Svara Darshan

Dr. Pushkar Lele is a leading Hindustani classical vocalist of the Gwalior gharana, with over three decades of performing experience and more than two decades of rigorous training under eminent gurus including Pt. Gangadharbua Pimpalkhare, Pt. Vijay Koparkar, Pt. Vijay Sardeshmukh and Pt. Satyasheel Deshpande. He holds a Master’s degree in Music from Lalit Kala Kendra, University of Pune, and a Ph.D. from Indira Kala Sangit Vishwavidyalaya, Khairagarh. A recipient of several prestigious awards, including the Pandit Vishnu Digambar Paluskar Award and Sanatan Sangeet Puraskar, he has performed at major venues and festivals across India and internationally. He is currently Professor and Head of Department, Department of Performing Arts, Modern College, Pune, and Founder-Director of Gandhaar School of Music.

Karthik Bhat is a versatile tabla artist and accomplished accompanist, trained under eminent gurus including Pt. Rajgopal Kallurkar, Pt. Arvind Mulgaonkar, Pt. Umesh Moghe and Vidwan A.V. Anand. A graded artist of All India Radio and Doordarshan, he is the recipient of the Promising Artist Award from Ustad Zakir Hussain. Karthik secured the All India first rank in the Sangeet Alankar examination conducted by Gandharva Mahavidyalaya. His extensive performance experience includes accompanying eminent artists across Hindustani classical music, Kathak dance, jugalbandi, film music and fusion. He has performed extensively across India and internationally in Muscat, Dubai and the USA, establishing himself as a versatile and accomplished percussionist.

Basavaraj Hiremath is a well-known Samvadini (Harmonium) player, recognised for his melodious accompaniment and command over various styles of Hindustani classical music. He initially trained under Pandit Mallanna Badiiger, and is presently under the guidance of maestro Pandit Vyasamurti Katti of Bengaluru. He has completed his Master’s degree in Music from Karnataka University, Dharwad, further strengthening his academic and artistic foundation. Over the years, he has had the privilege of accompanying many renowned vocalists and percussionists, including Padmashree Pandit M. Venkatesh Kumar, Pandit Ganapati Bhat Hasangi, Pandit Kaivalya Kumar Gurav, Pandit Jayateerth Mevundi, Pandit Raghunandan Panshikar and many other distinguished artists.