--- title: "Jugalbandi Tabla Performances in Mumbai | Tejovrush Joshi" description: "Experience authentic Jugalbandi rhythmic dialogues with Tejovrush. Skilled tabla artist for Hindustani-Carnatic duets, percussion shows, and concerts in Mumbai." canonical: https://mytribe.in/tejovrush/live-tabla-performance/jugalbandi-rhythmic-dialogues last_updated: 2025-09-30 --- # Jugalbandi: Rhythmic Dialogues Tribe Verified · Performed at prestigious National Rhythm Festivals By [Tejovrush Joshi](https://mytribe.in/tejovrush) · Available for performances across India and online · ₹12K per concert (estimate) Part of [Live Tabla Performance](https://mytribe.in/tejovrush/live-tabla-performance). [View full gallery](https://mytribe.in/tejovrush/live-tabla-performance/gallery) Experience the spontaneous energy of tabla in conversation with other instruments! ## Photos and videos - ![A dynamic percussion duet with Sukhad Munde on pakhawaj at the National Rhythm Festival in Kerala. The interplay between tabla and pakhawaj creates a powerful rhythmic tapestry.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/175dc5c5-e11d-4647-af25-4a93bb4eaab0) - [Video: A short solo improvisation in conversation with the virtuoso Mridangam Vidwan Sridar Parthasarathy. This was part of a Hindustani-Carnatic Jugalbandi, a true learning experience.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/0a2377ac-4067-4404-ad50-1a3a86a9a86a) - ![On stage with my brothers, violinist Yadnesh Raikar and mridangam player Rohit Prasad, for a 'Dhwani' pro show. This was a jugalbandi of melody and rhythm.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/905bb8a5-543e-4279-8861-07a3dfa34a48) - ![A selfie with fellow musicians Sukhad Munde and Santosh Ghante after our duet at the National Rhythm Festival in Kerala.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/a35375bd-ac77-44c4-83bd-07ca3a6e923c) - ![A post-performance photo with pakhawaj player Sukhad Munde, feeling the energy after our jugalbandi.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/d1f4aa00-739f-4046-a35c-c1e311b20662) - ![The poster for our rhythm duet at the National Rhythm Festival in Thrissur, which was a tribute to the revered Ustad Zakir Hussain ji.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/6fc9ea25-6852-4243-b4b4-cd5f85baeeb7) ## About Jugalbandi: Rhythmic Dialogues When I perform a jugalbandi, I do not just follow a set score. I listen for the tehai or the melodic cue from the other artist, whether they are playing Pakhawaj, Mridangam, or violin, and respond in real-time. This dialogue requires deep focus and trust, so I always make sure to have at least one rehearsal before we step on stage to align our rhythms properly. Jugalbandi is where two minds meet. It is my favorite format because it demands total presence. My approach to these rhythmic dialogues is built on the concept of sangat, which is the art of listening. Whether I am sharing the stage with a Pakhawaj player at a festival or engaging in a Hindustani-Carnatic Jugalbandi with a Mridangam artist, the process is the same. We find a common taal, set a baseline, and then the conversation begins. I have performed duets across venues like the National Rhythm Festival in Kerala and city stages in Mumbai. These shows are not just about speed, though the drut laya can get intense. It is about how we pass the baton. I might play a complex tihai that resolves on the sam, and my partner needs to pick up from that exact energy. If you are looking to book a Jugalbandi for your corporate event, concert, or private baithak, understand that this requires coordination. I typically prefer a rehearsal session with the co-artist if we have not played together before. This ensures that the technical elements, like the sound check for multiple instruments and the balance between the tabla and the accompanying instrument, are perfect. Whether it is a rhythmic interplay or a melodic fusion with a violin or flute, I bring the same dedication to the stage. ## About Tejovrush Joshi I am Tejovrush, and for me, a jugalbandi is the most honest conversation I can have on stage. It is not about winning a rhythm battle, but about creating something beautiful with a co-artist, listening, and responding to every beat. 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