Mohammed Vakil

Mohammed Vakil is an eminent Indian classical vocalist and playback singer with over three decades of contribution to genres like ghazal, bhajan, sufi, and folk music. Trained in a distinguished musical lineage under renowned gurus, he gained national recognition after winning Zee TV’s Sa Re Ga Ma (1997) and its Mega Finale (1998). He has performed globally, contributed to films—including playback singing for Veer Zaara—and television, and released numerous albums with leading music labels. A recipient of several prestigious awards, he is also actively involved in social and cultural initiatives, using music as a medium for awareness and community service.

Pt. Ashish Narayan Tripathi is a Delhi-based Hindustani classical vocalist trained under eminent gurus including Pt. Rajan & Sajan Mishra, Pt. Vidur Mallick, and others. He is the founder of Swarveni Music Academy (est. 2014), which actively promotes Hindustani music through classes, workshops, and concerts, and now nurtures over 150 students.

Pandit Ajay Prasanna is an internationally acclaimed Hindustani classical flautist of the Banaras Gharana, trained by his father and guru Pt. Bholanath Prasanna. A prodigy who performed at age six, he is known for blending innovation with tradition, has earned three Grammy nominations, and has performed at prestigious venues including the Royal Albert Hall, Sydney Music Festival, and Paleo Festival. 

Babar Latif, born in Delhi into a prestigious musical family, represents the fifth generation of the Delhi Gharana tradition. Trained by his father Ustad Latif Ahmed Khan and later by Ustad Munnu Khan Sahib, he is known for his technical brilliance, clarity, and expressive tabla playing, carrying forward a rich musical legacy. 

Jaikishan Thoutam is a seasoned tabla artist and educator who began his training at the age of nine under his father and later studied under several renowned gurus. He serves as an Assistant Lecturer in Tabla at Sri Thyagaraja Government College of Music and Dance, Hyderabad, and is also a graded artist with All India Radio. With extensive performance experience in classical, fusion, jugalbandi, and solo tabla, he has performed at prestigious venues including Rashtrapati Nilayam, and was honored with the Best State Teacher Award (2020) by the Government of Telangana.