ಸಂತೂರ್ ಮೇಸ್ಟ್ರೋ ಪಂಡಿತ್ ತರುಣ್ ಭಟ್ಟಾಚಾರ್ಯ

Pandit Tarun Bhattacharya (born 23 December 1957) is an Indian classical musician who plays the Santoor. He studied under Legendary Sitar Maestro Bharat Ratna Pandit Ravi Shankar.

• Early life :
Tarun Bhattacharya was born on 23 December 1957 in Howrah (the twin city of Calcutta), India. He was a commerce graduate from one of the most reputed colleges of Calcutta, and after a few brief years of professional life he started learning music from his father, Rabi Bhattacharya. He later honed his skills under Pandit Dulal Roy and finally began learning under Pandit Ravi Shankar.

• Career :
Bhattacharya is the inventor of "mankas" or fine tuners that help in quick tuning of the santoor. His technique of playing the santoor facilitates the playing of "Krintans, Ekharatans, Boltans" broadening the use of santoor in various traditional art forms. His improvisations on the shape and string arrangements have resulted in a deeper and more classical sound for the santoor [citation needed].

He has endorsed the End Polio Now campaign of Rotary International as its ambassador. He has been recognized by the Indian National Polio Plus Committee both at the India Habitat Centre and the Calcutta Press Club for his role in promoting the cause [citation needed].

An audio CD with a raga created by Tarun was released by the Legendary singer Dr. Girija Devi at the ITC Sangeet Research Academy in September 2017.

On his Birthday, Hindustani Classical Music And Everything wishes him a long, healthy and active musical life ahead.

• Biography Source : https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tarun_Bhattacharya