This is my sanctuary. A moment of complete focus on stage, where the rhythm takes over and everything else fades away. This is the essence of a live tabla performance.

The joy of a musical conversation. Here I am sharing the stage with santoor artist Shantanu Gokhale, lost in the flow of the performance. A great sangat is about listening and responding to create something beautiful together.

A wide view from a Gurupurnima celebration performance. Seeing an audience, young and old, sitting together and absorbed in the music is an incredibly humbling and motivating experience.

A blessing from my Guruji, Pt. Yogesh Samsi ji, after a performance. This moment is more valuable than any applause. His guidance is the foundation of my musical journey.

The unique atmosphere of an intimate home concert, or 'baithak'. I am accompanying santoor player Ninad Daithankar here. In these settings, the connection between the artists and the listeners is immediate and powerful.

A magical outdoor concert under the moon. The setting of a performance adds so much to the mood of the music. This was a beautiful evening of Hindustani classical music.

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Indian Classical Tabla Performance in Pune

Available for performances at venues across Pune and Mumbai Metropolitan Area

I perform live Indian classical tabla, solo or as accompaniment, in the Punjab Gharana style for any event or audience.

Onkar Todkar

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About Indian Classical Tabla Performance

My Tabla Story

Music is my life, and the tabla is my way of connecting with it. I trained in the Punjab Gharana tabla style, learning from my Guruji, Pt. Yogesh Samsi ji. This tradition shapes everything I play, but I'm always listening, soaking in new ideas from other musicians too - music never stops teaching.

What I Offer

I perform Indian Classical Tabla for all kinds of audiences. No matter if you understand every nuance or you’re just curious, my goal is to make the experience special for you.

Tabla solo recitals: Here, the tabla takes center stage. I play traditional pieces and improvise, often with Lehra harmonium support. These solos are intense - pure rhythm and mood.
Hindustani classical accompaniment: I love collaborating, whether it's with a Santoor, Flute, or supporting vocalists. Every sangat (accompaniment) is a musical conversation, not just background.

Venues & Vibes

You’ll find me on big festival stages, but I honestly cherish the small setups - baithaks and mehfils, where it’s just the music and the people, no frills. Acoustic baithak performances are raw and real, sometimes no microphones, just the sound filling the space.

Why I Play

Each concert, whether grand or cozy, is another chance for riyaz (practice) and sharing. I’m always learning, always grateful. If you want genuine tabla, not just a show, this is what I love doing.

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Onkar Todkar

My Story

Namaskar, I’m Onkar. Tabla is my heartbeat, but I also pick up a paintbrush now and then – helps me focus, you know? Most days, I’m a student first, learning from Pt. Yogesh Samsi ji. That Guru-shishya bond, it’s my anchor. If I’m not deep in riyaz or on stage, I’m probably somewhere up in the mountains, or just lost in thought about random things. Keeps life interesting.