--- title: "Tabla Performer Roopak Kallurkar for Indian Classical & Fusion Concerts - mytribe" description: "Hire Tabla Performer Roopak Kallurkar for live music, fusion concerts, and tabla workshops. Experience soulful Indian classical rhythms and expert music accompaniment. Book now for unforgettable performances." canonical: https://mytribe.in/roopak_kallurkar last_updated: 2024-05-15 --- # Roopak Kallurkar I am a versatile tabla artist, offering solo performances, classical accompaniment for Hindustani and Carnatic music, and fusion collaborations. My approach is conversational, rooted in the tradition passed down by my father and guru. ## Services ### [Tabla Accompaniment](https://mytribe.in/roopak_kallurkar/tabla-accompaniment) Travels across Bengaluru & India; Studio in Banashankari Typically ₹4-15K per concert (estimate) - ![For me, tabla is the music of the soul expressed through the fingers. This is a moment of joy in my element, surrounded by the instruments that are my life's passion.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/21c952a9-984d-4621-a8d3-86f89ff88e00) - [Video: A glimpse from the Ekatvam Holi Music Festival, performing a Hindustani-Carnatic jugalbandi with the talented Mysore Brothers. The energy of a live violin and tabla duet is something truly special.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/a3d0ec68-5270-43c0-ab80-eabf4face8ce) - ![It was an absolute honor to share the stage with the legendary Padmashree Vidushi Aruna Sairam amma. Accompanying such a brilliant artist is a profound experience that I cherish.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/4bced146-c9bc-4131-acdb-ee9dad2d9916) - ![On stage at the Dhwani Pandit Mallikarjun Mansur Music Festival, accompanying the great Pandit Jayateerth Mevundi sir. Providing tabla accompaniment for a master vocalist in a prestigious auditorium is a responsibility I take to heart.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/2a4bf3be-bec5-4577-a718-1d3843cf92e1) - [Video: Performing a soulful Kannada bhavageete, a form of light classical music, in an intimate baithak setting. These close-knit concerts allow for a beautiful connection with the audience and fellow artists.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/187e43ef-61bf-48a7-ab88-cc6c1fd7b413) - ![A full house at our 'Bhaava Sangama' chamber concert. The magic of a baithak is the shared experience, where the audience is as much a part of the performance as the artists.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/80b65311-aec0-4f1e-9357-1da872388f1e) - ![In a moment of deep focus during a performance. My goal is always to listen intently and respond to the main artist, creating a seamless rhythmic conversation on stage.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/423553ed-8d2e-49bf-bffe-21b72175c4bc) ### [Tabla Solo & Jugalbandi Performances](https://mytribe.in/roopak_kallurkar/tabla-solo-jugalbandi-performances) Travels across Bengaluru & India; Studio in Banashankari Typically ₹12-40K per performance (estimate) - [Video: This is a glimpse into my daily riyaz, or practice. It is where I connect with the tabla, exploring complex rhythms and compositions from the Faroukhabad Gharana. This dedicated practice is the foundation of every performance.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/3bda804a-c61f-4763-aa0e-ad72f51e63fc) - ![There is a special joy in creating music outdoors with friends. Here I am in a jugalbandi session with Hrishikesh Majumdar on violin and Sumanth Manjunath on flute, blending our instruments together in a beautiful natural setting.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/66aa1998-cc76-438a-b19c-d705e377a258) - ![On stage, every moment is about focus and connection. This was captured during a live Hindustani classical concert, where I was completely absorbed in the taal and the flow of the music, ensuring my percussion perfectly supports the main artist.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/54e191d2-e483-4d42-87c4-93519992f6b4) - ![This is a cherished moment with my appa and guru, Pandit Rajgopal Kallurkar. Learning from him is the greatest blessing, as this art is a legacy passed down through my family. We are seen here in a tabla duet setting.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/011edfdf-fdba-4798-a23d-88693d67b023) - ![A baithak, or house concert, creates an intimate atmosphere unlike any other. Here, I am performing for a small, engaged audience, where the energy between the artists and listeners is immediate and powerful. This performance included vocals and piano.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/80b65311-aec0-4f1e-9357-1da872388f1e) - [Video: I believe music can be found everywhere, even in the quiet of nature. This is a short, artistic tabla solo piece I recorded outdoors, letting the sounds of the drums interact with the open space.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/eb28ffa3-c99c-4174-a9bf-e4bf1deeda2b) - [Video: Performing at the Ekatvam Holi Music Festival was an incredible experience. This clip shows me accompanying the renowned Mysore Brothers in a Carnatic violin duet, a great example of fusing Hindustani tabla with Carnatic music.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/a3d0ec68-5270-43c0-ab80-eabf4face8ce) - ![The tabla is more than an instrument, it is the music of the soul. This is a portrait of me in my element, surrounded by the drums that are my voice and my passion.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/21c952a9-984d-4621-a8d3-86f89ff88e00) ## Meet your expert ### My story Hey, I’m Roopak. Tabla came to me at home, thanks to my dad and guru, Pt. Rajgopal Kallurkar. Grew up with beats in my ears, rhythm’s just part of me. Chardham Yatra changed me, brought a calm I try to pour into my music. Got 'B High' grade at AIR, first go – felt blessed, honestly. Music’s not just my job, it’s my way of living and sharing what I feel. ### My work - **What I Do**: Tabla solo gigs, Hindustani and Carnatic accompaniment, jugalbandi, fusion, and Bhavageete (light music) collabs. - **How I Play**: Tabla is like chatting with my hands. Every show, whether solo or with legends, is about connecting. - **Collabs & Jugalbandi**: Love playing with others - violin, sitar, vocals, you name it. Big stage or small baithak, I’m in. - **Style & Experiments**: Rooted in classical but always up for trying new stuff. Did a fun tribute to Dr. Rajkumar once.