Nishant and Prashant Mallick, or popularly known as Mallick Brothers, belong to the illustrious music family of Darbhanga Gharana which is more than 450 years old music tradition. They represent the 13th generation of this musical heredity that has produced many musical masters. Their training in Dhrupad music started at an early age under the tutelage of Pt Prem Kumar Mallick, their father and renowned Dhrupad vocalist. Later, they also had the privilege to learn the core of Dhrupad gayaki from their grandfather and Dhrupad legend, Pandit Vidur Mallick. Mallick Brothers are listed among the greatest Dhrupad vocalists in the field of Hindustani vocal music. With the powerful singing style and soulful voice, they have developed into artists of great maturity and are considered to be one of the torchbearers of the new generation in the field of Dhrupad music. Their vocal rendition of Dhrupad carries the richness of Khandarbani and Gauharbani style which is unique and carries rich aesthetics. The intricate Layakari (rhythmic improvisation) in various meters (laya), along with a variety of subtle variations of sound and improvisations in Alap by modulation of sound and volume application is the main feature of their vocal recital. The use of straight line soot and Meends, and various kind of Gamak elaboration keeping intact the text of the song during their performance as per their traditional style gives an overall impression of great charm and completeness. Mallick Brothers are an A Grade artists of Dhrupad music of Doordarshan and All India Radio; their programmes are regularly broadcasted from time to time on National Television and AIR. Awards:   Central Sangeet Natak Akademi Award Ustad Bismillah Khan Yuwa Award, 2013 Bihar Kala Puraskar, 2014 Gold Medal (Presidential Award), All India Radio National Music Competition, 2001 Recipient of the National Scholarship from the Ministry of Culture, 2002 Surmani Title winners from Sur Singar Samsad, Mumbai, 2005 First Position, Uttar Pradesh Sangeet Natak Academy Competition, Lucknow