Arup Ratan Mukherjee
Maestro of Senia Beenkar Gharana
Immerse in the profound heritage of Indian classical instrumental music. With decades of rigorous discipline, the intricate melodies of the sitar resonate with the purest essence of traditional Raagas, bringing ancient musical science into the modern era.
As a dedicated educator and performer, the mission transcends mere performance—it is a lifelong devotion to preserving the authentic techniques of string mastery and passing this divine knowledge to the next generation of classical artists.
Arup Ratan Mukherjee
Indian Classical Sitarist
Born in the ancient city of Pataliputra, Arup Ratan Mukherjee is a distinguished professional sitar player dedicated to the Senia Beenkar Gharana. Under the profound tutelage of Pandit Jotin Bhattacharya—a prominent disciple of Baba Allauddin Khan Saheb of Maihar—he immersed himself in the Guru-Shishya Parampara, mastering the aesthetic and spiritual depths of Hindustani classical music.
Beyond performing, he is a composer, educator, and a founding trustee of the Baba Allauddin Khan Music Foundation (Delhi), devoting his life to preserving traditional sitar repertoire and passing authentic musical knowledge to future generations.
Book ProgramAwards & Achievements
- Recipient of the prestigious Naad Sadhak Award (Sangeet Kala Kendra).
- Honoured with the Sangeet Sudhakar Samman 2011.
- Recognised by the Department of Posts with a first-day cover feature.
- Music composer for the documentary Mastkalander (Ministry of External Affairs).
Prestigious Concerts
- India: Rashtrapati Bhavan, Sankat Mochan Sangeet Samaroh, India Habitat Centre, and Vibrant Gujarat Summit.
- USA Tours: Fringe Festival (Wichita State University), Sai Temple Chicago, and JSS Mission Washington, D.C.
- Media: Featured across NDTV, Doordarshan, Aaj Tak, and KCUR Radio (USA).
Glimpses of the Maestro
Live Performances & Classical Engagements
