Kaushiki Chakraborty + Ranjani Gayatri Sisters

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Kensington Gore
London, SW7 2AP United Kingdom
29 November 2025
6:30 pm
Darbar Festival 2025

Women in Music: A Spectacular Double Bill at the Royal Albert Hall

Double Bill featuring Kaushiki Chakraborty, Murad Ali Khan, Ojas Adhiya, Ranjani-Gayatri, S. Krishna, Sai Giridhar, Vittal Rangan

In a landmark celebration of its 20th anniversary, Darbar Festival presents an unforgettable evening of Indian classical music at London’s iconic Royal Albert Hall, shining a spotlight on the power and artistry of women in music.

Prepare to be spellbound as two of the most acclaimed vocalists of our time — the Ranjani Gayatri Sisters and Kaushiki Chakraborty — take centre stage for a sensational double-bill concert that bridges the Carnatic and Hindustani traditions with extraordinary depth, beauty and virtuosity.

Ranjani Gayatri Sisters

Opening the evening are the celebrated Ranjani and Gayatri, sisters whose seamless jugalbandi and soulful renditions have captivated audiences across the globe. With Vittal Rangan on violin, Sai Giridhar on mridangam, and S Krishna on ghatam, the duo will present a rich tapestry of ragas, improvisation and lyrical devotion, showcasing the intricate rhythmic interplay and melodic mastery of the Carnatic tradition.

Kaushiki Chakraborty 

In the second half, the queen of Hindustani khayal, Kaushiki Chakraborty, graces the stage with her dynamic vocal range, emotional depth, and command of raga. Accompanied by tabla virtuoso Ojas Adhiya, the soulful Murad Ali on sarangi, and the elegant Milind Kulkarni on harmonium, Kaushiki’s performance promises to be a soaring journey through the spiritual and emotive landscapes of North Indian classical music.

What to Expect: 

This concert offers a unique opportunity to experience two vocal powerhouses in one evening, bringing together the finest of India’s Carnatic and Hindustani traditions in an exhilarating musical journey. Audiences can expect rich melodic storytelling that flows from meditative stillness to breathtaking virtuosity, rhythmic fireworks through intricate ensemble interplay, and moments of deep transcendence as ragas unfold with spontaneous brilliance—all while celebrating the feminine strength, creativity, and expressive power at the heart of Indian classical music.

Join us for this once-in-a-generation celebration of artistry, sisterhood, and sonic splendour — an evening that promises to echo in your soul long after the final note fades.

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Kaushiki Chakraborty Ranjani – Gayatri

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Kensington Gore
South Kensington
London SW7 2AP

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South Kensington and High Street Kensington are the closest underground stations to the Royal Albert Hall. It takes approximately 10-15 minutes to walk here from either station.

The nearest underground station offering step-free access from street to train is Green Park – you can take the number 9 bus to the Hall from there.

Victoria and Paddington are the nearest National Rail stations, each are an approximate 30 minute walk away but offer tube and bus connections.

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The Royal Albert Hall has many entrances at Ground level. Ramped access is located at Doors 1, 3, 8, 9 and 12.

 

Access Toilets

Unisex wheelchair-accessible toilets are located as follows:

  • Level -1: Door 1
  • Ground Floor: Door 4 porch, Door 8 porch and Door 12
  • Level 1: Door 4
  • Level 2: Door 8
  • Level 3: Door 8
  • Level 5: Door 1

The accessible toilet at Gallery level is 48cm high and all the others are 45cm high.

 

Wheelchairs

Our Stewards can provide a wheelchair to assist you around the Hall and to your seat.

We offer a wheelchair loan service. Wheelchairs can be reserved by emailing: accessbooking@royalalberthall.com.

Alternatively, you can request a wheelchair on arrival from our Stewards, subject to availability.

We are unable to offer a pushing service and customers are advised to ensure they attend with someone who can assist them if required.

 

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Kaushiki Chakraborty | Raag Abhogi

Kaushiki Chakraborty | Raag Abhogi

Recorded at Darbar Festival 2021 Musicians: - Kaushiki Chakraborty (vocal) - Shahbaz Hussain (tabla) - Milind Kulkarni (Harmonium) - Mithila Sarma (tanpura) Raag Abhogi; Thaat: Kafi; Samay: Night Let's journey back in time to Darbar Festival 2021 when we were graced by the exceptional talent of Kaushiki Chakraborty, she sang Raag Abogi. Kaushiki Chakraborty’s astonishing khayal vocal technique is the result of years of intense training. She spent much of her childhood living at the ITC Sangeet Research Academy, one of India’s premiere music institutions, while her father Pandit Ajoy Chakraborty worked there as a khayal scholar. Staff at the academy are said to recall how she would respond to melodic phrases at six months old, and how she was singing tarana and bhajan before the age of two. In her words, “by the time I was five my singing made sense...Such was my addiction that it was beyond my grandparents to tame and make me sit with books”. Quickly hailed as a prodigy, she entered the concert arena early to great acclaim, performing widely while also earning a Masters in Philosophy from Jadavpur University. She hails from the Patiala gharana, known for a strong Islamic influence and elaborate melodic ornamentation, and has become one of the first female singers from this tradition to receive international recognition. Today she focuses on Hindustani classical music, but has also sung in films and recorded popular songs. She also leads Sakhi, a diverse group of female musicians and dancers, explaining that the project “is about understanding, from a female perspective, the diverse culture of India through all its traditional musical forms.” Subscribe to the Darbar Player to access the full, uncut performance.