Aishwarya Rao was initiated into the world of Hindustani Classical music at the tender age of 5, under the guidance of Smt. Prathhatai Deoskar. She was guided subsequently by Smt. Apurva Gokhale and Smt. Shruti Gokhale. She is currently under the tutelage of Pandita Shubhadatai Paradkar of the Gwalior- Agra-Jaipur gharana in the guru - shishya parampara.
She has been receiving the scholarship given by the Center for Cultural Resources and Training (Govt of India) since the age of 10 and has always been evaluated as outstanding.
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