gharanas. This intensive and expanded training for more than 35 years enabled her to visualize and analyze the raagas with various perspectives. She also received very systematic training from another veteran of Jaipur gharana, Pt. M.S. Kanetkar. Her gayaki consists of solidity of Gwalior, romanticism of Kirana, and intellectuality of Jaipur gharanas, with an added flavour of subtle rhythmic approach, towards her presentation. Her purely Purab style of Thumri, Dadra, Chaiti, Hori, and Kajri makes her a very remarkable singer of semi-classical music also. Her unique concerts have been appreciated and analyzed by the connoisseurs and ardent music lovers, throughout India and abroad along with the knowledgeable music critics through various articles in the newspapers and noted magazines.

A versatile composer in classical music, Alkaji has made enormous contribution to the world of Hindustani classical music by composing new raagas and bandishes in popular as well as complex Raagas. Her compositions, with the pen name, RASARANGA, are a good blending of aesthetics and intellect in the poetry as well as musico-rhythmic structure. She has been acknowledged by the music critics, musicologists, and artistes as an excellent orator who can fluently express the thoughts related to the abstract and subtle raagas. Some of her major contributions include Vasant Vyakhyan Mala, Musiquest, Gaanvardhan lecture series, Sawai Gandharva Samiti Shikshan Mandal, and a special concert lecture on Jaipur Gharana before the knowledgeable music lovers in Ahemadabad.

Alkaji gives special training to talented students who take music as a life-long career. She had been working as a Guru in Lalit Kala Kendra, University of Pune, for 12 years when she gave training to M.A. students with an absolute perspective for grooming them into good music academicians as well as knowledgeable performers. All of her students have excelled in this subject. She had the honour to work as the Director of Faculty of Indian Music and Dance in Kala Academy, Goa from 2002 to 2007. During her tenure, she taught post graduate and research students and has the credit to create a very innovative syllabus (titled as SAAMAD) for the students of vocal music from foundation to post graduate (research) levels, with a vision to develop young talents as good performers as well as musicologists. The syllabus was highly appreciated by the Ministry of Education, Govt. of Goa. At present she is training talented students from all over the country and the U.S. in a rigorous Gurukul tradition.

Alkaji holds the M.A. degree in English Literature; Sangeet Alankar - M. Mus (with first position in India), and Sangeetacharya (Doctor of Music). She is a research scholar in Shri Aurobindo’s epic “Savitri” and an esteemed vocalist of All India Radio. She has been empanelled in the list of topmost artistes of India by the I.C.C.R. She was holding the prestigious post of the Director of the Faculty of Indian Music and Dance, Kala Academy, Panaji, Goa, from 2002 to 2007.

Born in an illustrious family of Music performers and knowledgeable musicologists, Smt. Shivani Marulkar Dasakkar is a young artiste of great promise blessed with an extraordinary mellifluous voice. Since her tender age of 5, she started taking fundamental training from her veteran grandfather Pt. Rajabhau Deo, an accomplished performer and guru, who had evolved a specific and extensive ‘Samagra Gayaki’, an aesthetic synthesis of Gwalior, Kirana, and Jaipur gharanas. Since last fifteen years, she is being groomed, through arduous and vigilant training, by her mother Dr. Alka Deo Marulkar, an eminent vocalist of classical and semi-classical music and a knowledgeable Guru.

Shivani is also the granddaughter of accomplished musicologist late Pt. N.R. Marulkar, whose erudition in his writings on music claimed him respect and recognition in the world of musicology. She is the recipient of senior talent scholarship from the Dept. of Culture, Ministry of Human Resources, Govt. of India. She has been awarded with the prestigious Pt. Ratnakant Ramnathkar award in Goa, and Mrs. Usha Mujumdar scholarship through Gaanwardhan Pune. She has also been honoured with the very prestigious title, Surmani by Sur Singar Samsad, Mumbai; Yuva Sangeet Puraskaar by Vasantrao Deshpande Foundation, Nigdi, Pune; and Sangeet Ratna award by the very prestigious Kashi Sangeet Samaj, Varanasi.

Shivani is a graduate in psychology with distinction. She also holds M.A. (with distinction) in Hindustani Classical Vocal from Shivaji University, Kolhapur. She has travelled the country and abroad (U.S., Singapore, Canada. and Europe) for solo concerts as well as a vocal accompanist to her mother and Guru Dr. Alka Deo Marulkar’s numerous performances in the concerts and conferences. She has also performed in the main projects conceptualized and musically composed by Alkaji.

Smt. Joyeta Choudhury Bhattacharjee is one of the most celebrated names in the realm of Indian classical music of the new generation. Born into a musical family, she was introduced to music by her father Shri. Kalyan Choudhury. From the very childhood, she has undergone training in vocal music both light and classical. Since past several years, she has been undergoing training from the living legend Pt. Dr. Amiya Ranjan Banerjee in Vishnupur Gharana, specially emphasized on khayal.

Joyeta is a versatile singer and can easily trek through the ambient of varieties of music, like khayal, bhajan, thumri, etc. and this has been backed by various performances in Kolkata and all over the country. She has been fortunate to be heard and blessed by maestros and legendary artistes of Indian music, like Vidushi M. S. Subhalaxmi, Pt. Arvind Parikh, Pt. Anindo Chatterjee, Smt. Asha Bhosle, Smt. Anuradha Paudwal, Pt. Manilal Nag, Pt. Ajay Chakravorty, and Pt. Kushal Das, to name a few.

Joyeta holds a B.E. degree in computer science. She has obtained a degree in vocal music ‘Sangeet Prabhakar’ from Prayag Sangeet Samity, Allahabad, securing First Division in 2007. She is the awardee of the National Scholarship for year 2008-2009.

Joyeta is a regular performing artist in Hindustani Vocal music (solo) in Kolkata and various places in India and abroad as well as vocal supporter of her Guru. She is also an empanelled artist of SPICMACAY.

Dr. Viraj Amar worshipped sitar under the guidance of Smt. Manju Mehta and vocal music under Pt. Vilas Rao Khandekar, Pt. Narayan Rao Patwardhan, and Smt. Rupande Shah. She is worshipping vocal music under the maestros of Benaras Gharana Padmabhushan Pts. Rajan and Sajan Mishra.

Dr. Viraj Amar holds Bachelors in Music (Indian Classical Vocal) from Akhil Bhartiya Gandharva Maha Vidhyalaya, securing first rank in the state of Gujarat; Masters in Music (Indian Classical Vocal) from Akhil Bhartiya Gandharva Maha Vidhyalaya, securing first rank in the state of Gujarat; and Doctorate in Performing Arts - first interdisciplinary doctorate at Gujarat University.

Dr. Viraj Amar is the only artist till date to win the Pt. Omkarnath Thakur Trophy, namely in instrumental music (sitar) in 1995; in junior vocal (state level) in 1996; and in senior vocal (state vocal) in 1989. She has also been awarded with the “Gujarat Gaurav Puraskar” by the Gujarat Sangeet-Natak Academy. She has also been awarded the "A" grade artiste degree by the Government of India for All India Radio and Doordarshan in 1995 and empanelment with the Indian Council for Cultural Relations (ICCR) in 2008.

Dr. Amar Viraj is working as the Director of Performing Arts Department at the Gujarat university and as a guide for Research scholars at the Gujarat University. She has been the Director and Chief Co-ordinator at Upasana School of Performing Arts, Gujarat University since 2011. She has been training senior students in “Guru Shishya Parampara” since 1998.

Smt. Meenal Datar is an exceptionaliy talented singer. She received her taleem from Lt. Pt. Gajananrao Joshi (Stalwart of Gwalior Gharna), Pt. Mukund Thatte, Pt. Madhukar Joshi, and Lt. Vidushi Veena Sahastrabuddhe. She is presently getting a guidance of natyageet under Vidushi Archana Kanhere.

Meenal has completed her M.A. in music. Her mastery of khayals, taan patterns, layakari, and overall sensitivity make each of her performances highly intellectual and aesthetic. Her spontaneous combinations of aalaaps delivers an enthralling musical experience.

Meenal is an ‘A’ grade artist of All India Radio. She is the recipient of Pt. Bhimsen Joshi scholarship, fellowship by the Department of Science and Technology for propagation of science through music as well as the HRD scholarship for young artists. She has also been awarded the Surmani, Sitaram Dixit Puraskar, and Sukhakarta Puraskar. She has performed in reputed festivals & concerts across India & abroad.

Deepika started learning music under the proficient guidance of Pt. Vinayakbuwa Kale, and Mrs. Shruti Gokhale. Further she received the guidance of Mrs. Shubhada Paradkar. She is fortunate to have tutelage of Pt. Madhukar Joshi, son and disciple of Pt. Gajananbua Joshi of Gwalior gharana. She has the rare fortune to have received the Taleem from Ganayogini Pandita Dhondutai Kulkarni, the doyen of Jaipur Atrauli Gharana. Presently, she is taking lessons of semi-classical music from Smt. Shubha ji Joshi, disciple of thumri samradnyi Vid. Shobha ji Gurtu. She has started taking taalim under Vid. Dr. Ashwini Bhide Deshpande.

Salient features of Deepika's gayaki include full throated singing, disciplined in a rare-to-find Jaipur-Atraulian voice culture, perfect aakaar, and crystal-clear voice with seamless range of three octaves. Her gamak laden taans clearly define and comply with the raga counters, with each swar clearly distinguishable in fast pace, while maintaining the proper shruti-sthan specific to the raga. She has a command over light classical forms. Her repertoire includes thumri, dadra, chaiti, hori, kajri, jhoola, and bhajan.

Deepika completed her schooling in Thane (Maharashtra). She later graduated from commerce faculty. She has done her post-graduation in music for which she has received a gold medal. She has been teaching Indian classical music since 2014. Some of her students have completed Gandharva Mahavidyala Visharad examination as well as bachelor degree in Music under her guidance.

Deepika is a university topper in M.A. music with a gold medal. She is a graded artiste of the All India Radio. She received Gold Medal in the Youth Festival organized by the Central Government of India at National Level in 2011-2012. She has performed in many prestigious music festivals across India.

Born in a musical ambience, Amrita was introduced into the world of music by her parents Professor Sabyasachi Sarkhel and Smt. Sangita Sarkhel. She started her training from Dr. Tapasi Ghosh and Pandit Manojit Mallick. Presently she is under the tutelage of Ustad Waseem Ahmed Khan of the Agra gharana.

She also received an extensive taleem of Purab ang Thumri gayaki from Vidushi Purnima Chaudhuri of Banaras gharana. Now she is continuing her training of Light classical music under Vidushi Sucharita Gupta.

Amrita is pursuing her Ph.D. from Rabindra Bharati University, Kolkata. Additionally, she is working as an Assistant Professor in the Department of Performing Arts of Sidho Kanho Birsha University, Purulia.

Amrita's prestigious awards and appreciations include the CCRT national scholarship for young artists, the AIR competition, the Dover Lane Music competition, National Youth Festival and many more to count. She is a B-High artist (Khayal and Thumri) of All India Radio as well as of Doordarshan. Amrita has successfully performed on many prestigious platforms throughout the country.

Shri. Kedar Kelkar was introduced to classical music at the age of 10 by Smt. Nanda Gokhale of Pen, Raigad. After studying classical music from Smt. Gokhale from 2004 to 2008, he started learning music from Shri. Meghntah Kolhapure. Afterwards, he started learning Gwalior Agra style from Pt. Suhas Vyas (son and disciple of the legendary vocalist Pt. C. R. Vyas). Kedar’s training with Pt. Suhas Vyas has been going on since 2013 till date.

Kedar graduated in Music from Bharati Vidyapeeth (deemed to be university) School of Performing Arts, Pune. Later on, he went on to complete Master of Arts from Bharati Vidyapeeth. He worked at “Poona Blind Girls School, Kothrud, Pune” as a music teacher with Baithak Foundation between 2016 and 2017. He worked as a music teacher in “Muziclub” Institute, Pune between 2018 and 2019. He has been working as a music teacher at Pune’s oldest music institution “Bharat Gayan Samaj”, started by the great Bhaskarbuwa Bhakhale, since June 2022 till date. He is also working at M.E.S, Collage Of Performing Arts, Pune as Assistant Professor.

Kedar started performing in 2016. Since then, he has performed in different cities in Maharashtra on different platforms. Some of his notable performances include at “Kartavya Path” along with his Guru Pt. Suhas Vyas and 23 other artists in the presence of Honourable Prime Minister Shri. Narendra ji Modi on the occasion of unveiling the statue of the great Netaji Shri. Subhash Chandra Bose and the inauguration of Kartavya Path at India Gate, New Delhi; offered gayan seva at Gandharva Mahavidyalaya, Pune as a tribute to legendary Painter, Writer Shri. Ravi Paranjape; presented the compositions of Late Pt. Jagannathbuva Purohit (alias Gunidas) at “Gandharva Mahavidyala, Pune in a conceptual concert; performed in the “Dene Gandharvanche” program organized by Bal Gandharva Rasik Mandali, Pune on the occasion of the birth anniversary of the legendary Bal Gandharva; performed the compositions of late Padmabhushan Pt. C. R. Vyas (alias Gunijaan) in a conceptual concert at Dadar Matunga Cultural Centre; performed at the prestigious 84th Abdul Karim Khan Punyatithi Samaroha, Miraj; performed in a conceptual concert called Bandish Antakshri curated by Table Maestro Pt. Aneesh ji Pradhan at Serenditpity Arts Festival, Goa; and many more.

Kedar has received several prestigious awards, including the CITI-NCPA Scholarship for Young Musicians for 2023-2025; the musicologist, music lover (VP of Mahindra & Mahindra) ‘Late Shri. Nitin Ranade Smruti Puraskar’ by Nadabraamha Pariwaar of Chinchwad, Pune; Shanmukhanada Bank of Baroda, Bharatratna M. S. Subulakshmi Fellowship in Music from Shanmukhanada Fine Arts and Sangeetha Sabha, Mumbai; and Late Ushatai Mujumdar Smruti Award (initiated by the great Kathak artist Late Rohini Bhate in the music competition organized by Ganavardhan, Pune.

Smt. Hiranmayee S. has been undergoing training in Hindustani classical music under Ustad Faiyaz Khan since past 15 years. She has also been trained under Shri Arshad Ali Khan for 5 years at ITC Sangeet Research Academy, Kolkata as a scholar. She is currently undergoing training under the tutelage of Shri. Omkarnath Havaldar.

Hiranmayee has received the "National Scholarship to Young Artiste" for Hindustani classical vocal from the Centre for Cultural Research and Training (CCRT), New Delhi, falling under the Government of India, in for the year 2019. She has also received the prestigious NCPA (Mumbai) young artist scholarship for the year 2022.

Hiranmayee is a B. Com graduate and has also completed M.A. Music from Bharati Vidyapeeth (Pune). She is also a graded artist at the All India Radio. She has performed at several concerts around the state of Karnataka and elsewhere across India.

Dr. Shilpa Duble Parab is a young promising artist from Goa. Born and brought up in Pedne, she inherits her art from her father Late Shri. Suresh D. Duble, who was a good singer and theater artist. Her basics were cleared by Shri. Dnyaneshwar Sawant and Shri. Damodar Shevade. Further, she achieved her diplomas of music "Sangeet Kushal" and "Sangeer Parangat" at Kala Academy Panjim under the guidance of Shri. Mahesh Kumar Chinchkhandi. She is also lucky to be guided by veteran singer and maestro Padma Vibhushan Dr.Prabha Atre. Since past 18 years, she is being guided under the vigilant training of "Samagra Gayaki" by the illustrious and knowledgeable maestro of Jaipur Gharana, Dr. Alka Deo Marulkar, who has her extensive study of aesthetic synthesis of Gwalior, Jaipur, and Kirana Gharanas.

Dr. Shilpa is a recipient of the National Talent scholarship by C.C.R.T. Delhi. She is also a recipient of the two State awards, namely "The Yuva Srujan Award" and "The Yasho Damini Award", from the Government Of Goa for her contribution in classical music being. She is a Doctorate (Ph.D) in music from the Shivaji University, Kolhapur under the guidance of Dr.Bharati Vaishampayan. She is also a post graduate in English Literature. She has held distinctions in her entire musical and educational achievements. She is an auditioned artist of All India Radio in Classical and Sugam Sangeet categories. Presently, she is working as Assistant Professor In Vocal at the Goa College of Music, Althino, Panaji, Goa.

Shrimathi Devi P. is a Hindustani vocalist. She considers her father, Sri. Jagadish Das, a Harikatha exponent (Haridasa) and mother, Smt. Girija Bai, a singer herself, the inspiration to pursue the field of music. She has learnt under the able guidance of Late Pt. Chandrashekhar Puranikmath, the famous vocalist of Gwalior Gharana in Dharwad, took guidance from Pt. Narayan Pandit, Honnavar, the disciple of Pt. Kumar Gandharva, and later from his senior disciple Pt. Ravikiran Manipal. She has also received advanced training from Pt. Vysamurthy Katti, Bangalore and Vidushi Padma Talwalkar, Pune. Currently, she is under the tutelage of Vid. Apoorva Gokhale, Mumbai.

Shrimathi Devi P. completed her B.A. with two gold medals for securing highest marks in English. She went on to complete her M.A. with 3rd rank in English Literature. She is the recipient of the “Scholarship for Young Artistes” given by the Ministry of Culture, Govt. of India (2010-12). She was awarded the 2nd prize in All India AIR Music competitions in Hindustani vocal (2010). She was also awarded a scholarship by the Sangeetha Nrithya Academy, Govt. of Karnataka. She completed the Sangeetha Alankara exam conducted by Akhila Bharatha Gandharva Maha Mandala, Miraj, first time ever in Karnataka, with a 1st rank. She has also completed the Vidwat Examination conducted by the Govt. of Karnataka with distinction. She holds a B-high Grade of AIR in both Classical and Light Music genres. She has written many articles on music and other topics of interest for various magazines, such as Prajavani, Udayavani, and Ragadhanasgree. She has written a series of 12 articles on great musicians. At present, she is writing another series of articles on music appreciation and understanding for Ragadhanashree.

Smt. Noopur Gadgil is a young and talented Hindustani classical vocalist. For the past 20 years, she has been pursuing training on the Gwalior, Agra, and Jaipur Gharana Gayaki from Pt. Madhukar Gajananrao Joshi. She has also undergone training on Natya Sangeet recital under the able guidance of Smt. Shubhada Dadarkar, Shri. Shrikant Dadarkar, Shri. Ramdas Kamat, Shri. Arvind Pilgaonkar, and Smt. Rajani Joshi.

On academic front, Noopur holds a B.Com from Mumbai University and an M.A. Music from S.N.D.T. Women’s University. She has also completed her Sangeet Visharad, and later on, Sangeet Alankar, both in Hindustani Vocal, from Gandharva Sangeet Mahavidyalaya, Miraj. She has also completed the Natya Sangeet Diploma Course from Vidyadhar Gokhale Sangeet Natya Pratishthan, Mumbai. She is an All India Radio 'A Grade Artist'. Some of her awards and honors include All India Radio (AIR), Classical Music Competition, 2008 - 1st Prize Winner; ITC – Sangeet Research Academy, Promising Artistes Award, 2008; University of Mumbai, Silver Medal 2008-09; and Association of Universities (New Delhi) Gold Medal, 2008-09. She is the recepient of Scholarship For Young Artists by the Ministry of Culture, Government of India, 2008-09; Bharat Ratna Pt. Bhimsen Joshi Scholarship by the State Government of Maharashtra, 2014; and Sri. Shanmukhananda Bharat Ratna Dr. M.S. Subbulakshmi Fellowship in Music, Sept. 2016 – 2019; among other scholerships and fellowships.