--- title: "Hindustani Classical Tabla Accompaniment for Concerts in Bengaluru" description: "Expert Hindustani classical tabla accompaniment in Bengaluru for vocal and instrumental recitals. AIR B-High graded tabla support tailored to your performance." canonical: https://mytribe.in/roopak_kallurkar/tabla-accompaniment/hindustani-classical-accompaniment last_updated: 2025-09-07 --- # Hindustani Classical Tabla Accompaniment in Bengaluru Tribe Verified · AIR B-High Graded Artist in Bengaluru 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) Accompaniment is a conversation, not just keeping time. I provide steady, sensitive tabla support for vocal and instrumental recitals across Bengaluru, ensuring the lead artist's energy always stays front and center. ## Photos and videos - [Video: A memorable performance alongside the maestro, Pandit Vinayak Torvi sir, at the Sangeet Natak Academy in Bhopal. Accompanying a senior vocalist of his stature is always a great learning experience.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/86ce2392-f637-425a-bab6-38180a5cffd1) - ![A black and white capture from the Mahakumbh 2025 cultural stage in Prayagraj, performing with Pandit Vinayak Torvi sir. The atmosphere was simply divine.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/cc5d3e65-86a2-4034-972f-eb55143e76ae) - ![A candid moment on stage during the Mahakumbh festival. The connection between artists during a live performance is what creates musical magic.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/4dacfb9d-8633-41bb-99d3-adc43e8fe374) - [Video: A short clip from my concert with Pandit Jayateerth Mevundi sir at the BKF music festival. My role is to provide a steady and supportive rhythmic foundation for the lead artist.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/25e5c3fe-8fc4-42d5-baa9-929f746df4c6) - ![A wide view of the stage at the BKF Dhwani music festival. Performing in such a well organized event for a large audience is always a pleasure.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/857b3d89-bf31-4945-8805-0738bd53c69a) - ![Another perspective from the concert with Pandit Jayateerth Mevundi sir. The stage setup and acoustics were excellent, contributing to a wonderful musical evening.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/b6ca490e-8da2-4209-9001-03ae86865112) - ![A full ensemble shot from the 18th Dhwani Pandit Mallikarjun Mansur Music Festival. I am providing tabla accompaniment for the vocal performance.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/7a202844-6273-43ee-9397-902efb1adb61) - ![A close up shot from the concert with Pandit Jayateerth Mevundi sir, focusing on the interaction and listening that is key to accompaniment.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/09860863-8b4d-4a6a-8245-883ec815d2a5) - ![Here I am providing tabla support during a Hindustani vocal recital. My aim is to match the mood and energy of the vocalist's rendition.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/0ce1903e-9ed6-4e23-877c-e3fbee37b772) - ![A focused moment during the performance at the BKF India event. Every concert is a fresh collaboration, building something new with fellow artists.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/b254cb53-dee1-4eaf-a9df-651c4d16803b) - ![Listening intently to the main artist before responding on the tabla. This constant dialogue is the essence of successful accompaniment.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/d96af02b-83c0-4b8e-b6e7-fba8629fc5ec) - ![A video still from the performance with Pandit Jayateerth Mevundi sir, showing the full group of musicians on stage.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/db4718a6-beb5-4a3b-a81e-86e5475d7711) - [Video: A snippet of a performance of Raag Yaman with my dear friend Siddhartha Belmannu. This was a beautiful concert at Muddenahalli.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/55b04ec0-d640-4a3d-af83-9535debad57f) - ![Accompanying Siddhartha Belmannu for a Hindustani vocal recital during the Navaratri festival. The ensemble included Sarangi and Harmonium, creating a rich texture.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/e5cb2728-4007-4f50-b6e8-104a68de21fd) - ![On stage with Siddhartha Belmannu and our troupe. It was a soulful performance that uplifted the audience with devotion and classical excellence.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/4a0e3737-c0d4-4fd3-89b7-0ceb07f167f8) - [Video: A small snippet of Raag Nayaki Kanada from a baithak concert with my dear friends. The intimate setting allows for subtle and intricate musical conversations.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/4f25caae-ccac-4b37-bbe6-95e7df653778) - ![Performing a Prem Piya bandish in raag Sur Malhar for Sapthak Bangalore. I am accompanying on tabla alongside a mridangam player and other instrumentalists.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/11bb853e-ecb7-4128-8df6-63d37616737c) - [Video: A black and white video showing a moment from a rendition of Raag Shudh Kalyan. The focus here is purely on the music and the artists' interaction.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/65ff0d6f-ed2c-40b5-8138-6651ac240155) - [Video: A wonderful concert with my musical friends, accompanying a vocal recital. These collaborations are always a joy.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/8b45a9ae-15ac-4891-85a3-fb7b8f6b1361) - [Video: Here I am accompanying a Sarod recital. The interplay between the resonant strings of the sarod and the rhythmic patterns of the tabla is always exciting.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/bc243d0f-bc3b-4a98-b45b-a2f41a61390c) - [Video: A performance during the Sri Devi Navaratri Festival. Accompanying devotional music for a large and appreciative audience is a truly blessed experience.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/f4742b97-cb63-436f-a0da-3bae790f632c) - ![Providing tabla accompaniment for a harmonium player and vocalist in a chamber music setting. The statue of Nataraja in the background adds to the artistic ambiance.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/cdeeba38-5e3a-4e07-8821-2e7ae650a75f) - ![A portrait from a musical event by Ekatvam Music. Even when not playing, I am completely absorbed in the melodies and rhythms around me.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/51952d93-449b-475e-adb3-6efcdb697880) - ![Another moment from the Ekatvam Music event, seated and ready to join in with the tabla.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/9d33e881-bc28-462d-b7d2-55b0b03ca394) - ![A smiling moment captured during the Kanchanotsava 2024 festival. The joy of making music with friends like the talented bansuri prodigy Shadaj Godkhindi is immense.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/f2c1af37-8057-4b09-aec3-5520894108be) ## About Hindustani Classical Accompaniment When I am on stage, my job is to listen first. Whether you are performing a complex Khayal or a delicate Thumri, I focus on balancing my Dayan and Bayan levels to match your scale and mood. I arrive an hour early for a thorough sound check because the rhythmic foundation needs to be seamless for the music to truly flow. ### My Approach to Accompaniment Accompaniment is about supporting the lead artist, not taking the spotlight. I see the tabla as my mother tongue—a language I learned from my appa and guru, Pandit Rajgopal Kallurkar. My goal is to build a rhythmic dialogue with you, reacting to your improvisations and providing a solid theka that grounds the performance. ### What I Bring to the Stage - **AIR Standards:** As an All India Radio 'B High' graded artist, I maintain a high technical standard suitable for formal auditoriums and music festivals. - **Versatility:** I am comfortable accompanying various vocal genres like Khayal and Bandish, as well as instrumentalists playing Sitar, Bansuri, or Sarod. - **Logistics:** I always bring two sets of Tabla tuned to different scales. This allows me to adjust instantly if the main artist needs to shift pitch mid-recital. ### Preparing for Your Concert I treat every event as a fresh collaboration. I typically arrive 60 minutes before the curtain rises. This ensures we have 20 minutes for a dedicated sound check to balance the treble and bass levels against your vocal or instrumental output. Whether it is a large festival stage or an intimate baithak, the focus remains on creating musical magic together. ## About Roopak Kallurkar I grew up with the rhythm of the tabla in my ears, thanks to my father and guru, Pt. Rajgopal Kallurkar. Music is not just my profession; it is how I connect with life and share that energy with others. I am always happy to meet fellow artists and build something meaningful on stage. 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