Pravin Godkhindi

Pravin Godkhindi (born 28 October 1973) is an Indian classical Hindustani flute (bansuri) player.^[1] He has mastered both the tantrakari and gayaki style of playing on the flute. He was called a top ranking artist in Hindustani bansuri, by Akashvani (AIR).^[2][3]

Pravin Godkhindi
Pravin Godkhindi performing for Laya Lavanya
Background information
Birth name	Pravin Godkhindi
Born	(1973-10-28) 28 October 1973 (age 51)
Origin	Dharwad, Karnataka
Genres	Hindustani classical music and light forms, modern and film music
Occupation(s)	Flautist, music composer and director
Website	pravingodkhindi.com

Biography

• 1st Indian flautist to perform on the 8-foot long
• "Top Ranking Artiste" in Hindustani bansuri, by Akashvani (AIR)
• 1st Indian to represent bansuri at the World Flute Festival in Mendoza, Argentina^[4][5]
• National awards for films Beru and Vimukthi
• Brand ambassador for AKG microphones
• Started toying with a small flute at the age of 3 years
• First public performance at the age of 6
• Gurus - Pandit Venkatesh Godkhindi^[6] & Vidwan Anoor Ananth Krishna Sharma
• Titles: Surmani, Naada-Nidhi, Sur Samrat, Kalapraveena, Aryabhatta, Aasthana Sangeet Vidwan from the Udupi Sri Krishna Mutt
• B.E. - electrical & electronics engineering with distinction from SDMCET, Dharwad.
• Performed with eminent musicians like Ustad Zakir Hussain, Dr. Balmurali Krishna, Pt. Vishwa Mohan Bhatt, Dr. Kadri Gopalnath and Sivamani.^[3]
• Also started Raagatainment series covering 101 ragas on YouTube.