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Tabla Exponent - Tabla Teacher, New Delhi India

Deepak Mehta

Deepak's Musical Journey: Deepak was spotted by his class teacher at a tender age of 6 and since then, his interest in music grew from percussion instruments like “BONGO” & “CONGO”. He played these without any formal training in All India Radio, Doordarshan and accompanied with the music groups of Bhappi Lahari, Narinder Chanchal, Prem Bhatia & party.

His story at the age of 12 was covered and telecast at that time by the famous TV serial “SURABHI” Episode No.127 in 1994.

Deepak started learning the “TABLA” on the advice of Ustad Amjad Ali Khan, Sarod Legend on 28.03.1991. This was Deepak's entry into the world of Hindustani Classical Instrumental music.

Performances : Being the disciple of World renowned Gurus Late Ustad Chhamma Khan of Delhi Gharana followed by his son Padamshree Late Ustad Shafaat Ahmed Khan become the powerhouse performer of TABLA. His electrifying performance always captivates audiences whether in USA, India or any other country.

He has performed at Govt. Of India National as well as state level namely., the “HORIZON” series of ICCR, “JHANKAR FESTIVAL” & 12TH “ YUVA MAHOTSAV” of Sahitya Kala Parishad , “SANGEET PRATIBHA” of Sangeet Natak Akademi etc., and judged the state level instrumental competitions organized by Nehru Bal Samiti.

He has accompanied with instrumentalists and vocalists of repute and also accompanied the graded artistes of All India Radio. However, he prefers to present “Solo Tabla Recital”. Despite Indian now foreigner are also becoming his disciples.

To know more about Deepak Mehta, Tabla Player, visit http://www.deepakmehta.wetpaint.com

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