Pt. Sadanand Naimpalli
Instrument / Art Form: Tabla
RFPA Spotlight:
Pandit Sadanand Naimpalli is one of the outstanding Tabla and Pakhawaj maestros of this day.
While he is a Metallurgical Engineer by training, he is a musician by choice. Sadanandji was initiated into the art of Tabla playing by the legendary Guru & Tabla / Pakhawaj maestro Pandit Taranathji of Farrukhabad Gharana.
After an extensive ‘Taaleem’ extending to six years, he won the President’s award for standing First at the All-India Radio competitions in 1963.
He was also adjudged the most accomplished young Tabla player at the Inter-University Youth Festival and was invited to join a Students’ Cultural Delegation to Europe & the Middle East.
Sadanandji completed his scholastic education, securing a bachelor’s degree in metallurgical engineering with a First Class with Distinction, from Pune University.
Sadanandji is today, a “Top Grade” Tabla player of Akashwani and Doordarshan.