One of the world's leading & most innovative percussionists and composers' (Bangkok Post) Tabla maestro Pandita Anuradha Pal is revered globally for her ‘virtuosic repertoire, creative improvisations, mathematical precision, complimenting musicality in her live wire performances' (Tribune), built over 25 years of training from Ustads Alla Rakha & Zakir Hussain & daily practice of 8 hours till date! Her story is of talent, fortitude, commitment & creativity to combat discrimination & nepotism. Anuradha is a trailblazing pioneer, entrepreneur, trendsetter, female empowerment icon, inspirational leader & philanthropist, who has mentored and inspired many youth & girls with her outstanding contributions, as the world's FIRST female Professional Tabla maestro, a Torchbearer of Indian Music, Brand Ambassador of Beti Bachao Beti Padhao & UNICEF. A proud Mumbaikar, Anuradha is a recipient of the Maharashtra Rajya Sanskrutik Puraskar and a President Awardee of the ‘First Ladies’ National Award (among 108 prestigious awards) for being the youngest Indian musician & first female Indian Musician to perform at Woodstock & WOMAD Festivals. She has regaled Honourable President Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam & Prime Minister of India at CHOGM & SAARC Summits. An Outstanding category musician of Ministry of Culture & ICCR and Top Graded Vidushi of Prasar Bharati, Anuradha Pal has been acclaimed as an 'exemplary Torchbearer' of Indian Music in Who’s Who journals Worldwide and has been appreciated as ‘Bharat ki Laxmi’ by Honourable PM Narendra Modiji. She instituted the M.T. Vyas Stree Shakti award in 2020 to honour outstanding young women towards Indian music, dance and social service.
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