Trustees
Mysore B Sanjeev Kumar
Suchitra Sanjeev
Srihari S Bharadwaj
Dr. B.G Bhaskar
MYSORE B SANJEEV KUMAR
Mysore B Sanjeev Kumar is a distinguished Carnatic musician.
A graded artist of All India Radio and Doordarshan, he has performed widely across India as a soloist and accompanist. He is the recipient of several prestigious titles including “Gana Kala Padma,” “Sangeetha Swara Bhargava,” and national honours such as “Rastriya Purushotam Samman (2023)” and “Lasya Kala Samman (2024)” at Shree Jagannath Dham Puri Utsav.
He is the Founder President of the Kalaswadesha Foundation, through which he trains students in Carnatic music and promotes Indian classical arts. He also leads the Haridasa Keerthana Project, dedicated to preserving and propagating Haridasa compositions.
SUCHITRA SANJEEV
Suchitra Sanjeev serves as Vice President of Kalaswadesha Foundation with quiet strength, devotion, and unwavering commitment to the preservation of Indian classical music and cultural heritage.
With over 20 years of teaching experience beyond the field of music, she brings the depth of a seasoned educator — nurturing discipline, values, and clarity in young minds. Her approach reflects the belief that true education, like music, is a sacred journey of refinement and inner growth.
Though her role is often behind the scenes, her contribution forms the spiritual and organisational backbone of many concerts, initiatives, and cultural programs.
She believes music is sadhana — a sacred discipline that preserves tradition, builds character, and connects generations through devotion and art.
Through her service as Trustee, she continues to uphold the vision of Kalaswadesha — fostering excellence, humility, and cultural continuity.
SRIHARI S BHARADWAJ
Srihari S Bharadwaj is a young and accomplished Carnatic Violinist who began his musical journey at the age of 5 under his father and Guru, Vidwan Mysore B Sanjeev Kumar. He is currently undergoing advanced (Vidwath) training under Vidwan T. H. Subramaniam (T.H.S), Kerala.
A Guinness World Record participant recognized by Guinness World Records for performing Thyagaraja’s Pancharatna Kritis (2020, Chennai), Srihari has presented 100+ concerts as both soloist and accompanist. He has won several prestigious competitions, including 1st Prize in Carnatic Violin Solo (2024) conducted by MES Kalavedhi.
Academically brilliant, he secured 18th Rank in Karnataka State - II PUC and is currently pursuing B.E. in Electronics & Communication at BMS College of Engineering.
Srihari’s playing is known for its melody, classical depth, and adherence to the rich traditional bani of his Gurus
Dr. B G Bhaskar
Dr. B G Bhaskar. MSc., MEd.,NET., MPhil., PhD., MBA., MSc(Psy)., Dip(Counselling)., is a CBSE empanelled resource person, an Academician, Practicing psychologist, Motivational Speaker, Counselor, Certified LIfe skill coach , Certified master trainer , a Life coach and ardent lover of music who has served in Education Field for the more than 27 Years at Various capacities like Teacher, Researcher, Assistant Professor, Administrator, Teacher Educator, Principal of various reputed Teacher Training Institutions, Trainer, UGC project fellow, Guest Faculty in Bangalore University-Department of Education.
Dr. B G Bhaskar has conducted more than 1000 workshops for Teachers, Parents and Students across the country.
He has been awarded for his commendable performance in the area of teaching by The Teacher Foundation and Wipro (2004)(Received from Sri Azim PremJi). He is also the recipient of state award from Janasiri Foundation, Recipient of Sri Dronacharya Award for his services in the field of Education.