Pt. Arun Dravid

Pandit Arun Dravid is a respected Hindustani classical vocalist and one of the senior disciples of the late Gaanasaraswati Kishori Amonkar. He is known for his deep engagement with the Jaipur-Atrauli gharana and for studying, preserving and explaining his guru’s distinctive musical style.

Born in 1943, Dr. Arun Dravid began his musical training under Ustad Abdul Majid Khan, a disciple of Ustad Alladiya Khan, the founder of the Jaipur-Atrauli gharana. He later received extensive training from Kishori Amonkar and also learnt from Mogubai Kurdikar. His musical approach brings together the structural intricacy of Jaipur-Atrauli gayaki and the expressive, emotion-centred style associated with Amonkar’s singing.

Alongside his concert performances, Pt. Dravid has presented lecture-demonstrations exploring raga interpretation and the evolution of Kishori Amonkar’s music. He has also performed thumri and Marathi Natya Sangeet, demonstrating his engagement with both classical and related vocal forms.