Teachers and Performers of Indian Music and Dance in Rajasthan

Teachers and Performers of Indian Music and Dance in Rajasthan

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Name: Swati Agarwal
E-mail: iikdmjp@gmail.com
Field: Kathak Dance
Address: 6/440, Vidhyadhar Nagar, Jaipur, Rajasthan (India)
Telephone: 91-9414031122

Misc. Info: Various performances in different countries and cities,visited Japan in the year 2000 for Kathak dance performance as a member of the International Institute of Perfect Arts (I.I.P.A.) on invitation by Takasaki Art Centre College, Japan,visited Nepal to play a role in an International film "Little Buddha" directed by Bernardo Bithluchit (Eight Oscar award Winner),visited Dubai to participate in "Dubai Festival" sponsored by RTDC for one month (15th Jan 2003 - 15th Feb 2003). Scholarship winner for the 2000-2001 and 2001-2002 by Ministry of Human Resources, Delhi. Doordarshan approved 'B' grade artist. Recipient of Rajasthan Sangeet Natak Academy's "Yuva Puraskar" 2002-2003 awarded by than Chief Minister of Rajasthan. Participated in various Indo German Society Programs.

Name: Saud Ahmed
Email: southsir@gmail.com
Field: Classical Dance
Address: Acharya Dance Academy, Near Sai Baba Temple, Tartoli Road, Abu Road - 307026 Distt : Sirohi Rajasthan India
Telephone: +917665481912

Misc. Info: www.acharyadanceacademy.blogspot.com Winner of 2009 President Award (By Smt. Pratibha Patil) in Two Categories: 1. Indian Classical Dance 2. Computer Technology Winner of 2009 Adarsh Pratibha Rajiv Gandhi Samrasta Award (By Smt. Sonia Gandhi) in: Indian Classical Dance And Also Participate in "ATTEND INTERNATIONAL DANCE SHOW" in Four Country: (China, Malaysia, Sri Lanka, and Singapore) Gaining in Depth Knowledge: Kathak, Bhartanatyam, Salasaa, Contemporary, Bollywood & All Kinds of Folk.


Name: Garima Bhargava
Email: garimabhargava_8@yahoo.co.in
Field: Kathak
Address: 4-jha-24 Vigyan Nagar, Kota (Raj.)
Telephone: 09829780756 / 07442428232 / 09868581533

Misc. Info: Performer / Choreographer / Teacher

Name: Karan Biswas
Email: karanbiswas@gmail.com
Field: Synthesizer (Key Board) , Electonic Piano and Harmonium
Address: K-104 , Near Grass Field Club, Shyam Nagar, Jaipur-302019,rajasthan,India
Telephone : +918233299976

Misc. Info: karan Biswas , born in 12th June, 1996, student of Eminent Music Teacher Shri Rajesh Sharma. Shri Rajesh Shrma has completed all 8 grades of Trinity college of Music , London. Karan is also persuing Grade III in Electronic keyboard from Trinity College of Music, London. Karan performed music programme with Music Director Ravinder Jain in a social function of Jain Community in Jaipur at the age of 15 yrs. He taught keyboard to his students from 14 yrs of his age.


Name: Ashwin M. Dalvi
Email: ashwindalvi_sitar@yahoo.co.in
Field: sitar
Address: E-122(A) Kataria Colony, Ramnagar Extn., Sodala Jaipur, Rajasthan-302019 India
Telephone: 91-141-2295153

Misc. Info: Ashwin Mahesh Dalvi, born in 1977 has liberated new oscillations as a musician. His family belongs to a center of art cultural namely, Jaipur, the city better described as cultural capital of the Country. His father Pt. Mahesh D.Dalvi has been noted Tabla player in the country as well as abroad. During his visits to several countries under the international programs for cultural exchange sponsored by the Government of India under the bilateral agreements, his father has made a massive contribution in popularizing Indian Music. Ashwan Dalvi started his training in music and especially in sitar in the directions of his illustrious father and later went to Jodhpur for his advanced training exclusively in sitar from Mr. Satish Khanwalkar who is noted artist from Sania gharana of string instruments. Sania gharana is known for its compatibility with music compositions of different lineage. Ashwin carries deep influences from the art and philosophy of great Sitar wizard Pt. Nikhil Bannerjee. In his academic career, Ashwin Dalvi has excelled most of the earlier peak performances.

Name: Renuka Deshpande
Email: renuka.sowale@gmail.com
Field: Hindustani Classical Vocal
Address: Jaipur, Rajasthan, India
Telephone: 9828267772

Misc. Info: I did my Post Graduation in Hindustani Vocal Classical Music also completed my Sangeet Visharad from Gandharva Mahavidyalaya. I am professional Artist and also takin g classes for Vocal, Natya Sangeet, Hindustani Classical.


Name: Suresh Kumar Goswami
Email: s_k_g1948@yahoo.com
Field: Hindustani Classical Music (Violin)
Address: C-243, Malviya Nagar, Jaipur - Rajasthan, India
Telephone: +91 - 9352524159

Misc. Info: I am an amateur artist - plays violin. I have around 45 years of experience in playing violin. Performed in many cities of India - Jaipur, Ajmer, bhopal, pune, mumbai, new delhi, Ahmadabad, bhuj, Kolkatta, etc. I am an 'A' class artist in 'All India Radio'. My work has been broad casted and telecasted from National Radio and TV Channels.

Name: Bhawna Grover
Email: drhydem@yahoo.co.in
Field: Kathak Dance and tabla
Address: 58, Karyasheel Mahila Awas Banasthali Vidhyapith Banasthali pin.304022 Dist. Tonk. Rajasthan, India.
Telephone: 9351428143

Misc. Info: M.Music [tabla] Gold Medalist from C.C.S. Univ. Meerut.


Name: Manisha Gulyani
Email: manisha.gulyani@gmail.com
Field: Kathak, Rajasthani Folk & contemporary dance
Address: 1A-180,JDA Staff Colony, Haldighati marg, Jagatpura, Jaipur, India-30201719/52, Agarwal Farm, Jaipur, India-302020
Telephone: +91-9309428648

Misc. Info: Member of The International Organization of Folk Art (IOV) - an NGO in operational relations with UNESCO. Empanelled artist under I.C.C.R. (Indian Council for Cultural Relations). Empanelled artist under I.W.C.F. Omi Dance Residency Award winner from India for Aug-Sep 2007 in U.S. (New York).

Name: Megha Jagawat
Email: singhgudiya9@gmail.com
Field: Kathak dance
Address: A-59, shiv shakti nagar, model town, jagatpura road, malviya nagar
Telephone: 0141 2751515

Misc. Info: website www.triwat.org. I belong to a family of kathak dancers who served in the courts of late maharajas of jaipur dynasty.I am graded artist of prasar bharti . I am taking classes in jaipur and Paris. Each year we receive a group of foriegners from europe who stay with us for a month and learn kathak dance. Now along with my husband Kamalkant i am performing in all big classical dance festivals of europe, and still performing under the guidance of my guru and father in law Pandit girdhari maharaj.


Name: Ustad Shakur Khan
Email: ustadshakoorkhan@gmail.com
Field: Indian Classical Vocal, Ghazals
Address: 14/777 Chopasni Housing Board, Jodhpur, Rajasthan (India)
Telephone: 91-9829510264/91-291-2706402/91-9314717171

Misc. Info: My guru was ustad Amir Khan Saheb (Indore Garana). I have also composed and also sang for few Hindi and Rajasthani films like-chunri, palki, parai beti, etc. My few students won Indian music compititions and performing best.

Name: Pankaj Kulshrestha
Email: pankul68@rediffmail.com
Field: sitar
Address: 22-Ratanjeet Colony, B/h Mahaveer Vidhya Mandir, Sector No.-13, Hiranmagri Udaipur (Rajasthan) Pin- 313002
Telephone: 09414316499

Misc. Info: I've devoted my life for music.


Name: Meetu Kulshrestha
Email: pankul68@rediffmail.com
Field: sitar
Address: 22-Ratanjeet Colony, Sector-13, Hiranmagri Po. & Distt- Udaipur Rajasthan Pin-313002
Telephone: 0294-2484130

Misc. Info:

Name: Nishtha
Email: nishthaagarwal@yahoo.com
Field: Rajasthani folk dance Bhawai
Address: a 41 Modal Town (a), Malvia Nagar, Jaipur-302017
Telephone: +91-141-2751062

Misc. Info: website - www.rajasthanifolk.com , http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0oNlJBONGuI Nishtha, born in 1988, has established herself as an accomplished Bhawai Dancer at the tender age of 12 in the country as well as abroad. She belongs to a learned musician family of Jaipur. Her father Sri. Rajiv Agarwal has been a reputed violinist of the country. He is a lecturer of Indian music at Rajasthan Sangeet Sansthan, the most prestigious institution of Indian music in Rajasthan. His regular engagements with all India radio and television, contributes a lot in popularizing Indian music throughout the country.


Name: Om Prakash Parihar
Email: nikkyverma.verma704@gmail.com
Field: Guitar & Keyboard
Address: K-145, Hudko, Pratap Nagar, Jodhpur, Rajasthan (India)
Telephone: 0291-2761955, Mob-09799900981

Misc. Info: Performing Artist of Guitar & Keyboard, Music Direction and Teaching in one of the reputed school from last 9 years.

Name: Pt. Paritosh Pohankar
Email: paritoshpohankar@yahoo.co.in
Field: Hindustani Vocal
Address: Jaipur
Telephone: 09351042830

Misc. Info: Released 2 cd's by dreams entertaiment named as "Samarpan" in 2010 and latest release named as "Sublime Devotion". U can buy ur copy from Rhythm House Mumbai, Planet M Mumbai or may contact me for ur copy. Founded Surtal Music Academy where i groom young students and also take Online classes on skype. Interested students can contact me on paritoshpohankar@yahoo.co.in. For concerts in India contact on 09351042830 or email me at paritoshpohankar@yahoo.co.in. For concerts in France and Europe : Supratik Banerjee (disciple of Pt. Pohankar) : supratik.presi@gmail.com


Name: Rajashree
Email: captsh@yahoo.com
Field: Light Classical
Address: 26, Vrindavan Vihar, King's Road, Nirman Nagar, Jaipur. 302019 Rajasthan India
Telephone: 911412810722

Misc. Info:

Name: Chandrima Roy
Email: ccrrooyy75@yahoo.com
Field: Sarod
Address: 48 Working Women's Hostel, Banasthali Vidyapith, P.O Banasthali-304022 Rajasthan
Telephone: 0522-2740087, 01438-228362

Misc. Info: Chandrima Roy is one of the few women players of sarod in India. Hailing from a family of musicians, Chandrima received her initial training in music from her mother in vocal and then at the age of thirteen came under the guidance ofthe renowned sarod player, Pt. Narendra Nath Dhar. She has performed in many music concerts all over india. and has also been awarded with the title of Surmani. A B-high artist of all india radio, chandrima has been performing and teaching sarod for the last few years. At present, she is a member of Faculty in the sarod Dept. at Banasthali University in Rajasthan.


Name: Mohit Sand
Email: mohitsand@rediffmail.com
Field: All Indian Dances & Music
Address: B-148/B-2, Mangal Marg, Bapu Nagar, Jaipur-302015(Rajasthan) India Phone:- 0141-2705470/ 2700289 / 98291-80101 /
Telephone: 91-141-5515555

Misc. Info: We Organise All Type of Entertainment Shows.

Name: Rakesh Kumar Saxena
Email: rakesh.saxena1001@gmail.com
Field: Teaching Music, (Vocal and Instrumental)
Address: Swarodgam, 53 Ballabh Bari, near Hanuman Mandir, Kota Raj.
Telephone: +919414182001

Misc. Info: Riyaz Studio for classical vocal singing with Tanpura and Tabla Classical Vocal Singing, Light Vocal Sining, Instrumental : Guitar,Synthesizer, Congo, Drums, Harmonium, Dholak etc. for learning


Name: Manish Kumar Sharma
Email: manishmuse@yahoo.com
Field: Tabla teacher
Address: 26-D, New Colony, Gumanpura, Kota, Rajasthan. 324007
Telephone: 09352505260

Misc. Info:

Name: Murari Sharma
Email: murarisharma123@gmail.com
Field: Tabla
Address: 11/843, Chopasani Housing Board, Jodhpur (Raj.)
Telephone: 09799103100

Misc. Info: Performer/teacher


Name: Jimmy John Thomas
Email: jimmysolace@gmail.com
Field: Indian Classical Vocal, Syhthesizer, Guitar, Western Vocal.
Address: Bethel House C-218 Malviya Nagar, Jaipur, Rajasthan, India 302017.
Telephone: Ph: 09414203966

Misc. Info: Young and dynamic musician of Jaipur who has done his Sangeet Visharad in Classical Vocals from Gandharv Maha-Vidhyalaya Mumbai and is persuing 5th grade in Electronic Keyboard from the Trinty College of Music London. A versatile person who is a Dashing DJ, Wonderful Anchor, Melodious Singer and a Maestro in playing Synthesizer, Guitar, Harmonica, Drums, Piano etc. He does Rocking stage shows EVERYDAY with his Band named 'Oceans..The Band' He got the honour of playing music in the prestigious JAIPUR SAMAROH. Composed a sond on Jaipur, Save Water, Save Girl Child, Follow Traffic rules etc He has done many performances for:- Doordarshan,All India Radio(100.3FM),My FM(94.3FM),Bhaskar Channel etc.

Name: Sahil Verma
Email: sahil_pal11@yahoo.co.in
Field: Indian Classical Music
Address: House No. 18/1199, Uniyara House, Uniyaron Ka Rasta, Chandpole Bazaar, Jaipur, Rajasthan - 302001
Telephone: 09352570430

Misc. Info: Jaipur Gharana, I am learning from UP Gharana, My Music Field is Indian Classical Music, and right now I am doing masters 2nd year, I have win many prizes and appreciation in feild of music on National Level. My more interest is in Light Music, I like Mohd Rafi, Manna Dey and in the new singer's I like Sonu Nigam. I am now taking my music education right now from my Teacher Dr. Sima Saxena, and I am doing my best and achieving new hieghts in my career. Just before some days, I have started my tabla Classes. I would like to say it to all my friends that If you want to achieve something is your life, One who do hard work will always get his goals..........really.