BACKGROUND
- Masters in Hindustani Classical Music from University of Delhi.
- Involved in Research on Folk Music of Bengal.
- Learning Hindustani Classical Vocal Music under the tutelage of Pandit Mani Prasad, a maestro belonging to the famous KIRANA GHARANA. for the last 22 years under Guru Shishya Parampara.
- Lead workshops on Indian Music in Hounslow and at the University of Surrey, London.
- Senior Lecturer in two degree colleges of Rajasthan and Uttar Pradesh for 9 years.
- Worked for Aurobindo Ashram, New Delhi, an organization of International repute, Sangeet Bharati, Mandi House and three more reputed organizations as honorary consultant musician.
- Approved Artist for the All India Radio and Doordarshan and has performed in many parts of Asia and Europe. More about this can be found out in the Performances Section.
- Authored three books on music.
PRESENTLY
Principal, "SUR MANDIR", Society of Art and Culture affiliated to Akhil Bharatiya Gandharva Mahavidyalaya Mandal, Miraj and Bangiya Sangeet Parishad, Kolkatta, West Bengal.
Executive Producer, IPI Television Network (P) Ltd.