Divine Dhrupad
Date: 6 September 2025
Time: 6:00 PM
Venue: KCC Amphitheatre
Open to All
Dhrupad, the extant form of North India classical music is known for its majestic temperament and meditative effects. In a guided concert, Dr. Anand will explain the various elements of a traditional Dhrupad recital at different stages during his performance. He will be accompanied by Shri Nishaant Singh on Pakhawaj.
In Divine Dhrupad, Dr. Sumeet Anand, grandson of the legendary Padmashri Pandit Siyaram Tiwari, carries forward the Darbhanga tradition with profound artistry and authenticity. Trained by Pandit Abhay Narayan Mallick and Pandit Indra Kishore Mallick, he brings an unbroken lineage to life, blending purity of form with emotional depth. Accompanied by Shri Nishaant Singh on the Pakhawaj, the recital will culminate in Upaj, a spontaneous exchange between melody and rhythm that celebrates both tradition and creative freedom.
ABOUT THE PERFORMER
Dr. Sumeet Anand Pandey is a hereditary musician of the illustrious Darbhanga Tradition. Grandson of versatile vocalist Pandit Siyaram Tiwari, he is considered one of the top talents in Dhrupad at present. He trained as per Guru-Shishya Parampara under stalwart Pandit Abhay Narayan Mallick, disciple of legendary Pandit Ram Chatur Mallick. In a professional career spanning over a decade, he has earned reputation as a performer and teacher through his works in India, Europe and the USA.
Nishaant Singh, a disciple of Pandit Chanchal Kumar Bhattacharya, is a well-known Pakhawaj performer from the Lala Keval Kishan Gharana-Bengal Parampara and a torchbearer for the instrument among his peers. Son of 'Mardal Maharaja' PadmaShri Awardee, Kaajee Singh, Nishaant Singh hails from a well-known traditional folk musical family with four generations of music history. He is India's most versatile Pakhawaj artist at present, performing solo as well as with Dhrupad Vocal artists.
