Sanjay Deshpande (Tabla) 
 

Sanjay Deshpande was introduced to the art of playing Tabla under Late Pt. P.V. Sabade at Pune Bharat Gayan Samaj. Later he took taleem from the renowned tabla player Pt. Suresh Talwalkar of Delhi-Farookabad Gharana, in Guru Shishya Parampara for 6 years. He also had the privilege of understanding the beauty of Punjab Gharana under the taleem of world renowned tabla maestro Ustad Allarakha. At present he is learning from Shri Yogesh Samsi (senior disciple of Ustad Allarakha) and Pt. Vivek Joshi of Delhi-Farookabad Gharana. Sanjay is recipient of the coveted "Ahmedjaan Thirkawaa Scholarship" for solo performance.

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Milind Kulkarni (Harmonium)

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Milind's father, an avid music lover, recognized the inborn talent of young Milind and opened the world of music at the age of 7. Pt. Vasantrao Gurav of Sangli was the first formal Guru who introduced Milind to the seven swaras. Discovering the potential of Milind, Pt. Anna Diwan of Sangli further enriched Milind's talents. Today Milind is under the fine tutelage of Pt. Pramod Marathe, leading Harmonium player and Principal at the Gandharva Mahavidyalaya, Pune. Recently, he is taking guidance from Padmashri Pandit Ulhas Kashalkar and Padmashri Pandit Suresh Talwalkar.