Sangit Mahabharati Chowk,
Mumbai - 400049, India.
- Contact No: +91 22-26245901 / 26207283
Founded by the legendary Pandit Nikhil Ghosh, Sangit Mahabharati Music Academy is one of India’s most respected centres for systematic training, performance, and research in Indian classical music and dance.
Sangit Mahabharati is a renowned music academy based in Mumbai, dedicated to preserving and promoting Indian classical music through structured education and performance.
Established in 1956, the institution was envisioned as a place where music is taught in its purest form, blending tradition with disciplined academic training. Today, Sangit Mahabharati Music Academy continues to nurture students of all ages under the timeless Guru–Shishya Parampara.
The vision of Sangit Mahabharati is to evolve as a premier centre of excellence for Indian classical music education, research, and performance—both nationally and internationally.
The mission of Sangit Mahabharati is to preserve, propagate, and promote Indian classical music and dance through systematic, disciplined, and holistic education.
Sangit Mahabharati offers systematic training in Indian performing arts for students from the age of 6 onwards, guided by experienced and certified teachers.
Sangit Mahabharati was founded by Pandit Nikhil Ghosh, a Padma Bhushan awardee and one of the most influential figures in Indian classical music of the 20th century.
A visionary educationist, tabla maestro, composer, and author, Panditji revolutionised music education in India by introducing structured pedagogy, teachers’ training programmes, and music research initiatives. His legacy continues to guide the institution’s philosophy and academic standards.
Beyond classroom teaching, Sangit Mahabharati Music Academy actively promotes music appreciation through:
These programmes help students gain stage exposure, deeper understanding, and cultural confidence.
Sangit Mahabharati has played a pioneering role in Indian music research, most notably through the compilation of The Oxford Encyclopaedia of the Music of India, a landmark global reference.
The academy maintains rare:
Manuscripts & journals
Historic photographs
Audio-visual recordings of legendary maestros
Preservation and digitisation of this heritage is a continuing mission.
