Vichitra Veena - Artists

Artists

• Pt.Gopal Krishan, disciple of Pt.Nand Kishore Sharma. A deep understanding of the raga and a depth presentation by weaving of various intricate musical patterns and its rhythmic synchronisation is his speciality.
• Pt.Shri Krishan Sharma One of the leading Vichitra Veena player and leading Guitar Player of India, Son & Disciple of Pandit Gopal Krishan Sharma. He is known for his Gayaki ang and Laykari.
• Shri Brahm Sarup Singh son of Late Shri Harnam Singh, the renowned player of vichitra veena, was born in Amritsar (Punjab) on 18th August 1940. In his early age he was trained by his father in music who was the disciple of Ustad Abdul Aziz Khan of patiala.Shri Brahm Sarup Singh has participated in several music conferences in the North and has been broadcasting from All India Radio since 1958.'Khayal Ang' is the main feature of his playing of Vichitra Veena Recital.
• Anurag Singh son of Late Shri Brahm Sarup Singh was born in Amritsar (Punjab) on 2nd September 1966 . In his early age he was trained by his father in music who was the famous vichitra veena player.He started vocal training from his father then to guitar further to Vichitra Veena .His grand father Late Shri Harnam Singh was also a vichitra veena player and disciple of Ustad Abdul Aziz Khan of patiala.
• Lalmani Misra A perfectionist, he modified the instrument for better quality of renditions of Khayals and Thumris. He even played Dadras on the Veena. He created numerous Ragas, Madhukali being the most famous. He was inspired by Ustad Abdul Aziz Khan.
• Gopal Shankar Misra Son and student of Lalmani Mishra.
• Radhika Umdekar Budhkar, the first female vichitra veena player.
• Habib Ali Beenkar, Pakistani vichitra veena player.
• Abdul Rashid, Pakistani vichitra veena player.
• Abdul Aziz, Pakistani vichitra veena player.
• Mohammed Sharif Poonchewalay, Pakistani vichitra veena player.