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350. Portrait of an Artist
Sanjay Subrahmanyan and Krupa Ge with Anita Nair
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Sanjay is the musician’s musician—a revered vocalist with a devoted following in the Carnatic music community. Known for his profound theoretical understanding and intellectual engagement with the art form, he is a connoisseur of music. In this conversation with Anita and his co-author, novelist, journalist, and screenwriter Krupa Ge, Sanjay delves into his artistic journey and the world that shaped him.
The three panellists, united by their shared passion for Carnatic music, discuss the essence of classical music and explore what lies beyond the classical realm, touching on the fluid exchanges between various musical genres. Candid and introspective, Sanjay reflects on the personal and artistic ruminations that led him to write about his musical life, even as he stands at a crossroads in his career, eager to explore new horizons and grow further.
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In this episode of BIC Talks, Sanjay Subrahmanyan and Krupa Ge will be in conversation with Anita Nair. This is an excerpt from a conversation that took place in the BIC premises in January 2025.
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Sanjay Subrahmanyan
Sanjay Subrahmanyan is a singer based in Chennai. A Sangita Kalanidhi awardee, his latest album is Anbenum Peruveli, which spans genres like blues and rock. This is his first book.

Krupa Ge
Krupa Ge is a writer based in Chennai. She is the author of a novel, What We Know About Her (Context, 2021), and a narrative non-fiction book, Rivers Remember (Context, 2019).

Anita Nair
Anita Nair is the author of the novels The Better Man, Ladies Coupé, Mistress, Lessons in Forgetting, Idris: Keeper of the Light, Alphabet Soup for Lovers and Eating Wasps. She has also authored a crime series featuring Inspector Gowda.

