Pandit Ram Kumar Mallick belongs to the illustrious musical family of Darbhanga Gharana and represents the 12th generation of this musical lineage. Pt. Ram Kumar Mallick inherited the Dhrupad music from his Father & Guru world renowned Dhrupad Legend Pt.Vidur Mallick. He also had the opportunity of learning from his grandfather Lt. Pt. Sukhdev Mallick, the renowned Dhrupad Vocalist.
He started learning Dhamar at an early age under the guidance of his father late Pt. Vidur Mallick, the Dhrupad Maestro. Pt Ram Kumar Mallick had the opportunity of learning from his grandfather Lt. Pt. Sukhdev Mallick, the renowned Dhrupad singer. His recital is marked for the unique, rich repertory of compositions, the use of Khandarwani & Gaurharwani besides variety of layakaries & tihayees. He has not only mastered in Dhrupad but also in Khayal, Thumari as well as Bhajan.