Sanjeev Abhyankar
The singer from the Mewati Gharana, is an artiste of international repute in the field of Hindustani Classical and Devotional music. He often stands as an inspiration for the younger generation, but for him his guru (teacher) is still supreme. “Guru is the only person who will tell you your mistakes accurately. I have learned from Pandit Jasraj ji. I feel that getting the right guru is very important for one to succeed in life,” says Abhyankar. Reminiscing about the days he spent taking lessons from his teacher, the singer exclaims, “I remember he used to always have a positive approach to things and I learned a lot from his combination of sensitivity and creativity. As a student I used to fight with my friends to attend all his performances, even the ones in other cities as I felt that I would learn even if I just see him perform, such was his magic.”

Pandit Jasraj with Sanjeev Abhyankar