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Reviving Classical Music in India | Mandar Karanjkar & Dakshayani Athalye | TEDxIIMNagpur

2,899 views · Published 3 August 2017 · 22:38 · Indexed 20 September 2026

Channel: TEDx Talks · 2017 · Nonprofits & Activism

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Classical Music is a dying art in India. These two proponents of Classical Music bust the myths surrounding it. They also share their efforts to revive this art by inspiring a new generation of music lovers.

Mandar, a trained classical vocalist and flutist, has authored The Kabir Way: Actionable Insights for Organizations and Individuals and  co-authored Marathi novel Pi- Premachi Kimmat Kay? He has also co-founded a consulting firm – Seed Shower. Aiming to promote classical music in all the sections of the society irrespective of their socio-economic background, Mandar, with wife Dakshayani, have started the Baithak Foundation, an NGO that connects art and people. His personal and professional journeys defy myths about love, freedom, expression and impact.

Dakshayani, a law graduate and post graduate from the Tata Institute of Social Sciences, is a trained Kirtankar and has co-authored Marathi novel Pi- Premachi Kimmat Kay? She has also co-founded a consulting firm – Seed Shower. Aiming to promote classical music in all the sections of the society irrespective of their socio-economic background, Dakshayani, with husband Mandar, have started the Baithak Foundation, an NGO that connects art and people. Her personal and professional journeys defy myths about love, freedom, expression and impact.

This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx

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