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Rajesh Sendh (born-1971) is a singer, performs the Dhrupad style (Dagur-Vani) of Indian Classical Music.

Unlike many other great Indian artistes, Rajesh Sendh does not come from a family of musicians. Rather, music is a path he found for himself and struggled very hard to overcome all the hurdles that came his way to emerge out successful with his sincerity, devotion and dedication.

Training:

He began in musical pursuit at the age of 17. He received his initial training in vocal music under the Gurus; Gopal Panda, Bhikhari Bal & Ramhari Das and completed the Bachelor Degree with Odissi Vocal Music from the Utkal University, Odisha. He is qualified in Hindustani Vocal Music (Bachelor, Master and Doctorate degree) from the Faculty of Performing Arts, Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi.

RAJESH SENDH is trained in the Dhrupad style of vocal music in the traditional Guru Shishya Parampara i.e. (Dagur-Vani) under the guidance of Dhrupad Maestros Pt. Ritwik Sanyal and Ustad Zia Fariddudin Dagar.

Achievements:

An awardee of the National Scholarship of Indian Classical Music i.e. Dhrupad-Dhamar at Dhrupad Kendra, Allauddin Khan Sangeet and Kala Academy, Bhopal, Department of Culture, M.P.

An awardee of a Doctoral degree (Ph.D) from the Faculty of Performing Arts, Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi in the year 1999.

Awardee of the ‘Junior Fellowship’ for Hindustani Vocal Music by the Department of Culture, Ministry of Human Resources Development, Government of India in the year 2000.

Prasar-Bharti (All India Radio & Television) approved him as an "A grade" artiste for Dhrupad-Dhamar singing.(Bhopal year from 2000 to 2006, Varanasi from 2007 to 2021 and Mumbai from 2021....)

He re-presented India & performed Indian music i.e. Dhrupad-Dhamar for the series of concerts hosting by The Great Performances Ideas Committee of the Colorado Springs, Colorado, USA in the year 2005.

Honored with gold medal as the Best Young Dhrupad Singer of the year 2008 by Dhrupad Mela-Varanasi committee, Varanasi.

His musical journey that took him all over the globe. Dr. Rajesh Sendh has been performing regularly in various prestigious music concert platforms in India & abroad as well as in All India Radio, Television and accompanying his Guru on various occasions.

Bihaan Music, Kolkata releases two audio CDs in Hindustani Classical Vocal Music - Dhrupad titled 'NINADA' and 'NIRVAN -The Divine Path' of Rajesh Sendh. The artiste publishes the book 'Odissi; The Third Classical Form of Indian Music'.

He also publishes Articles in the area of Music in various International and National Journals.

He has been imparting the art of Dhrupad to the students of global level (more or less 150 students) since last 22 years.

Worked as a singer in the documentary movie; "Navarasangam - ek gatha CSMT ki" produced by Central Railway Mumbai in 2022.

Has sung Dhrupad Alap, Composition and Stotra in the Bi-lingual movie 'Sri Rudram' (Malayalam) and 'Tears of Joy' (English) in 2022.

Awardee of 'Pt. Bhubaneswar Mishra Samman' was one of maestro of Indian Classical musicians, by Shruti, Bhubaneswar, Odisha in 2023.

Notable concerts: •	19th Sangeet Purnima - 2023, Varanasi •	International Dhrupad Mela - (2002 to 2023 every year), Varanasi •	18th Sangeet Samaroh by 'Shruti Bhubaneswar' - 2023, Bhubaneswar •	98th Viswa Sangeet Samagam 'Tansen Samaroh' - 2015 and 2022, Gwalior •	‘TRIDHARA’ – Odisha Sangeet Natak Academy - 2019, Bhubaneswar •	Pt. Omkarnath Thakur birth anniversary, Pranav Parijat Trust - 2019, Surat, Gujarat •	‘Naada Spandan’ annual festival - 2019 & 2023, Dahod and Godhra, Gujarat •	Dhrupadi & Parampara, 2019 - Vishwabharati University Campus, Santiniketan •	Subah-E-Banaras 2014, 2018, 2019 & 2023 - Varanasi •	The Baithak The Art House - 2018, Bhopal •	State Broadcasting of All India Radio - 2018 •	National Broadcasting of All India Radio – 2017 •	‘SMARAN’ 2015, 2016 & 2017 - Sangeet Natak Academy & Dhrupad Sansthan, Bangalore & Bhopal •	154th Birth Anniversary of Swami Vivekananda 2016 - Ramkrishna mission, Asansol •	International Festival of Dhrupad 2016 – Gwalior •	Maha Shivaratri Festival 2016 - Dalla, Sonbhadra •	Annual Music Festival 2016 - Bhubaneswar Music Circle, Bhubaneswar •	Dhrupad Mahotsav, Jalsaghar - 2014 – Kolkata •	Represented Indian Classical Music in 2005 - Colorado, USA •	Sea forth Centre for Culture - 2013 – Mussoorie •	Veena Maharaj Sangeet Samaroh - 2013 – Rishikesh •	Dhrupad Parv - 2015 & 2016 - Varanasi •	Dhrupad Parv 2013 - Udaipur •	Hariharnath Festival 2013 - Sonpur (Bihar) •	Kuvelikar Punyatithi Samaroh and Swaranjali - 2003, 2005 & 2008 – Dahod, Gujarat •	Sngeet Mala Series - 2007 & 2010 - Varanasi •	Kal ke Kalakar 2002 - Mumbai •	Has performed as co-singer with many eminent artists. •	Has been participating in Music Festivals organized in all over Indian Railways. •	Has been performing in All India Radio and Television since last 23 years.

Rajesh Sendh is also known for popularizing Dhrupad all over the world. His consummate artistry has distinguished him as the living master of the Dhrupad acclaimed both at home and abroad. He has several dedicated students around the world who are making their mark on the Indian classical music front.

Working under the cultural banner as a Classical Singer at Central Railway Parel, Mumbai.

Bibliography: i)	‘Odissi’ The Third Classical Form of Indian Music. ii)	Ustad Zia Fariduddin Dagar’s contribution to Dhrupad Music (in press).

Discography: i) NINAD - 2015 ii) NIRVAN - 2022