I love playing for Bollywood, says flautist Rakesh Chaurasia
Fresh from receiving the prestigious Sangeet Natak Akademi Award in the Creative and Experimental Music category, Grammy-winning flautist Rakesh Chaurasia remains deeply rooted in the classical tradition while embracing new musical possibilities. The flautist believes innovation and tradition are not opposing forces but complementary ones, and rejects the notion that film music diminishes the instrument's artistic stature.Bollywood has been an important part of his musical journey.
