Nikhil Paralikar aka The Tabla Guy: Zakir Hussain, AR Rahman & Bandish Bandits | Bani Anand | AAE S5

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Nikhil Paralikar, known as The Tabla Guy, shares his musical journey and the impact of social media on his career.

In this episode of AfterHours with All About Eve, Bani Anand is joined by Nikhil Paralikar, aka The Tabla Guy who has redefined how the instrument is perceived by today’s generation. From picking up the tabla at the age of five to performing in front of thousands, Nikhil traces the experiences, discipline and curiosity that shaped his musical journey.How Nikhil Paralikar became The Tabla GuyHe reflects on his early training, his mother’s influence, and the importance of finding the right guru, someone who not only taught him technique, but a way of life. Nikhil speaks about hours of rigorous riyaaz, experimenting with genres, and how classical foundations continue to guide his sound.How Nikhil's Shiv Tandav Stotram went viralThe conversation takes us through the moment his career changed: his powerful rendition of the Shiv Tandav Stotram, which caught the attention of audiences nationwide and was even reposted by Anand Mahindra, giving his work extraordinary visibility. From there, appreciation from artists across the industry followed.Nikhil also discusses the criticism he occasionally receives from purists, the energy he taps into while performing, and how social media has…

People in this episode

Host: Bani Anand

Guest: Nikhil Paralikar

Topics covered

• tabla
• music journey
• classical music
• social media
• performance
• cultural influence

Keywords

• tabla
• Nikhil Paralikar
• Shiv Tandav Stotram
• classical music
• social media
• music performance
• cultural influence

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Bandish Bandits

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