Dec 14 2025 to Dec 14 2025 6:30 p.m.

Price: 500 Book/Buy

Where

Courtyard Koota

Ground floor, Good Earth Tarana Good Earth Malhar, near Rajarajeswari medical college Kambipura, Bengaluru, Karnataka 560074

Event Description

About Guldasta-e-Ghazal:

Guldasta-e-Ghazal is an ensemble of four diverse artists who, by a quiet stroke of coincidence, found themselves connected through ghazals. We seek a collective sound where each of us folds into the other, where talent does not stand apart but carries, blends, and complements. 

In our mehfil, we present some of the celebrated ghazals of Mehdi Hassan, Ghulam Ali, Jagjit Singh, Fareeda Khanum, Hariharan, Asha Bhonsle, and others, melodies that are still warm in our hearts. We hope to take you into that realm of nostalgia and romance, where music and poetry dissolve into one gentle breath.

About the artists:

Mazha S

Hailing from Kerala, India, Mazha S Muhammed is a Hindustani vocalist celebrated for her soulful renderings of Thumri and Ghazal. She began performing at the age of fifteen, gracing stages in India and abroad with her expressive interpretations of semi-classical music. Mazha was first introduced to Hindustani music by Shri Nalin Moolji, who, recognizing her calibre, directed her toward advanced training. At sixteen, she became a disciple of Pt. Nagaraj Rao Havaldar, an exponent of the Kirana Gharana, and has continued her journey for over a decade under the guidance of Shri Omkarnath Havaldar. She later refined her artistry in Thumri under Smt. Ruchira Kedar, disciple of the legendary Vid. Girija Devi. A recipient of the prestigious Commonwealth Foreign Fellowship, Mazha worked at the Department of Music, Durham University, UK, where she deepened her knowledge through engagement with Western musicians. During her time in the UK, she also collaborated with international artists and performed in London and Durham, weaving together tradition and contemporary soundscapes. She has performed on prestigious platforms including the Kerala Sahitya Akademi Book Festival (Thrissur), the Kerala Sangeeta Nataka Akademi Music Festival (Palakkad). Recently, she has collaborated on multiple albums with Grammy Award-winning musician Ricky Kej.

Satyajeet Sanju

Satyajeet is a prodigious young musician from Wayanad, Kerala, who began singing and playing the harmonium at the age of nine. He was first introduced to music by his father, Santosh O.T., a harmonium artist, and from an early age developed a deep passion for Ghazals and Hindustani classical music. He has performed at various venues in India and abroad from a young age. In 2016, Satyajeet won the title of Best Bhajan Singer in a state-level competition conducted by the Satya Sai Seva Organization, Kerala. He was also a finalist at the Khazana Ghazal National Competition in 2020. Pursuing his passion for Hindustani classical music, Satyajeet has been receiving rigorous training under Dr. Dattatreya Velankar for several years, alongside his Master’s degree in Hindustani Vocal from Bharati Vidyapeeth, Pune. Recently, he has had the privilege of training under the legendary Padma Shri Hariharan, also accompanying him on keys in his Ghazal concerts. Satyajeet has also collaborated with leading musicians such as Ranjit Barot and Chandana Bala Kalyan, continuing to evolve as a promising name in the Indian musical landscape.

Sumith S. Naik

Sumith hails from Kochi, Kerala. He was initiated into music by his parents, Shri Sudhakar Naik and Smt. Meera. He began his initial musical training under Vidwan Naveen Pai and then continued under the tutelage of Dr. Udayraj Karpur. The blessings and guidance of his Gurus have shaped him into a skillful and accomplished Tabla player. His Tabla accompaniment is evocative, engaging, and complementary. He has accompanied many renowned senior musicians and promising young artists of India. Sumith has performed numerous Tabla solo concerts, Carnatic 'Talavadya' percussion ensembles, and solo accompaniment with his Guru, Dr. Udayraj Karpur.

An adept player, Sumith also plays for various other genres such as Ghazals, Jazz, Bhakti Sangeet, Natya Sangeet, and Sufi music. He has contributed to background scores for many movie tracks, including 'Mohavalayam' and 'Sthalam.' He has delivered outstanding performances at highly esteemed platforms in India as well as overseas in countries such as the UK, Switzerland, and France. In 2017, he was awarded the G.S.B. Award and conferred the title 'Laya Pratibha.

Sandeep Pillai

Sandeep Pillai, a graduate of the National Institute of Design (NID), is a seasoned Product & User Experience Designer with over 20 years in corporate innovation. However, his heart has always been in music and sound design, a passion nurtured by his father. After years of balancing both worlds, Sandeep left corporate life to fully embrace his journey through music, entrepreneurship, and a deep connection to nature.

As a composer and performer, he has worked with iconic figures like Mrinalini and Mallika Sarabhai, and his compositions have received acclaim in theatre, films, and multimedia productions. His band, Soulë, blends Indian classical fusion, while his solo project, Eklavya, explores music's power to unify through just 12 notes, embodying his belief in learning from the world around us.

Sandeep also runs NammaKadu Estates, a homestay in South Coorg, offering a retreat for family, friends, and creatives.

*Tickets are mandatory for all.