Ojas Bhargave

Born into a lineage of Hindustani classical music, Ojas began his journey with the Tabla at the age of three. He is a dedicated disciple of the esteemed maestro Pandit Vikas Purandare, a celebrated veteran staff artist of All India Radio who has also accompanied many legendary icons like Pt. Bhimsen Joshi, Pt. Hariprasad Chaurasia, and Pt. Jasraj. Through this lineage, Ojas inherits the core artistic values of his Param Guru, Pandit Ganesh Laxman (G. L.) Samant, a legacy centered on absolute tonal clarity (Khula Haath) and a highly analytical command over rhythmic mathematics.

This strict classical discipline served as the foundation for Ojas’s active practice within Pune’s live music and theater spaces, an evolution that began early as an All India Radio Baal Kalakar (child artist). Today, his work focuses on traditional classical solo recitals and accompaniment alongside diverse collaborative projects. Having previously performed live music and rearranged scores for theater plays, he has also brought his rhythmic foundation into contemporary spaces as a multi-instrumentalist performing with experimental ensembles. Rather than a departure from his classical roots, Ojas approaches these varied musical experiences as a direct extension of his lifelong devotion to the music.