QUIRKS & QUERIES
Could you tell us about how you started as a Veena artist?
I started learning Veena at the age of 7 when I was in 2nd grade.
My mom put me in classes and from then on I started.
Who has been your guru and what are your biggest learnings?
My first and main guru was Smt. Seetha Mahalakshmi. I
have learnt perfection from her. She also taught me how to
be courageous and do everything I did with utmost sincerity.
The biggest learning from her was commitment.
Tell us a little bit about your musical speciality and what you play best
The music that touches my heart is what I play the best! It could range
from movie songs, classical, semi-classical or even children rhymes.
What do you love the most
about Veena as an instrument?
I feel like it literally talks to me
and also listens to every emotion
of mine whether I am happy or
sad. My Veena is my best friend!
Tell us about your practice routine
I either spend time practising
music in my Music Room or
just go for my recordings.
Who has been your biggest
inspiration in Carnatic music?
My biggest inspiration in Carnatic music
is M.S Subbulakshmi followed by my very
own guru and all other vidwans too.
Tell us a little about your upcoming music projects
There is nothing in particular apart from my regular
songs being posted, my shows. My entire schedule at the
moment is revolving around how to pass on Veena as an
important instrument learning for the next generation.
I have never thought much about the future but only
want to reach the next generation and attract them to
learn this beautiful instrument. It’s hard to find many
instrumentalists now. People are moving towards
western instruments and hence I want to reach out
to them to also give classical instruments a chance.
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