Pt. Arvind Parikh turns 99: The class of a guru
Sitarist and musicologist Pt. Arvind Parikh is celebrating his 99th birthday and entering his centenary year. The article reflects on his dual career in music and logistics, as well as his dedication to the traditional guru-shishya parampara.
Why it matters
It honors the legacy of a significant cultural figure who bridged traditional Indian classical music with modern professional life.
Pt. Arvind Parikh turns 99: The class of a guru left What makes his contribution relevant today is his ability to reconcile the traditional guru–shishya parampara with the possibilities offered by modern technology. The Hindu Archives The Hindu https://th-i.thgim.com/public/incoming/xm0mbw/article71582568.ece/alternates/FREE_1200/Arvind_Parikh_02.jpg BHAGYA PRAKASH BANGALORE, KARNATAKA, 14/04/2014: Sitarist and student of Ustad Vilyat Khan, Arvind Parikh during an interaction in Bangalore on April 14, 2014 2014. Photo: K. Bhagya Prakash A senior disciple reflects on the maestro’s artistry, discipline and the lessons that continue to resonate. As Pt. Arvind Parikh celebrates his 99th birthday on October 19 and steps into his centenrary year, there cannot be a more fitting moment to trace the journey of this distinguished sitarist, discerning musicologist, visionary teacher and one of the senior-most disciples of Ustad Vilayat Khan. Affectionately addressed as Arvind Bhai, his accomplishments extend beyond the concert platform.
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