Pt.Naviin Gandharv is a young, multi-talented and dynamic artist who plays the unique instrument- Belabaharr & Tabla with equal dexterity. With immense dedication he lives up to his name ‘Gandharv ‘ & has proved to be a priceless asset to the music world .
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.
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.
Being a versatile performer in melody & Rhythm he has also added new dimensions to the Indian classical music by forming ‘Anuraaj ‘ a team of highly talented musicians through which they exhibit divinity joy ,excitement ,aesthetics , power & hope for a better tomorrow which is the purpose of all forms of art.
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.