The program focuses on exploring the lesser-known raagas of the Jaipur-Atrauli Gharana, offering a unique perspective on Indian classical music. Aimed at both students and connoisseurs, the session will delve into the distinctive characteristics of this gharana's musical traditions, highlighting the literary beauty of its compositions, the unique presentation style, and the diverse interpretations of these raagas by different masters.
Pranav Rajesh Kelkar, a pastry chef by profession and a classical vocalist by passion, will lead the performance.
With 23 years of training, Pranav first studied under Ustad Mehaboob Khan for 14 years and has been learning for the past 8 years from Smt. Pratima Tilak, the torchbearer of Gaanatapaswini Mogubai Kurdikar's performance ethos. Pranav has had the honour of performing at the inaugural Ustad Ali Akbar Khan Smriti Samaroh in Maihar. His vocal style is a harmonious blend of powerful, full-throated singing and emotional intimacy, maintaining a deeply puritan approach to both the composition and its presentation.