Our Team
Arunangshu Chaudhury
Founder & Cultural Entrepreneur
Born in a musical family in Kolkata Arunangshu learnt tabla from Pandit Shyamal Bose and Pandit Shankar Ghosh. The influence of North and South Indian classical rhythm, richly bedecked with African, Japanese, Indonesian, Turkish, and Persian rhythm accents gives his playing a different style that is uniqueFestival of his own.
Presently this Delhi-based musician has had an illustrious career spanning over more than two decades. The musical experience of working with many internationally acclaimed artists, record labels, and music production houses, has placed him in the top rung of world musicians.
He has performed throughout the length and breadth of India and in many prestigious music festivals worldwide. To name a few, Royal Festival Hall, London, Play House Opera Theatre, Durban, Theatre De la Ville, Paris, Trum Zeit Fest Germany, summer Scezen’09, Salzburg, Red Square, Russia, Dollomiti Fest, Italy, Tokyo Radio Hall, Taj Festival Delhi, Shankarlal Fesival Delhi, Dance of Shiva, Izu, Drums for Peace Tour in Iran, Saudi Arabia, Tanzania, Mauritius, Muscat, San Sebastian, Spain and many more.
A multi-percussionist & lead person of the fusion band Impulse, Arunangshu of late has stepped into the world of music direction. Regularly he scores music for musicals and albums. He has over twenty recordings available worldwide.
The lavish praise that has been showered on his albums by critics and top artistes alike stands testimony to the birth of a new kind of fusion music, much deeper and soulful than the current work in this field.
Archana Singh
Co- Founder
Archana Singh, a leading Kathak exponent of India is undoubtedly one of the most sought after artist of her generation. An ardent disciple of Guru Urmila Nagar, Archana has learnt the intricacies and beauty of Jaipur gharana through an intensive taleem at Kathak Kendra, New Delhi.
The diversity and versatility of different style of Kathak always used to appeal Archana since her childhood. It motivates her to learn the style of Raigarh gharana from Guru Hari Shankar Gupta of Gwalior and the style of Lucknow gharana from Smt. Malti Shyam of Delhi.
Archana’s unique thought process and fresh approach towards dance mesmerizes the audience of all ages. While deeply rooted in tradition she has evolved her own style without forsaking the principles of Kathak. She brings to her dance a rare sense of devotion and dedication which leaves the audience with a sense of fulfilment of spirituality and romantic fantasy.
Archana's vivacity, elegance, flair for ‘laykkari’ and aesthetics gives her a delightful appeal on stage.
Her hard work has been acknowledged by the Government of India and she was granted a Scholarship from the Ministry of Culture. A grade artist of Delhi Doordarshan and an empanelled artist of ICCR, Archana was awarded by "
Gwalior Gaurav Samman" and “Swami Haridas Samman” for her devotion towards this art form.
Vrindan is composed of extremely experienced, dedicated and committed experts who go out of their way to extend their support to the ones who seek solace in art and culture and want to empower themselves through the power of arts.
Each one of the team members are eminently recognized in their respective fields and have associated with this foundation so they can utilize their expertise to guide the community and ensure it's welfare. Their selfless service is priceless and devoted to the upliftment of the society.
DIPANKER ROY
Interdisciplinary vocal and instrumental music
SHALAKHA RAI
Odissi Dancer
SUDIPTO MAJUMDAR
Sound Engineering
SAUBHAGYA GANDHARV
Indian flute and Music Production
MANOJ GUPTA
Yoga and Healing
SUDIP CHOWDHURY
Multi Percussionist
SHRUTI MALHOTRA
Counseling Psychology
MANISH RAO JWADE
Visual Arts
SUJAY CHAKRAVARTY
Multi percussion rhythm and key instruments
AMIT ROY
Photography, Videography & Video Editing
ANOHITA CHOWDHURY
Utility and accessory designing
Advisors
Vrindan is fortunate to have some eminent artistes, entrepreneurs, musicologists and social activists to guide for the fulfilment of its objectives. Their age old experience is an asset to the foundation.
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Dr.Amitava Mukherjee. Ph.D
International Civil Servant, Cultural Warrior and Animal Rights Activist -
Guru Urmila Nagar
Former Director of Kathak Kendra, Delhi & Sangeet Natak Academy Awardee Kathak Exponent -
Ustad Shujaat Khan
Grammy nominated Indian Classical Music Celebrity -
Prof.R. K. KHANDAL
President-R &D and Business Development- India Glycols Limited -
Maestro Bickram Ghosh
Celebrated Film Composer, Tabla Player and International Fusion Artist -
Mr. Anil Gupta
Business Entrepreneur, CMD- KEI Industries Limited -
Ms. Gayatri Puri
Philanthropist, Advocate and Consultant-Amritam Charitable Trust