Aniruddh Aithal
Hindustani Classical Vocalist
A refined voice shaped by dedicated training, rare repertoire, and performances across India and North America. He belongs to the rich heritage of the Kirana and Gwalior Gharanas, and carries this tradition forward.
The Artist
Aniruddh Aithal is a Hindustani classical vocalist recognized for his exceptionally sweet voice, technical precision and aesthetically sensitive presentation.
An All India Radio ‘A’ Grade artist, his repertoire includes Hindustani classical music and rare forms of Semi-Classical music such as Rangageethes, Dasarapadas, Vachanas and Natyageethe.
Recognition
Pandit Basavaraj Rajguru Rashtriya Yuva Prashasthi
National Youth Award, 2026.
All India Radio ‘A’ Grade
The highest broadcast grading conferred by All India Radio, awarded in 2023.
Shanmukhananda Bharat Ratna Dr. M S Subbulakshmi Fellowship
Granted by the Sri Shanmukhananda H. T. Parekh Foundation for the period 2024 to 2026. Conferred 14 September 2024.
Lokmat Sur Jyotsna National Music Award
Most Outstanding Emerging Talent, Vocal. Twelfth edition, Nagpur, 22 March 2025.
He is the recipient of scholarships given by the Centre for Cultural Resources and Training (CCRT), New Delhi and the Karnataka Sangeetha Nruthya Academy.
Training and Musical Lineage
Aniruddh trained under Smt. Geetha Garud Prithviraj and Dr. Ashok Huggannavar, in the guru shishya parampara that carries Hindustani classical music from one generation to the next.
He belongs to the rich heritage of the Kirana and Gwalior Gharanas, and carries this tradition forward.
His training has been supported by scholarships from the Centre for Cultural Resources and Training and the Karnataka Sangeetha Nruthya Academy.
Featured Performances
Sawai Gandharva Mahotsav, Kundgol
2018
Sawai Gandharva Mahotsav, Pune
2025
Concert tour of the United States and Canada
2025
Audio and Video
A growing archive of recorded concerts and recitals, spanning festival stages, sabha performances and studio sessions.
Rare Repertoire
Alongside the Hindustani classical canon, Aniruddh is adept at performing musical genres that are seldom heard on the concert platform today.
Songs drawn from the Kannada theatre tradition.
Devotional compositions of the Haridasa saints.
Kannada devotional poetry of the twelfth century, set to music.
Songs from the Marathi musical theatre tradition, composed on Hindustani ragas.
Media and Press Kit
High resolution photographs, artist biography in short and long form, stage and sound requirements, and past festival credits, prepared for presenters, sabhas and press.
Invite Aniruddh to perform
Available for festivals, sabha concerts, private baithaks and lecture demonstrations, in India and abroad.