Pandita Anuradha Pal, the world’s FIRST professional female Tabla maestro (by Limca Book of records), is celebrated as a leading and innovative percussionist and composer. With over 5000 concerts across 30 countries and 120+ awards, including the 'First Ladies' National award and 'Bharat ki Laxmi' title from PM Modi, her influence is profound.

In 1996, Anuradha founded India's first all-girl Classical band, Stree Shakti which continues to shine at major festivals. Her historic performances at Woodstock and WOMAD distinguished her as the first and youngest female Indian musician to perform at these prestigious festivals.

Anuradha’s groundbreaking performance at the Dior Fall ’23 show seamlessly blended Indian music with fashion, earning global acclaim. Her instrumental music video ‘Kautilya’,has garnered over 13 million views.

Anuradha pioneered the innovative audio-visual presentation, 'Anuradha Pal Tabla Jugalbandi' in 2005, which has achieved great popularity and engagement among the youth & music aficionados. Captivating renditions of 'Ramayan on Tabla' , 'Krishna Ke Taal' , 'Shiva Shakti' are presented by The Anuradha Pal Collective band, which combines Folk & Spiritual music with rhythmic poetry, presenting vocals, instrumentals and percussion like a musical theatre.

Anuradha has accompanied legends like Pt. Hariprasad Chaurasia, Ustad Amjad Ali Khan, and collaborated with International Jazz, African, Flamenco and world musicians. Blessed by Gurus Ustads Alla Rakha and Zakir Hussain, parents Ila & Devinder Pal and husband Shyam Sharma, Anuradha paid tribute to her Guru, leading a world record 217 Tabla players.

Anuradha has a massive social media following and has inspired millions with her humility, creativity and passion for excellence. Hailed as a trailblazer and trendsetter by Encyclopedia Britannica, her background score in the film ‘Gaja Gamini’ was acclaimed at Cannes.

Anuradha has composed music for short films like ‘Stealing Gods’, ‘Geet aur Geeta’ & composed trendsetting albums like ‘Recharge Plus’, ‘Nirvana’, ‘Passion’ & ‘Get Recharged!’, playing over 50 percussion tracks in one song! Her music videos like ‘Dancing Rain’, ‘Bharat Vandan’, ‘Taal Tiranga’ & ‘Tabla Tonic’ have been greatly appreciated by Foreign consulates and the Indian Diaspora.

As a composer, researcher, teacher, percussionist and mentor, she contributes significantly to the field of music education & propagation. A Masters in Music & University topper, she has contributed to research for ‘Relationship between Music, Language & the Brain’ at Neurosciences Institute, San Diego and Harvard Science Centre. Invited to teach at IVY league universities, Anuradha also teaches at Anuradha Pal Cultural Academy (APCA Mumbai), mentors students online & conducts workshops across the world.

Anuradha’s philanthropic efforts include a mobilising millions of rupees towards Covid relief and establishing the M.T. Vyas Stree Shakti award to encourage young women in music and social service. Through her foundation, APCF, she promotes wellness, Indian culture, unity and female empowerment, benefiting thousands.