Anahita and Apoorva Ravindran - Carnatic classical vocal duo performing together on stage
The Artistes

Anahita & Apoorva

Two voices. One soul. Rooted in the Carnatic tradition, shaped by a lifetime of music.

Vocalist · Chitravina

Anahita

Anahita Ravindran - Carnatic vocalist and Chitravina player in classical silk saree

Anahita Ravindran is a prodigious Carnatic vocalist who began her musical journey at the age of three under the tutelage of her grandmother, Smt. Shanthi Jayaraman. Her extraordinary talent was recognised early, earning her the prestigious CCRT Scholarship from the Government of India.

A Gold Medal laureate and AIR 'A' Grade Artiste, Anahita has performed across India and internationally, in the USA, Australia, New Zealand, Bahrain and the UAE. She is also a TEDx speaker, bringing the philosophy of Carnatic music to global audiences.

Her voice carries the weight and elegance true to the T. Brinda Bani, shaped by rigorous training by legendary maestros. She is also an accomplished Chitravina player, adding another dimension to her artistry.

Anahita's performances are marked by a rare combination of technical precision, emotional depth, immersive storytelling and an innate musicality that transcends the boundaries of classical convention.

Vocalist · Violin

Apoorva

Apoorva Ravindran - Carnatic vocalist and violinist in classical silk saree

Apoorva Ravindran is a gifted Carnatic vocalist and violinist whose musical journey began alongside her sister under the same devoted guidance.

An AIR 'A' Grade Artiste and winner of the Raj TV Tanishq Tanga Kural award, Apoorva's artistry is defined by the seamless interweaving of her vocal and instrumental expressions.

Apoorva has performed at India's most prestigious sabhas and festivals, earning acclaim from connoisseurs and critics alike. Her stage presence is marked by a quiet intensity and a deep reverence for the music she has inherited.

Together with Anahita, she forms one of the most celebrated duos in contemporary Carnatic music, a partnership built on shared heritage, mutual respect, and an unspoken musical understanding.

Together as a Duo

A journey of devotion & mastery

As a duo, Anahita and Apoorva represent a rare confluence of talent, training, and temperament.

Recipients of the CCRT Scholarship from the Government of India, they have performed at the Music Academy, Madras; Shanmukhananda Hall, Mumbai; Parthasarathy Swami Sabha, Chennai; and on international stages across six nations.

Their journey is one of unwavering dedication, to the music, to their gurus, and to the audiences who have accompanied them through over two decades of concerts, recordings, and milestones.

Recognition

Awards & Accolades

Over two decades of recognition from India's most prestigious music institutions and cultural organisations.

Anahita & Apoorva - As a Duo
2025

Best Pallavi Award

The Music Academy, Madras

2024

Best Pallavi Award

The Music Academy, Madras

2023

Yuva Purandara Award

Indira Nagar Sangeeta Sabha, Bangalore

2022

M L Vasanthakumari Award

Shri Parthasarathy Swamy Sabha

2022

Best Female Vocalists Award

The Madras Music Academy

2022

Hall of Fame

Live4You

2022

Lavanya Gayaka Nipuna

Puvanur Legacy Trust

2021

Shanmukha Shiromani

Shri Shanmukhananda Fine Arts, Mumbai

2021

Rising Star Award

Shri Shanmukhananda Fine Arts, Mumbai

2018

Isai Arasi

Trinity Fine Arts

2018

Best Concert Award

The Music Academy, Madras

2017

Isai Chudar

Kartik Fine Arts

2017

Best Concert Award

The Music Academy, Madras

2017

Bala Kala Rathna

Balakalasaagaram Trust

2017

Sruthi Award (Women Achievers)

Lions Club of Chennai

2016

MS Subbulakshmi Fellowship Award

Shri Shanmukhananda Fine Arts, Mumbai

2015

Best Concert Award

Shri Parthasarathy Swamy Sabha

2015

Sangeeta Mudhra Award

Mudhra

2014

Best Female Vocalists (Spirit of Youth Festival)

The Music Academy, Madras

2013

Runners Up, Times Tyagaraja Award

The Times of India Group

2013

Guru Parupalli Ramakrishnayya Pantulu Award

Vipanchee

Anahita - Individual
2019

All India Radio 'A' Grade Artiste

All India Radio

2013

Excellence Award for Young Artistes

Arts Culture India Foundation

2013

Finalist, M S Subbulakshmi Awards

The Hindu & SaReGaMa

2013

Finalist, Naad Bhed

Doordarshan

2011

Gold Medal

All India Radio

2011

Voletti Venkateshwarulu Award

Sri Krishna Gana Sabha, Chennai

2011

Best On-stage Performer

Jaya TV's Carnatic Music Idol

2008

Musiri Subramanya Iyer Award

Sri Krishna Gana Sabha, Chennai

2005

B V J Iyengar Memorial Award

Shri Shanmukhananda Fine Arts & Sangeeta Sabha, Mumbai

2003

Miss Voice

Carnatica, Chennai

Apoorva - Individual
2023

All India Radio 'A' Grade Artiste

All India Radio

2013

Gold Medal

All India Radio

2012

Tanishq 'Tanga Kural'

Raj TV's Tanishq Swarna Sangeetam

2012

First Runner-up, Swarna Sangeetam

Raj TV

2010

Dikshitar Super Singer Award

Nadajyoti Shri Muttuswami Dikshitar Foundation