Ravi Shankar Mishra

'Sur Mani Ravi Shankar Mishra' based in Mysore, Karnataka is one of the finest flautists of the young generation. He was born in 1970 in Kolkata. He grew up in a perfect musical ambiance at home. He started his music lessons with his father Pandit Dinesh Chandra Mishra. In 1994 he was fortunate to be accepted as a desciple by flute maestro Pandit Nityanand Haldipur from Mumbai who belongs to the lineage of legendary flutist Pandit Pannalal Ghosh.

He has also been fortunate to receive the guidance from Padmabushan late Abdul Halim Jaffer Khan whom he revers as his mentor and guide. Ravi's music is 'purest' in every sense and he is applauded for his aestetic approach by connoisseurs as well as the younger generation. His rendition has spiritual approach and is meditative. Ravi has performed extensively in India and abroad. He has been fortunate to perform at the UNESO [Paris] for a audience exceeding 10,000. He has played at the Halim Academy of Sitar [Mumbai], Haridas Sammelan and Sangeeth Pratistan. He is a regular performer for yoga students across the globe. Ravi has collaborated with many jazz musicians from U.S.A and with leading musicians of our country.

Till date he has recorded 10 albums which have been received very well across all sections. Apart from being a versatile flutist he is a very sincere and dedicated Guru. He has been imparting his knowledge for more than three decades in India and around the globe, passing on the rich legacy of Indian Classical Music to his enthusiastic students. He has been awarded with the title 'SUR MANI' by Sur Shringar Samsad [Mumbai] for all his dedication, talent and for his wonderful musical journey till now.