Anjan Chattopadhyay

Sitar maestro Anjan Chattopadhyay was born into a cultured and aristocratic family in Calcutta. Raised in a rich environment of soft and serene Indian Classical Music, he was influenced by his elder brother Pandit Gourishankar Chattopadhyay, a renowned surbahar and sitar player from the Senia Gharana. Anjan's early sitar training left a lasting impression on him regarding the instrument's sound and melody. At the same time, he received vocal training from his sister. This experience deepened his love for music, and his commitment to mastering the sitar intensified under his brother’s strict guidance.

At nine, Anjan performed for the first time at a conference in Calcutta in 1969, earning praise from critics. As time went on, his passion for music deepened, prompting him to explore the vast world of music. To understand rhythm better, he studied under Tabla master Ustad Shaukat Ali Khan. For Sitar, he learned from renowned Sitarist Surasree Kalyani Roy, a leading student of Ustad Vilayat Hussain Khan, a pioneer in modern sitar playing. Anjan wanted his sitar to have a singer's expressiveness, so he took vocal lessons from Shree Muktipada Dutta, an Agra gharana expert. This journey helped Anjan find the essence of music. His extensive training allowed him to become an artist whose playing expresses brilliance in every piece. Listeners were impressed by his skill in blending technical precision with musical beauty, showcasing a perfect balance in his performances.

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