"Master the Flute, Anywhere."

Dr. Rajershi Kasudhan

Ph.D, M.Mus, B.Mus In Flute

Head of Department of Performing Arts

Assistant Professor of Flute

Mewar University, Rajasthan

Starting his musical career as a child prodigy, Dr. Rajershi Kasudhan has attained a status of a legend in the field of music during his 35 years’ reign as a brilliant solo flutiest. Ever since he ascended the stage as Hindustani flutiest at the age of 15, a revolution took place in the North Indian music arena, particularly in the field of Flute.

Dr. Rajershi Kasudhan  is today, One of India’s leading Young and Sought-after North Indian Classical Flutiest Belonging to the Banaras Gharana. A rigorous study of more than two Decades with renowned and able Gurus, Like Pt. Amar Nath, Pt. Shivnath Mishra and his Son Pt. Deobrat Mishra, Pt. Dr. Himanshu Vishwaroop, Has enriched Dr. Rajershi with a rich fund of knowledge. He is a recipient of the National Goverment Scholarship for Phd awarded by University Grant Commission. He Has featured on Various TV Channels like E-TV, Hindi News, DD Bharti, Sanskar Bharti. He is regular Performer on All India Radio.

Teenaged Rajershi’s flute renditions were so captivating that many flutiest dropped their ‘gatkari’ style and changed over to the Gayaki Ang. This style is one that was so perfected by a lifetime of discipline, hard work and arduous research that. He has earned himself the distinction of being the pioneer in this respect.

His Flawless rendition, Mestery of technique, Beauty of tone and great expressive quality soon cannot escape the ears of the biggies in the music world. He gently breathes melody into his flute. The notes springing out of his flute enhance the beauty of every classical ragas, films and folk song. Mesmerizing the audience with his inimitable passion of playing the flute and creating and eternal bond with the music lovers is a phenomenon occurring too often in the world of music.

The secret of Dr. Rajershi’s genius lies in the fact that a strong foundation was well-laid by his Guru’s, all are excellent teacher of music and man of great foresight. Dr. Rajershi invented a special flute technique for Gayaki Ang based on veena and vocal technique.

Dr. Rajershi Kasudhan have powerful and emotion packed style, gave a further fillip to research into an hitherto unexplored area of flute playing and emerge out with a masterly and brilliant technique best suited to the delineation of different forms of Hindustani music. Be it the majestic aalap of Dhrupad, the lyrical Khayal, the romantic Thumri, lilting and soulful Bhajan, vivacious Natyasangeet, tricky Tappa, nothing poses a challenge to his masterly and magical bowing and fingering technique.

His total involvement with the music and relentless pursuit of perfection, impeccable adherence to classical purity and precision of notes make his concerts stand out as unique in the festivals he participates. His tuneful renditions as well as well as his charming manners and harmonious involvement with the accompanists have captivated and endeared his music lovers from all over the world.

Dr. Rajershi is not only an exponent ‘par excellence’ of flute playing, but is also a brilliant academician. M.C.A. is Computer science, Ph.D. in Music and recipient of innumerable awards, Dr. Rajershi is a noted JRF and SRF scholar and had been serving the cause of music education at the Mewar Univesity from two years. He leaves his imprint in every field- be it stage performances, film song recordings, or background scores.

With a performing career spanning more than 23 years, Dr. Rajershi performs regularly all over Indian on Various Prestigious music stages like the Ganga Festival, Kashi Yatra, Prashanti Niliyam, PuttaParthi, Shruti Mandal, Khairagarh Mahotasav and so on.

At Present, Dr. Rajershi Kasudhan is the HOD cum Assistant Professor in Mewar University where Students are trained in Hindustani Classical Vocal or Instrumental Music using contemporary approach.

Today, Dr. Rajershi’s technique draws no parallel in the world. Considering the position and the popularity of flute as an instrument in the world of music and the normal technique that is used, his technique is extraordinary which envy is for one and all. Many professional flutists from foreign countries regularly seek his guidance to improve their capabilities.

Despite his busy career involving extensive online and offline concert to distant countries viz., USA, Canada, Czechoslovakia, Russia, France, Italy, Germany, Holland, Switzerland, New Zealand, Australia, and so on.

Featured in Prestigious Music Conferences and Sangeet Sammelans

            • TANSEN SANGEET SAMAROH, Gwalior
            • SALT LAKE CITY FESTIVAL, Kolkatta
            • KAL KE KALAAKAR SAMMELAN, Mumbai
            • TATANAGAR SANGEET SAMMELAN, Tatanagar
            • PANCHAKSHAR GAWAI PUNYATITHI SAMMELAN, Bhopal,
            • SAWAI GANDHARVA FESTIVAL, Poona, Gadag,
            • DELHI INTERNATIONAL ARTS FESTIVAL, Delhi,
            • PANDIT DINANATH MANGESHKAR SANGEET SAMAROH, Goa,
            • SANKAT MOCHAN FESTIVAL, Varanasi
            • BHATKHANDE SANGEET SAMAROH,
            • GURURAO DESHPANDE SANGEET SAMAROH, Bangalore, Poona
            • KARNATAKA SANGEET NRITYA ACADEMY, Kolkatta
            • KHAIRAGARH SANGEET SAMAROH, CHITTISGARDH
            • CONCERT FOR SANTOOR ASHRAM, Kolkatta
            • REHAMAT KHAN PUNYATITHI SAMAROH, Dharwad
            • MALLIKARJUN MANSOOR SANGEET SAMAROH, Dharwad
            • BASAVARAJ RAJGURU SANGEET SAMAROH, Dharwad
            • PANDIT BHIMSEN JOSHI SHRADDHANJALI, Dharwad

National Tours

            • IIT Delhi: For a multinational conference on Tourism
            • Pondicherry: For a fund raising event organized by ICCR
            • Have toured Punjab, Singapore, Bangalore, Nagpur, Mumbai, Pune, Dharwad, Mathura, Ahmedabad, Chennai, Hyderabad, Orissa, Kolkata, Bihar, Jodhpur and Jaipur for his several times for solo concerts, fusion performances and recordings.

Local Tours

            • Have performed at the ever fame ‘HCL’ event that was held at IIT BHU- Varanasi in Sep 2015!
            • Have performed for Bangalore’s biggest Cultural festival ‘The 52nd Varanasi  Ganesha Uthsava’
            • Have performed for several corporate events for companies including Microsoft, Dell, Canon, Airtel, Biocon, BOSCH, KIOCL, Tejas Networks to name a few.
            • Have performed for ‘Varanasi International Sankat Mochan Festival’ at the Sankat Mochan Temple.
            • Have performed at Rotary Club International – shivnagar for their annual President’s meet
            • Have performed for numerous Private shows across
            • Have accompanied for Indian Classical dance – Bharathanatyam, Kathak for a few concerts
            • Have performed at several prestigious temples across Varanasi and Prayagraj.
            • Have performed at DAV College’s prestigious fest 8th Mile
            • Have performed multiple times for ‘Indian Airforce’ Uttar Pradesh.
            • Have been invited as judge and chief guest for several occasions in various colleges.

Radio Interviews

            • An interview with unplugged performance for Radio City 91.1.
            • Recorded a small jingle for Radio City 91.1 for Independence Day occasion.
            • Exclusive interview and unplugged performance was aired on the famous Radio Channel 94.3 Radio One for the program “One Varanasi One music” hosted by RJ Ramesh on 16th Oct 2013.

Achievements and Awards

            • Alongside with his Guru and exclusively he has given around 160+ concerts. Many of them being Sabha programs and prestigious temples.
            • He was recognized by the State Government of Uttar Pradesh and was awarded Scholarship
            • During College days, He was honored ‘Best Outgoing Student’
            • While studying Engineering, Dr. Rajershi Kumar Kasudhan took part in Fests and University level competitions and has won numerous accolades
            • He was honored as ‘The Best Outgoing Talent’ from his Indian Music Acedemy.
            • His videos include Popular Covers, Stage Performances & Tutorials
            • He was the recipient of the “Kala Ratna Puraskar” awarded by Manas Bhawan, Durg.
            • Stood 1st in Flute Performances in 16th and 18th State Youth Festival, Organized by Ministry of Youth Affairs & Sports, Govt of India.
            • Stood a 2nd in Flute Performance in Tarang Completion, 2007 organized by Deksha Music Academy Varanasi. So on

Areas of Specialization and interest

            • Instrumental Music – Flute/Bansuri
            • Practical aspect of Indian Classical Instrumental Music aesthetically composition presentation, sound culture and techniques for various types of wind instrument.
            • Music Producer
            • Flutiest
            • Mixing & Mastering
            • Flute Educator
            • Music Arranger
            • Live Stage/Studio Performer
            • Music Therapist And So on

Educational Details​

Year 2020

Ph.D in Instrumetal Music- Flute

Indira Kala Sangit Vishwavidyalaya, Khairagarh, Chhattisgarh

Thesis Subject :- Major flute players of North Indian music playing style observational studies

Year 2011
B.Mus (Instrumental Music-Flute)
Banaras Hindu University
Varnasi, Uttarpardesh

Year 2013
M.Mus (Instrumental Music-Flute)
Banaras Hindu University
Varnasi, Uttarpardesh

Year 2008
Diploma (Instrumental Music-Flute)
Banaras Hindu University
Varnasi, Uttarpardesh

Year 2007
B.Sc (Botany-Zoology)
V.B.S Purvanchal University
Jaunpur, Uttarpardesh

Year 2010
PGDCA (Computer Application)
IGNOU University
New Delhi

Year 2011
MCA (Computer Application)
IGNOU University
New Delhi

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