DEEPA CHOPRA SHARMA
Deepa Chopra Sharma hails from a family of musicians. She began her music education under her father, Late Sh. Vinod Kumar Chopra, a well-renowned tabla exponent and vocalist. Learning Hindustani Classical Vocal Music went hand in hand with her general academics. She acquired her bachelor’s degree in vocal music from Bhaatkhande University, Lucknow in 2001 and completed her graduation in Psychology from Jesus and Mary College, Delhi University in 2003. She then pursued her master’s degree in psychology in 2013. She has been working at Bhaatkhande Sangit Vidyalaya since 2007. Deepa went on to combine her studies in psychology with her knowledge of music and introduced Music Therapy sessions at BSV, for children with special needs. She has also trained the staff at the Vidyalaya the finer nuances of managing the music education of children with special needs. Deepa’s students range from 3 to 65 years young! Today, Deepa manages, runs ‘train the trainer’ programs and also passionately continues her first love – teaching music.
NEETU CHOPRA
Neetu Chopra hails from a family of musicians in Delhi. She was initiated into the field of tabla by her father Guru Vinod Kumar Chopra, a world-renowned tabla artist. Learning tabla and her general academics went side by side. She acquired her bachelor’s degree in tabla from Bhaatkhande University, Lucknow in 2001 and completed her graduation from Gargi College, Delhi University in 2004, and her master’s degree in Political Science in 2011. She received scholarship for a year from Sri Satya Sai Sewa in 2002 and was a National Scholarship awardee in Tabla in the year 2006-2007 from Ministry of Culture, Government of India. Neetu is continuing her taalim in tabla under Ustad Durjay.
During her school and college days, Neetu had participated in several inter-school and inter-college competitions and won several awards. She has also performed at notable events like the World Music Day program by Delhi Aaj Tak channel; North Zone Cultural Centre Music Festival in 2006 and the Good Karma Awards by Speaking Tree – a Times of India Initiative in 2016. Neetu is an empaneled tabla artist with I.C.C.R, New Delhi since 2008. She has been teaching tabla at the Bhatnagar International School since 2008 and has been a member of the faculty at Bhaatkhande Sangit Vidyalaya Delhi since 2003. She has been a visiting faculty at various schools like the Blue Bells School, D.P.S International School and Shriram School. She has also been part of summer camps organized by NGOs like Akshay Pratishthan and Vidya.
POOJA GUPTA
Pooja hails from a family of musicians in Delhi. Daughter of the renowned vocalist, Shri Vinod Kumar Chopra, Pooja she started learning Indian Classical Music at the age of 3 years. She received extensive training in Classical Vocal Music and Kathak for over 10 years. Pooja’s rigorous training and experience makes her a versatile musician. Pooja Gupta is also an empaneled artist with the Indian Council for Cultural Relations (ICCR). Pooja has been teaching and designing modules for Bhaatkhande Sangit Vidyalaya and various other schools and colleges in India. Even after moving to Australia, Pooja still keeps in touch with her passion. She established “RAGAS” Institute in 2008. Ragas is an off shoot of Bhaatkhande Sangit Vidyalaya, India which aims at spreading music across the globe.
RAJENDER PARIHAR
Rajender Kumar is a multi-skilled professional dance teacher and has been a respected member of the faculty at Bhaatkhande Sangit Vidyalaya since 1996. He completed his Prabhakar in Kathak dance from Prayag Sangeet Samiti Allahabad. Although his roots lie in classical dance, this creative and incredibly fit artiste is adept at semi-classical and modern dance as well and keeps himself abreast of the latest developments in the field of music and dance in India. His ability to develop new versions of existing dance routines and movements allows him to continuously innovate and present fresh perspectives.
Rajender has been a regular Kathak performer at the Sangeet Natak Akademi for five years. He has also been teaching Kathak at the Shaheed Bishan Singh Memorial School, Central School, Keshav Puram and St. Mark’s Senior School, Janakpuri. He has choreographed dance performances for schools in the Republic Day parade in New Delhi – among them the Mangalyan with 170 students of the Red Roses School, Saket; and the Nirmal Ganga with 150 students of the Army Public School, Delhi Cantt.
RUBENA DUTTA
Rubena Dutta completed her Bachelor of Arts (Music) from Ranchi University in 1982, and her B. Mus (Sangeet Prabhakar) from Prayag Sangeet Samiti in the same year. She then obtained her M. Mus (Sangeet Praveen) from Prayag Sangeet Samiti, Allahabad in 1987. She pursued her B.Mus. from Tagore Society, Jamshedpur in 1987-88. After this she simultaneously completed her specialized courses – B.Mus. in Nazrul Sangeet, and her M.Mus in Rabindra Sangeet – from Bangiya Sangeet Parishad, Kolkata in 1989.
After teaching music at several CBSE affiliated schools and music institutes for several years, she joined the faculty at Bhaatkhande Sangeet Vidyalaya in 2007 and has been a valuable asset to the Vidyalaya. She has been teaching Hindustani Vocal Music, its history and fundamentals to vocalists and musicians of all skill levels. This experienced teacher places special emphasis in the basic concepts of music, insisting on mastery from the basics upwards from her students. Her ability to form strong working relationships is her forte in addition to her musical skill. She is a most enthusiastic guide when preparing her students for live performances both on and off-campus.
AVIJIT CHAKRABORTY
Avijit Chakraborty is a distinguished bansuri (Indian bamboo flute) virtuoso, trained under Shri Dipankar Mukherjee and the legendary Pt. Rajendra Prasanna. A gold medalist from Rabindra Bharati University with both Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees in Instrumental Music, he also holds a B.Sc. in Biology from Calcutta University. Avijit was awarded the Ministry of Culture’s prestigious Junior Fellowship (2014–15) and has composed for acclaimed theatre productions, winning Best Music Director at META for Journey to Dakghar and scoring the epic Urubhangam. He has performed widely, from the Heart of Asia summit in the presence of the Prime Ministers of India and Bangladesh to international stages in Poland, Denmark, and national broadcasts like Doordarshan’s NAAD. Known for blending tradition with creative expression, Avijit continues to be a compelling force in Indian classical music.
TANUSREE BARAI
Tanusree was born and brought up in West Bengal and completed her graduation from Calcutta University. Like most Bengali girls, she started her foray in music with the staple diet of Rabindra Sangeet, Nazrul Geeti and Atul Prasadi songs from childhood. Growing up in a household where music was the second language, a formal education in music was almost destined for Tanusree. She went on to obtain her Sangeet Visharad in Classical Vocal Music from Prachin Kala Kendra.
Tanusree’s love for engaging with children, made her gravitate increasingly towards teaching – and she managed to combine this with her love of music, for her career choice. She has now been teaching music for over 32 years. She started out as a music teacher at the Nava Bichitra School in Kolkata. After moving to Delhi, she continued teaching – starting with Vidya Bal Vihar, and then joined Bhaatkhande Sangit Vidyalaya in 2007. Tanusree excels in inculcating the love for classical music in children as young as 3 – her specialty is interpreting the complex intricacies of classical music in such a simple manner, that she is the teacher of choice for the youngsters of the Vidyalaya! She is extremely committed to the Vidyalaya’s CSR Program.
GOURI GOYAL
Gouri Goyal is a distinguished Kathak dancer based in Delhi, renowned for her emotive expression and mastery of the Jaipur Gharana style. A Doordarshan-graded artist and recipient of the prestigious CCRT (Centre for Cultural Resources and Training) scholarship, she embodies both artistic excellence and cultural commitment.
She began learning Kathak at the age of 8 under Vidushi Prerna Shrimali and went on to train under eminent gurus Harish Gangani, Dhirendra Tiwari, and Pt. Rajendra Kumar Gangani.
She holds both Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees in Kathak from Indira Kala Sangeet Vishwavidyalaya (Khairagarh University), combining strong academic grounding with practical excellence.
Gouri has performed across India on notable cultural stages in Delhi, Haryana, Uttar Pradesh, Rajasthan, Mumbai, and Uttarakhand. Her performances are known for their rhythmic precision, graceful movements, and emotional depth. With a passion for preserving and promoting Indian classical dance, she continues to make her mark as both a performer and educator.
GURU NAND LAL GANDHARV
Born into a family of musicians, Guru Nand Lal Gandharv inherited a rich legacy of music. His grandfather, late Shri Surajbhan Ji, laid the foundation by learning from several gurus and initiating the family's musical tradition which was further carried forward by his father late Pt. Madan Lal Gandharv. Following in their footsteps, Guru Nand Lal Gandharv commenced his musical training under his father’s guidance from early childhood and continued learning from him for thirty years.
With the blessings of Pt. Rajendra Gangani Ji, he got the opportunity to serve as a vocalist at Kathak Kendra. Subsequently, he began working with Smt. Urmila Nagar Ji and continues to perform with her to this day. He has also had the honor of performing at the Ravi Shankar Foundation.
Guru Nand Lal Gandharv has showcased his talent in several prestigious cultural events across India, including in Varanasi, Jaipur, Chandigarh, and Assam.
At present, he imparts musical training at various institutions and serves as a vocal music teacher at Bhatkhande Sangeet Vidyalaya.
ADITYA SETHI
Despite having a successful career as a data engineer, Aditya's true passion has always been music. His musical journey began in 2008 when he took the stage with bands, and since then, he has continued to captivate audiences with his guitar skills. In 2015, he earned his Grade 8 certification in Guitar from Trinity College London, a testament to his technical proficiency and deep understanding of the instrument. Teaching has been an integral part of his musical path since 2012, allowing him to pass on his knowledge of both the guitar and keyboard to aspiring musicians.
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