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The Architecture of Rhythm

Hailed as a visionary trendsetter and trailblazer, Vidushi Anuradha Pal is a master composer and multi-percussionist who has redefined the role of Tabla in global spaces. Her sonic philosophy bridges the complex mathematical precision of classical Gharanas with a modern, cinematic percussion vocabulary. From luxury runways to feature films and global crossover hits, her compositions transform rhythm into an elite, borderless musical language.

Cinematic

Moving Images, Living Beats

  • “Gandhi Talks” — Feature Film: Background score contributor and collaborator with legendary Oscar and Grammy-winning maestro A. R. Rahman.
  • “Gaja Gamini” — Cinematic Art Film: Handpicked by India’s legendary painter M. F. Husain to compose the full, critically acclaimed original background score.
  • Documentary Scores for Ila Pal: Original evocative background scores for acclaimed cinematic projects including “Stealing Gods” and “Geet aur Geeta”.

COMPOSED BACKGROUND MUSIC FOR CRITICALLY ACCLAIMED FILMS & DOCUMENTARIES

Gaja Gamini entire score composed using only Tabla & voice. Greatly appreciated at Cannes Film Festival as ‘innovative and evocative’.

Composes music for short films, documentaries & commissioned events.

Ensembles & Albums

Leading the Global Groove

  • Anuradha Pal’s Stree Shakti — “Passion” Album: Landmark studio album of Asia’s premier, pathbreaking all-female Hindustani-Carnatic classical-fusion ensemble.
  • “Get Recharged!!!” & “Recharge Plus”: Bestselling New Age / World Music albums blending Indian Classical, Folk, Sufi rhythms, Jazz, Latin, and Country music.
  • “Kesaria: Romancing Rajasthan”: Authentic roots-fusion album composed and produced alongside iconic Manganiar folk masters.
  • “Jai Ganesh”: Powerful devotion-crossover single blending traditional Rajasthani folk vocals and world percussion.

Recharge Plus

An Awesome album.. Rocking percussions with beautiful melodies, brilliant rhythmic patterns

Nirvana… Spiritual Bliss

Raga to Rock
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Raga to Rock
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The concept, music & direction by Tabla maestro & music composer Anuradha Pal is yet another Shanti experience, more traditional & certainly more philosophically profound. A must buy for those in search of peace.

Get Recharged!!!

Get Recharged!!!
The Hindu

A mellifluous blend of Classical, Folk, Pop & Jazz styles. An album for good fusion music lovers.

Passion - Anuradha Pal’s Stree Shakti

CafeMumbai.com

Voice and instruments spell out a haunting universe of an all-feminine bravado that presents Indian Music in appealing and joyous strains.

Sheer Magic

This is music of the spheres rendered in youthful and boisterous spirit… teasing rhythms, dulcet tones and finales that explode in climactic showers of sound.

Kesaria - Romancing Rajasthan

Taaleem is Anokha (special) for it’s comprehensibility. Anokha Mazaa.

Taaleem

Taaleem album art

The magnitude of Anuradha’s spirited effort shines through her nimble fingers. A true groundbreaker.

Sensational

The magnitude of Anuradha’s spirited effort shines through her nimble fingers. A true groundbreaker.

Playlists

Curated Listening Journeys

A focused listening world presenting Anuradha Pal’s range as composer, percussionist and sonic storyteller — from Indian spiritual soundscapes and tabla-led focus music to women in percussion, world rhythm, folk-fusion, devotional textures and high-energy global grooves.

Crossovers

Breaking Boundaries, Scaling Charts

  • “Dancing Rain”: Conceived, composed, and arranged single-handedly during the pandemic shutdown. Anuradha performed on over 12 world percussion instruments, uniting 12 global masters across Jazz and Indian Classical music to deliver a magnificent groove of hope.
  • “Tabla Tonic” & “EDM High Voltage”: High-energy singles seamlessly fusing Electronic Dance Music, violins, and rapid-fire acoustic Tabla solos.

Brand Commissions

Audio Branding & Curations for Icons

Signature theme music, luxury runway soundscapes, sonic identity and sound design created for global luxury houses, premier national institutions and major media conglomerates.

  • DIOR Fall ’23 Mumbai Runway Score: Specially curated, arranged and performed live at the Gateway of India, blending luxury heritage storytelling with high-art global percussion.
  • “Kautilya”: Contemporary classical crossover rhythm design created in collaboration with Rishab Rikhiram Sharma, becoming a global brand phenomenon.
  • The Indian Express Group, National Gallery of Modern Art — NGMA, CNBC TV18, Times Now.

DIOR Fall ‘23 (13 million + views)

SPOTIFY Echo : Kautilya (14 million+ views)

Anthems & Visual Singles

Composing for the Nation

  • “Nari Shakti / Stree Shakti Anthem”: Specially commissioned by the Ministry of Women and Child Development as the official musical emblem for female empowerment campaigns.
  • “Bharat Vandan” & “Taal Tiranga”: High-octane patriotic video singles composed, produced and performed entirely by Anuradha Pal, featuring intense multi-percussion woven around India’s national spirit and cultural pride.

MUSIC VIDEOS WINNING IMMENSE APPRECIATION FROM INDIAN AMBASSADORS, IMP DIPLOMATS & INDIAN DIASPORA

DANCING RAIN - Multi-percussionist / Composer Anuradha Pal’s collaboration with 12 artists from around the world.
TAAL TIRANGA - 75 seconds celebrating 75 glorious years of Indian Independence.
BHARAT VANDAN - 108 second tribute to India’s rich cultural heritage and diversity.
TABLA TONIC - A contemporary rhythm-led music video by Anuradha Pal.

Sur aur Saaz | The Digital Studio

Original Music & Film Scores by Anuradha Pal

Sur aur Saaz (SAS) Digital is the creative studio of Pandita Anuradha Pal, offering original music, film background scores (BGM), cinematic soundscapes, fusion productions, and tabla-led storytelling.

We create music for films, documentaries, OTT web series, digital media, and brands, blending Indian classical, folk, fusion, EDM, world percussion, and spiritual sound design.

Signature strength: Tabla & world percussion–driven compositions that elevate stories with emotion, depth, and cultural intelligence.

Services

  • Original Film Scores & Background Music (BGM)
  • Custom compositions using Tabla & World Percussion
  • Spiritual, Fusion & Cinematic Albums
  • Music Licensing from SAS Catalogue

Genres

  • Spiritual
  • Classical
  • Folk
  • Fusion
  • EDM
  • Percussion
  • Film Scores

Commission or License Music

Sur aur Saaz | Creating Soundtracks for Stories That Matter