Aniruddha Bharadwaj

Aniruddha Bharadwaj is an accomplished Carnatic violinist with nearly two decades of experience as a performing artiste. Over the course of his musical journey, he has performed more than 600 concerts alongside both eminent and emerging artistes, and has had the privilege of being mentored by some of the finest musicians in the Carnatic music tradition. Aniruddha began learning the violin at the age of six under Vid. N. Venkatesh. He subsequently trained under Dr. C. A. Nataraj and Vid. D. Balakrishna, before continuing his musical education under the guidance of Vid. S. Seshagiri Rao. He currently receives advanced coaching from violin maestros Vid. Mysore M. Nagaraj and Dr. M. Manjunath. Aniruddha's artistry has been recognised through numerous awards and accolades, including: 1. The Music Academy, Madras: A regular performer at the Margazhi Music Festival (December Season), Aniruddha along with his concert team was honoured with the Best Concert Award at the 99th Annual Conference & Concerts, 2025. 2. Grade from Prasar Bharati: Direct 'B High' grade conferred by All India Radio & Doordarshan in 2019. 3. 'Kalavanta – Best Violin Accompanist' title by the Karnataka Fine Arts Council, a consortium of ten leading sabhas in Bengaluru, during the Kalavanta International Youth Music Festival, 2018. 4. Government Scholarships: • Ministry of Culture, Government of India (2016–17), under the Scheme of Award of Scholarship to Young Artistes in Different Cultural Fields. • Karnataka Sangeetha Nrithya Academy, Government of Karnataka (2014–15). Over the years, he has performed at many of India's most respected music festivals, sabhas and cultural institutions, including: • Madras Music Academy • Bangalore Gayana Samaja • Shanmukhananda Sangeetha Sabha, Mumbai • Sree Ramaseva Mandali Fort High School • Sheshadripuram Ramaseva Samithi • Chowdiah Memorial Hall • Mangaluru Sangeetha Parishath • Nadabrahma Sangeetha Sabha, Mysore • Nadasurabhi Cultural Association • Indiranagar Sangeetha Sabha • Mudhra Fine Arts, Chennai • Rasika Ranjani Sabha, Chennai • Ananya Sabhangana • Bharatiya Samagana Sabha • JSS Sangeetha Sabha, Mysore • Salem Sangeetha Vidwath Sabha • Alva's Nudisiri, Moodbidri • Nadaneeranjana (TTD) • Vishesha Fine Arts • MES Kalavedi • RK Srikanthan Trust • Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan – Chennai, Bangalore • Kalavanta (Karnataka Fine Arts Council) • Indian Institute of World Culture • Sri Vani Kala Kendra • Odukathur Mutt • Karnataka College of Percussion • Sri Krishna Sangeetha Sabha • D Subbaramiah Fine Arts • Bellary Music Club • Vyalikaval Ramamandira • Malleshwaram Ramamandira • NR Colony Ramamandira • Suswaralaya College of Music • Heritage's Gudiya Sambhrama • Vidyaganapati Seva Sangha, Shimoga • Rajalakshmi Fine Arts, Coimbatore • Ganabharati Mysore • Sri Rama Lalitha Kala Mandira • Sri Ramaseva Mandali – Mysore, Tumkur • Sunada Ganasudha, Hubli • Indian Institute of Science • ISKCON • Nadajyothi Sangeetha Sabha • Suswaralakshmi Foundation Alongside an active performing career, Aniruddha has been teaching the violin for over a decade, mentoring students across different levels of learning. He is also actively involved in strengthening the Carnatic music ecosystem through two organisations. He is part of the organising team at Ananya, one of Bengaluru's premier chamber concert venues, and serves as a Trustee of Musicians' Collective, a platform created by musicians, for musicians. Through regular concerts, workshops, lecture-demonstrations and collaborative practice sessions, the Collective seeks to bring musicians together, foster learning and artistic interaction, and build a stronger, more vibrant Carnatic music community. Beyond music, Aniruddha has pursued a successful career in the technology industry since 2015. Beginning as a software engineer at SAP Labs, he later transitioned into Solution Consulting and Presales after completing his MBA, and currently serves as the Head of Presales at Candela Labs – Sapiens. Outside his professional pursuits, he enjoys travelling and trekking, having completed numerous expeditions across the Himalayas and the Western Ghats. He has been happily married to Deepika Ramsankar since 2023.