Rithwik Foundation welcome you to the exciting Jugalbandi of Tabla and Pakhawaj.

Widely hailed as a Tabla prodigy, Yashwant Vaishnav was born to Shri Rajendra Vaishnav and Smt Bhagawati Vaishnav in 1993. His initial training began with his father from where he went on to learn from Shri Hemant Sachdev. To further his learning he came under the tutelage of internationally acclaimed tabla artist Pandit Mukund Bhale.

He had the fortune to study under Pandit Ulhas Kashalkar at the ITC Sangeet Research Academy, Kolkata. Currently he is a disciple of legendary Tabla Maestro Pandit Yogesh Samsi. Yashwant’s Tabla playing is marked with clarity and a crisp tonality which stays uncompromised at high octane speeds as well. His creative approach to rhythmic distribution and progression is a treat to listen to in his riveting solos. His approach accompaniment on the other hand is subtle, supportive and supplementary. Yashwant takes a keen interest in collaborating with different forms of music and is influenced by different genres and assimilates all of this in his playing.


Sukhad was born in the musical family of Great Pakhawaj Maestro Pt. Manik Munde. He has gotten inspiration with blessings from great Gurus like Bhakt Ganesh Anna Choudhary & Prof. Pt. Govindrao Deshmukh.
Sukhad started getting Pakhawaj & Tabla Talim (training) at the age of 6 yrs under GuruShishya Parampara from his Father & Guru
Pt. Manik Munde, wellknown Pakhawaj Maestro Worldwide.
Sukhad got SwarGyan from the wellknown Dhrupad Guru Pt. Uday Bhawalkar.