--- title: "Professional Sitar & Zitar Session Artist for Film, TV, and Web Series" description: "Hire a professional Sitar and Zitar session artist for film soundtracks, web series, and TV projects. Expert in classical fusion and Bollywood music production." canonical: https://mytribe.in/hardikvermaa/live-sitar-zitar-for-events/my-work-in-film-tv last_updated: 2025-09-30 --- # Professional Sitar & Zitar for Film, TV, and Studio Tribe Verified · Featured on Bollywood soundtracks & TV series. By [Hardik Verma](https://mytribe.in/hardikvermaa) · Performs at events across Mumbai, Varanasi, and pan-India · ₹22K Per Event (Up to 3 Hours) (estimate) Part of [Live Sitar & Zitar for Events](https://mytribe.in/hardikvermaa/live-sitar-zitar-for-events). [View full gallery](https://mytribe.in/hardikvermaa/live-sitar-zitar-for-events/gallery) From recording studios to national television stages, I bring a blend of classical precision and modern sound design to your soundtrack projects. ## Photos and videos - [Video: In the studio, jamming for the Amazon Prime series 'Bandish Bandits' Season 2. My work often involves contributing to the soundtracks of major web series and films, blending classical notes with contemporary scores.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/8a70f5a2-1797-4449-a748-203f9e67bea1) - ![The official poster for the song 'Saanjha' from the movie 'Zara Hatke Zara Bachke', for which I played the Zitar. It's always a thrill to have my music be part of a Bollywood film.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/1a1c40a3-c74a-4810-8126-871aeb49c59b) - ![With Sachin from the amazing music-director duo Sachin-Jigar. I recorded Zitar for their song in the movie 'Zara Hatke Zara Bachke'.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/3da8a577-4880-4916-8920-fb945f5723e5) - [Video: A high-energy Zitar performance on the national stage of Zee TV's Saregamapa Li'l Champs. My electric sitar, the Zitar, is perfect for fusion music and ensures the sound stands out in any large-scale production. _A round of applause for our guest musicians, please. The zitar was fantastic. Very good, sir, very good. Thank you so much for joining us. Thank you so much, sir._](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/39c2859f-8399-4dc6-954e-4bce66ecb9ff) - [Video: Another glimpse of my performance on Zee Saregamapa Li'l Champs, showcasing the fusion of Zitar, violin, and drums on a grand, well-lit stage.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/c88261df-c6f2-4963-8fdb-ee65b147487d) - ![With the legendary Anu Malik on the sets of Saregamapa Li'l Champs. It was an amazing experience to perform as a guest artist on the show.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/75561e17-eef8-4fd0-abd3-dd57b94e6be3) - ![A moment with the brilliant Shankar Mahadevan, one of the judges on Saregamapa. Playing in front of such masters is always a blessing.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/ce004838-51ef-49d1-b5ff-96c664549a8c) - ![In the recording studio with veteran actress Waheeda Rehman for an upcoming TV show. It was an honor to be part of this session.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/4492fb3c-f3ef-4793-86f8-ef13f0425961) - ![After a late-night sitar recording session with the talented music producer Meghdeep Bose. I am grateful to be a part of his projects.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/0b7d4175-db85-4ae0-893f-6c6772a82d1b) - ![Recording sitar for a devotional song at Mahadev Studio in my hometown of Varanasi. The studio environment is where the magic of music creation happens.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/eab80058-87c4-4a9d-b12c-dc80401601c0) - ![With Mahesh Bhai, who gave me the opportunity to perform on Saregamapa. I am thankful for the support of my colleagues in the industry.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/3c13084f-f2ce-4868-a439-8bb36ecc8925) - ![A selfie with fellow musicians on the set of Saregamapa. The camaraderie behind the scenes is just as important as the performance itself.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/124a7de5-3c69-47dc-b86d-5abfb090d038) ## About My Work in Film & TV When I step into the recording booth, the goal is finding the exact texture the music requires. Whether a project calls for the resonance of an acoustic sitar to ground a melody or the electric, punchy vibe of a Zitar to cut through a modern arrangement, I focus on the sound design first. My priority is always to serve the composer's vision, ensuring the performance sits perfectly in the mix. My journey as a session artist began with a focus on blending the classical rigor of my PhD training with the evolving demands of Mumbai's film and television landscape. Working on soundtracks like 'Zara Hatke Zara Bachke' with composers like Sachin-Jigar or contributing to the score of 'Bandish Bandits' has taught me that a session musician must be as adaptable as they are skilled. ### The Studio Experience - **Technical Versatility:** I record both acoustic and electric instruments. The acoustic Sitar is my go-to for soulful, devotional, and traditional tracks, while the Zitar—my electric sitar—is ideal for high-energy fusion, rock elements, and songs where the instrument needs to compete with drums and synthesisers. - **Collaborative Approach:** Whether it is a late-night recording session or a live-to-air TV performance for shows like 'Saregamapa Li'l Champs', I treat every take as a collaboration. I am accustomed to working alongside music producers, understanding the technical requirements of a film score, and providing stems that require minimal editing. - **Scope of Work:** I am available for: - Film and web series background scores. - Title tracks and devotional album recording. - Remote sessions for composers based outside of Mumbai. - Live-to-tape performances for television and media events. If you have a vision for a soundtrack, let us discuss how to layer the strings to make your music stand out. ## About Hardik Verma I am Hardik, and my musical journey has taken me from the traditional classical roots of Banaras to the recording studios of Mumbai. I love the technical side of film music, blending my classical training with the distinct electric sound of my Zitar to create unique textures for film and TV. 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