An 18-years-old artist from Fatehpur Sikri, Kapil Choudhury, has been learning music through Braj Lokgeet. He considers his father and Mahaveer to be his source of inspiration, not just for taking up music seriously but also for life in general. He has been working hard towards achieving mastery in his craft and pursues it with tremendous passion. He took lessons of Jikri Bhajan from Shri Siyaram and is currently taking classes on Braj Lokgeet from Mahaveer Chahar. Kapil speaks very highly of their teachings and achievements in the field of music. Having said that, he also expresses his desire to learn classical music in-depth and is looking for the perfect guru. He also believes that music has been very helpful in leading his life in a better way. To be under someone like Mahaveer is a blessing, and it has helped him understand the value of being devoted towards the art form and disciplined in the approach. He also knows how to play Kartaal apart from singing and has performed in many locations in the country. He also explains how the look and feel of the khartaal in Uttar Pradesh are different from the ones in Rajasthan. He has accompanied Mahaveer far and wide from a very young age and has pulled off brilliant performances at Uttar Pradesh Divas, Lucknow, 2021. He performs regularly in the Taj Mahotsav and has mesmerized the crowds time and again. When asked about his favourite performance, he regards Suraj Kund as the most memorable experience. He lives in a family of 5 people and has his father, mother, younger brother, and grandmother. He is currently studying class 12, but feels his heart and mind only revolve around music. Despite all his struggles he strives to keep developing his craft and dreams to nurture his skills better and someday in the future to see himself succeed through the art that he loves so much. He also aspires to participate in Indian Idol and grow as a performer the world would remember.
- Braj
- Uttar Pradesh