About Live Sitar Performance

What My Sitar Brings

Music is sadhana for me, not just a show. I play from the Rampur Senia Gharana, known for its deep, meditative vibe. My sitar isn’t about impressing people, it’s more about sharing something real, something that goes straight to the heart. I owe everything to my gurus – jo seekha hai, wohi baant raha hoon (whatever I’ve learned, I’m just sharing).

How a Performance Feels

Every show is its own journey through a Raag.

• Start with alaap, slow and open – no beat, just letting the raag breathe.
• Then jor and jhaala, where rhythm builds, tempo picks up, and it gets more intense.
• End with gats, fixed compositions with tabla, sometimes sprinting to a fast finish.
  I try to create a mood that’s peaceful and deep, not just background noise.

Where I Play

• Love baithak music sessions, close-up gigs where everyone’s really listening.
• For corporate or formal events, my sitar sets a calm, unique mood – way different from the usual.
• I’m often at satsangs and spiritual gatherings, playing stuff that matches the sacred feel.
• Jugalbandi events with tabla or bansuri? Always up for it, brings out something new every time.

My Setlist

You’ll hear anything from pure classical sitar concert pieces to bhajans, Bengali devotional songs, and even Rabindra Sangeet or light patriotic tunes. Galti ho jaaye toh chhota bhai samajh ke maaf kar dena (forgive small mistakes like a younger brother). I’m still learning, always will be.