My Musical Lineage: A Journey of Gratitude

The photos here capture moments with my Guruji, but they are really just snapshots of a much larger journey. In Indian classical music, the relationship with your guru is everything. It is where you learn not just the technicalities of a raag, but how to listen, how to respect the silence between notes, and how to pour emotion into a performance.

My training in Hindustani classical music provides the bedrock for everything I do, whether I am recording a playback track for a film or performing at a private baithak. This classical rigour means that when I perform devotional Marathi Abhangs or soulful Kannada Bhavageethe, I bring a level of control and authenticity that comes from years of sitting at the feet of a master. It is this depth that I strive to bring to every live performance in Bengaluru and beyond.

For my clients, this lineage matters because it ensures a consistent quality. Whether it is an intimate concert where you need deep focus or a lively event requiring a fusion of genres, my team and I draw upon this training to ensure the music stays true to its roots. Music for me is a way of giving back, a dhanyavaada to the teachers who made me who I am today.