Sanchari Bakshi, born in a Bengali family, started learning SITAR from her father SHRI ANUPAM BAKSHI from a very early age. Her parents were her inspiration in her early years.
Since 1990, Sanchari has been a direct disciple of PADMA BHUSHAN PANDIT DEBU CHAUDHURI.
Sanchari has won many accolades and titles since her childhood. From 1987 to 1995 she won a remarkable 18 GOLD MEDALS in State and National level competitions organized by NEHRU BAL SAMITI. In 1993 she was honored with the KALABHUSHAN AWARD, the highest appreciation for a child talent.
In 2002, she topped her M.Phil (Instrumental Music) in Delhi University. She won the ‘SURMANI’ award from SURSINGAR SAMSAD (KAL KE KALAKAR), Bombay.