Pandit Dishari Chakraborty is a versatile and globally acclaimed artist, celebrated for his mastery of the Shatatantri Veena (Kashmiri Santoor). With over 35 years of experience in performance, teaching, and cross-cultural collaboration, he has earned widespread recognition for his unique and innovative contributions to Indian classical music.

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Although he received guidance from all the direct descendants of the Senia Maihar Gharana, Pandit Chakraborty is primarily a self-taught musician. The Maihar tradition holds no formal legacy or reference for the Santoor, prompting him to chart his path. To bridge this gap, he trained extensively in Sarod, Tabla, Naal-Tarang, Harmonium, and Pakhawaj, while also developing a strong foundation in European classical music—

an influence that continues to enrich his distinctive musical voice.

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A child prodigy, Pandit Chakraborty received his first international award at the age of 12 in Norway, marking the beginning of his lifelong contributions to Indian classical music. His versatile artistry spans a broad creative spectrum, composing music for film, theatre, and dance, while also serving as a featured

artist in numerous programs commissioned by the

Indian Council for Cultural Relations (ICCR).

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​In recognition of his outstanding contributions to music, he was conferred the prestigious title of "Pandit" in 2022 by the Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy.

Since 2005, he has composed background scores for over

140 theatre productions, earning a major honour from the

Natya Academy, Government of West Bengal, in 2024.

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​Beyond his work as a performer and composer, Pandit Chakraborty

is also an acclaimed music director and filmmaker. In 2017, he directed the Docu-feature A Life in Dance: Pandit Uday Shankar,

produced by The Films Division of India.​​