Debasmita Bhattacharya

“A leading sarod player of her generation. With her exceptional musicality and technical brilliance, she continues the Senia Shahjahanpur gharana’s legacy, delivering performances that shift from serene to exhilarating…”

Barbican Centre, 2025

A disciple of Padma Bhushan Pandit Buddhadev Dasgupta and trained from an early age by her father Pandit Debasish Bhattacharya, Debasmita represents one of the most respected lineages in Hindustani classical music, the Senia Shahjahanpur Gharana of sarod. Her performances are marked by technical clarity, brilliant aesthetic flair, sensitivity and an ability to connect deeply with audiences across cultures, whilst staying true to her traditional classical roots…

Alongside her solo classical work, Debasmita has performed internationally across Europe, the Middle East, Asia and North America, appearing at major festivals and concert halls including Saptak Festival, Darbar Festival, World EXPO 2020 Dubai, Southbank Centre, Future Museum Dubai. Through performance, collaboration and education, she continues to bring the sound of her sarod to audiences globally…

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Across Stages and Traditions

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Solo Sarod Performance

Rooted in the Senia Shahjahanpur tradition, Debasmita presents the depth and artistry of Hindustani classical music through solo recitals at leading festivals and concert platforms. Her performances have been appreciated by discerning audiences, senior musicians and fellow practitioners of the art.

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International Acclaim

Debasmita has established a significant global presence, spanning major festivals and distinguished concert halls. From World Expo 2020 (Dubai) and Queen Elizabeth Hall, London to tours across Europe, the Middle East, China and USA, her music has travelled across continents to diverse audiences.

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Cross-Cultural Collaborations

Beyond the classical stage, Debasmita has collaborated with musicians and ensembles from diverse musical traditions, including Sura Susso, Manu Delago, Aurora Orchestra, Jahnavi Harrison, Naïssam Jalal and the Indo-Jazz collective Mishran, building artistic connections across cultures and genres.

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Education & Outreach

A dedicated educator and cultural ambassador, Debasmita conducts workshops, lecture-demonstrations and one-to-one teaching, educating and engaging students and audiences ranging from remote village schools to international institutions across various different locations.

“The Queen of Sarod…never does her attention waver, as she turns out a perfect confluence of rhythm and melody. One of India’s gifted young masters.”

The Arab Times, 2019

“One of India’s most exciting young sarod players….pushing Hindustani music into the 21st century without diluting its core values”

Darbar Festival, 2025

“The celestial young sarod virtuoso, stands as a beacon of musical brilliance in the world of Indian Classical Music”

The Journal of music, 2025

“The Queen of Sarod…never does her attention waver, as she turns out a perfect confluence of rhythm and melody. One of India’s gifted young masters.”

The Arab Times, 2019

“One of India’s most exciting young sarod players….pushing Hindustani music into the 21st century without diluting its core values”

Darbar Festival, 2025

“The celestial young sarod virtuoso, stands as a beacon of musical brilliance in the world of Indian Classical Music”

The Journal of music, 2025

Her Gurus

Padma Bhushan Pandit Buddhadev Dasgupta

Pandit Debasish Bhattacharya

Debasmita’s music is rooted in the Senia Shahjahanpur tradition, shaped by her father and guru Pandit Debasish Bhattacharya and her guru Padma Bhushan Pandit Buddhadev Dasgupta