An enduring temperament, blessed with exceptional talent and a resounding charisma, Satyajit Talwalkar continues to have a lasting impact on the entire classical music fraternity, as a very promising young tabla player of his generation, across the globe!
With a highly motivated learning and focused attitude, Satyajit has always amazed the audiences with his dynamics and playing style, making his presence felt through a very balanced and competent execution of skills in his performance, effecting him as a respected and favourite artist among many. He is an inspiration to many & his style has been a learning factor for young artists and enthusiasts, changing their perception towards classical music and the instrument!
Born in a family following a rich heritage in music, the son and disciple of Great Guru Padmashree Taalyogi Pt. Sureshji Talwalkar and renowned Indian Classical Vocalist Vidushi Smt. Padma Talwalkar, Satyajit was exposed to Hindustani classical music at a very tender age of 4. He first played on stage at the age of 9 and has never looked back since then! His mere methodical approach while playing the tabla and immense respect towards the art of classical music, shows a very sound upbringing that reflects a perfect blend of tradition, class and technique in his performing style.
Be it a solo concert or accompanying stalwarts like Ust. Amjad Ali Khan, Pt. Hariprasad Chaurasia, Pt. Shivkumar Sharma, Pt. Jasraj, and the list goes on, Satyajit has always garnered applaud for his superlative sense and display of tabla playing, corroborating his passion with sincerety, merit and grace! He is a regular performer amidst great artists like Niladri Kumar, Rakesh Chaurasia,Amaan Ali Khan,Ayaan Ali Khan,Purbayan Chatterjee and Rahul Sharma, with concerts in India and abroad alike, in various countries like USA, EUROPE, JAPAN, SOUTH EAST, SOUTH AFRICA, CHINA etc.
Great talents yield greater compliments, and apart from having a very mature and seasoned fan following, Satyajit has been bestowed upon with some of the very prestigious awards like the Bharatratna Ustad Bismillah Khan Yuva Puraskar by the Sangeet Natak Academy and the Aditya Birla Kala Kiran Puraskar to name a few.
Satyajit has very ably and gracefully carried on the expectations of his gurus, admirers and listeners to his strengths, and continues to do so with a greater flair!