--- title: "Award-Winning Tabla Performer | Surjeet Singh - Punjab Gharana" description: "Discover the award-winning tabla artistry of Surjeet Singh. Specializing in Punjab Gharana solo recitals and classical accompaniments. Book for events today." canonical: https://mytribe.in/surjeetsinghofficial_/live-tabla-performances/awards-recognition last_updated: 2025-09-22 --- # Awards and Musical Recognitions Tribe Verified · Three-time Bharat Ratna Fellowship Recipient By [Surjeet Singh](https://mytribe.in/surjeetsinghofficial_) · Travels across India for live performances · ₹15K Per Performance (Max 3 Hours) (estimate) Part of [Live Tabla Performances](https://mytribe.in/surjeetsinghofficial_/live-tabla-performances). [View full gallery](https://mytribe.in/surjeetsinghofficial_/live-tabla-performances/gallery) Tabla is a spiritual journey for me. These awards are merely blessings from my Guru, Ustad Joginder Singh Ji, and a reminder to keep my riyaaz sincere every day. ## Photos and videos - ![Honored to receive the Bharat Ratna M.S. Subbulakshmi Fellowship Award for the third year. All credit goes to my parents, my Guru, and all of you for your constant blessings.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/a412569e-75f8-49cd-af41-01035220915e) - ![A group photo from the Bharat Ratna M.S. Subbulakshmi Fellowship Award ceremony in 2024, where I was awarded for the second year.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/1b648ed0-19f2-4255-bf0b-01ae4af1114b) - ![A selfie after receiving the fellowship award in 2024. I feel truly blessed, grateful, and thankful to God for these honors.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/070aa900-fbd8-4178-92fd-8890859ca7a3) - ![The moment of receiving the award on stage at the Shanmukhananda Auditorium. These moments are a great encouragement to continue my sadhana.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/3ff2f4e5-23a4-46f2-a5d4-106eeeba546c) - ![A group photo with all the respected awardees and dignitaries at the fellowship ceremony. It was an honor to share the stage with so many talented artists.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/147e29bd-31db-483d-92f0-e334df0bafb9) - ![Receiving the award certificate on stage. I congratulate all my fellow awardees as well.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/7b349cc9-4dda-4fbc-a8e6-6e98ec80e3be) - ![A feature in the Ahmedabad Times newspaper covering the Tabla Divas event, where I had the opportunity to perform a solo.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/d86a6ae4-927a-4e42-9b12-1e816d9f564b) ## About Awards & Recognition Receiving the Bharat Ratna M.S. Subbulakshmi Fellowship three years in a row at the Shanmukhananda Auditorium is a blessing I do not take lightly. These moments remind me that the tabla is not just an instrument, but a lifelong 'sadhana'. Each recognition acts as a nudge to deepen my riyaaz, ensuring that the Punjab Gharana style remains authentic and powerful every time I sit on stage. Awards are a validation of the hard work I put into my daily practice, but they are never the end goal. My focus remains on preserving the specific nuances of the Punjab Gharana style, characterized by its powerful yet graceful bols. When I perform at venues like the Shanmukhananda Auditorium, it is not just about the solo recital. It is about presenting the rare compositions taught to me by Ustad Joginder Singh Ji to a contemporary audience that still values classical tradition. I believe in the mantra, 'In a world of filters, stay original'. Whether I am playing a complex Teentaal or a simple bhajan, my goal is to maintain the purity of the sound. These accolades, such as the fellowship, provide a platform to share this art with more people. If you are looking for a performance that respects classical decorum while engaging a modern audience, I bring that same discipline to every event, be it a private baithak or a large-scale concert. I am available to travel for classical performances, fusion collaborations, and spiritual gatherings where rhythm plays a central role. ## About Surjeet Singh I am Surjeet Singh, and for me, the tabla is a language of the soul. My playing is rooted in the Punjab Gharana, guided by the wisdom of my Guru, Ustad Joginder Singh Ji. Every performance is my humble attempt to honour the tradition and connect with you through rhythm. [See all of Surjeet Singh's services](https://mytribe.in/surjeetsinghofficial_) ## More from Live Tabla Performances by Surjeet Singh - [Featured](https://mytribe.in/surjeetsinghofficial_/live-tabla-performances/featured) - [Tabla Solo: Baithak & Concerts](https://mytribe.in/surjeetsinghofficial_/live-tabla-performances/tabla-solo-baithak-concerts) - [The Art of Accompaniment: Jugalbandi & Sangat](https://mytribe.in/surjeetsinghofficial_/live-tabla-performances/the-art-of-accompaniment-jugalbandi-sangat) - [Devotional Performances: Gurbani Kirtan & Bhajans](https://mytribe.in/surjeetsinghofficial_/live-tabla-performances/devotional-performances-gurbani-kirtan-bhajans) - [Live Shows & Modern Collaborations](https://mytribe.in/surjeetsinghofficial_/live-tabla-performances/live-shows-modern-collaborations) - [My Roots: Guru-Shishya Parampara](https://mytribe.in/surjeetsinghofficial_/live-tabla-performances/my-roots-guru-shishya-parampara) - [Behind the Music: Riyaaz & Soundchecks](https://mytribe.in/surjeetsinghofficial_/live-tabla-performances/behind-the-music-riyaaz-soundchecks) - [My Albums & Published Works](https://mytribe.in/surjeetsinghofficial_/live-tabla-performances/my-albums-published-works) - [Portraits & Candids](https://mytribe.in/surjeetsinghofficial_/live-tabla-performances/portraits-candids) ## More services by Surjeet Singh - [Tabla Lessons](https://mytribe.in/surjeetsinghofficial_/tabla-lessons) - [Studio Recording & Session Work](https://mytribe.in/surjeetsinghofficial_/studio-recording-session-work) ## Similar work from other experts - [Tabla and Pakhavaj Awards and Recognition](https://mytribe.in/divyanshu.tabla/studio-session-artist/awards-recognition) by Divyanshu Kumar · Studio Session Artist · Recording sessions at studios across Delhi NCR - [My Tabla Concerts and Recognitions](https://mytribe.in/tejovrush/live-tabla-performance/awards-event-gallery) by Tejovrush Joshi · Live Tabla Performance · Available for performances across India and online - [Moments and Milestones in my Tabla Journey](https://mytribe.in/onkar_todkar_/indian-classical-tabla-performance/moments-milestones) by Onkar Todkar · Indian Classical Tabla Performance · Available for performances at venues across Pune and Mumbai Metropolitan Area - [My Musical Journey: Traditional Roots and Modern Rhythms](https://mytribe.in/tablaism/live-studio-tabla-performance/my-musical-journey) by Jasmehar Singh · Live & Studio Tabla Performance · Travels across India for events and studio recordings - [Awards, Recognition, and Candid Event Moments](https://mytribe.in/dhvaniaroraofficial/live-music-for-family-cultural-events/awards-press-candid-moments) by Dhvani Arora · Live Music for Family & Cultural Events · Available for events across Delhi NCR, Pan India, and Dubai - [Awards and Recognition for Musical Performances](https://mytribe.in/pallavi_md/private-event-performances/awards-recognition) by Pallavi MD · Private Event Performances · Available in Bengaluru & across India ## Book To book Surjeet Singh, message mytribe on WhatsApp: [Chat on WhatsApp](https://wa.me/916360004054?text=Namaste%20Surjeet%20ji%2C%20I%20saw%20your%20Awards%20%26%20Recognition%20page%20on%20mytribe%20and%20would%20like%20to%20enquire%20about%20your%20availability%20for%20an%20event.)