Shreya Bhattacharjee is a child prodigy from the small town of Bokajan, Karbi Anglong, Assam. She is a diligent student studying in 8th standard at Kendriya Vidyalaya, Karbi Anglong, Assam, and had a passion for playing the tabla(a Hindustani classical percussion instrument). Her love for music is evident as she spends over 8 hours every day practicing to achieve her dream of becoming the world’s best tabla player.
Shreya’s journey started at the tender age of 3 when her father, Rajib Bhattacharjee, noticed her playing rhythms on the table. He was shocked at her natural talent and started training her in the art of tabla playing. Despite the financial struggles, Rajib never let his daughter’s talent go to waste.
Shreya’s father had always been passionate about music, but he faced many hardships in his life. He had to work multiple jobs to make ends meet and support his family. Despite the struggles, he never gave up on his daughter’s dreams and spent every free moment teaching her and encouraging her to practice.
As Shreya grew older, her talent for playing the tabla continued to develop. She received training from Shri Sachin Jagtap Ji (PRT) Music Kendriya Vidyalaya, Bokajan, later she was very fortunate that she received valuable guidance, blessings, love, and support from none other than the most respected living legend Ustad Sabir Khan Saheb Ji (Kolkata) for a very short period of time and then she receives her advanced training from Swapnil Bhise ji (Mumbai) of Punjab Gharana, a disciple of the great maestro Pandit Yogesh Samsi Ji.
Her hard work and dedication paid off when she broke the India book of record for the longest tabla play time on February 12, 2022, playing for an incredible 1 hour 2 minutes, and 53 seconds. She was now a record holder tabla player at just 13 years old.
Shreya’s talent had taken her place, and she even had the opportunity to perform at the G20 Summit Agra, where she mesmerized the delegates with her performance.
Shreya’s journey was not an easy one, but her determination and her father’s unwavering support helped her achieve her dreams. Today, she is a shining example of how hard work and dedication can help one achieve their goals, and her father, Rajib Bhattacharjee, is proud to see his daughter achieving great heights.
“Gurur Brahma Gurur Vishnu Gurur Devo Maheshwarah, Gurur Saakshaata Parabrahma Tasmai Shri Guruve Namah.”
As per Shreya Bhattacharjee, First of all, we have to accept that in order to master any skill we require a teacher or a Guru who is Proficient in that skill. Since he has gained mastery over the subject so, his experiences and skills can help us to achieve victory over that subject. Since I have a guru in my musical life I can proudly state that my life has completely transformed because of my Gurus. So in all spheres of life, you need a guide to help you reach your destination. But for that, you will first have to surrender before him and believe in him leaving all your egos and myths aside. If you have faith and follow his path I am sure we can attain success and will not have to go through various troubles and mistakes to walk on that path. He will help you to inculcate discipline in your lives, he will help us gain self-control over our minds and will also help us direct our senses in the right direction, also prevent us to fall into any trouble by helping us control our lives by providing wisdom on that respective subjects. My life has become magical because I have a guru in my life Shri Swapnil Bhise Ji (Guru) Desciple of the prominent Tabla Guru Pandit Yogesh Samsi Ji (Dada Guru Ji) Of Punjab Gharana. I always feel fortunate and proud to have such Guru’s in my life journey. I offer my humble pranam to the Lotus feet of my Guru’s. My parents and Maa Saraswati. I am grateful to my Gurus ever.
I am a skilled tabla player with over 10 years of experience in classical and fusion music. I have won several local and national competitions and have performed at various prestigious events. My proficiency in complex rhythms and ability to collaborate with other musicians make me a valuable asset to any musical ensemble.
Shreya’s first Studio Recording where she has accompanied Tabla for a hindi based Song called “JANA HAI MUJHE” sung by Debojit Choudhury on dated 1st March 2020 at the age of 10 years.
THE INDIA BOOK OF RECORD has confirmed her record of playing the table for the longest duration by a child (Shreya Bhattacharjee) on dated 12th February 2022 for 1 hour 2 minutes and 53 seconds at the age of 12 years.
On dated 7th & 8th August,2022 she participated in National Workshop on Traditional Idraak of Punjab Gharana, led by Pt. Sushilkumar Jain Guruji organized by Department of Tabla Faculty of Performing Arts, The Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda, Vadodara-01
She has been awarded the most prestigious “Pradhan Mantri Rashtriya Bal Puraskar 2023 by our Honorable President of India Droupadi Murmu Ji on dated 23 Jan 2023 in the category of Art and Culture.
She has performed at G20 Summit Agra where she showcased her talent and mesmerized the G 20 delegates at the cultural event program.
On dated 27th of November 2020 she was felicitated by our Former Honourable Chief Minister of Assam, Mr. Sarbananda Sonowal at Balipathar, Karbi Anglong, Assam for her achievement on Tabla.
On dated 20th April 2020 she was felicitated by the Commanding Officer (C.O.) of C.R.P.F. Bokajan organized by the pacific society of Bokajan, Karbi Anglong, Assam on her achievements.
She was also felicitated by the groups of Vestige Marketing Pvt. Ltd. on dated 15th of August 2020 as an extraordinary percussionist at a tender age.
She was felicitated by the Principal of Little Learners Academy, Morajan, Nowjan, Assam on her grand success to the various level of performing Art Tabla on dated 5th of September 2020.
She was honored by the Committee members of Dayanand Arya Vidya Niketan, Bokajan on her achievements in a Cultural Competition organized by the institution where she performed her table solo on dated 10th of October 2020.
She was felicitated and honored by Kendriya Vidyalaya, Gujrat on her live performance on dated 21st April 2022.
She was also heartily welcomed and felicitated by Mr. Binoy Singh (Principal) of Kendriya Vidyalaya CCI, Bokajan for her grand success on the Tabla at Singapore .
She was also felicitated by the District (Karbi Anglong) Sahita Sabha organized by the Bokajan Sahitya Sabha on Shilpi Divas on her achievements in tabla on dated 17th January 2019 at Bokajan, Karbi Anglong, Assam.
She was honoured through an appreciation certificate along with a memento from the school Kendriya Vidyalaya CCI, Bokajan dated 15th January 2022.
Kendriya Vidyalay Sangathan has recognised Shreya as ‘DESH KI BETI’ on National Girl Child day on 24th January 2021 on twitter web app.
She had the honor to receive the winning prize by the hand of the great flute maestro Pt. Rupak Kulkarni ji at Nehru Centre, Mumbai. The chief guest of the felicitation program was the great Guru Pt. Hariprasad Chaurasia Ji. Where she stood first in All India Tabla solo competition organised by Pt. Rupak Kulkarni Flute Academy at Mumbai on dated 19/04/2022.
She was Invited to Perform Tabla Solo Under “Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat” a Cultural Confluence of Assam & Rajasthan at K.V. Curaj Bandersindri Ajmer, Kendriya Bishwa Vidyalaya, Ajmer, On Dated 13/09/2022
She was also honored through an appreciation certificate along with a memento by WE NGOE DRUP GYAMCHHO CHOELING GONPA for her live performance in the monastery
She was Invited to Perform Tabla Solo by Kendriya Reserve Police force 155 Battalion on Sthapana Divas. She was honored and felicitated then.
She has engraved her name in India Book of Records “LONGEST DURATION TO PLAY THE TABLA BY A CHILD” On Dated February 12, 2022
She has performed at G20 Summit Agra where she showcased her talent and mesmerized the G 20 delegates at the cultural event program.
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