Sanjay Karandikar is disciple of Late Pt. Madhav Karandikar, Pt. Shashikant Bellare, Pt. Vikas Datar and
Pt. Ramdas Palsule.
Sanjay has ranked 2nd
in All India ranking for Sangeet Alankar
(Tabla) by Akhil Bharatiya Gandharva Mahavidyalaya Mandal in 2003.
Sanjay Karandikar is founder & director of ‘Swar-Taal Sadhana’ School of Music
established in 1993.
He has been renowned teacher of Tabla and Dholki - has over 1000
past and present students from India
and abroad.
Sanjay has selected by Indian Council for Cultural relations
(ICCR) for deputation abroad as tabla
teacher and performer in 2004. He is a credited artist for All India Radio and Television.
Sanjay has published books and audio-visual aids on tabla
& dholki which are extensively used by students. He gives so many stage
performances include Solo performances & "Taalvadya Kacheri".
He is acclaimed accompanist
of Tabla & Dholki and has performed with renowned artists, to name a few :-
*Indian Classical- Smt.
Alka Marulkar, Smt. Manjiri Alegaonkar, Shri. Shaunak Abhisheki, Shri. Anand
Bhate, Shri. Vijay Koparkar.
*Natya sangeet
(Musical Drama)- Late Smt. Jaymala Shiledar & Kirti Shiledar.
*Light music - Pt.
Yashwant Deo, Shri. Shrirang Umrani
*Folk music - Shri.
Charudatta Aphale (Kirtan), Late Shahir Kisanrao Hinge (Powada), Smt. Sulochana
Chavan (Lavani)