--- title: "Professional Tabla Artist in Bengaluru for Concerts and Jugalbandi" description: "Roopak Kallurkar is an All India Radio B-High grade tabla artist in Bengaluru. Book professional tabla accompaniment for classical concerts, fusion jugalbandi, and intimate baithak events." canonical: https://mytribe.in/roopak_kallurkar/tabla-accompaniment/featured last_updated: 2025-09-07 --- # Professional Tabla Accompaniment and Jugalbandi Tribe Verified · Graded All India Radio Tabla Artist By [Roopak Kallurkar](https://mytribe.in/roopak_kallurkar) · Travels across Bengaluru & India; Studio in Banashankari · ₹12K per concert (estimate) Part of [Tabla Accompaniment](https://mytribe.in/roopak_kallurkar/tabla-accompaniment). [View full gallery](https://mytribe.in/roopak_kallurkar/tabla-accompaniment/gallery) From the quiet intimacy of a chamber baithak to the energy of a festival stage, my journey with the tabla is a constant conversation with the music. Here is a look at some of the rhythms and collaborations that define my work. ## Photos and videos - ![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) ## About Featured When you book me for an event, the first thing I focus on is the conversation between instruments. I don't just show up to play; I spend the setup time ensuring my tabla is perfectly tuned to the lead artist's specific scale, so the rhythm feels like a natural extension of the melody rather than an add-on. My approach to the tabla is rooted in the Faroukhabad Gharana, taught to me by my father and guru, Pandit Rajgopal Kallurkar. Whether I am supporting a khayal vocalist in a large auditorium or providing subtle rhythms for a bhavageete evening in a private home, my role remains the same: to listen first and respond with sensitivity. ### My Performance Approach - **Adaptable Accompaniment:** I tailor my playing weight and volume to the venue. In 'unplugged' baithak settings, I use hand weight to control volume dynamically, ensuring we maintain an intimate atmosphere without needing heavy amplification. - **Technical Precision:** As an All India Radio 'B High' grade artist, I adhere to strict tonal standards. I carry multiple tabla sets to ensure I can match the pitch requirements of any vocalist or instrumentalist I am supporting. - **Collaborative Spirit:** I believe a performance is a shared energy. My experience ranges from complex jugalbandi sessions where I engage in call-and-response (Sawal-Jawab) with violinists or flutists, to providing steady rhythmic support for devotional music programs. ### What to Expect I arrive 60 minutes before the event for a thorough sound check. For me, the magic happens in the live exchange, not just the practice. I treat every performance as a fresh collaboration, ensuring that the rhythm supports the lead artist without ever trying to steal the spotlight. If you are planning a concert, fusion event, or an intimate baithak, I am happy to discuss how we can structure the performance to fit your specific vision. ## About Roopak Kallurkar Hi, I'm Roopak. I grew up with the sounds of the tabla thanks to my father and guru, Pandit Rajgopal Kallurkar. My music is my way of connecting with people, whether I'm playing for a large festival audience or a small group of music lovers in an intimate baithak. 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