Sandeep Thakur
About
Sandeep Thakur is an Indian violinist who is known to seamlessly blend his mastery of Western classical music with Bollywood melodies. With an illustrious career spanning cinema, live performances, and collaborations with industry stalwarts, Sandeep has etched his name as a stellar musician with his soul-stirring performances.
His cinematic journey is studded with notable contributions to iconic Bollywood films such as ‘Mohabbatein’, ‘Chak De India’, ‘Aashiqui 2’, and ‘Dangal’, where his violin strings have lent an emotive depth and resonance to the musical compositions.
Collaborating with a constellation of renowned music directors including A R Rahman, Pritam, Shankar-Ehsaan-Loy, and Amit Trivedi, Sandeep has established his foothold in the Indian film industry as an impeccable musician.
Beyond the silver screen, Sandeep's musical odyssey has traversed global stages, enchanting audiences at prestigious venues like The Royal Albert Hall in London and The Esplanade in Singapore. His versatility as a violinist is exemplified by his participation in diverse musical ensembles, from Nitin Sawhney's performance at The Royal Albert Hall to the Raga Symphony, where he breathed new life into timeless compositions.
Through his innovative reinterpretations of popular tracks like Ed Sheeran's ‘Shape of You’ he seeks to inspire aspiring musicians and ignite a newfound appreciation for the violin as an instrument of expression and creativity.
Why Sandeep Thakur ?
Sandeep’s creative skills extend beyond traditional genres, as evidenced by his ventures into the realm of Bollywood rock with his band Jashan, and his collaborations with renowned artists like Falguni Pathak and DJ Kshmr.
Whether it’s for a music video on YouTube or performing live at events, Sandeep Thakur’s melodious violin covers enchant audiences worldwide.
