Prashant Mallick

​Pandit Prashant Mallick, born on March 20, 1982, is a distinguished Dhrupad vocalist from the Darbhanga Gharana, representing the 13th generation of this esteemed musical lineage. His initial training in Dhrupad began under his father and guru, Pandit Prem Kumar Mallick, and was further enriched by guidance from his grandfather, the renowned maestro Pandit Bidur Mallick.

Prashant holds a Sangeet Praveen (Master's in Music) from Prayag Sangeet Samiti, Allahabad, and has also earned an MBA from ISB&M Pune. His vocal artistry embodies the richness of the Gauharbani and Khandarbani styles, characterized by subtle variations, intricate layakari (rhythmic play), and a powerful, soulful voice. ​

As an 'A' Grade artist with All India Radio and Doordarshan, Prashant's performances are regularly broadcast across India. He has graced numerous prestigious music festivals both nationally and internationally, including The Lizard World Music Festival in London (1999), Stimmen Festival in Basel (2005), DARBAR Festival in Leicester (2007), and Theatre De La Ville Music Festival in Paris (2009). 

In recognition of his exceptional talent, Prashant has received several accolades, such as the Surmani title from Sur Singar Samsad, Mumbai, and the Bihar Kala Puraskar from the Government of Bihar. He was also honored with the Ustad Bismillah Khan Yuva Puraskar by the Sangeet Natak Akademi for 2013-2014. ​

Beyond performance, Prashant has contributed to the propagation of Dhrupad music through roles like Programme Officer (Music) and Dhrupad Project Coordinator at Sangeet Natak Akademi, New Delhi. He has conducted workshops at various universities worldwide, including Weimar University in Germany, and has been featured in live recordings by international radio stations such as Radio RBB Berlin and BBC London.

Currently, along with his brother Nishant Mallick, Prashant imparts training in Dhrupad and Hindustani vocal music at their Dhrupad school, Pandit Bidur Mallick Dhrupad Academy in Allahabad, nurturing the next generation in this ancient art form.