About Maheshraj Salunke

Maheshraj Salunke is a distinguished Tabla and Dhama Jori artist, recognized as the only musician to perform both instruments simultaneously in Solo and Accompaniment settings. His exceptional command over rhythm and deep-rooted training under the guidance of Pt.Shankar Kumbhar (Panjab Gharana), Pt. Umeshji Moghe (Delhi Gharana) and Pt. Nayan Ghosh (Farukhabad Gharana) have shaped him into a versatile and sought-after percussionist in the Indian classical music fraternity. Maheshraj Salunke is a dedicated and versatile musician actively engaged in the Indian classical music circuit. With a deep-rooted commitment to classical music and an extensive performance history, Maheshraj continues to contribute to the propagation and enrichment of India’s rich musical heritage.

About Maheshraj Salunke

Concert Highlights

Ustad Shahid Parvez Khan (2019) - Pondicherry, Chennai, Bangalore
Dwarka Krishna Mandir (2018)
Pandit Nayan Ghosh (2023)-Pune & Hyderabad
Maluha Band (2023)- Dubai.
Ambabai Mahotsav, Miraj (2024) - Featured artist.
Ayodhya Ram Mandir (2024)
Sawai Gandharva Mahotsav, Kundgol (2024)
Sarod Maestro Pt. Ken Zuckerman (2025)
Udapi Krishna Mandir (2025)
Pandit Rupak Kulkarni (2025) - Rithwik Foundation for Performing Arts, Pune
Tabla Symphony with Ishan Ghosh - Special collaborative performance.
Swarvilaas Sangeet Mahotsav - Pt. Jayateerth Mevundi 2025
Swarsamrat Music Festival - Pt. Raghunandan Panshikar 2025
Brahmanaad Sangeet Mahotsav 2026
Sangeet Shankar Darbar Festival 2026
22nd Pt. Jitendra Abhishekhi Sangeet Mahotsav 2026
Maluha Band Studio Recordings – Contributed to multiple recordings

Awarded

Tabla Nawaj Of India - (2016) - Lucknow
Naad Kanak Award (2025) — Sirsi
Percussion Prodigy Award (2025)-Bengaluru
Pandit Chigari Guruji Tabla Award (2020)-Latur
Tabla Alankar - (2018)
Zee Yuva Sangeet Samrat Fame - (2017)
Sangeet Milan Award - (2015)
MA Gold Medallist from Pune University - (2015)
Bharatratna Pt.Bhimsen Joshi Scolarship - (2014)
Pt.Pannalal Ghosh Scolarship - (2013)
Udapi Krishna Mandir (2025)

Vocalists Accompanied

Pt. Jayateerth Mevundi
Pt. Raghunandan Panshikar
Pt. Babanrao Haldankar
Pt. kedar bodas
Pt. Hemant Pendse
Pt.Vijay Koparkar
Pt. Balasaheb Waikar
Pt. Raghunath Khandalkar
Pt. Shankarao Vairagkar
Pt. Rajendra Kandalgaokar
Pt. kumar Mardur
Pt. Sanjay Garud
Vidushi Manali Bose
Vidhushi Sangita Bandopadhyay
Vidushi Kaber Dhar Basu (Drupad )
Vidushi Sandhya kathgote
Pt. Ram Deshpande
Pt. Mohan Kumar Darekar
Pt. Rattan Mohan Sharma
Pt. Suresh Patki
Pt. Krushedra Wadikar
Vidushi Saniya Patankar
Pt.Sant Kumar

Instrumental Accompanied

Ustad Shahid Pervej
Pt. Ken Zukerman
Pt Nayan Ghosh
vidushi Sahana Banerjee
Pt. Lokesh Anand
Pt. Keshav Ginde
Pt.Ajay Prasann
Pt. Vikas Babu
Pt. Atul Kumar Upadhyay
Pt. Kalyan Apar
Pt. Rupak Kulkarni
Pt. Rajendra Kulkarni
Pt. Suvir Mishra
Pt. Prakash Hegde
Anupam Joshi
Nitish Purohit
Prashekh Borkar
Abhishek Borkar
Shakir Khan
Nikhil Patvardhan
Nikhil Ghivlikar
Kalyani Deshpande
Ninad Daithankar
Apurva Petkar
Chintan Katti
Tejas Upadhyay SatyendraSingh Solanki
Azharuddin Shaikh
Sarang Kulkarni
Malvika Chopra
Omkar Agnihotri
Krushnaraj
Haritharaj

Ghazal & Light Music Accompanied

Ustad Anwar Qureshi
Dattprasad Ranade (Ghazal Shuda)
Bhavik Rathod
Prajakta Savarkar
Nagesh Adgaokar
Umeshraj Salunke
Narsing & Asavari Desai
Ramankat & Gayatri Gaikwad
Anjali & Nandini Gaikwad
Kalyanji, Kaustubh Kartiki Gaikwad
Suranjan and Shubham Khandalkar
Swarali Joshi
Shankar Giri
Saurabh Salunke

Tabla Jugalbandi Accompanied

Pt. Ravishankar Upadhyay
Sukhad Munde
Omkar Dalvi
Deepak Dhasvadkar
Gaurav & Saurav Upadhyay
Amol mali
Shubham Ugale