Mukesh Sharma is India's leding exponent of Sarod. His highly versatile and esthetic perception of the Sarod has enabled him to touch most profound depths of his instruments. His purity of style, uniqueness of imagination with his brilliant technique in which he blends the elements of 'Gayaki i.e. vocal rendering and "Layakari" i.e. Instrumental rhythmic patterns, make his recitals enchanting.

The outstanding feature of his rendering is that it not only reflects the musicians mood and his nuances but also adds to the overall power and effect of the ragas. His music is filled with melodic command and rhythmic complexity making for an experience that is incomparably sweet, melancholic and joyous.

His father late Pandit Rasik Bihari Lal was an eminent Sarod artist. A disciple of great Sarangi Maestro Pandit Ram Narayan, Mukesh had his initial training from late Pt. Suprabhat Paul, late Dr. Ramaballabh Mishra and Pt. Birju Maharaj. He has also received guidance from the Sarod Mastero Ustad Amjad Ali Khan.

He has received a senior fellowship from the ministry of Culture, Govt. of India.

Mukesh Sharma has created an enviable niche for himself in the field of fusion music and has worked with various musician from world over.

He has performed creditably at various major concerts in India, France, Germany, Spain, UK, Latvia, Russia, Mauritius, Reunion Island, Singapore, Bangladesh, Norway, Sweden, Finland, Austria, Holland, Cyprus, USA, Bahrain, Oman, Qatar and UAE.

His CD records entitled "India Calling", "Raga Miyan Malhar" and "The Call of Horizons" have been released in Germany, France and Holland.



The homage paid to Maestro Octavio Paz would have been incomplete were it not for your musical expertise on the sarod. The pleasing sensation of the music that rippled through the air last night, did indded lend a special touch the whole programme.
His excellency Mr. Edmundo Font,
The Ambassador of Mexico
May 4th 2001

I found in Mukesh a great sarodist in the making. The manner in which he was able to harness the turbulent sarod of Pathan orgin and bring out even intimate nuances.
The Statesman, 21st Sep.2001

There was balance, harmony and exellence of technique in the handling of the instrument.
The Hindustan Times,Sep. 2002

Mukesh, displayed a phenomenal control over his instrument.. With extraordinary fluency and fineness he was able to release many a reach toned melodic variations, specially with bold Gamaks.
The Gulf Times,May 2003

There is charming lilt and effervescence in the swift staccato sequences Mukesh Sharma produces on his sarod. It proves his prowess at the strike. His sliding fingertips reveal a palpitating habitation of fine microtones.
The Hindu,Nov.23,1990