Disciple of Pandit Atulkumar Upadhye and a proud torchbearer of the Upadhye family's rich violin legacy, rooted in the tradition of Guruvarya Pt. Balkrishna Upadhye and the Pt. Bhaskarbua Bakhale Gharana.

Began learning violin at the age of 7.

Won Interschool Instrumentalist of the Year for three consecutive years – a record that remains unbeaten.

Graduated with First Class Distinction in Computer Science from Fergusson College, but chose music as his lifelong pursuit.

Has shared the stage with legends like Begum Parween Sultana and Rajan Mishra.

Widely appreciated for his violin duets with his brother Tejas Upadhye.

Has performed across India and internationally in England, Germany, and Switzerland.

Awards & Recognition

• CCRT National Scholarship (New Delhi)
• All India Radio National Award (2015–16)
• Bismillah Khan Yuva Puraskar by The Music Academy
• Violinist of the Year 2015 by Gaanvardhan