The music lovers of city beautiful were treated to a amazing Musical delight by eminent Tabla player from Shimla, Dr. Neeraj Shandil on the occasion of the 302nd Monthly Baithak Programme organized by Pracheen Kala Kendra here today at M.L. Koser Indoor Auditorium at 6:00 pm onwards. Neeraj kept the audience enthralled by the sheer and clean beauty of his musical skills.
Gifted with exceptional musical skills , Dr. Neeraj Shandil, a promising Young Tabla Player born in a family of music lovers, Neeraj's musical journey began at home under his father’s guidance. Recognizing his potential early, he was awarded a **National Level Scholarship by NCCRT, Delhi**, for five years . He trained extensively under the guidance under the tutelage of **Pt. Kashmiri Lal Ji** later honing his skills for advance training in the Punjab Gharana from **Ustad Lachhman Singh Seen Ji** and **Pt. Sushil Jain Ji**, who refined his techniques and artistry.
**A-Grade artist of AIR** Neeraj ,recognized nationally for his solo performances. He also serves as a member of the Regional Audition Board of AIR and is an empanelled artist of the **Indian Council for Cultural Relations (ICCR)**. Dr. Shandil has performed across India as a solo artist as well as accompanying artist.
Neeraj commenced his programme with traditional Uthan followed Peshkar based on teen tal of Punjab Gharana . Then he moved on to present Kayda, Rela, Palta etc. before technical part consist of gats, Chakradar and farmaishi chakradar amidst applause. He concluded his recital with crisp traditional bandishes of his Gharana. He is ably accompanied by his father and harmonium exponent Dr. R.S. Shandil on harmonium.
Secretary Sh. Sajal Koser , Secretary and Tabla Guru Pt. Sushil Jain along with Tabla exponent Dr. Jagmohan Sharma honored the artists with scroll of PKK and Memento.