C V Shruthi

C V. Shruthi, born into a family deeply rooted in music, has been immersed in the art from a young age. With the constant support and encouragement of her parents, C. N. Venkatesha Murthy and Sudha S., she began her musical journey with vocal training under her grandfather, Vid. C. S. Nagaraja (Flautist, one of the renowned Chilkunda Brothers). Since 2010, she has been receiving rigorous violin training from Vid. H. K. Narasimhamurthy and has further refined her style under Vidu. Akkarai Sisters. Belonging to the distinguished M. S. Gopalakrishnan (MSG) / Parur bani lineage — known for its unique blend of Carnatic and Hindustani styles — Shruthi upholds a school of music that values technique, versatility, and depth. Over the past decade, she has performed in over a thousand concerts, both solo and collaborative, across India and abroad. She is an A-Grade Artist of AIR, Mysuru and holds a Master’s degree in Mathematics from Manasagangotri, Mysuru. She has received several accolades, including: • SYA – 2019, awarded by CCRT • Best Accompanist (Violin) – Nadakishorotsava 2019 • Best Solo & Accompanist – Naada Yuva Music Festival 2022 (Naadamaya Music Foundation) • Gandharv Bhushan (String Category) – Jhankriti 2022 • Udayonmukhi – 2023 With over a decade of concert experience and 1000+ performances across India, she also recently toured Sri Lanka for a series of concerts. Shruthi has accompanied several distinguished artists, including Vidu. Dr. T. S. Satyavathi, Vidu. Baby Sreeram, Vidu. Amrutha Venkatesh, Vid. J. B. Sruthi Sagar, Vid. Bellari Raghavendra, Vid. Pattabhirama Pandith, Vid. Chandan Kumar, Vidu. Sumitra Vasudev, and many other senior and upcoming musicians. Recognised as one of Karnataka’s most sought-after young violinists, Shruthi is admired for a playing style that is at once clean, fluid, and deeply expressive. Her bowing carries a natural elegance, her glides are effortlessly smooth, and her tone is often described as soft, creamy, and remarkably soothing. Whether accompanying or performing solo, she brings a sense of balance, restraint, and musical sensitivity that appeals to connoisseurs and casual listeners alike.