Srushti Kulkarni

Srushti Kulkarni is a young and accomplished Hindustani Classical vocalist based in Thane, known for her refined voice, disciplined training, and expressive presentation in classical and semi-classical music. She began her musical journey in childhood under the guidance of her mother Smt. Smita Kulkarni and later continued advanced training in Hindustani Classical music under Guru Pandit Suresh Bapat ji for over eleven years. She is also receiving training in Marathi Natya Sangeet from senior Organ and Harmonium maestro Shree Makarand Kundale ji.

Srushti is a B-High graded Artist of All India Radio, Mumbai in Hindustani Classical Music, and also a graded artist in Natya Sangeet and Bhakti Sangeet. She holds the prestigious Sangeet Alankar degree from Akhil Bharatiya Gandharva Mahavidyalaya Mandal, an M.A. in Music from Chinmaya Vishwavidyapeeth Naada Bindu Gurukula, where she secured First Rank in the University, and an M.A. in Counselling Psychology from SNDT University, Mumbai.

Apart from performing, Srushti has been actively involved in music education and academic mentoring. Since 2022, she has been working as a Music Instructor and Academic Supervisor at Music Vruksh, and has also conducted music workshops under the National Education Policy (NEP) in colleges. With a strong blend of scholarship, performance, and pedagogy, Srushti continues to establish herself as a promising voice in Indian classical music.

Srushti Kulkarni has built a strong and evolving career as a performing vocalist, music educator, and academic mentor. With rigorous classical training and multiple academic qualifications in music and psychology, she represents a thoughtful blend of performance excellence and teaching depth.

As a B-High graded AIR artist, Srushti regularly performs Hindustani Classical, Semi-Classical, Natya Sangeet, and Bhakti Sangeet in independent concerts, thematic productions, and cultural festivals. Her repertoire reflects both traditional depth and aesthetic versatility.

Alongside her performance career, Srushti has been contributing significantly to music education through her role as Music Instructor and Academic Supervisor at Music Vruksh since 2022. She has also conducted music appreciation and practical workshops in colleges under the NEP framework, helping young learners connect with Indian classical music in meaningful ways.

Her dual academic background in Music and Counselling Psychology further enriches her teaching approach, making her a sensitive and effective mentor for aspiring students.

Awards & Achievements

• Promising Young Artist Award (2024)
  Received in memory of Late Pt. K.R. alias Bapusaheb Rajhans from Gandharva Mahavidyalaya Mandal, Nagpur
• NavDurga Award (2025)
  Honoured in the field of music by Shriram Mandal, Kalyan
• B-High Graded Artist – All India Radio, Mumbai
  For Hindustani Classical Music
• Graded Artist – All India Radio, Mumbai
  For Natya Sangeet and Bhakti Sangeet
• First Rank in M.A. Music
  From Chinmaya Vishwavidyapeeth Naada Bindu Gurukula
• Sangeet Alankar
  From Akhil Bharatiya Gandharva Mahavidyalaya Mandal