About Artist
Anooratn Rai is a distinguished Hindustani Classical Vocalist from a
renowned musical lineage. He is the son and closest disciple of the
legendary "Naad-Nritya Yogi" Acharya Pandit Anupam Rai Ji.
Representing the Rampur Sahaswan and Seniya Maihar gharanas,
Anooratn excels in multiple genres of Hindustani classical music,
including Khayal, Jaati Gaayan, Prabandh Gaayan, Dhruvpad-Dhamar,
Thumri, Dadra, Bhajan and Sufi styles. Known for his ability to balance the
"Ras" of Raag, build rhythmic crescendos, and express emotions through
Swara, Anooratn is celebrated for his fast and intricate Taankaari, a result
of his rigorous training.
Awards and Honors
Maharashtra Gaurav Samman by the Govt. of Maharashtra
Sangeet Gaurav Award from Music Directors Padmashree Anandji-Kalyanji
Ninaad Samman at Vishnu Digambar Paluskar Sangeet Samaroh
Kishor Sangeet Martand (at age 13)
Sandeepani Sangeet Ratn by Sri Ramesh Bhai Ojha
Sangeet Bhushan Award by Sangeet Nayak Pt Dargahi Mishra organization
Notable Performances and Festivals
Anooratn has performed at prestigious festivals like Amrit Kala Mahotsav, Saptak Music
Festival, Kala Ghoda, Taj Mahotsav, Haridas Sangeet Sammelan, Triveni Mahotsav, and the
New Delhi Thumri Festival, among others. He has also performed internationally in cities
such as London, Chicago, San Francisco, and New Jersey.
Contribution to Music Education:
Anooratn teaches Hindustani Classical Music at the Anupam Academy of Performing Arts
in Mumbai, offering training to students in India and abroad through regular sessions,
workshops, and digital platforms.
Apart from performing, Anooratn has contributed to the arts by organizing music and
dance festivals as part of Sangeetanjali, a cultural organization founded by his father.
He has also participated in corporate events for major organizations like BHEL, NTPC, Tata,
and PNB.