Archive · 26 Oct 2025
Kaushiki Chakraborty's PANKH: A Journey Beyond Classical Music
Kaushiki Chakraborty, a classical music star, dreamed of creating music outside the traditional rules.
She teamed up with composer Shantanu Moitra to make it happen.
They created PANKH, a musical journey that combined different types of music and instruments.
The songs told stories inspired by travels, experiences, and the human condition.
The tour also reflected personal experiences, like dealing with loss during the pandemic.
Kaushiki shared the challenges of bringing this dream to life.
The performances were a mix of classical and contemporary music, bringing everyone together.
Kaushiki Chakraborty sought to break free from the constraints of classical music.
She collaborated with Shantanu Moitra to create PANKH, a musical project.
The PANKH tour blended Eastern and Western rhythms with a full orchestra.
The songs were inspired by travels, life, and human stories.
The tour incorporated personal experiences and tributes to mentors.
- Who
- Kaushiki Chakraborty and Shantanu Moitra
- What
- A musical tour called PANKH, blending Eastern and Western music.
- When
- Over a decade of classical performances; The PANKH tour is recent.
- Where
- Sold-out venues across India and abroad for her classical performances; PANKH was a twelve-city tour.
- Why
- To create a freer musical space, breaking boundaries of classical forms.
- Event
- PANKH Musical Tour
- Lead Performer
- Kaushiki Chakraborty
- Composer
- Shantanu Moitra
- Tour Duration
- Twelve cities
- Inspiration
- Travels, life encounters, human stories