Debapriya Adhikary

Bio

Debapriya Adhikary is a distinguished Hindustani classical vocalist renowned for his mastery of khayal, tappa, and thumri, representing the Senia–Benaras Gharana tradition. Recognized as one of the foremost torchbearers of the Benarasi tappa style, he has dedicated his career to preserving and reinterpreting the delicate artistry of this genre. He received rigorous training under Pandit Samaresh Chowdhury of the Senia Gharana and the legendary Girija Devi of Benaras, two of the most revered exponents in the world of Hindustani classical music. Over the years, Debapriya has earned numerous honors for his excellence in Indian classical music. He was awarded the President's Award from All India Radio, the National Award for the Best Documentary on Art and Culture, the National Junior Research Fellowship from the Ministry of Culture, and the ITC Sangeet Research Academy Promising Artiste Award, among other accolades. His dedication to deep musical study was recognized with the Jnana Pravaha Scholarship in Varanasi. Debapriya’s international presence is equally impressive. Along with sitarist Samanwaya Sarkar, as part of the acclaimed duo DevaSaman, he has performed at prestigious festivals and venues around the world, including WOMAD (UK), Elbphilharmonie (Germany), the Sharq Taronalari Festival (Uzbekistan), and the Sitar Festival in St. Petersburg, Russia. His tours have taken him across Europe, the United States, Australia, and Asia, where he has represented the depth and diversity of Indian classical music on the global stage.