Sudeshna Gupta

Sudeshna had her early training in classical music in Varanasi from the age of seven. Her formal training started under the guidance of Smt. Susheela Nadkarni (a disciple of Pt. Ratanjankar). Sudeshna went on to do her B.A. (Hons.) with Hindustani Classical Music and obtained a distinction in the same in 1966 from BHU, Varanasi. She also undertook training in Rabindra Sangeet (Vocal) at Geet-o-bitaan, Kolkata. And also took training in classical from Late Ratanmoni Bhattacharya of Andul (ex-Principal of Midnapore Music College, West Bengal). Sudeshna continued to receive guidance later from Late Ustad Munawwar Ali Khan Saheb. Sudeshna has been performing on AIR since 1968 and also on Doordarshan, Hyderabad where is settled. She is a life member of Gandharva Mahavidyalaya, Mumbai and has been associated as an examiner there. She also teaches music in the twin cities of Hyderabad and Secunderabad. Through the use of technology, she is also looking to teach and reach students far and wide.