Sep 03 2025 to Sep 03 2025 7 p.m.

Where

Bangalore International Centre

7 4th Main Rd, Stage 2, Domlur 560071

Event Description

Tabla is one of the most celebrated percussion instruments in India. Its development can be traced back several centuries, with countless Ustaads enriching its tradition through thousands of exquisite compositions. Of these, only a few hundred remain in practice today. Among the prominent schools of Tabla—Delhi, Ajrada, Farrukhabad, and Lucknow. Ustad Munir Khan Saheb trained and carried forward the legacy to disciples such as Ustad Ahmedjan Thirakwa, Ustad Amir Hussain Khan, and others. Pandit Ganpatrao Kawthekar, from Kawthe, a small village near Miraj in Maharashtra—was the youngest disciple of Ustad Munir Khan Saheb.

He also received extensive training from Ustad Jehangir Khan Saheb of Indore, who represented the Lucknow gharana. Sanjeevani is very fortunate to have learned from Pt. Kawthekar ji, and she is striving to carry this legacy forward through her solo performances. This evening, Sanjeevani Hasabnis, one of the few distinguished female percussionists of India, will present traditional Tabla compositions that are not only rare but also imbued with a lyrical essence. A Tabla solo recital usually follows a sequence of Peshkaar, Kayada, Rela, and Gat-Tukda. However, Sanjeevani has thoughtfully curated the performance to highlight the inherent poetry of these compositions, offering the audience a unique musical experience.

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Performers

Sanjeevani Hasabnis
Tabla
Sanjeevani Hasabnis is one of the few accomplished female percussionists in Indian classical music, passionately committed to preserving and promoting the rich legacy of the Tabla tradition. Her journey began at a young age, driven by an innate passion for rhythm and sound, which led her to immerse herself in the intricate art of tabla playing. She began her foundational training under the legendary Pandit Ganapatrao Kavthekar, a senior stalwart of the Farrukhabad-Lucknow gharana and disciple of Ustad Munir Khan Saheb and Ustad Jahangir Khan Saheb. She later continued her training under Pandit Suresh (Bhai) Gaitonde, and further refined her skills with Padma Shri Taal Yogi Pandit Suresh Talwalkar.

She is the recipient of several accolades, including the prestigious “Ustad Thirakwa Baaj” award at the Gunidas Tabla Competition,Mumbai. In addition to her excellence in percussion, Sanjeevani is also a trained vocalist. She received classical vocal training under Sangeetacharya Pandit D. V. Kanebuwa of Ichalkaranji. Her vocal artistry was recognized in her performance as a lead in the Marathi Sangeet Natak “Sangeet Sharada”, for which she was honored with the Best Singer-Actress Award by Maharashtra Rangayan, New Delhi.

Shriram Hasabnis
Harmonium
Shriram Hasabnis is one of India’s foremost harmonium exponents and a Sarangi player. For over twenty-five years, he has performed at prestigious national music conferences and festivals, establishing himself as both a sought-after accompanist and a distinguished soloist. Born into a family of musicians, Shriram’s journey in music began under the loving guidance of his father, Shri Suresh Hasabnis. He later refined his art under Sangeetacharya Pandit D. V. Kanebuwa of Ichalkaranji, a stalwart of the Agra-Gwalior gharana. He later became a senior disciple of the legendary Padma Shri Pandit Tulsidas Borkar, one of the greatest harmonium maestros of India, whose influence deeply shaped Shriram’s musical expression.