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Prashant and Nishant Mallick belong to the illustrious music family of Darbhanga Gharana which is more than 450 years old music tradition and they represent the unbroken 13th generation of this musical lineage that has produced many musical masters. Their training in Dhrupad music started at an early age under the tutelage of their father Pt. Prem Kumar Mallick, renowned Dhrupad vocalist. Later, they also had the privilege to learn the core of Dhrupad gayaki from their grandfather Dhrupad legend Pandit Vidur Mallick. The Mallick Brothers are listed among the finest Dhrupad vocalists in the field of Hindustani Vocal. With the soulful voice and powerful singing style they have developed into artists of great maturity and are considered to be one of the torchbearers of the new generation in the field of Dhrupad music. Their vocal rendition of Dhrupad carries the richness of Gauharbani and Khandarbani style which is unique and carries rich aesthetics. Mallick Brothers are an “A” Grade artist of Dhrupad music of All India Radio and Doordarshan; their programmes are regularly broadcasted from time to time on A.I.R and National Television. Additionally the duo is empanelled with Indian Coucil For Cultural Relations (ICCR), Ministry of External Affairs, New Delhi in Dhrupad vocal