Dhruv Bedi (born c. 1990) is an Indian sitarist and musician associated with the Imdadkhani gharana of Hindustani classical music.[1] He is a recipient of the Ustad Bismillah Khan Yuva Puraskar, a national award presented by the Sangeet Natak Akademi, for his contributions to Hindustani classical music.[2]
Dhruv Bedi | |
|---|---|
| Born | 16/09/1990 Delhi, India |
| Genres | Hindustani classical music |
| Occupation | Instrumentalist |
| Instrument | Sitar |
| Website | www |
Early life and career
editDhruv Bedi was born into a family from Punjab with a tradition of Indian classical music. He began his training in Hindustani classical music under the guidance of his grandfather, Tara Chand Bedi, and his father, Jagdeep Singh Bedi, both of whom were sitar practitioners.[3] He later trained under sitarist Pt. Budhaditya Mukherjee of the Imdadkhani (Etawah) gharana, where he continued his study of the sitar.[2]
Bedi has performed at classical music concerts and cultural events in India and internationally.[4] His performances are rooted in the Hindustani classical tradition and include presentations of various ragas and semi-classical compositions.[5][6][7] His performances have included appearances before former President A. P. J. Abdul Kalam and former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh, including events associated with the World Economic Forum in Davos. He has also performed at BRICS-related events and for visiting dignitaries including Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi.[8] In addition to solo recitals, he has collaborated with accompanists and fellow musicians at music festivals and concert programmes.[9]
Awards and recognition
edit- 2018: Ustad Bismillah Khan Yuva Puraskar, presented by the Sangeet Natak Akademi, Ministry of Culture, Government of India.[2]
References
edit- ↑ Khanna, Shaili (June 25, 2017). "Punjab's music legacy: Sitar rules his mind & soul". The Tribune. Retrieved 2026-06-14.
- 1 2 3 Khanna, Shailaja (2019-08-08). "New stars on the horizon". The Hindu. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 2026-06-14.
- ↑ Ranjit, S. Sahaya (2021-12-26). "Dhruv Bedi: Let the music begin". India Today. Retrieved 2026-06-14.
- ↑ Singh, Ayesha (2016-01-24). "Showmen String a Cascade of Classical Compositions". The New Indian Express. Retrieved 2026-06-14.
- ↑ Manchanda, Shivika (2022-10-29). "Indian-Italian dancers' jugalbandi in Delhi". The Times of India. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 2026-06-14.
- ↑ "सितार पर ध्रुव की राग देश में वंदेमातरम् प्रस्तुति, बच्चों को संगीत भी सिखाया". Dainik Bhaskar (in Hindi). 2018-12-12. Retrieved 2026-06-14.
- ↑ "हिंदुस्तानी शास्त्रीय संगीत में गुरू शिष्य परंपरा है महत्वपूर्ण: ध्रुव बेदी". Prabhasakshi (in Hindi). Retrieved 2026-06-14.
- ↑ "Celebrating musical ties". The Hindu. 2017-04-14. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 2026-06-14.
- ↑ Khanna, Shailaja (2018-07-06). "Soaring start". The Hindu. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 2026-06-14.