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Media Press Kit

On this page: Profile & Bio • Hi-Res Photos • Press Coverage • Web References • Causes • Cherished Photos
Press collage featuring coverage of Pandita Anuradha Pal across leading newspapers and magazines

For Journalists & Organisers

Quick access to official bio, high-resolution photos and selected press clippings.

For Fans, Researchers & Feature Writers

Explore curated web references, social impact causes and cherished photo moments.

High-Resolution Photos

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Anuradha Pal in multi-percussion performance
Multi-percussion performance
Tabla jugalbandi program
Tabla Jugalbandi
Multi-percussion concert
Multi-percussion concert
Tabla Solo by Pandita Anuradha Pal
Tabla Solo
Tabla Solo
Tabla Solo
Pandita Anuradha Pal performing on Tabla
Performance portrait
Tabla & multi-percussion
Tabla & Multi-percussion
Tabla & multipercussion
Tabla & Multi-percussion

Selected Press Coverage

Beats of the Unbeaten Path – feature coverage
Beats of the Unbeaten Path
Queen of Tabla – feature article
Queen of Tabla
Fastest Fingers First – press clipping
Fastest Fingers First
Heralding a Musical Revolution – article
Heralding a Musical Revolution
Tabla Queen · Tabla Diva – feature coverage
Tabla Queen · Tabla Diva
Hailed as ‘Bharat ki Lakshmi’ by the Prime Minister – coverage
Hailed as ‘Bharat ki Lakshmi’
Queen of Tabla (Marathi) – profile feature with Pandita Anuradha Pal
Queen of Tabla (Marathi)
Rhythms of a Rebel – Anuradha Pal feature on trailblazing tabla and fusion
Rhythms of a Rebel
A Power-Packed Performance – concert review of Pandita Anuradha Pal
A Power-Packed Performance
In Perfect Rhythm & Harmony – Deccan Chronicle interview and review
In Perfect Rhythm & Harmony
Opening New Doors – Hindi feature on tabla performance and innovation
Opening New Doors (Hindi)
Storming the male bastion of tabla – Hindi press coverage of Anuradha Pal
Storming the Male Bastion (Hindi)
Lady Zakir Hussain (Marathi) – feature on Pandita Anuradha Pal
Lady Zakir Hussain (Marathi)

Selected Newspaper Clippings & Media Appreciation (PDF, ~10 MB)

Citations & Honors for Pandita Anuradha Pal

  • Featured among 51 Indian women role models in The Dot That Went for a Walk — celebrating Anuradha Pal’s trailblazing journey as a tabla maestro and cultural icon.
  • Listed as a Prominent Torchbearer of Indian Classical Music , recognising her global performances, recordings and pedagogy.
  • Honoured as a Woman of Pure Wonder by the Vodafone Foundation , for leadership in music, mentorship and social impact.
  • Recorded in the Limca Book of Records as the First Woman Tabla Player , , acknowledging her historic professional milestones.
  • Cited in The Contemporary Who’s Who, Asian Admirable Achievers, American Biographical Institute, Biography Today, Indo-ASEAN Who’s Who, Reference Asia’s Who’s Who — documenting her contributions to Indian classical percussion and women’s empowerment.

Curated Web References

Alphabetical by outlet • links open in a new tab •

Outlet Headline URL
a.osmarks.netAnuradha Palhttps://a.osmarks.net/content/wikipedia_en_all_maxi_2020-08/A/Anuradha_Pal
All About JazzA Different Drummer Pt 8 Ustad Zakir Hussain Talks Tablahttps://www.allaboutjazz.com/a-different-drummer-pt-8-ustad-zakir-hussain-talks-tabla
AlmanacAlmanac.upenn.eduhttps://almanac.upenn.edu/archive/volumes/v54/n05/pal.html
AshirvachanAnuradha Palhttps://ashirvachan.com/Portrait/Anuradha-Pal
Architectural DigestWhen Mumbais Gateway of India Became a Runway for Maria Grazia Chiuris Diorhttps://www.architecturaldigest.in/story/when-mumbais-gateway-of-india-became-a-runway-for-maria-grazia-chiuris-dior
ArtistaloudBest Anuradha Pal Jukebox 2019https://www.artistaloud.com/content/best-anuradha-pal-jukebox-2019
Awaz The VoiceTabla Exponent Anuradha Pal Remembers Her Guru Zakir Hussainhttps://www.awazthevoice.in/india-news/tabla-exponent-anuradha-pal-remembers-her-guru-zakir-hussain-33286.html
BBCWww.bbc.co.ukhttps://www.bbc.co.uk/search?q=Anuradha+Pal
BBCTabla Player Anuradha Lady Zakir Hussain Pkphttps://www.bbc.com/hindi/entertainment/2015/02/150204_tabla_player_anuradha_lady_zakir_hussain_pkp
BeatCurryFor the Mind Body Soul Anuradha Pals Foundation Creates a Symphony of Wellnesshttps://www.beatcurry.com/music-for-the-mind-body-soul-anuradhapals-foundation-creates-a-symphony-of-wellness
BeatCurryTabla Queen Anuradha Pals Ode to Indias Rich Diversityhttps://www.beatcurry.com/tabla-queen-anuradha-pals-ode-to-indias-rich-diversity
Bollywood hungamaWww.bollywoodhungama.comhttps://www.bollywoodhungama.com
Bollywood hungamaAnuradha Pal Interviewhttps://www.bollywoodhungama.com/news/features/anuradha-pal-interview
BookreadfreeBookreadfreehttps://bookreadfree.com/412979/10153785
Business Connect IndiaAnuradha Palhttps://businessconnectindia.in/anuradha-pal
DarbarAnuradha Palhttps://darbar.org/anuradha-pal
DarbarAnuradha Palhttps://www.darbar.org/artists/anuradha-pal
Deccan ChronicleA Musical Treat with Every Beathttps://www.deccanchronicle.com/lifestyle/culture-and-society/a-musical-treat-with-every-beat-884175
Deccan ChronicleHitting the Right Notehttps://www.deccanchronicle.com/tabloid/hyderabad-chronicle/hitting-the-right-note-888974.html
Deccan HeraldMetro People First Female Tabla Player Going Stronghttps://www.deccanherald.com/india/karnataka/bengaluru/metro-people-first-female-tabla-player-going-strong-725309.html
DiorFall 2023 Ready to Wear Showhttps://www.dior.com/en_no/fashion/womens-fashion/ready-to-wear-shows/fall-2023-ready-to-wear-show
DNA IndiaReport Anuradha S Secrethttps://www.dnaindia.com/entertainment/report-anuradha-s-secret-1256084
DNA IndiaReport a Rhythmic Dialogue with Anuradha Palhttps://www.dnaindia.com/entertainment/report_a-rhythmic-dialogue-with-anuradha-pal_1789692
Economic TimesCraft is the ability to turn something basic into extraordinary…https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/magazines/panache/craft-is-the-ability-to-turn-something-basic-into-extraordinary-tabla-maestro-pandita-anuradha-pal/articleshow/71624563.cms?from=mdr
ElleDior Fall 2023 Mumbaihttps://elle.in/dior-fall-2023-mumbai
WikipediaEn.polandrockfestival.plhttps://en.polandrockfestival.pl
WikipediaAnuradha Palhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Anuradha_Pal
WikipediaGaja Gaminihttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gaja_Gamini
WikipediaPol'and'rock Festivalhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pol%27and%27Rock_Festival
eSheTabla Player Anuradha Palhttps://eshe.in/2022/01/19/tabla-player-anuradha-pal
EventbriteWww.eventbrite.comhttps://www.eventbrite.com/
FeminaLoved the Tabla at the Dior Show Heres the Musician Behind Ithttps://www.femina.in/beauty/beauty-news/loved-the-tabla-at-the-dior-show-heres-the-musician-behind-it-837555.html
FeminaLoved the Tabla at the Dior Show Heres the Musician Behind Ithttps://www.femina.in/relationships/news/loved-the-tabla-at-the-dior-show-heres-the-musician-behind-it-837555.html
FeminaLoved the Tabla at the Dior Show Heres the Woman Behind thehttps://www.femina.in/relationships/news/loved-the-tabla-at-the-dior-show-heres-the-woman-behind-the-music-261983.html
FeminaLoved the Tabla at the Dior Show Heres the Woman Behind thehttps://www.femina.in/trending/achievers/loved-the-tabla-at-the-dior-show-heres-the-woman-behind-the-music-261983.html
FeminaPandita Anuradha Pal Plays for the Girl Child at Royal Opera House Mumbaihttps://www.femina.in/trending/achievers/pandita-anuradha-pal-plays-for-the-girl-child-at-royal-opera-house-mumbai-241344.html
Free Press JournalKudos First Woman Tabla Player Anuradha Pal Presents Ramayana Stories Narmadapuram Girl Takes Part in Army Camphttps://www.freepressjournal.in/bhopal/kudos-first-woman-tabla-player-anuradha-pal-presents-ramayana-stories-narmadapuram-girl-takes-part-in-army-camp
Free Press JournalTabla Player Anuradha Pal Talks About Narrating Stories Through Herhttps://www.freepressjournal.in/weekend/tabla-player-anuradha-pal-talks-about-narrating-stories-through-her-music
GenomeP005xjqkhttps://genome.ch.bbc.co.uk/p005xjqk
GoldenhornAnuradha Palhttps://goldenhorn.com/artists/anuradha_pal.html
Governance NowIn Conversation Musician Anuradha Palhttps://www.governancenow.com/news/regular-story/in-conversation-musician-anuradha-pal
Gulf-timesPercussion Virtuoso Anuradha Pal to Lead Jugalbandhttps://www.gulf-times.com/story/623640/Percussion-virtuoso-Anuradha-Pal-to-lead-jugalband
HamaraforumsWww.hamaraforums.comhttps://www.hamaraforums.com/index.php?mode=threaded&%3Bpid=228510&%3Bshow=&%3Bshowtopic=20467
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Hindustan TimesWww.hindustantimes.comhttps://www.hindustantimes.com/
Hindustan Times8cstvxjdcxw7zsjnpoqs5mhttps://www.hindustantimes.com/art-and-culture/meet-stree-shakti-india-s-first-all-women-classical-band/story-8cstvXJdcxW7zsjnPOQS5M.html
Hindustan TimesAnuradha Pal I Want the Youth to Know That Is Therapeutichttps://www.hindustantimes.com/htcity/cinema/anuradha-pal-i-want-the-youth-to-know-that-music-is-therapeutic-101712299755232.html
Hindustan TimesAnuradha Pal on Guru Ustad Zakir Hussains Death I Am Still in Shock He Helped Me Shine in a Male Dominated Spacehttps://www.hindustantimes.com/htcity/cinema/anuradha-pal-on-guru-ustad-zakir-hussains-death-i-am-still-in-shock-he-helped-me-shine-in-a-male-dominated-space-101734692360610.html
Hindusthan SamacharAnuradha Pal Marked Her Presence in Vishwanath Dhahttps://www.hindusthansamachar.in/Encyc/2024/9/26/Anuradha-Pal-marked-her-presence-in-Vishwanath-Dha.php#google_vignette
HollywoodreporterWww.hollywoodreporter.comhttps://www.hollywoodreporter.com/
Hungama GamechangersAnuradha Palhttps://hungamagamechangers.bollywoodhungama.com/index.php/2025/05/07/anuradha-pal
IccrPanel Artistshttps://iccr.gov.in/content/panel-artists
IdcrawlAnuradha Palhttps://www.idcrawl.com/anuradha-pal
I love QatarAnuradha Pals Group Concerthttps://www.iloveqatar.net/events/artsCulture/anuradha-pals-group-concert
IMDbFullcreditshttps://www.imdb.com/title/tt0221982/fullcredits
Indian Dance and Music DirectoryTabla Indiahttps://www.indiandanceandmusicdirectory.com/dancemusic/musician/instrumental/tabla/tabla-india
Indian Dance and Music DirectoryAnuradha Palhttps://www.indiandanceandmusicdirectory.com/dancemusic/musician/instrumental/tabla/tabla-india/anuradha-pal
The Indian ExpressThe Drummer Girlhttps://indianexpress.com/article/cities/mumbai/the-drummer-girl
The Indian ExpressIndianexpress.comhttps://indianexpress.com/visual-stories/poetry-in-percussion/index.html
The Indian ExpressWww.indianexpress.comhttps://www.indianexpress.com/news/rhythm-queen/472582/
India TodayAnuradha Pal Tabla Player Philosophy Empower Gender 2016 12 05https://www.indiatoday.in/mail-today/story/anuradha-pal-tabla-player-music-philosophy-empower-gender-355648-2016-12-05
India Today (hindi)Beauty in Art Double Edged Sword Tabla Player Anuradha Paul Experimented in Lockdown 2021 01 12https://www.indiatodayhindi.com/magazine/feature/story/20210120-beauty-in-art-double-edged-sword-tabla-player-anuradha-paul-experimented-in-lockdown-596538-2021-01-12
International Phonetic AssociationP15 0925https://www.internationalphoneticassociation.org/icphs-proceedings/ICPhS2003/papers/p15_0925.pdf
IpassioTabla Classes for Advanced Level Studentshttps://www.ipassio.com/tabla-lessons/anuradha-pal/tabla-classes-for-advanced-level-students
Last FMWww.last.fmhttps://www.last.fm/festival/503168%2BPrzystanek%2BWoodstock%2B2008/lineup
Last FM%2bwikihttps://www.last.fm/music/Anuradha%2BPal/%2Bwiki
Last FM+eventshttps://www.last.fm/music/Anuradha+Pal/+events
Last FM+wikihttps://www.last.fm/music/Anuradha+Pal/+wiki
MarhabaAnuradha Pals Group Concerthttps://www.marhaba.qa/event/anuradha-pals-group-concert
Meetkalakar1577 Anuradha Palhttps://meetkalakar.com/Artist/1577-Anuradha-Pal
Meetkalakar1026 Anuradha Pal Rechargehttps://www.meetkalakar.com/Program/1026-Anuradha-Pal-Recharge
Mid-DayAnuradha Pal on Her All Woman Band Stree Shakti Upcoming Gig and Morehttps://www.mid-day.com/articles/anuradha-pal-on-her-all-woman-band-stree-shakti-upcoming-gig-and-more/17007177
Mid-DaySounds of Epic Proportionhttps://www.mid-day.com/mumbai-guide/things-to-do/article/sounds-of-epic-proportion-23439967
Minute of listeningAnuradha Palhttps://www.minuteoflistening.org/contributor/anuradha-pal
Money ControlTabla Player Anuradha Pal I Had to Develop the Gall and Conviction to Defy Discrimination and Societal Prejudicehttps://www.moneycontrol.com/news/trends/features/tabla-player-anuradha-pal-i-had-to-develop-the-gall-and-conviction-to-defy-discrimination-and-societal-prejudice-8169681.html
Music UunpluggedWww.musicunplugged.inhttps://www.musicunplugged.in/interviews/interviews_info/172/70
NdrNdr Bigband Bei Der India Week 2017,sendung783254https://www.ndr.de/info/epg/NDR-Bigband-bei-der-India-Week-2017,sendung783254.html
NdrNdr Bigband Feat Anuradha Pal,pal108https://www.ndr.de/orchester_chor/bigband/NDR-Bigband-feat-Anuradha-Pal,pal108.html
NdtvFor My Guru Ustad Zakir Hussain by Pt Anuradha Palhttps://www.ndtv.com/opinion/for-my-guru-ustad-zakir-hussain-by-pt-anuradha-pal-7262628
New Indian ExpressRhythms of a Rebelhttps://www.newindianexpress.com/magazine/2013/Apr/07/rhythms-of-a-rebel-465699.html
New Indian ExpressThe New Pundits of Fusionhttps://www.newindianexpress.com/magazine/2014/Sep/21/the-new-pundits-of-fusion-663093.html
New Indian ExpressQueen of Tablas Journey with Rhythm and Reasonhttps://www.newindianexpress.com/magazine/2022/Feb/05/queen-of-tablas-journey-with-rhythm-and-reason-2414951.html
News18Anuradha Pal Virat Kohli Anushka Sharma Simone Ashley Tabla Performance Dior Show India Exclusivehttps://www.news18.com/movies/anuradha-pal-virat-kohli-anushka-sharma-simone-ashley-tabla-performance-dior-show-india-exclusive-8582725.html
News18Anuradha Pal Recalls Virat Anushka and Simone Praised Her Tabla Performance at Dior Show in Indiahttps://www.news18.com/news/movies/anuradha-pal-recalls-virat-anushka-and-simone-praised-her-tabla-performance-at-dior-show-in-india-8560097.html
OperanewsWww.operanews.comhttps://www.operanews.com/
Operatheatre MadlenianumPandita Anuradha Pals Stree Shakti Bandhttps://www.operatheatremadlenianum.com/en/pandita-anuradha-pals-stree-shakti-band
Operatheatre MadlenianumPandita Anuradha Pals Stree Shakti Bandhttps://operatheatremadlenianum.com/en/pandita-anuradha-pals-stree-shakti-band
PennmedicineTabla and Sitar Concert Featuring Anuradha Palhttps://www.pennmedicine.org/news/news-releases/2007/september/tabla-and-sitar-concert-featuring-anuradha-pal
Prakriti FoundationPanditaanuradhapalhttps://prakritifoundation.com/artiseprofile/panditaanuradhapal
Qatar-tribuneWww.qatar Tribune.comhttp://www.qatar-tribune.com/news-details/id/156667
RaaggiriMeet Anuradha Pal Indias First Professional Woman Tabla Playerhttps://raaggiri.com/genx/meet-anuradha-pal-indias-first-professional-woman-tabla-player
Radio and MusicI Am Not Afraid Failure Anuradha Palhttps://radioandmusic.com/entertainment/editorial/interviews/190701-i-am-not-afraid-failure-anuradha-pal
RediffWwwhttps://www.rediff.com/getahead/report/watch-anuradha-pal-creates-tabla-magic/20221013.htm
ResearchgateWww.researchgate.nethttps://www.researchgate.net/
ResearchgateWomen in Indianhttps://www.researchgate.net/publication/237196736_Women_in_Indian_Music
Saa-ukAnuradha Palhttps://www.saa-uk.org/artists/anuradha-pal
Samaa englishWww.samaaenglish.tvhttps://www.samaaenglish.tv/
Sansad TVSamvaad Special Interview with Percussionist Anuradha Pal 21 February 2023https://sansadtv.nic.in/episode/samvaad-special-interview-with-percussionist-anuradha-pal-21-february-2023
She the peopleAnuradha Pal Worlds First Female Tabla Maestrohttps://www.shethepeople.tv/interviews/anuradha-pal-worlds-first-female-tabla-maestro
SongkickXxxx Anuradha Palhttps://www.songkick.com/artists/xxxx-anuradha-pal
Sounds and ColoursWww.soundsandcolours.comhttps://www.soundsandcolours.com/articles/india
StartupprInterview with Anuradha Pal a Female Tabla Playerhttps://startuppr.in/interview-with-anuradha-pal-a-female-tabla-player
SuraaursaazWww.suraaursaaz.comhttps://www.suraaursaaz.com/
SuraaursaazAnuradha Palhttps://www.suraaursaaz.com/artist/anuradha-pal
Swarajya MagThe Five Most Provocative Experiments in Indian Art in 2016https://swarajyamag.com/culture/the-five-most-provocative-experiments-in-indian-art-in-2016
TeamworkartsAnuradha Pal S Kala Ke Sangh to Raise Fund for Marginalised Fraternityhttps://teamworkarts.com/art-matters/support/anuradha-pal-s-kala-ke-sangh-to-raise-fund-for-marginalised-music-fraternity
TedWww.ted.comhttps://www.ted.com/tedx/events/22139
TedWww.ted.comhttps://www.ted.com/tedx/events/33586
The HinduArticle27001579.ecehttps://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/music/acclaimed-tabla-artiste-anuradha-pal-holds-forth-on-her-journey-in-the-world-of-percussion/article27001579.ece
The HinduArticle19055346.ecehttps://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/music/anuradha-palsurviving-in-a-mans-world/article19055346.ece
The HinduArticle19980758.ecehttps://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/music/tabla-is-finally-getting-its-due/article19980758.ece
The HinduArticle6808411.ecehttps://www.thehindu.com/features/metroplus/anuradha-pal-revels-in-the-unlimited-vistas-of-percussion-and-melody/article6808411.ece
The HinduArticle4981831.ecehttps://www.thehindu.com/features/metroplus/the-talking-tabla/article4981831.ece
The HitavadaAim Is to Present Melody Percussive Abilityof Tabla to Audience Says Pt Anuradha Palhttps://www.thehitavada.com/Encyc/2024/9/10/Aim-is-to-present-melody-percussive-abilityof-Tabla-to-audience-says-Pt-Anuradha-Pal.html
The Peninsula QatarThings to Do This Weekend in Qatar (february 28 March 2, 2019https://www.thepeninsulaqatar.com/article/28/02/2019/Things-to-do-this-weekend-in-Qatar-(February-28-March-2,-2019
Timesnow HindiIndia First Tabla Mastero Anuradha Pal Presented a Magical Musical Show at Times Now Amazing Indians Awards 2023 Articlehttps://www.timesnowhindi.com/india/india-first-tabla-mastero-anuradha-pal-presented-a-magical-musical-show-at-times-now-amazing-indians-awards-2023-article-104047870
Timesnow NewsAnuradha Palhttps://www.timesnownews.com/topic/anuradha-pal
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Times of India(empty)https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/music/news/tabla-is-a-physically-challenging-instrument-for-a-woman-anuradha-pal/articleshow/29955994.cms
Times of India(empty)https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/music/news/tabla-maestro-anuradha-pal-it-was-tough-to-even-get-to-learn-and-later-to-get-equal-opportunities/articleshow/85918341.cms
Times of India(empty)https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/music/news/tabla-maestro-anuradha-pal-it-was-tough-to-even-get-to-learn-and-layer-to-get-equal-opportunities/articleshow/85888723.cms
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Uppercrust IndiaCelebrity Bites Anuradha Palhttps://uppercrustindia.com/v3/posts/190/celebrity-bites-anuradha-pal
VibrnzInterview with Anuradha Palhttps://www.vibrnz.com/media/video/interview-with-anuradha-pal
VogueDior Mumbaihttps://vogue.sg/dior-mumbai
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WionewsDior Fall 2023 Meet Tabla Virtuoso Anuradha Pal Who Left Audience Spellbound with Her Soulfulhttps://www.wionews.com/entertainment/dior-fall-2023-meet-tabla-virtuoso-anuradha-pal-who-left-audience-spellbound-with-her-soulful-music-577236
WionewsDior Fall 2023 Meet Tabla Virtuoso Anuradha Pal Who Left Audience Spellbound with Her Soulfulhttps://www.wionews.com/photos/dior-fall-2023-meet-tabla-virtuoso-anuradha-pal-who-left-audience-spellbound-with-her-soulful-music-577749
WomadWww.womad.co.ukhttps://www.womad.co.uk/
WomadTigalbandi Anuradha Pal with Kedia Bandhuhttps://www.womad.co.uk/contents/tigalbandi-anuradha-pal-with-kedia-bandhu
World Music CentralAnuradha Pal ? Rhythm Queenhttps://www.worldmusiccentral.org/2003/04/18/anuradha-pal-?-rhythm-queen
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YourstoryTabla Maestro Anuradha Pal Empowers Women Throughhttps://yourstory.com/herstory/2023/05/tabla-maestro-anuradha-pal-empowers-women-through-music

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Supported Causes

Pandita Anuradha Pal advances female empowerment, music-for-wellness, and community social service through sustained on-ground initiatives, performances, and education. Explore the pillars of her public work below.

Female Empowerment — Stree Shakti Wellness Experiences — APCF Social Service & Education

ANURADHA PAL’S CONTRIBUTION TO SOCIETY (external link)

APCF (Section 8) — Music for Wellness & Empowerment • Padma Shri M. T. Vyas Award (2023), Royal Opera House, Mumbai

The Anuradha Pal Cultural Foundation (APCF), a Section 8 company, advances music-for-wellness, education and inclusion. This video highlights APCF’s community programs and the Padma Shri M. T. Vyas Award (2023) presented to deserving girls at the Royal Opera House, Mumbai.

Key Moments

  • 00:00 — APCF mission & Section 8 purpose
  • 00:40 — Music-for-Wellness initiatives and community reach
  • 01:20 — Background of the Padma Shri M. T. Vyas Award
  • 02:05 — 2023 ceremony at Royal Opera House, Mumbai
  • 02:45 — Recognition of deserving girl awardees
  • 03:15 — Call to support education & empowerment programs

Mini Transcript / Summary

The Anuradha Pal Cultural Foundation (APCF), registered as a Section 8 non-profit, advances music-for-wellness, education and inclusion. The program highlights how rhythm-based learning and community concerts support mental health and confidence among youth. The video also features the Padma Shri M. T. Vyas Award (2023)—presented at the Royal Opera House, Mumbai—to deserving girls for excellence, grit and service, underscoring APCF’s commitment to female empowerment and culturally rooted education.

Cherished Photos

Moments with India’s legendary maestros, leaders and venues — a photo gallery of Pandita Anuradha Pal’s journey across classical, fusion and national stages.

With actor Deepika Padukone — book launch ‘A Dot that went for a walk’ at Royal Opera House, Mumbai
With Deepika Padukone — Royal Opera House
Felicitation by President A. P. J. Abdul Kalam
Felicitation by President A. P. J. Abdul Kalam
Tabla jugalbandi with Ustad Alla Rakha at St. Xavier’s College, Mumbai
Jugalbandi with Ustad Alla Rakha
At Rashtrapati Bhavan with President A. P. J. Abdul Kalam
At Rashtrapati Bhavan
With Carnatic Saxophone Vidwaan Kadri Gopalnath ji
With Vid. Kadri Gopalnath
Tabla accompaniment with Bharat Ratna Pt. Ravi Shankar ji
With Pt. Ravi Shankar
Accompanying Sangeet Martand Pt. Jasraj ji
With Pt. Jasraj
Accompanying Padma Vibhushan Pt. Hariprasad Chaurasia ji
With Pt. Hariprasad Chaurasia
Paying respects to Union MEA Smt. Sushma Swaraj ji
With Smt. Sushma Swaraj
Accompanying Ustad Sultan Khan at St. Xavier’s College, Mumbai
With Ustad Sultan Khan
Tabla jugalbandi with Ustad Zakir Hussain
Jugalbandi with Ustad Zakir Hussain
Accompanying Ustad Amjad Ali Khan sahab
With Ustad Amjad Ali Khan
Accompanying Ust. Shahid Parvez and Pt. Vishwa Mohan Bhatt
With Ust. Shahid Parvez & Pt. V. M. Bhatt