Siddhartha Belmannu Live
Sunday, 07 Sep 2025, 4:00 PM – 7:00 PM
India Hub, 930 National Parkway, Schaumburg, IL 60173
Artists:
Siddhartha Belmannu (Vocal), Roopak Kallurkar (Tabla), Prasad Kamath (Harmonium)
Artist Bio:
Siddhartha Belmannu
Siddhartha Belmannu is a distinguished Hindustani classical vocalist and playback singer from Karkala, Karnataka. He began his musical journey with Carnatic training under Vidushi Smt. Suma Srinath at age five, later transitioning to Hindustani under Sri P.R. Manjunath.
For over 13 years, he has pursued rigorous Gurukul training with Pt. Vinayak Torvi of the Gwalior–Kirana gharanas, developing a unique style that honors tradition while exploring creative nuances .
Since his teenage years, Siddhartha has performed extensively – achieving “A‑grade” status with All India Radio in both classical and light music – and touring across India, Europe, and North America. He earned a special mention in Forbes India’s “30 Under 30” list in 2021 and has received major accolades like the Karnataka State Award (2018) and the Shanmukha Sangeet Shiromani Award (2023).
He has also collaborated with Grammy-winner Ricky Kej in fusion and environmental-awareness projects.
Roopak Kallurkar
Roopak Kallurkar is an accomplished classical tabla player from Bangalore, born into a musical family and trained from the age of five under his father and guru, Dr. Pt. Rajgopal Kallurkar of the Farrukhabad gharana. Roopak graduated with top honors in Visharad (Alankaar) from Akhil Bharatiya Gandharva Mahavidyalaya Mandal and earned a prestigious CCRT scholarship for his remarkable talent.
A versatile performer, Roopak has accompanied renowned vocalists, instrumentalists, and kathak dancers, and appeared on channels like DD Chandana and Sankara TV. His solo recitals showcase both technical finesse and creative improvisation.
Prasad Kamath
Prasad Kamath is a skilled harmonium accompanist from Bengaluru, with roots in Udupi where devotional music played a central role in his upbringing. He began harmonium training at age 7 under Vidwan Mahabhaleshwar Bhagwath and later refined his artistry under harmonium maestro Shri Sudhir Nayak of Mumbai.
Over the past 15 years, Prasad has become a sought-after accompanist in Raag sangeet and semi‑classical genres like thumri, dadra, and bhajans. He has shared the stage with prominent vocalists such as Pt. Shaunak Abhisheki, Pt. Jayateerth Mevundi, Pt. Upendra Bhat, and Dhananjay Hegde, in both intimate concert settings and larger festivals.