Indian classical music, with its deep-rooted heritage and spiritual resonance, has transcended borders and generations. Anupama Bhagwat, an internationally renowned sitarist, has dedicated her life to preserving and promoting this rich tradition. Anupama Bhagwat was recently in Hyderabad to perform at the ‘Acharya Devo Bhava’, organised by the “Kailas Sangeet Trust”.
The event was held to celebrate the birth centenary of her guru, Acharya Pandit Bimalendu Mukherjee, honouring his monumental contribution to Indian classical music. Kailas Sangeet Trust, a non-profit organisation committed to nurturing young musical talent, supporting social causes through music, and offering guidance to aspiring artists. In this interview, Anupama Bhagwat shares her journey, the inspiration behind her organization, and the immense responsibility she feels toward preserving the art form.
Could you tell us about the inspiration behind Kailas Sangeet Trust and its mission? The Kailas Sangeet Trust was established in 2019 by myself, along with Subranil Gangabasi, a serial entrepreneur, to preserve, promote, and serve Indian classical music. Our primary objective is to provide a platform for young musicians to showcase their talent and to bring the healing power of music to various social groups. As a sitarist, I have always felt the need to give back to the art form that has given me so much.
The Trust allows us to do that by organizing concerts, workshops, and lecture demonstrations. We al.
