Bhuvanesh Komkali

Grandson of Pandit Kumar Gandharva, son of Mukul Shivputra, Bhuvanesh’s musical journey began in Devas, his native place. Along with getting a a commerce degree, his passion for music made him to peruse career in Hindustani vocal music. Bhuvanesh took lessons of music under Smt. Vasundhara Komkali and Madhup Mudgal. By following the values and philosophy established by Pandit Kumar Gandharva, Bhuvanesh proves his commitment and persistence for music through his singing. He is currently engaged in enriching the archives of Pandit Kumar Gandharva’s music using the latest in digital technology. Bhuvanesh has performed successfully in almost all over India in reputed music festivals and has been highly appreciated by the well versed audience. He is a regular performer for All India Radio. He was sent by Govt of India to perform at Mauritius and Nepal. He has been awarded with scholarship by cultural department of Government of India. In the year 2009 he was awarded by Shanmukhanand Shiromani Award and Mallikarjun Mansur yuva puraskaar by Govt. of Karnataka in 2010.