Santosh Kumar Arya, 47, has been involved in music since 1998. His musical journey began with playing the tabla and dholak in Ramleela performances, eventually discovering a love for the flute, which he has now mastered through dedicated training. Santosh plays the harmonium, dholak, and flute, performing with various groups. His participation in competitions and cultural groups led to invitations from different cultural zones across India. Inspired by his local environment in Uttarakhand, he has showcased his talent in numerous locations, including Assam and Rameshwaram, in diverse cultural settings.