Maestro Bickram Ghosh is one of India's foremost tabla virtuosos, composers, and musical innovators. Trained under his father, the legendary tabla maestro Pandit Shankar Ghosh, he has built an international career that bridges the traditions of Indian classical music with contemporary composition and cross-cultural collaboration.

Performance: Curator & Conceptualiser

Pandit Tejendra Narayan Majumdar is one of the foremost sarod maestros of contemporary Hindustani classical music. A disciple of the legendary Ustad Bahadur Khan and later Ustad Ali Akbar Khan, he is celebrated for his deeply expressive musicianship, lyrical phrasing, and uncompromising devotion to the raga tradition.

Performance:Raga 1 : Kaushi Bhairav, Taal : Jhaptaal Tabla accompaniment: Maestro Bickram Ghosh / Tabla 2 minutes 21 seconds

Pandit Ronu Majumdar is internationally acclaimed as one of India's most celebrated bansuri virtuosos. Rooted in the Maihar gharana, his distinctive style blends the meditative depth of Hindustani classical music with remarkable rhythmic vitality and contemporary expression. Throughout his career spanning more than four decades, he has collaborated with legendary artists including Pandit Ravi Shankar while performing on major stages across the globe.

Performance: Raga 2 : Mian ki Todi, Taal : Teentaal Tabla accompaniment: Maestro Bickram Ghosh / Tabla 2 minutes

Maestro Rajhesh Vaidhya is one of the leading ambassadors of the Saraswati veena and a distinguished exponent of Carnatic classical music. Renowned for his extraordinary virtuosity, dynamic stage presence, and innovative musical collaborations, he has redefined the expressive possibilities of India's ancient string instrument while remaining deeply rooted in tradition.

Performance: Raga 3 : Charukeshi, Taal : Adi Mridangam accompaniment: Mohanaraman Kanjira accompaniment: Shri Swaminathan Selvaganesh 2 minutes 1 second

Vidushi Ashwini Bhide Deshpande is among the most respected vocalists of the Hindustani classical tradition and a leading exponent of the Jaipur-Atrauli gharana. Celebrated for her intellectually rich interpretations, impeccable artistry, and deeply expressive khayal performances, she has earned international acclaim for preserving and expanding one of India's most sophisticated vocal traditions.

Performance:Raga 4 : Bhimpalasi, Taal : Teentaal Tabla accompaniment: Yati Bhagwat Harmonium accompaniment: Dnyaneshwar Sonawane 2 minutes 1 second

Maestro L. Shankar is an internationally renowned violinist, vocalist, composer, and pioneer whose work has transcended musical boundaries for decades. Equally at home in Carnatic classical music, orchestral composition, jazz, and global collaborations, he is celebrated for his extraordinary technique and for inventing the ten-string double violin.

Performance:Raga 5 : Gowrimanohari, Taal : Adi Carnatic Tabla accompaniment: Maestro Bickram Ghosh 2 minutes 14 seconds

Pandit S. Sekhar is one of India's most accomplished mridangam maestros and a highly respected figure in Carnatic percussion. A recipient of the Sangeet Natak Akademi Award, India's highest national honour for the performing arts, he is renowned for his exceptional rhythmic precision, tonal richness, and sensitive accompaniment.

Performance: Raga 6 : Vrindavani Sarang – Mridangam - Tabla Jugalbandhi, Taal : Adi Tabla accompaniment: Maestro Bickram Ghosh Harmonium accompaniment: Pandit Hiranmoy Mitra 2 minutes 7 seconds

Legendary Carnatic Violin Maestro Dr. Mysore Manjunath is celebrated & revered for his extraordinary artistry, impeccable musicianship, and enduring contributions to Indian classical music. A globally acclaimed virtuoso, cultural ambassador, and visionary torchbearer of the illustrious Mysore violin tradition, he is widely regarded as one of the finest Carnatic violinists of his generation.

Performance:Raga 7 : Bahudari, Taal : Adi Mridangam accompaniment: Shri Tumkur Ravishankar 1 minute 56 seconds

Grammy Award-winning musician Pandit Vishwa Mohan Bhatt is the creator and foremost exponent of the Mohan Veena, an instrument that has become synonymous with his unique artistic voice. Blending the expressive qualities of the slide guitar with the depth of Hindustani classical music, he has created a distinctive musical language that has captivated audiences worldwide.

Performance:Raga 8 : Shyam Kalyan, Taal : Teentaal Tabla accompaniment: Shri Piyush Kumar Rao 2 minutes 15 seconds

Vidushi Aruna Sairam is one of the world's most celebrated Carnatic vocalists, renowned for her powerful voice, emotional expressiveness, and extraordinary ability to connect with audiences across cultures.

Performance: Raga 9 : Hindolam, Taal : Adi Violin accompaniment: Shri H.N. Bhaskar Mridangam accompaniment: Shri Sai Giridhar 1 minute 58 seconds

Pandit Purbayan Chatterjee is one of the leading sitar virtuosos of his generation, admired for his exceptional technical command and imaginative musical vision. Trained in the rich traditions of Hindustani classical music, he has developed a distinctive style that honors centuries-old repertoire while embracing new artistic possibilities through thoughtful collaborations across genres. His performances are celebrated for their elegance, spontaneity, and profound exploration of raga.

Performance:Raga 10 : Shuddh Kalyan, Taal : Teental Tabla accompaniment: Shri Amit Kavthekar 1 minute 33 seconds

Pandit Tarun Bhattacharya is among the foremost exponents of the santoor in Hindustani classical music. Acclaimed for expanding both the expressive and technical possibilities of the instrument, he has introduced significant innovations in its design while preserving its distinctive lyrical character.

Performance:Raga 11 : Kirwani, Taal : Teental Tabla accompaniment: Shri Jyotirmay Roychowdhury 2 minute 2 seconds

Ustad Amjad Ali Khan is one of the most revered figures in Indian classical music and the world’s foremost exponent of the sarod. A sixth-generation musician of the Senia Beenkar lineage, he has devoted his life to preserving and expanding the rich tradition of classical music.

Performance:Raga 12 : Darbari Kanara, Taal : Teental Tabla accompaniment: Maestro Bickram Ghosh 2 minutes 29 seconds voice of the sarod across the sixteen-beat Teentaal — a fitting culmination to the raga cycle.

Mumbai based photographer Ujwal Puri is known for his atmospheric images of storms, lightning and the city's changing natural environment. His practice combines urban observation with a deep appreciation for weather, light and landscape, revealing Mumbai through moments of drama, beauty and transition. From monsoon skies and coastal views to seasonal transformations across the city, his work captures the relationship between nature and the urban environment through a distinctive visual language rooted in atmosphere and place.

His Work - For Deep Yatra and Reflections of Mumbai, Ujwal captures the city's changing conditions through light, weather and landscape. His imagery explores Mumbai's atmosphere across different times of day, revealing evolving skies, urban rhythms and environmental textures that contribute to the visual narrative of the installation.

Known through his creative practice The Khan Stories, Shadab Khan is a visual storyteller whose work documents everyday life through photography and moving image. Focusing on people, streets and fleeting urban moments, he creates intimate narratives that celebrate the character and diversity of Mumbai. His work combines observation with cinematic composition, transforming everyday experiences into compelling visual stories that reveal the humanity and culture of the city.

His Work - For Deep Yatra, Shadab documents Mumbai's everyday rhythms through cinematic observations of its people and streets. His imagery captures subtle moments of movement, interaction and daily life, contributing a human perspective to the installation's exploration of Mumbai as a city that never stops evolving.

Vivan Shukla is a cinematographer and filmmaker whose practice spans documentaries, music videos and commercial films. His visual language is shaped by atmosphere, emotion and an attentive use of light, creating imagery that feels both cinematic and immersive. Working across all stages of production, from concept development to grading and post production, he brings a refined understanding of storytelling and visual composition to every project.

His Work - For Deep Yatra and Reflections of Mumbai, Vivan captures the city through a cinematic lens that emphasizes rhythm, mood and spatial experience. His moving images explore changing light conditions, urban motion and everyday encounters, creating visual narratives that complement the broader curatorial vision of both installations.

Bhai Rankar is a Mumbai based creator whose work focuses on urban life, travel and atmospheric storytelling. Through photography and video, he documents the city's evolving landscapes, capturing moments of beauty, colour and connection within its dynamic environment. His practice is characterised by an attention to mood and visual detail, transforming familiar locations into immersive narratives that reflect the energy and character of contemporary Mumbai.

His Work - For Deep Yatra and Reflections of Mumbai, Bhai documents the city through visual studies of movement, light and everyday life. His imagery captures both the grandeur and intimacy of Mumbai, contributing atmospheric perspectives that enrich the installations' portrayal of the city's continually changing identity.