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Santoor maestro Tarun Bhattacharya views his Padma Shri honour as a tribute to Indian classical music's enduring legacy. Driven by devotion and rigorous practice, he aims to preserve tradition while exploring the santoor's potential. Bhattacharya hopes the award inspires young musicians, emphasizing classical music's role in fostering harmony and balance in our fast-paced world. He believes this recognition reaffirms the societal importance of meaningful, value-driven artistry.
Receiving the Padma Shri has been a deeply meaningful moment for santoor player Tarun Bhattacharya, who views the honour not as a personal milestone but as a tribute to Indian classical music and everyone who has nurtured its rich legacy.
Reflecting on the recognition, Bhattacharya said his lifelong journey has always been driven by devotion to music, rigorous practice and a commitment to preserving the purity of the classical tradition while exploring the evolving possibilities of the santoor.He hopes the award will encourage more young musicians to embrace the instrument and pursue it with sincerity and discipline. Emphasising that music should inspire harmony, compassion and inner balance, Bhattacharya believes classical music offers values that are increasingly relevant in today's fast-paced world. For him, the true significance of the Padma Shri lies in reaffirming that meaningful, value-driven music continues to hold an important place in society.
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