Pandit Rajiv Taranath is a household name in the field of Hindustani Classical music and more so because of his mastery over his chosen instrument ‘Sarod.’ He was initiated into his passionate domain at the young age of three by his father which rolled on into his acquiring mastery over the string instrument under the tutelage of the master-craftsman and giant of a musician Ustad Ali Akbar Khan.
Young Rajiv went to Bombay to meet his Master and followed him to Calcutta where he learnt the nuances of the instrument for six years and mastered the art in full measure. Accolades and honours have followed him in plenty but this has not dimmed his humility when it comes to playing the instrument.
