Posted on 13 April 2026:

Siddhartha Roy Chowdhury — Guru of Indian Classical Instrumental Music (Sitar, Sarod & Tabla)

Born into a distinguished musical lineage, Guru Siddhartha Roy Chowdhury carries forward the legacy of his father, Sangeetacharya Late Anil Roy Chowdhury, an eminent sarod maestro and revered teacher of Indian Classical Instrumental Music in West Bengal. Rooted in tradition yet expansive in vision, Siddhartha Roy Chowdhury has established himself as a composer, accompanist and soloist, admired by classical music lovers across India and abroad.

Equally at ease with sitar, sarod and tabla, his artistry has graced television, radio and concert stages from Kolkata to international platforms. His performances resonate with depth and devotion, reflecting both technical mastery and creative imagination.

Beyond the stage, Guru Siddhartha Roy Chowdhury is a dedicated teacher, shaping future generations through his work at Vistar, Kolkata, where he has been teaching since 1977, alongside online mentorship. His journey embodies the timeless spirit of Indian classical music — a living tradition carried forward with passion, discipline and grace.

Endowed with both heredity and environment, Siddhartha Roy Chowdhury began his musical journey under the guidance of his father, Sangeetacharya Late Anil Roy Chowdhury, and the legendary sarod maestro Pandit Radhika Mohan Maitra. His early training also included sitar and tabla, learning from Shri Samar Banerjee, a disciple of Pandit Jnan Prakash Ghosh and Ustad Shaukat Ali Khan, and later from Sangeetacharya Late Ajoy Sinha Roy.

Mentorship and Mastery

From the age of twelve, Siddhartha Roy Chowdhury came under the close tutelage of Pandit Radhika Mohan Maitra, who took personal responsibility for shaping his musical learning. Through this profound mentorship, Siddhartha absorbed not only the common techniques but also rare intricacies of Indian classical music, enriching his artistry with depth and nuance.

Today Guru Siddhartha Roy Chowdhury stands as a distinguished composer, accompanist and soloist, deeply admired by Indian classical music lovers in India and abroad. His performances embody a rare blend of tradition and individuality, carrying forward the timeless resonance of the sarod while expanding its horizons with creative imagination.

Siddhartha Roy Chowdhury — A Guru Shrestha of Indian Classical Music

Respected across the world, Guru Siddhartha Roy Chowdhury has nurtured countless students of tabla, sitar and sarod with love and care. His teaching embodies the essence of the guru-shishya parampara, blending traditional rigour with modern warmth, creating a bond that inspires both discipline and joy. Among his many accomplished disciples are Rajrupa Chowdhury, Debasish Ganguly, Soumitra Dasgupta, Avik Goswami, Ayush Chakraborty, Surjasis Sengupta, Prabahan Sur, Wrijiswan Mukherjee, Sarthak Karmakar, Swarnava Karmakar, Jociam Kerons ( USA) Ishita Weatly & Arunika weatly (UK) Anthony Hurrely (UK) Saikat Mukherjee, Srinhini Chowdhury (USA), Rayan Chowdhury (Bangladesh), Pallavi Nandi and many more — each carrying forward his vision with excellence.

Global Footprints

Guru Siddhartha Roy Chowdhury‘s artistry has resonated far beyond India. From his early tours with Pandit Radhika Mohan Maitra as part of the Government of India’s cultural delegation to the Philippines and Hong Kong in 1980, to performances in Australia, New Zealand, Thailand, USSR, UK and USA, his music has been acclaimed by audiences and press alike. His lectures and demonstrations at schools and universities abroad have enriched cultural understanding, while his ensemble of students has represented India at prestigious events such as the North American Bengali Conferences in New York (1995) and Philadelphia (1997).

Recent Engagements and Honours

Continuing to inspire, Guru Siddhartha Roy Chowdhury has led Hindustani classical programs at Assam Valley School (2015), Banaras Hindu University (2017), IIT Kharagpur (2019) and Banaras’ Subah-e-Banaras and Namo Ghat series (from 2022), alongside tours to Australia in 2010 and 2016. In recognition of his dedication, he was honored with the Guru Shrestha Award by Chelanka Music and Academy, Kerala, in 2018. Many of his students have also received esteemed government scholarships, including those from the Centre for Cultural Resources and Training (CCRT).

A Living Tradition

As performer, composer, and examiner at Rabindra Bharati University, Kolkata, Guru Siddhartha Roy Chowdhury continues to shape the future of Indian classical music.

HIS JOURNEY REFLECTS NOT ONLY MASTERY OF SAROD AND ALLIED INSTRUMENTS BUT ALSO A LIFELONG MISSION — TO PRESERVE, EXPAND AND SHARE THE TIMELESS RESONANCE OF INDIA’S MUSICAL HERITAGE WITH GENERATIONS TO COME.