Avirbhav Verma is an Indian musician and percussionist, best known as a tabla artist. He follows the Hindustani tradition of classical music, inherited from his forefathers. He is the grandson of Pandit Lachman Singh Seen of Punjab Gharana, the renowned tabla artist. Apart from solo performances, he has also been associated with Hindustani musicians and vocalists, as well as different French music bands. He has been honoured by the Punjab state government with a state award and by many cultural organisations.
Avirbhav Verma – Tabla Artist, Belonging to the Punjabi Tradition
Avirbhav Verma was born in Chandigarh in 1985. He was introduced to the world of music by his father who taught him tabla. Born into a traditionally rich musical family, Verma too decided to pursue a career in the field of music. He has collaborated with many renowned artists of Indian classical music for their live performances, Dhondutai Kulkarni, Vishwa Mohan Bhatt, Vidyadhar Vyas, etc., to name a few.
Avirbhav Verma – Some interesting facts
1. Avirbhav Verma follows the Punjab tradition of Hindustani classical music, passed to him by his ancestors. His grandfather, Pandit Lachman Singh Seen, and Pawan Kumar Verma are renowned musicians and tabla players. His elder brother, Swarit Verma, is also a tabla artist.
2. His mother, Gandharv Verma, is a vocalist who regularly performs in Doordarshan and AIR.
3. He lost his father at a younger age, which the artist feels is an irreplaceable gap. He always felt that if his father is alive, he could have guided him better. He lost his father in the year 2000 at the age of 15.
4. Avirbhav has performed in France, New Zealand, Korea, Indonesia and many other countries. Very often, he has been honoured with awards and recognitions by foreign countries.
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