Performers
‘Nirbhay Nirgun Gun Re Gaunga,’ Kabir wrote.
The fearless, nirbhay, and the formless, nirgun: this is the aspiration for the mind.
Nirbhay Nirgun is a concert celebrating Kabir’s philosophy and his plain-spoken wisdom through song, interspersed with discussion that contextualises the verses within today’s challenging socio-political climate. Hindustani classical musicians Nimish and Avanti bring this journey to life through some of Kabir’s most iconic writing — settings immortalised by Kumar Gandharva and Madhup Mudgal, compositions by their guru Padma Shri Dr Ashwini Bhide Deshpande, and new compositions by Nimish himself.
Kahat Kabir Suno Bhai Sadho, Jeet Nishan Ghuraunga!
Credits
Writer- Avanti Patel
Vocals- Avanti Patel & Nimish Kaikadi
Tabla- Vighnesh Kamath
Harmonium- Vishvajith Kini
Percussions- Shamdath Ravi
Supported by:
Performers
Avanti Patel
Avanti began her musical education at five, training under Smt Varsha Bhave, completing her Sangeet Visharad and going on to top her MA in Hindustani Classical Vocals. She is currently a disciple of Padma Shri Vidushi Ashwini Bhide Deshpande of the Jaipur-Atrauli Gharana. Her work spans classical performance, playback singing, and composition, with thematic concerts that range from celebrating the music of tawaifs in O Gaanewali to Bollywood Jazz, and the latest, Nirbhay Nirgun- Exploring the Kabir Philosophy.
Nimish Kaikadi
Nimish holds an MA in Music from the University of Mumbai and trains under Dr Jyoti Kale of the Jaipur-Atrauli Gharana, with advanced guidance from Padma Shri Dr Ashwini Bhide Deshpande. He also trained in Natyasangeet under Shubhada and Shrikant Dadarkar. A recipient of the Uttung Prathishthan Award (2017), he has performed at some of Maharashtra’s most distinguished music festivals, including the Manik Bhide Smruti Sangeet Mahotsav (2023, Kolhapur), and the Ustad Alladiya Khan Sangeet Mahotsav (2025, Mumbai).
