Teaching & Mentoring

• Initiated into tabla playing at the age of 7
• Received early training from Pt. Arjun Rai and delved into the nuances of Benaras Gharana under Pt. Anand Gopal Bandhopadhyay and Pt. Mahadeo Mishra
• Further diversified his knowledge by studying the Farrukhabad Gharana under Pt. Sameer Chatterjee and Pt. Shyamal Bose
• Teaching experience of 25+ years
• Proficient in teaching tabla to online and offline students
• Accompanied stalwarts like Pt. V. G. Jog (violinist), Ustad Amjad Ali Khan (Sarod), Pt. Rajan Mishra, and Pt. Sajan Mishra (vocalist), Vidushi N. Rajam (violinist), Pt. Ulhas Kashalkar (vocalist), and many more
• Solo performances and Jugalbandi concerts, including collaborations with Carnatic percussionists, have received acclaim from critics and connoisseurs
• Exploration of fusion music, collaborating with jazz musicians like Lewis Pragasam and Greg Lyons, showcasing versatility

 
Work Experience

• Served ICCR, Government of India on deputation as a faculty in the Cultural Centre, High Commission of India, Kuala Lumpur, teaching the art of tabla to the people of Malaysia
• Conducted workshops and 'Lecture Demonstrations' covering various topics on music, emphasizing Indian rhythm and the art of tabla playing
• Represents a subtle combination of both Benaras and Farrukkhabad Gharanas in his teachings, showcasing individuality and a deep mark of personal style
• Toured extensively in India and abroad, performing and propagating the art of tabla playing

 
Performances Experience
In India:

• Department of Education, Youth Affairs and Sports - Port Blair
• West Bengal State Music Academy
• Swami Haridas Sangeet Samaroh, Brindavan
• Sawai Sangeet Sammelan, Pune & Delhi
• Delhi Classic Music Festival
• Akashwani Sangeet Sammelan 2011 & 2012
• Onam Festival, and many more

Abroad:

• International Art Festival 'Peace and Respect' in Kyrgyzstan 2000
• International Festival 'Days of Indian Culture' in Turkmenistan 2000
• High Commission of India, Dhaka, Bangladesh 2001
• International Jazz Festival, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia 2004
• Fadjr International Music Festival, Iran 2010
• Concerts in the USA and Europe