Dec 24 2025 to Dec 24 2025 7 p.m.

Where

Bangalore International Centre

7 4th Main Rd, Stage 2, Domlur 560071

Event Description

A tradition stays alive not by preservation alone, but by the courage to reimagine.

This concert pays homage to the Hindustani classical musicians of the 20th century: artists who honoured an ancient lineage while boldly reshaping it for a changing world. As India awakened to independence, they too evolved with it, expanding melodic possibilities, reimagining rhythm, and infusing contemporary thought into timeless ragas. Legends such as Pt. Dinkar Kaikini, Pt. Kumar Gandharva, Vid. Prabha Atre, Vid. Veena Sahasrabuddhe, Begum Akhtar, and Farida Khanum helped forge a modern, resonant Hindustani idiom whose influence endures today.

Maahi and Neil revisit this rich inheritance through ragas like Yaman Kalyan, Bihag, Multani, and Bhairavi, alongside select semi-classical pieces. Both artistes will present vocal works. Maahi will be accompanied by Neil on the Appalachian dulcimer, while Neil’s performance will feature Aniket on classical electric guitar. Kaushik will provide the rhythmic accompaniment on tabla for both.

An evening to honour the musicians who made this music timeless.

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Artists

Maahi Zaveri
Vocals
Maahi Milan Zaveri is a Hindustani classical vocalist with over a decade of training under distinguished gurus, including Shri Nishad Bakre ji. A Sangeet Visharad, she is a recipient of scholarships from the Indian Oil Corporation and the Smt. Rekha Date Memorial. She also trains in tabla and playback singing. Maahi has performed at baithaks and cultural platforms, collaborating with artists such as Sanjeevani Bhelande. Currently pursuing her BA at the University of Mumbai, she continues to reinterpret classical traditions with a fresh, contemporary sensitivity.

Neil Khopkar
Vocals & Dulcimer
Neil is a Mumbai-based vocalist and instrumentalist rooted in the Hindustani classical tradition of the Gwalior Gharana. Tracing his six-generation musical lineage through his guru, Vidushi Neela Bhagwat, he carries forward one of India’s oldest gharanas with commitment and clarity. While grounded in the purity of Gwalior gayaki, Neil brings a thoughtful, modern voice to the tradition, expanding its repertoire with his own original compositions.

Aniket Gundewar
Electric Guitar
Aniket is a Mumbai-based musician known for bringing Indian classical music to the electric guitar with a distinctive contemporary sensibility. Trained for over 14 years under violinists Pt. Atulkumar and Shri Tejas Upadhye, he bridges discipline and innovation to make classical music accessible to diverse audiences. A mechanical engineer turned sound engineer and producer, Aniket was honoured with the “Rising Stars” award by UVVV, Pune, in 2022.

Kaushik Bhat
Tabla
Kaushik G. Bhat is a Bangalore-based tabla artist specialising in classical khayals, bhajans, instrumental accompaniment, and tabla solos. A dedicated disciple of Pt. Gurumurthy Vaidya, he has performed with artists such as Keerthan Holla, Harikrishna Purohit, Vinayak Hegde, and Roopak Vaidya across numerous platforms. Also a certified front-end developer, Kaushik balances technical precision with musical sensitivity, sustaining and celebrating the depth of the classical tabla tradition.