Purbayan Chatterjee is a professional sitar player based out of Mumbai, Maharashtra. Purbayan has learned sitar from his father and has been playing passionately since his childhood. Inspired by the sound of Pt Nikhil Banerjee, his music combines the contemporary touch with his own urban sensitivity. His music has been internationally appreciated by jazz greats like Bella Fleck, Chick Corea, and Pat Metheney. Purbayan has performed many times with tabla stalwart, Ustad Zakir Hussain. Awards: President of India Award for being the Best Instrumentalist of India Aditya Vikram Birla Award Palm IRAA Award for the Best World Music Album of the Year