
Guru
Sri Venkatesh D.C.
Bengaluru-based tabla player, composer, and playback singer — founder of SUR Productions, and one of Akarsh’s gurus.
Venkatesh D.C. (Venky D.C.) is a Bengaluru-based tabla player, music composer, playback singer, multi-instrumentalist, music educator, and founder of SUR Productions. Trained in tabla under Pt. Subhankar Banerjee and Pt. Abhijit Banerjee, he has performed extensively across India and internationally as a soloist, accompanist, and multi-percussionist.
He has lent his voice to acclaimed films including Kantara, Sarkari Hiriya Prathamika Shaale, Case of Kondana, and Kerebete. His work spans film scoring, music production, orchestration, and cross-cultural collaborations, including the UNICEF India initiative The One Song.
Through SUR Productions and SUR Music Institute, he continues to create, perform, and mentor aspiring musicians, sharing his expertise in Indian classical music, vocals, world percussion, composition, and music production.
Playback & Film Credits
Performances
Watch Venkatesh’s performances, compositions, and film work on his YouTube channel.
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