The Foundation

The Foundation and its people.

Preserving Heritage, Nurturing Talent, and Celebrating Classical Melodies

  • Preservation
  • Promotion
  • Youth empowerment

From the Desk of the Secretary

The rhythms of Indian classical music carry the very soul of our heritage, echoing centuries of devotion, discipline, and artistic brilliance. Here in Jharkhand, a land deeply rooted in cultural abundance, the responsibility to preserve and propagate this timeless legacy falls upon us. The Pandit Chandrakant Apte Music Foundation was born out of this profound responsibility, to ensure that the sublime notes of our shastriya sangeet continue to resonate through generations.

Our core vision is built on three pillars: preservation, promotion, and youth empowerment. We believe that classical music is not a relic of the past, but a living, breathing tradition that must be integrated into the lives of our youth. To achieve this, the Foundation is deeply committed to identifying, nurturing, and providing a platform for young, talented artists who represent the future of our cultural landscape. By offering them mentorship and exposure, we aim to bridge the gap between traditional mastery and modern energy.

Central to our mission is the curation of high-quality cultural events, concerts, and interactive workshops. Through these curated experiences, we bring legendary maestros and rising stars onto the same stage right here in Jamshedpur and across Jharkhand. These programs are designed not just to entertain, but to educate and cultivate an informed, appreciative audience that can deeply connect with the nuances of classical art forms.

As we look ahead, the Pandit Chandrakant Apte Music Foundation will expand its horizons, creating new spaces for cultural dialogue and artistic excellence. We envision a vibrant community where our rich musical heritage is celebrated, sustained, and passed on with pride. We invite art lovers, patrons, educators, and the youth to join us on this beautiful journey of keeping the flame of classical music burning bright.

Pankaj Kumar Jha, Secretary

Music gives a soul to the universe, wings to the mind, flight to the imagination, and life to everything.

Our year, programme by programme

Ten programmes through the year. Where a date is not fixed yet, it says so.

10 October

Guruji's Janmotsav

The birth anniversary of the revered maestro Pandit Chandrakant Apte. It opens our year with deep reverence and special musical tributes by established artists.

Autumn, before Durga Puja

Devi Aagamani

A soul-stirring musical welcome to Goddess Durga: traditional Agamani songs and devotional classical melodies that capture the spiritual and festive spirit of the season.

Every year

Pandit Chandrakant Apte Sangeet Samaroh

The flagship festival of the Foundation: legendary maestros and brilliant classical vocalists and instrumentalists on a single platform, a landmark celebration for lovers of music.

Dates to be announced

Paudhe Sangeet Ke

"Sprouts of Music": young, emerging classical music students come before the public for the first time and get their first grand stage.

Dates to be announced

Music Workshops

Interactive masterclasses where students meet renowned musical personalities of India, sharpen their technique and gain insight into the grammar of Indian music.

1 June

Guruji's Punyatithi

A quiet day of remembrance of our guiding light. Students and disciples gather to pay their respects with Swaranjali, a musical homage.

Dates to be announced

Maati Ki Goonj

Preserving and promoting the folk music traditions of India, reconnecting today's audiences with their roots and regional melodies.

Every month

Sur Rang

A monthly musical sitting that keeps classical music alive through the year: regular, intimate performances where artists and music lovers meet.

Once a year

Sham-e-Ghazal

A yearly evening for the art of ghazal singing: deep poetry and mesmerising melodies celebrating the finer points of semi-classical vocal music.

Every year. The 2026 dates are on the Spardha page.

National Music Competition

A yearly platform to discover and reward outstanding musical talent: auditions over several days, a Grand Finale, and substantial cash prizes for the classical and bhajan stars of tomorrow.

The people

Chief PatronDr Ragini Bhushan
PresidentSatyaprakash Tiwari
SecretaryProf. Pankaj Kumar Jha
TreasurerRashmi Priya Jha

Patrons (Margdarshak Mandal)

Vibha Mishra
Arun Jha
Santosh Thakur
Dr Sanatan Deep
  • Nilesh Apte (Belgium)
  • Anurag Harsh (America)
  • Anurag Sharma (America)
  • Manju Thakur
  • Lakshman Jha
  • Ghanshyam Tiwari
  • Dr Sudip

Executive Working Body (Karyakarini Samiti)

  • Birendra Upadhyay
  • Agni Mohanty
  • Shankarnath Jha
  • Rajesh Thakur
  • Jitesh Sahay
  • Swarup Das
  • Padma Jha
  • Sanchali Chatterjee

Members

  • Diwakar Chakravarty
  • Devargh Roy
  • Ruby Banerjee
  • Nupur Goswami
  • Sushant
  • Lalitha Seshadri
  • Saraswati
  • Mamta Singh
  • Mukesh Kamle
  • Nilamber Choudhary
  • Papiya Chatterjee
  • Rajeev Ghosh
  • Ramkinkar Upadhyay
  • Ruby Pandey
  • Arunita Jha
  • Sumita Mukuti
  • Payal
  • Megha