Naviin Gandharv is a young multi – talented musician who plays the unique instrument called as ‘Belabaharr’ & the Tabla with equal passion & dexterity with his own distinct style. Naviin's style of playing is a typical blend of the traditional & creative music developed from his Legendary mentors Ustad Allarakha & Pt. Babulal Gandharv (the creator of the 'Belabaharr'). His association with great maestros has polished him to be a dynamic & versatile perf
Born in the heart of Dewas, a famous place in Madhya Pradesh , India where music is cherished since generations in the aristocratic family of Pt. Kashiram - a celebrated Sarangi Master.
It is said that melody & rhythm is a rare & uncommon combination. Like his name he is truly a ‘Gandharv'.
Belabaharr is a versatile instrument which has been almost used in most forms of music such as classical, folk, devotional, film music, contemporary and world music. The unique sound of Belabaharr has been appreciated by eminent musicians like Padma Vibhushan Pt.Ram Narayan, Ustad Zakir ,Hussain, A.R.Rahman, Marat Bisengaliev, Kenny G, Vanessa Mae, Bharat Ratna Lata Mangeshkar, Ustad Ghulam Ali, Laxmikant, Pyarelal, Anup Jalota, Pankaj Udhas, Naushad sahib, etc.
About Belabaharr
The Belabaharr is a unique instrument that combines the tonal effect of a Sarangi with the convenience of a Violin. It is not commercially available as a musical instrument, although it is approved by AIR and Doordarshan. Its commercial rendezvous is restricted to a few pieces in the popular Bollywood hits like 1942 A Love Story, Gadar, Damini, LOC Kargil, Refugee etc.The Belabaharr has been a substitute to most varieties of bowing instruments like Dilruba, Tar-shehnai, Ravanhatta, Violin, Sarangi etc.