Nandini Shankar

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Nandini Shankar
Background information
Born (1993-01-07) January 7, 1993 (age 31)
Mumbai, India
GenresHindustani classical music, Fusion
Occupation(s)Violinist
Instrument(s)Violin
Websitewww.nandinishankar.com

Nandini Shankar is an Indian violinist who performs Hindustani classical music and fusion. She is the daughter of Sangeeta Shankar[1] and granddaughter of N. Rajam.[2]

Early life[edit]

Shankar started her training when she was 3 years old and gave her first public performance at 8. She gave her first full-fledged solo performance at the age of 13 years.[3] She plays violin in the Gayaki Ang.

Personal life[edit]

Nandini Shanker is grand daughter of Indian violinist Padma Bhushan N. Rajam and her mother Dr Sangeeta Shanker is also highly acclaimed violinist. Nandini married the renowned Carnatic music fusion artist, Mahesh Raghvan on 9 May 2021.

Education[edit]

Nandini Shankar excelled in academics. She completed her graduation in commerce, and is a qualified Indian Chartered Accountant (ICAI). She completed her M.A. in Music.

Performing career[edit]

Shankar performed at Carnegie Hall[4] in 2016, Théâtre de la Ville[5] in 2021 and The Esplanade[6] in 2023. Countries in which she has performed include the United States,[4] Canada,[7] New Zealand,[8] Switzerland ,[9] the United Kingdom,[10] France, Germany, Belgium,[7] Venice, Luxembourg,[11] Greece, Netherlands,[12] Hungary, the UAE,[13] Bahrain,[14] Bangladesh,[15] Malaysia,[16] Sri Lanka, Indonesia[17] and Singapore.[18] She has performed at festivals including the Europalia,[7] Sawai Gandharva Bhimsen Festival,[19] [20] [21] Yaksha (festival),[22] Saptak Festival of Music,[23] Aarohi for Pancham Nishad,[24] ITC SRA Sangeet Sammelan,[25] MERU in Netherlands,[12] Jaya Smriti organised by Hema Malini,[26] Temple of Fine Arts,[16] Bhilwara Sur Sangam,[27] The Association of Performing Arts of India,[28] T. N. Krishnan Foundation,[29] Delhi International Arts Festival,[30] Bengal Music Foundation,[15] and Dover Lane Music Conference.[31] She has been telecast in Idea Jalsa[32] and made a music video with her sister Ragini Shankar.[33]

Nandini Shankar and her sister Ragini have been signed by Decca Records US, a part of Universal Music Group for a full-length music album for their musical ensemble 'Taraana’.[34] She regularly releases singles with her husband Mahesh Raghvan. She is a part of Sakhi, India's first all-girl Indian classical musical band, formed by Kaushiki Chakraborty.[35] She is also a part of 'inStrings', a fusion band combining various genres from across the world.

She resides in Mumbai.

Discography[edit]

Month/Year of Release Name Genre Artist(s) Type Label
December 2023 Orange to Red Indian Classical Nandini Shankar, Abhishek Mishra Album Legendary Legacy Promotions Pvt. Ltd.
September 2023 Meeting of the Ragas Indian Fusion Mahesh Raghvan, Nandini Shankar Single Mahesh Raghvan & Nandini Shankar
July 2023 A Billion Stars Indian Fusion Mahesh Raghvan, Nandini Shankar Single Legendary Legacy Promotions Pvt. Ltd.
June 2023 Taraana Indian Fusion Nandini Shankar, Ragini Shankar Album Verve Label Group
June 2023 Na Maanoongi Indian Fusion Mahesh Raghvan, Nandini Shankar Single Legendary Legacy Promotions Pvt. Ltd.
March 2021 The Khamaj Connection Indian Fusion Mahesh Raghvan, Nandini Shankar Single Legendary Legacy Promotions Pvt. Ltd.
August 2020 Aaj Jaane Ki Zidd Na Karo (Violin) Ghazal Nandini Shankar Single Nandini Shankar
December 2019 The Kapi Dance Indian Fusion Mahesh Raghvan, Nandini Shankar Single Legendary Legacy Promotions Pvt. Ltd.
August 2019 Raga Livewire Indian Fusion Nandini Shankar, Rhythm Shaw Single Legendary Legacy Promotions Pvt. Ltd.
June 2019 Immerse Indian Classical Nandini Shankar, Ojas Adhiya Album Legendary Legacy Promotions Pvt. Ltd.
April 2019 Saffron Nirvana Indian Classical/Devotional Nandini Shankar, Ojas Adhiya Single Legendary Legacy Promotions Pvt. Ltd.
March 2019 Naina More Indian Semi-Classical Nandini Shankar Single Strumm Sound
February 2019 Yaad Piya Ki Aaye Indian Semi-Classical Nandini Shankar Single Strumm Sound
June 2017 Kaushikis Sakhi Indian Classical Sakhi Album Saregama
March 2006 Three Generations

on the Violin

Indian Classical N. Rajam, Sangeeta Shankar,

Ragini Shankar, Nandini Shankar,

Vinayak Netke

Video

Album

Legendary Legacy Promotions Pvt. Ltd.

Awards and honours[edit]


Jaya Smriti presented by Hema Malini, 2012
Jashn-e-Youngistan presented by the Vice-President of India, [Venkaiah Naidu], 2018 [36]

References[edit]

  1. ^ Sangeeta Shankar - The Legacy Continues, archived from the original on 2015-04-11, retrieved 2014-09-23
  2. ^ N. Rajam
  3. ^ Nandini Shankar's Official Website
  4. ^ a b Carnegie Hall, archived from the original on 2015-06-04
  5. ^ "Sangeeta Shankar and daughters". Théâtre de la ville de Paris. Retrieved 2024-05-17.
  6. ^ Desk, C. to I. News (2023-09-25). "From singer Armaan Malik's stage debut in Singapore to 'killarious' Tamil comedy, Kalaa Utsavam 2023 brings the full range of Indian performance arts". Connected to India News I Singapore l UAE l UK l USA l NRI. Retrieved 2024-05-17.
  7. ^ a b c Europalia
  8. ^ Young Violin Master to perform in New Zealand next month
  9. ^ Indisches Konzert mit Nandini Shankar
  10. ^ Indika: Evening Raga - Ragini & Nandini Shankar
  11. ^ "Jalsa – IBCL". Retrieved 2024-05-17.
  12. ^ a b MERU Concerts - Three Generations (PDF)
  13. ^ Hindustani Violin Concert
  14. ^ "All-women classical band enthrals audience".
  15. ^ a b Violins charm Bengal classical fest
  16. ^ a b Thyagaraja Tansen Music Festival, The Temple of Fine Arts, Malaysia
  17. ^ Sakhi: Bold and beautiful
  18. ^ Nandini Shankar
  19. ^ DNA Syndication
  20. ^ DNA India - Pune's Sawai Gandharva Mahotsav ends on a soulful note
  21. ^ Mid-Day Archives: Performance by 3 generations of family steals show on final day
  22. ^ Yaksha (festival)
  23. ^ Saptak Annual Festival
  24. ^ Pancham Nishad - Past Events, archived from the original on 2014-06-23, retrieved 2014-09-23
  25. ^ ITC - Sangeet Sammelan
  26. ^ Solaris Event Archives, archived from the original on 2016-03-04, retrieved 2014-09-23
  27. ^ Bhilwara Group presents music festival
  28. ^ Gallery, The Association of Performing Arts of India
  29. ^ Parampara, T. N. Krishnan Foundation, archived from the original on 2016-03-03, retrieved 2014-09-23
  30. ^ Delhi International Arts Festival
  31. ^ Dover Lane Music Conference
  32. ^ Youtube, Payoji Maine - Bhajan (Dr. N. Rajam, Sangeeta Shankar, Ragini Shankar & Nandini Shankar)
  33. ^ Legendary Legacy, Record Label
  34. ^ "Violinists Ragini and Nandini Shankar's debut album infuses global sounds". Mid-day. 2023-03-14. Retrieved 2024-05-17.
  35. ^ First All Women's Classical Band, Sakhi
  36. ^ Jashn-E-Youngistan 2018 honoured violinsts Ragini Shankar and Nandini Shankar
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